The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is heating up as Australia and England prepare to face off in Match 4. This exciting clash will take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both teams will aim to secure an early advantage in Group B and boost their chances for the semi-finals.
- Australia faces a major challenge without key bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
- England comes into this match after a tough 3-0 ODI series loss to India.
- The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium favors batters, but spinners could play a key role later in the game.
Match Details
- Date & Time: February 22, 02:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
- The pitch is excellent for batting, with good bounce and carry.
- Fast bowlers might get movement early, but their impact will reduce as the pitch settles.
- In the second half, spinners could dominate as the surface dries up.
- A high-scoring match is expected, with batters having an edge.
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeeper:
- Jamie Smith
Batters:
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Ben Duckett
All-rounders:
- Glenn Maxwell
- Joe Root
- Matt Short
Bowlers:
- Adil Rashid
- Adam Zampa
- Mark Wood
- Jofra Archer
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Choice 1: Travis Head (C), Joe Root (VC)
- Choice 2: Ben Duckett (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC)
Backup Players for Dream11
- Spencer Johnson
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Jos Buttler
- Liam Livingstone
Squads
Australia:
Steve Smith (C), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly
England:
Jos Buttler (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Match Prediction
- Australia has a strong batting lineup but lacks experienced bowlers.
- England, despite recent struggles, has a balanced squad.
- Given the pitch conditions, a high-scoring match is likely.
- England holds a slight edge due to their superior bowling attack.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Pick top-order batters as the pitch will favor stroke play.
- Spinners will be valuable in the second innings.
- All-rounders like Glenn Maxwell and Joe Root can contribute in both departments.
This match between Australia and England promises to be a thrilling contest. Fans can expect an intense battle, with both teams eager to gain early momentum in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
