{"id":33167,"date":"2025-02-26T12:33:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T07:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=33167"},"modified":"2025-02-26T12:34:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T07:04:06","slug":"afg-vs-eng-today-odi-match-8-icc-champions-trophy-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/toss-prediction\/afg-vs-eng-today-odi-match-8-icc-champions-trophy-2025-33167\/","title":{"rendered":"AFG vs ENG Toss Prediction: Today\u2019s ODI Match 8 \u2013 ICC Champions Trophy 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ICC Champions Trophy<\/a> 2025 continues with an exciting match between Afghanistan (AFG) and England (ENG)<\/strong> in Match 8<\/strong>, set to take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on February 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM (IST).<\/strong> Both teams are coming off defeats in their opening games and will be eager to register their first victory in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/strong><\/th>Afghanistan vs England, Match 8<\/a><\/strong><\/th><\/tr>
Venue<\/strong><\/td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Date & Time<\/strong><\/td>Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2:30 PM (IST)<\/td><\/tr>
Live Streaming<\/strong><\/td>JioHotstar (app & website), Star Sports Network<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AFG vs ENG Toss Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The toss plays a crucial role at Gaddafi Stadium<\/strong>, where teams batting second have a slight advantage due to potential dew in the evening. Based on previous head-to-head toss records<\/strong>, England has won all three tosses against Afghanistan.<\/strong> However, based on statistical analysis, Afghanistan has a strong chance of winning today\u2019s toss.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Tosses in AFG vs ENG ODIs<\/strong><\/td>AFG Won<\/strong><\/td>ENG Won<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Likely Toss Winner: Afghanistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Toss Decision Prediction:<\/strong> The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first<\/strong>, considering the pitch conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Gaddafi Stadium pitch<\/a><\/strong> is known for high-scoring matches<\/strong>, with good pace and bounce assisting batters. Fast bowlers get some movement early, but as the game progresses, spinners come into play. The team batting first will aim to score around 290-320 runs<\/strong> for a competitive total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitch Condition<\/strong><\/td>Batting-Friendly<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pace Bowling<\/strong><\/td>Some Assistance Early<\/td><\/tr>
Spin Bowling<\/strong><\/td>Average Turn<\/td><\/tr>
Dew Factor<\/strong><\/td>High in the Second Innings<\/td><\/tr>
Avg 1st Innings Score<\/strong><\/td>255 Runs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AFG vs ENG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

England and Afghanistan<\/a> have faced off 3 times in ODIs<\/strong>, with England winning twice<\/strong> and Afghanistan winning once<\/strong>. However, Afghanistan’s only victory came in the 2023 ODI World Cup<\/strong>, where they stunned England by 69 runs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matches Played<\/strong><\/td>Afghanistan Won<\/strong><\/td>England Won<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AFG vs ENG Probable Playing XI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Afghanistan:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan<\/a>, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Players to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Afghanistan:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n