After a dramatic eight-run victory against England, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has set his sights on defeating Australia to secure a semi-final spot at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
The tournament newcomers, who previously defeated England at the 2023 World Cup in India, continued their impressive form by eliminating the English side from the 50-over competition on Wednesday.
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Afghanistan’s crucial match against world champions Australia is scheduled for Friday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
A victory is essential for Afghanistan to advance to the semi-finals of this eight-nation tournament. Afghanistan remain in contention for the semi-finals even with a washout, though their progression would then depend on other match outcomes or net run-rate calculations.
Australia, who defeated England by five wickets in their opening fixture, experienced a complete washout in their match against South Africa. Another cancelled match would automatically qualify Australia for the next round.
In their previous four ODI encounters, Australia have maintained a perfect record against Afghanistan, who have emerged as a formidable team in limited-overs cricket.
Afghanistan’s recent success includes defeating Australia in the previous year’s T20 World Cup, where they achieved a historic semi-final appearance.
Will rain affect Afghanistan vs Australia in Lahore?
Lahore weather: The weather forecast for Lahore for Friday is a couple of soaking showers in the morning, followed by cool weather with variable cloudiness for the entire day. Temperature is likely to hover below 20s degrees Celsius.
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Where will AFG vs AUS in the Champions Trophy 2025 take place?
Afghanistan vs Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
What time will Afghanistan vs Australia start?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will start at 2:30pm IST. The toss will take place at 2pm IST.
Where to watch AFG vs AUS live on TV in India?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be on TV on the Star Sports and Sports18 TV channels in India.
Where to live stream AFG vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025 match in India?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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