England vs Afghanistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score: Jos Buttler’s side aim to overcome AFG’s spin attack
Introduction
England and Afghanistan are set to face off in an crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, with both teams seeking a win to keep their semi-final aspirations alive. In this article, we’ll delve into the strategies of both teams and how Jos Buttler’s side aim to overcome AFG’s spin attack.
The Spin Threat: AFG’s Strength
Afghanistan’s spin trio of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi has been their strongest asset in the tournament so far. Rashid Khan, in particular, has been a nightmare for batsmen, bagging 7 wickets at an average of 12.29. With the ability to spin the ball both ways and control the tempo of the game, he will be the key to Afghanistan’s hopes.
England’s Batting Woes
England, on the other hand, has been struggling with their batting, particularly the opening pair of Phil Salt and Harry Brook. Salt has not scored a century since 2022 and has had trouble converting his initial good starts into significant scores. Brook, who had a promising performance against Australia last year, has not been able to maintain that level of success in recent matches. The visitors will need to overcome these issues to give their bowlers something to work with.
England’s Plan: Get Over the Spin Attack
Jos Buttler’s side will need to find a way to get over the Afghanistan spin attack, which has been their greatest challenge. The English captain will rely on the team’s experienced campaigner, Joe Root, to steady the ship and provide a platform for the middle-order batsmen to build upon. The likes of Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, and Jofra Archer will need to contribute with their bat to give some breathing space to the bowlers.
Squads for England vs Afghanistan ICC Champions Trophy match
England:
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Tom Banton
- Harry Brook
- Rehan Ahmed
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Overton
- Jamie Smith
- Liam Livingstone
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Saqib Mahmood
- Phil Salt
- Mark Wood
Afghanistan:
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Sediqullah Atal
- Rahmat Shah
- Ikram Alikhil
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan
- Nangyal Kharoti
- Noor Ahmad
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Farid Malik
- Naveed Zadran
Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami
Conclusion
In this crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match, Jos Buttler’s side aim to overcome AFG’s spin attack and secure a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive. The English side will need to find a way to get over Afghanistan’s strong spin attack and capitalize on the momentum they create. The match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams leaving no stone unturned to achieve their goals. Stay tuned for updates on the match and enjoy the action as it unfolds!
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