AUS vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025: Australia takes on England¡ªwho will win high-stakes battle? Head-to-head and all to know
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 ¡ª with the Champions Trophy being the only major trophy missing from their cabinet.
The Champions Trophy 2025 weekend is here, bringing with it the iconic rivalry between Australia and England. The two cricketing giants ¡ª with a long history of fierce competition ¡ª 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 ¡ª with the Champions Trophy being the only major trophy missing from their cabinet.
The Ashes rivalry enters its next chapter at #ChampionsTrophy 2025 ?
¡ª ICC (@ICC) February 22, 2025
How to watch the big clash ? https://t.co/S0poKnxpTX pic.twitter.com/mY9Ha4WDph
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.
Australia vs England ¨C Match Details
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
AUS vs ENG: Head-to-Head
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
AUS vs ENG: Injuries
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.
A new chapter in the historic #AUSvENG rivalry with bragging rights in Group B on the line ?#ChampionsTrophyhttps://t.co/GerMh14hIm
¡ª ICC (@ICC) February 21, 2025
AUS vs ENG: Squads
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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