In the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan has won the toss and will bat first against England. England has made a change to their playing XI, replacing Carse with Overton. The match is vital for both teams’ aspirations to reach the semifinals, following Australia’s and South Africa’s successes. Viewers can catch the live telecast and streaming on various platforms in India.
In Match 8 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan has won the toss and opted to bat first against England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. England has made one alteration to their lineup, substituting Overton in for Carse, while Afghanistan remains unchanged from their previous match.
Both teams are eager for a victory as England aims to sustain their Champions Trophy aspirations while facing a formidable Afghan side. A loss could significantly hinder their chances of advancing to the semifinals, particularly since Australia and South Africa have already secured three points.
England’s current form has raised concerns, having failed to defend a total exceeding 350 runs against Australia earlier in the tournament. Although they managed to post a substantial score, this was against an Australian team lacking key bowlers due to injuries and retirements.
The probable playing XI for England includes: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, and Mark Wood. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will likely field Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Fazalhaq Farooqui.
The toss is scheduled for 2 PM IST, with England’s captain Jos Buttler and Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah Shahidi participating. Viewers in India can watch the live match on Star Sports 2 HD/SD for English commentary and Sports 18 1 HD/SD for Hindi commentary.
Live streaming for the match will be available through the JioHotstar app and website in India. Fans can stay updated with the latest score and detailed statistics of the match.
The crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and England sees Afghanistan choosing to bat first after winning the toss. England seeks to bounce back from previous defeats, while both teams are under pressure to secure a win for a better position in the tournament. Due to a lack of performance and injuries, England must rally if they hope to advance further in the competition.
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