The Afghanistan vs Australia match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest. Afghanistan has never defeated Australia in ODIs, making this match crucial for both teams. With two Group B spots still open, the stakes are high. Weather conditions could also play a role, adding unpredictability to the game.
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs & Champions Trophy
- Total ODIs Played: 4
- Australia Wins: 4
- Afghanistan Wins: 0
- Matches in Asia: 2 (Both won by Australia)
- First-Ever Champions Trophy Meeting
Australia has dominated Afghanistan in ODIs, winning all four previous encounters. However, they have never played each other in the Champions Trophy before.
Last Match Playing XIs
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
Top Run-Scorers in AFG vs AUS ODIs
Only active players considered.
| Player | Runs | Matches | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 295 | 4 | 147.50 | 169.54 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 129 | 1 | 129.00 | 90.20 |
| Steven Smith | 113 | 2 | 56.50 | 90.40 |
- Glenn Maxwell has been Australia’s best performer, with a remarkable strike rate of 169.54.
- Ibrahim Zadran scored 129 (143)* in his only ODI against Australia.
- Steven Smith, Australia’s captain, has a strong average of 56.50 against Afghanistan.
Top Wicket-Takers in AFG vs AUS ODIs
Only active players considered.
| Player | Wickets | Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 29.50 | 6.55 | 27.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 32.00 | 5.33 | 36.00 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 | 26.00 | 7.42 | 21.00 |
- Adam Zampa is Australia’s leading active wicket-taker in this fixture.
- Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s premier spinner, has picked up 3 wickets in this rivalry.
- Azmatullah Omarzai has a strong strike rate of 21.00 from his single match against Australia.
Key Stats & Records
Afghanistan’s Key Records
- Afghanistan’s batters have scored 19 fifties in the last 12 months, placing them third among Full Members.
- Afghan bowlers have the best average (22.16) and economy rate (4.73) among all Full Members in the past year.
- Their strike rate of 28 is the highest among all teams.
Australia’s Key Records
- Australia has won just 1 out of their last 4 ODIs.
- Australia has the second-fewest 50+ scores (10) among Full Members in the last year.
- Australian bowlers have the second-worst economy rate (5.86) among all ODI teams in the past two years.
Records That Could Be Broken in AFG vs AUS Match
- Hashmatullah Shahidi needs 10 runs to become Afghanistan’s fourth-highest ODI run-scorer.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz needs 27 runs to become Afghanistan’s seventh-highest ODI run-scorer.
- Glenn Maxwell needs 72 runs to become Australia’s seventh-highest run-scorer in ICC ODI events.
- Adam Zampa needs 4 wickets to become Australia’s highest wicket-taker in ICC ODI events among spinners.
Australia holds a strong record against Afghanistan, but Afghanistan’s recent form and improved stats make them a formidable opponent. With high stakes in Group B, this Champions Trophy 2025 clash promises excitement and intense competition.
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