Afghanistan will compete against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 28 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. A win would secure Afghanistan’s place in the semi-finals. Weather forecasts suggest potential rain, but conditions should improve by match time. In previous ODIs, Afghanistan has not defeated Australia, but this match presents an exciting opportunity. Live streaming will be available through various channels.
Afghanistan will face Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday, February 28. After achieving a remarkable victory over England, Afghanistan aims to secure a win against Australia, which would guarantee them a spot in the semi-finals. Should they triumph, they will accumulate four points, making it challenging for South Africa to catch up.
The weather forecast for Lahore indicates a high probability of rain at around 71% on the match day. However, forecasts suggest that there is only a 20% chance of rain around 2 PM local time, when the match is scheduled to start. Notably, the likelihood of precipitation decreases throughout the day, dropping to zero by 7 PM, indicating a strong possibility that the match will proceed with only minor interruptions.
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has seen teams post scores of over 300 runs in both matches of the Champions Trophy conducted recently. With a flat pitch, fans can anticipate an exciting run-filled contest between the two teams. As of now, Afghanistan has never secured a victory against Australia in one-day internationals, having lost all four encounters to date.
The predicted line-ups for the upcoming match feature:
– Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.
– Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (wk), Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis.
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and Sports18 Network, and it will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Afghanistan and Australia on February 28 is poised to be a thrilling encounter in the Champions Trophy 2025. With Afghanistan seeking to claim their first victory over Australia in ODIs, weather conditions appear conducive to play, albeit with some potential interruptions. Viewers can anticipate a high-scoring game on a favorable pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, with live broadcast options widely available. Overall, the stakes are high for Afghanistan as they strive for a semi-final berth.
Original Source: www.firstpost.com
