Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in their must-win Champions Trophy game. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi aims to build on Afghanistan’s latest success against England. Australia, remaining unchanged, seeks to secure its place in the semifinals after an impressive run in the tournament.
In a crucial Champions Trophy match, Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia. This match, held in Lahore, is vital for Afghanistan as they aim to advance following their recent impressive victory over England, where they triumphed by eight runs after a strong team effort. Despite an earlier defeat to South Africa, Afghanistan maintains the same squad featuring key bowlers like Rashid Khan.
Australia, who has garnered three points so far in Group B, comes off a historic chase of 352 runs against England and a no-result against South Africa. They opted to field an unchanged line-up for this significant encounter, looking to secure their spot in the semifinals. NZ and India have already progressed, while Pakistan and Bangladesh have been eliminated from the tournament.
Lineups:
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
Afghanistan’s decision to bat after winning the toss against Australia in a must-win Champions Trophy match highlights their confidence following a recent win. With an unchanged lineup, both teams aim to secure their advancement in the tournament, making this match crucial for Afghanistan’s hopes of continuing in the competition.
Original Source: apnews.com
