Australia and Afghanistan set up to face the match with Do-ili-Die in the match 10 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 At the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday, February 28. This long -awaited competition will determine which team progresses to the semifinals, adding a huge pressure on both sides.
Currently, Australia sits second in Group B with 3 points, while Afghanistan finish third with 2 points. Group leaders South Africa They also have 3 points, which makes the qualifying race incredibly tight. The victory for Australia or Afghanistan will secure its place in the knockout phase. However, if Afghanistan loses, it will be eliminated, confirming the semi -finals for both Australia and South Africa. For Australia, not even defeat may not end their campaign because they could still qualify if England He manages to beat South Africa in his last group match.
The trust of Afghanistan is growing after a historic victory over England
Afghanistan embarks on this game on the back of an important victory in 8 run over England, a result that eliminated veterans and maintained a living semi -final hope in Afghanistan. This victory, the first Afghan history of champions in the history of the champion, pointed out their growing stature on the international stage.
Ibrahim Zadran They stole reflectors with a record knockout of 177 running, registering the highest individual result in the history of the champion trophy. Its inings laid the foundation for a competitive total number of Afghanistan, while Azmatullah OmarzaiThe stunning five walks ensured the dramatic collapse of England in the pursuit. This significant victory presented the ability of Afghanistan to compete against top teams, making them a great challenge for Australia in this mandatory part.
Australian path to semifinals: Can I avoid shock exit?
Australia, known for its dominance at ICC tournaments, will be determined to seal its place in the semifinals without having to rely on other results. The victory against Afghanistan would see them comfortably until the next round. However, if they fail, their fate will rest on the outcome of South Africa and England.
With his strong attack on world class bowling, Australia will want to avoid anxiety because of the hands of Afghanistan, a team who has already proved his ability to torment the greatest names in the world crisis. With everything for playing, this high pressure conflict promises to be one of the most exciting tournament meetings, as both teams are fighting for a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi -final.
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Afghanistan predicted playing XI for Australian game
The upper point will contain Rahmanullah garbaz (WK) and Zadran as openers, and Zadran broke down a historic blow to 177 running against England. Sediquelh Atal, Rahmat Shah And the captain Hashmatullah shahidi It will anchor the middle row, aiming for strong performance in this game with the coast. Versatile Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib Enable the depth of both bowling and bowling, and Omarzai shone in the last match with five-vessels and Quickfire 41. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad run a spin attack, supported by nabi, while Fazalhaq Farooqi The front pacer remains. With Afghanistan on the edge of a historic semi -final place, this line will be crucial in their fight against Australia.
Australian scheduled playing XI to play in Afghanistan
The upper point will contain Matthew Short and Travis Head As openers, with a short exit of a solid hit of 63 running. Captain Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell Create the middle line, with Ingglis and Carey starred in a match of 146 runners against England. Maxwell, who has previously achieved a historic double century against Afghanistan, will aim on another influential effect. The tempo attack includes Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis and Spencer JohnsonWith Dwarshuis, impressing with three wickekets in the last game. Adam Zamp The spin attack leads, taking two shots against England, because Australia seems to have sealed a semi -final place with a dominant victory.
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