Champions Trophy 2025: Australia Vs England

The Champions Trophy 2024/25 brings an exciting match between Australia and England. Both teams come into this Group B encounter after disappointing series defeats. Australia faces the challenge of missing key bowlers, while England looks to regain lost form.

Australia is without Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.
England has lost their last four ODI series.
Spencer Johnson will replace Starc as Australia’s left-arm quick.
Harry Brook needs to rediscover his form in ODIs.

Australia’s Challenge: Bowling Without Starc & Cummins

Australia will miss their world-class pace trio. Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, and Ben Dwarshius will need to step up. While Abbott has experience, the others have mainly shined in T20 cricket. The question remains: Can they transition to 50-over cricket effectively?

The batting lineup will be led by Travis Head, with Steve Smith captaining in Cummins’ absence. Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, and Alex Carey will be key in the middle order.

England’s Struggle: Can They Bounce Back?

England has struggled in ODIs, losing four straight series. Critics have blamed lack of training and a relaxed approach. Despite that, England remains confident.

Their batting order will see Jamie Smith at No. 3 and Joe Root at No. 4. Harry Brook, who has performed well in Test cricket in Pakistan, will be looking to bring that form into ODIs.

Players to Watch

Spencer Johnson (Australia)

Replaces Starc as the left-arm pacer.
Has played only three ODIs.
Took his first ODI wickets in Sri Lanka.

Harry Brook (England)

Has struggled in ODIs.
Performed brilliantly in Tests in Pakistan.
Needs to improve against spin bowling.

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Team News

Australia (Probable XI)

Travis Head
Matthew Short
Steve Smith (c)
Josh Inglis (wk)
Marnus Labuschagne
Alex Carey
Glenn Maxwell
Sean Abbott / Ben Dwarshius
Nathan Ellis
Adam Zampa
Spencer Johnson

England (Confirmed XI)

Phil Salt
Ben Duckett
Jamie Smith (wk)
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Jos Buttler (c)
Liam Livingstone
Brydon Carse
Jofra Archer
Adil Rashid
Mark Wood

Pitch and Conditions

The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, with high scores likely. Recent matches have seen teams posting over 300 runs.

Weather Report

Cooler conditions than usual.
Rain earlier in the week could affect pitch behavior.
Dew is unlikely to be a major factor.

Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy

Australia and England have faced each other five times in the Champions Trophy. England leads with three wins, while Australia has won twice.

Key Statistics

Jofra Archer is just two wickets away from 50 in ODIs.
Jamie Smith has batted at No. 3 only once in List A cricket.
Glenn Maxwell and Jos Buttler are the only players from the 2013 Champions Trophy still playing.

Quotes

Travis Head on England’s fast bowlers:
“I’m going to have my work cut out for me with some of that fast bowling. They’re high quality, highly skilled, and high pace.”

Jos Buttler on Jofra Archer’s return:
“He’s a superstar of the game for us. As a captain, you always know you can turn to him.”

Both teams have something to prove. Australia must adapt without their key bowlers, while England must break their losing streak. With an exciting contest on the cards, fans can expect a thrilling Champions Trophy clash.

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