AUS VS ENG: Australia plays XI for the Trophy 2025 champion match against England – scheduled

Long -awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 started and Australia are set to start their campaign against rivals England February 22 (Saturday). However, multiple champions suffered a big blow in front of the tournament, and several of their key players excluded due to injuries or withdrawal.

Key absence the main concern for Australia

Australian hopes to secure their third title of Trophy champion have hit the absence of five players from the first choice- Pat Cummins, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starcand Mitchell Marsh. The exhaustion of their bowling unit could be a major concern because the Kanguros will have to rely on the relatively inexperienced pacers like withPencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellisand Ben Dwarshuis deliver on a large stage.

Batting still strong under the leadership of Steve Smith

Despite the failure in their bowling department, Australian hitting remains a strong suit, with experienced players like Travis Head, Steve Smithand Marnus Labuschagne leading charge. Under Smith’s captain, the team will seek to compensate for his weakened attack on bowling, posting competitive sums and relying on his comprehensive balance.

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Australian scheduled playing XI to play Trophy 2025 England

1. Travis Head (opener)

• Force: A aggressive stroke manufacturer with the ability to take over Pacers and Spinners equally. His experience in a high pressure match makes him a valuable property.
• Expectation: Australia will rely on the head to give it a fast and firm start, setting the tone for the insertion.

2. Matthew Short (opener)

• Force: A dynamic dough that can anchor the inserts or accelerate as needed. It also offers a handsome off-pin.
• Expectation: It is necessary to complement the head on top and use the powerplay. His off-pin could be useful and in a medium-sized transmission.

3. Marnus Labuschagne (Middle Order Dough)

• Force: Reliable technique and temperament in a go crime. Can insert inings if they fall wound wicketes.
• Expectation: It is expected to be a middle -line stabilizer, a rotating strike and the formation of partnerships with aggressive bodies.

4. Steve Smith (C) (Dough and Middle Order Captain)

• Force: One of the best shots in the world’s cry, known for its adaptability and awareness of the game. His leadership experience is crucial.
• Expectation: It is necessary to anchor inings and lead the middle row, especially in the case of the highest order collapse.

5. Aaron Hardie (all -in -law)

• Force: Hard to hit a lower order dough that can be accelerated in death. It can also be twisted with a medium pace.
• Expectation: It is expected to ensure the final strength and contribute to the ball as the fifth or sixth bowling option.

6. Glenn Maxwell (all -in -law)

• Force: An explosive finisher that can change games unanimously. Also the quality of off-pinner.
• Expectation: Australia will look for Maxwell for fast drives in the last stages and break partnerships with its off-pin.

7. Alex Carey (WK) (Wicketeker-Batter)

• Force: Reliably behind the sting and a composed middle -row dough. Capable of playing both defensive and attacking inserts.
• Expectation: It is necessary to anchor the lower middle row and ensure stability if necessary. His storage skills will be key, especially against Spin.

8. Nathan Ellis (Fast Bowling)

• Force: Skilling a ball of death with variations such as slower balls and Yorkers.
• Expectation: It will be crucial in limiting running in syllable and picking up key winches in death.

9. Spencer Johnson (Fast Bowler)

• Force: Pacer from the left hand that can generate an additional bounce and movement in early ubaca.
• Expectation: It is expected to ensure early breakthroughs and maintain pressure with its pace and accuracy.

10. Adam Zampa (Smoker for Legs)

• Force: Chief Australian Spinner with an excellent record in ODIS. Can control the medium exceeding and take the key wikets.
• Expectation: Partnerships should be broken and restricted races in the middle phase of insertion.

11. Tanveer Sangha (a leg spinner)

• Force: Star in the rise with sharp variations of leg turning, including deceptive googly.
• Expectation: They are likely to supplement Zamp under the conditions of adapted spin and provide attacking opportunities in the middle crossing.

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