Afghanistan pulled off yet another stunning win over England to keep them alive in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Now, they will take a lot of confidence from this win to the next clash.
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Afghanistan will face Australia in their last group stage match, which is a must-win game for both teams. Australia sit in the second spot with three points, while Afghanistan have two points. So a win here will take one of these teams closer to the semi-final berth.
With everything on the line for both teams, here’s a look at the pitch and weather report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
AFG vs AUS, 10th Match, CT2025: Overview
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | February 28, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM Local |
| Broadcast | Star Sports / Sports18 |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: ODI Match Stats
| Total Matches Played | 71 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 36 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 33 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Won Toss & Won Match | 44 |
| Lost Toss & Won Match | 25 |
| Average First Innings Total | 255 |
In 71 ODIs played at the Gaddafi Stadium, teams have won 36 matches batting first, while targets have been chased successfully 33 times. It’s almost a balanced surface, but winning the toss may be crucial here.
The average first innings score is around 250, but in the last few games played in Lahore, teams have breached the 300-run mark quite often. So, a high-scoring match may be on the cards.
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AFG vs AUS, 10th Match, CT2025: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report
As has been the case in the last two matches, it will be a belter of a wicket in Lahore. Afghanistan and Australia have played one match each here and have scored 300-plus totals.
So, a similar trend may be visible in the 10th match, with batters from both sides piling up runs. There will be enough bounce and carry on the surface.
Bowlers from both sides may concede a lot of runs while slogging off for getting wickets. Fast bowlers won’t get a lot of movement from the surface, while spinners will get some turn.
AFG vs AUS, 10th Match, CT2025: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Report
Some showers are expected around the start of the match, though the weather will clear up in the evening. Then it will be partly cloudy, with the weather likely to be humid. And the temperature will remain between 15 and 18 degrees.
