AUS vs ENG Match Preview

The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Champions Trophy will begin this week. Australia, one of the favorites to lift the trophy, will begin its campaign on Saturday when it faces rivals England in a Group B structure at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australia has chosen a mix of experienced and young players for this series. They'll be confident going into this match and eager to get off to a good start.

AUS vs ENG Match Details 

Australia vs England – 4th Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 22nd February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AUS vs ENG Venue Stats

AUS vs ENG Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium at Lahore should offer a batting-friendly surface due to its consistent pace and bounce. Fast bowlers may benefit from the new ball early in the game before the spinners enter the picture. 

AUS vs ENG Weather Report

The weather will likely be partly cloudy during the day. Temperatures will approach 30 degrees Celsius, with a fair amount of humidity. There is a 5% chance of rainfall on matchday.

AUS vs ENG Last Five Matches

AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

Australia vs England Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction

AUS vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, Matt Short, Steven Smith (c), Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

Topmost Picks for AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Travis Head – Head is a skilled batsman who can play aggressive shots and is also capable of anchoring the innings.
• Nathan Ellis – Nathan Ellis is an experienced fast bowler who can take wickets in all conditions.

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Root is a skilled batsman who can play long innings and is also a good fielder.
• Mark Wood – Wood is a fast bowler who can take wickets in the powerplay overs and is also capable of bowling yorkers in the death overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for Australia vs England Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell(VC), Joe Root(C), Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for Australia vs England Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett(VC), Travis Head(C), Steven Smith, Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell, Joe Root, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Adam Zampa

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Travis Head

Vice-captain – Glenn Maxwell, Ben Duckett

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

AUS vs ENG Probable Winners:

England hasn't been playing well in recent months, and Australia is missing some key players. As a result, we anticipate a close contest between both teams that could come down to the wire. However, we provide Australia a slight advantage because they have a stronger batting lineup with plenty of depth. Australia also appears to consistently attend ICC events. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.