{"id":33652,"date":"2025-02-27T18:43:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=33652"},"modified":"2025-02-27T18:43:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:13:05","slug":"afghanistan-vs-australia-ct-2025-playing-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/afghanistan-vs-australia-ct-2025-playing-11-33652\/","title":{"rendered":"Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025: Predicted Playing 11 (Predicted)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Afghanistan and Australia are set to clash in a high-stakes match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/a>. This virtual knockout match will take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore<\/a>, on Friday, February 28, at 2:30 PM (IST)<\/strong>. Both teams need a win to secure a place in the semi-finals, making this an intense battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia, led by Steve Smith<\/strong>, has shown resilience despite missing key players, while Afghanistan, under Hashmatullah Shahidi<\/strong>, has impressed with a historic victory over England. This article provides detailed insights into the predicted playing 11, pitch conditions, weather forecast, and team form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/strong><\/th>Afghanistan vs Australia, Champions Trophy 2025, Group B<\/th><\/tr>
Date & Time<\/strong><\/td>Friday, February 28, 2025, 2:30 PM IST<\/td><\/tr>
Venue<\/strong><\/td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore<\/td><\/tr>
Live Broadcast<\/strong><\/td>Star Sports Network<\/td><\/tr>
Live Streaming<\/strong><\/td>Disney+ Hotstar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Predicted Playing 11<\/strong> of AUS vs AFG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Australia\u2019s Probable Playing 11<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Player Name<\/strong><\/td>Role<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Matthew Short<\/td>Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Travis Head<\/td>Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Steven Smith (C)<\/td>Batter (Captain)<\/td><\/tr>
Marnus Labuschagne<\/td>Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Josh Inglis (WK)<\/td>WK-Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Alex Carey<\/td>WK-Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Glenn Maxwell<\/td>Batting Allrounder<\/td><\/tr>
Ben Dwarshuis<\/td>Bowler<\/td><\/tr>
Nathan Ellis<\/td>Bowler<\/td><\/tr>
Adam Zampa<\/td>Bowler<\/td><\/tr>
Sean Abbott<\/td>Bowler<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Afghanistan\u2019s Probable Playing 11<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Player Name<\/strong><\/td>Role<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)<\/td>WK-Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Ibrahim Zadran<\/td>Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Sediqullah Atal<\/td>Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Rahmat Shah<\/td>Batter<\/td><\/tr>
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)<\/td>Batter (Captain)<\/td><\/tr>
Azmatullah Omarzai<\/td>Bowling Allrounder<\/td><\/tr>
Mohammad Nabi<\/td>Bowling Allrounder<\/td><\/tr>
Gulbadin Naib<\/td>Batting Allrounder<\/td><\/tr>
Rashid Khan<\/a><\/td>Bowling Allrounder<\/td><\/tr>
Noor Ahmad<\/td>Bowler<\/td><\/tr>
Fazalhaq Farooqi<\/td>Bowler<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Afghanistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ibrahim Zadran<\/strong>: Afghanistan\u2019s top scorer in the tournament, scoring 194 runs in two matches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rahmat Shah<\/strong>: Scored 94 runs in two innings<\/strong>, showcasing his consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rashid Khan<\/strong>: A game-changer with both bat and ball.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Josh Inglis<\/strong>: Scored a match-winning 120 runs off 86 balls<\/strong> against England.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Steven Smith<\/strong>: Australia\u2019s experienced leader and key batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Glenn Maxwell<\/strong>: Capable of explosive batting and vital breakthroughs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The Afghanistan vs Australia clash<\/strong> in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/strong> is expected to be a thrilling contest. With a semi-final spot at stake<\/strong>, both teams will give their best effort. Australia has historical dominance, but Afghanistan\u2019s recent performances suggest they can pull off a surprise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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