Afghanistan elected to bat first against England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after winning the toss. England replaced Brydon Carse with Jamie Overton due to injury. This match is crucial, acting as a potential knockout for both teams who have yet to win in the tournament.
In the Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first against England. England has made a change to their lineup, with all-rounder Jamie Overton replacing fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was sidelined due to an injury. Afghanistan will retain the same team that played in their previous match.
This match is critical, acting as a virtual knockout game for both teams, as neither has achieved a win in the tournament yet. The loser will be the third team eliminated from semifinal contention, adding intensity to the clash.
Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stated, “We will bat first. The wicket looks good. Hopefully, it will spin in the second innings. It might be slower as well. Sometimes the dew is coming and sometimes it is not. Hopefully, there won’t be any dew and help our spinners.” He emphasized that his team needs to improve their bowling positions compared to their last game.
England’s captain Jos Buttler noted, “The dew came in last game and skidded on a bit under lights. We would have batted first as well. Looks a good wicket. It came on to the bat nicely.” He confirmed only one change in their squad, highlighting the individual skills of the players involved.
Playing XIs:
England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooq
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and England is pivotal, with both teams seeking their first win. Afghanistan will bat first with hopes for spin in the later innings, while England adjusts their lineup due to injury. The game’s outcome will significantly impact both teams’ chances for advancing to the semifinals.
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