Can Afghanistan upset Australia in this virtual quarter-final clash? Head-to-head and all to know
Australia vs Afghanistan – Match details
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Match time: 2:30 PM IST
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports and Network 18 channels
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
AUS vs AFG: Head-to-head
Australia and Afghanistan have only faced each other in 4 matches in ODI, with the Aussies having a commanding record over their opponents.
- Total games played: 4
- Australia won: 4
- Afghanistan won: 0
- No Result: 0
Can Afghanistan upset Australia in this virtual quarter-final clash? Head-to-head and all to know
As Afghanistan prepares to take on Australia in the virtual quarter-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the question on everyone’s mind is, "Can Afghanistan upset Australia in this virtual quarter-final clash?" With a 4-0 head-to-head record against Afghanistan, Australia is favored to win. However, Afghanistan has shown tremendous improvement in recent times and has emerged as a formidable opponent in the tournament.
AUS vs AFG: Injuries
Both teams have a clean bill of health heading into the match. Afghanistan is expected to stick with their winning combination to maintain momentum, while Australia might consider bringing in Sean Abbott to replace pacer Spencer Johnson.
AUS vs AFG: Squads
Australia squad:
- Matthew Short
- Travis Head
- Steven Smith (c)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis (w)
- Alex Carey
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Spencer Johnson
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Aaron Hardie
- Sean Abbott
- Tanveer Sangha
Afghanistan squad:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gulbadin Naib
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmad
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
- Ikram Alikhil
- Nangeyalia Kharote
- Naveed Zadran
Will Afghanistan be able to spring a surprise against Australia?
With their impressive victory over England, Afghanistan has gained confidence, and their players are hungry for more success. Meanwhile, Australia is under pressure to win and secure their spot in the semi-finals. The conditions in Lahore are expected to be challenging, with bad weather forecasted for the match, which might hinder the Aussies’ pace attack. Can Afghanistan use these conditions to their advantage and cause an upset?
In the words of Afghanistan’s head coach, Jonathan Trott, "We won’t fly under the radar in a must-win contest against Australia."
As the two teams face off, it’s anyone’s game. Will Australia’s dominance continue, or will Afghanistan create a historic upset? Stay tuned to find out as we witness a thrilling encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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