The fourth match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Two of the world’s strongest cricket teams, England and Australia, will go head-to-head in this highly anticipated clash. Fans are eagerly waiting for this thrilling encounter.
The last ICC ODI event had contrasting outcomes for these two teams. Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup, defeating India in the final, while England was knocked out in the group stage.
Similar Recent Performances
Both teams have struggled in recent ODI series. Sri Lanka whitewashed Australia, while India defeated England 3-0. Now, both teams will aim to forget their past struggles and start their Champions Trophy campaign with a victory. The match will begin at 2:30 PM local time, with the toss scheduled at 2:00 PM.
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore is generally slow, but fast bowlers get good bounce. Batting is relatively easy, making it crucial for bowlers to maintain a tight line and length. As the match progresses, spinners are expected to get some assistance.
A total of 74 ODIs have been played at this venue, with 37 matches won by teams batting first and 35 by teams chasing. The average first-innings score is 253, but with modern aggressive cricket, a total around 300 could be expected. If the bowling is not disciplined, the target can be chased successfully in the second innings.
Australia’s Full Squad
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith (captain), Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey.
England’s Full Squad
Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson.
