The Champions Trophy 2025 weekend is here, bringing with it the iconic rivalry between Australia and England. The two cricketing giants — with a long history of fierce competition — will face off this Saturday in Lahore. Both teams will be hoping for a high-scoring game, especially after Lahore's run-filled matches in the recently concluded tri-series.
For England, this match carries extra weight as they aim to join the ranks of Australia and other elite teams by completing their set of ICC white-ball titles — with the Champions Trophy being the only major trophy missing from their cabinet.?
Australia, however, faces a setback with their main pacers ruled out due to injuries, while England's squad remains largely intact. Yet, form remains a concern for the English side, adding another layer of intrigue to this much-anticipated clash.?
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025?
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
Match Time: 2:30 PM IST?
TV Broadcast: Star Sports and Network 18 channels?
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Australia and England have faced each other in 160 matches in the 50-over format with the Aussies having the advantage to their side.?
Australia won: 90?
England won: 65
No Result: 3
Tied: 2
Australia's bowling attack faces major setbacks with key pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc all sidelined due to injury and personal reasons. Their all-round options are also limited, as Mitchell Marsh (back injury) and Cameron Green (injury) are unavailable, while Marcus Stoinis unexpectedly retired from the format.?
Meanwhile, England will be without all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who sustained a hamstring injury during their ODI series against India in February 2025, ruling him out of the tournament.?
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis(w), Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey
England Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson?
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