AFG vs AUS Match Prediction: Afghanistan (AFG) will face Australia (AUS) in the 10th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday, February 28, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Afghanistan are in third position in the points tally and have won and lost one game each. Australia are in second position and have one win to their name. Their previous match against South Africa was abandoned due to rain.
Afghanistan faced England in their last match and posted a total of 325 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Ibrahim Zadran was the key difference here as he smashed English bowlers all over the park and was dismissed after scoring 177 runs off 146 deliveries. England were bundled out for 317 runs and lost the match by eight runs.
Australia took on England in their first game of the tournament and elected to bowl after winning the toss. England posted a formidable total of 351 runs for the loss of eight wickets on the board. Australia won the match by five wickets after chasing down this mammoth target in 47.3 overs. Josh Inglis played a knock of 120 runs off 86 deliveries and remained unbeaten.
Afghanistan vs Australia Match Prediction: Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs Australia, Match 10 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date & Time | Friday, February 28, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Broadcasting | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
Afghanistan vs Australia Head to Head Records in ODI
| Total Matches | 4 |
| Afghanistan Won | 0 |
| Australia Won | 4 |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore ODI Stats
| Total Matches | 76 |
| Matches won batting first | 38 |
| Matches won bowling first | 36 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 256 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 221 |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report
The surface at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will likely have a lot to offer to the batters. The average first innings score in the last five matches here has been 301 runs. The teams batting first have won three out of the previous five matches here. The team winning the toss might look to bat here.
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Afghanistan vs Australia Playing XI
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
Afghanistan vs Australia Top Performers
Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
- He is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
- Omarzai has picked six wickets in two matches at an average of 16.16.
- He picked his first fifer in ODI cricket against England in the previous match.
Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)
- Zadran is the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in the tournament.
- His knock of 177 runs off 146 deliveries set Afghanistan on a winning track in the previous game.
- In the last ODI game against Australia during the 2023 ODI World Cup, Zadran had made 129 runs off 143 deliveries.
Glenn Maxwell (Australia)
- Maxwell made a double-century the last time he faced Afghanistan in an ODI game.
- In the first match against England, he remained unbeaten on 32 runs off 15 deliveries and took one wicket for 58 runs in seven overs.
Josh Inglis (Australia)
- Inglis was the reason Australia defeated England in the first match.
- The wicketkeeper-batter made 120 runs off 86 deliveries and remained not out.
Ben Dwarshuis (Australia)
- Dwarshuis was the pick of the bowlerf ro Audtralia in the first match.
- He took three wickets for 66 runs in 10 overs.
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Who will win Today match between Afghanistan vs Australia?
Afghanistan had a historic win over England in their last match. A win in this game might help them qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament. However, defeating Australia won’t be an easy task for them. In the first game against England, Australia chased down the highest target in Champions Trophy’s history. This match might be a close one, but Australia are likely to come to the other end victorious.
FAQs about AFG vs AUS Match, Champions Trophy 2025
1. What is the head-to-head record between PAK and BAN in ODIs?
Afghanistan and Australia have played a total of four ODI games against each other. Australia have won all four matches.
2. Who are the Main players to watch out for in the PAK vs BAN match?
Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, and Ben Dwarshuis are the key players to watch out for in this match.
3. Who is likely to win today’s Afghanistan vs Australia match?
Australia are likely to win this game.
4. Where will the Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match be played?
This match is scheduled to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
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