Tossing update: Steve Smith reveals why Australia would first run against Afghanistan | Champion trophy 2025

A very expected match Champion trophy 2025 between Afghanistan and Australia started in Lahore on Friday. This is a necessary meeting for Afghanistan, as loss would eliminate them from the semifinal race.

Hashmatullah shahidi decides to hit first

Captain of Afghanistan Hashmatullah shahidi He won the throw and first chosen to hit. He explained that the terrain had been used earlier and that he would probably slow down how the match had progressed, giving its bowlers an advantage in another ubac.

“We decided to hit first because Wickket looks good. It is a used terrain, and since England and Australia have already played on it, they are likely to slow down in the second half. Hopefully our Spinneri will have an impact, “ said Shahidi when throwing.

Steve Smith reveals why Australia would first worship

On the other hand, the Australian skipper Steve Smith He remained unlawful after losing his throw. He discovered that Australia would have decided on a bowl first because of the uncertain directing conditions and the expected factor of Rose in the second Ubaja.

“We would first worship with regard to uncertain directing conditions and the Rose factor. The team is in good shape and we expect a competitive competition. We are here with intent and aggression, ready to start. No change in our lineup “, said Smith in throwing.

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Playing xi for both teams

Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zamp, Spencer Johnson

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah garbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediquelh Atal, rahmat shah, hashmatullah shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fqi

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