Delhi: The fourth match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy) between Australia and England is to be played in the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both teams are strong contenders this time and recently Australia has not performed quite well in the one -day series. The last two one -day series teams lost against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, while the England team has the same condition that has lost the last three one -day series against India, West Indies and Australia.
Australia is trying to get firmly under the leadership of Steve Smith in the absence of Australia team’s regular captain Pat Cummins. Let’s know what is the pitch report for this match and the potential playing 11 of both teams
Australia will get a tough competition
All -rounder has been given priority in the team of Australia for the Champions Trophy. There are two players who were elected to the team for the first time. The two -time champion Australia has won the ODI World Cup and Test Championship title under the captaincy of Pat Cummins. Josh Hazlewood has returned to the team. Many legendary players of Australia cricket team have been out due to injury or personal reason, due to which there is pressure on the team. However, the team would like to do wonders with young faces. If seen, this time the team will play without their three major Balbath Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, which has weakened their attack, but the good thing is that Australia’s batting considered a dangerous team for limited overs is very strong. Is.
England Of Near Are Experienced Player
The England team has been known for their nider batting and bowling in the last few years and this time also they have a good mix of experience and young players. However, after the 2023 ODI World Cup, England’s performance has not been special. After the World Cup, the team played four ODI series, but could not win a single one. Pakistan’s pitch is known for its flat high scoring nature, so batting firepower will be important. Leg spinner Adil Rashid has recently performed well. The Champions Trophy is also likely to help slow bowlers. Joe Root and Jose Butler’s magnificent form is also considered a good sign for the team.
Pitch report
A total of 74 ODIs have been played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore so far where the team that batting first has been successful 37 times and the first bowling team has succeeded in 35 times. Here the average score of the first innings is considered 253 and the average score of the second innings is considered to be 218. However, ever since the stadium’s pitch is getting flat, the target of 300 is also considered safe here. There was a highest score of 375 runs in the ODI played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe. The pitch of the Gaddafi Stadium usually provides good bounce and speed, which makes it favorable for fast bowlers.
Both Teams of potential Playing XI
| England team | Australia’s team |
|---|---|
| Jose Butler (Captain) | Travis Head |
| Phil Salt | Matthew short |
| Ben docket | Marnas labushen |
| Jamie Smith (wicket keeper) | Steve Smith (Captain) |
| Joe root | Glenn Maxwell |
| Harry Brooke | Alex Carrie (wicket keeper) |
| Liam Livingstone | Aaron Hardy |
| Bridon cars | Scene abot |
| Jofra Archer | Nathan alice |
| Adil Rashid | Adam jampa |
| Mark wood | Spencer Johnson |
Match details
| Match | Australia and England |
| Site | Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore |
| Date and time | 22 February 2025, 2:30 |
| Live broadcast and streaming details | Star Sports, Sports 18 and Jio Hotstar |
Head to Head Statistics
| Head-to-head record | Description |
| Match played | 160 |
| Won by Australia | 90 |
| Won by England | 65 |
| Tie (tied) | 2 |
| No result (no result) | 3 |
| Match played for the first time | 5 January 1971 |
| Most of the most recent match | 29 september 2024 |
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