Published Feb 22, 2025, 10:36 pm IST
Despite being the winners of the last two ICC ODI tournaments, Australia and England enter the 2025 Champions Trophy with minimal momentum. Australia, in particular, suffered two heavy defeats in Sri Lanka recently, which would dent the confidence of any team. The situation is further complicated by the absence of several first-choice players, raising concerns about their prospects in the tournament.
Australia’s recent form in ODIs has been poor, having lost their last four matches without crossing the 200-run mark in any of them. While their batting unit, featuring Travis Head, stand-in captain Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Glenn Maxwell, will be relieved to play at a venue that has produced 300-plus scores lately, the real test lies in their bowling attack. For the first time since the 2016 T20 World Cup, Australia will be participating in an ICC event without their premier pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood. While they have won the Champions Trophy twice before, their recent record in the competition is unimpressive, having failed to register a single victory in the last two editions.
England, on the other hand, do not have major injury concerns but still find themselves in a difficult position. Like Australia, their batters will welcome the batting-friendly conditions in Pakistan, especially after a tough series in India. Their 2023 ODI World Cup title defense did not go as planned, and with Brendon McCullum recently taking charge of the white-ball team, both he and captain Jos Buttler will be under scrutiny if England suffers another early exit.
England are aiming to join the elite group of teams that have won all three major ICC white-ball tournaments, with the Champions Trophy being the only missing silverware. A strong start against their arch-rivals would be ideal, especially in a short tournament where an early loss could severely impact qualification chances.
Match Details
When: Australia vs England, February 22, 2025, 2:30 PM IST
Where: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Conditions: The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, similar to the recent tri-series. The weather is likely to be warm.
Team News
Australia
The composition of Australia's bowling attack will be closely observed, with Adam Zampa being the most experienced bowler in the squad, expected to lead from the front.
Probable XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
England
England are expected to maintain their aggressive batting approach. Captain Jos Buttler has confirmed Jamie Smith’s promotion to No.3 as a "free hit," while Joe Root moving to No.4 is aimed at strengthening the middle order after struggles in India.
Playing XI: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Quotes
"He's got the technical and tactical ability, but one of his biggest strengths is his mindset. Nothing seems to faze him. I think you could ask him to bat anywhere in the order, and he’d handle it well." – Jos Buttler on Jamie Smith’s promotion.
Squads
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey
England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson
Feb 22, 2025, 10:36 pm IST
Australia batters pulled out a phenomenal performance and chased down the mammoth target of 352!
Feb 22, 2025, 10:36 pm IST
AUS 348-5
Feb 22, 2025, 10:23 pm IST
AUS 329-5
Feb 22, 2025, 10:23 pm IST
Australia needs 24 runs from 27 balls. Do you think they will be able to win?
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Feb 22, 2025, 10:23 pm IST
Josh Inglis brings up his maiden ODI ton in style!
Feb 22, 2025, 10:23 pm IST
Fastest 100s in Champions Trophy (by balls)
77 Virender Sehwag vs Eng Colombo RPS 2002
77 Josh Inglis vs Eng Lahore 2025 *
80 Shikhar Dhawan vs SA Cardiff 2013
87 Tillakaratne DIlshan vs SA Centurion 2009
Feb 22, 2025, 10:23 pm IST
Australian batters to smash Century in ICC Champions Trophy 🏆:
- Ricky Ponting vs ENG @ Centurion, 2009 Semi-Finals
- Shane Watson vs ENG @ Centurion, 2009 Semi-Finals
- Shane Watson vs ENG @ Centurion, 2009 Finals
- *Josh Inglis vs ENG @ Lahore, 2025*
Feb 22, 2025, 9:41 pm IST
Score after 35 overs
AUS 234-4
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Feb 22, 2025, 9:41 pm IST
Worst ER in middle overs (11-40) in ODIs since Carse's debut (100+ overs)
6.25 Brydon Carse
5.95 Lungi Ngidi
5.88 Glenn Phillips
5.86 Kartik Meiyappan
5.82 Rachin Ravindra
Feb 22, 2025, 8:44 pm IST
Score after 25 overs
AUS 156-4
Feb 22, 2025, 8:44 pm IST
Livingstone removes Matthew Short!
Matthew Short drives a tossed-up delivery straight back to the bowler, and Livingstone takes a sharp catch. Australia lose their set batter as Short departs for 63.
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia Keeping the Scoreboard Moving!
After 18 overs: AUS 118/2
✅ Marnus Labuschagne: 45(39)*
✅ Matthew Short: 58(58)*
A solid platform being built! Can they accelerate from here?
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Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Building the Momentum!
After 17 overs: AUS 114/2
✅ Matthew Short: 57(54)*
✅ Marnus Labuschagne: 42(37)*
The duo keeps Australia in control with a steady stand!
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia Going Strong!
After 16 overs: AUS 109/2
✅ Matthew Short: 54(51)
✅ Marnus Labuschagne: 40(34)
The partnership is growing, keeping the scoreboard ticking!
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Steady Stand for Australia!
After 15 overs: AUS 103/2
Matthew Short: 52(48)*
Marnus Labuschagne: 36(31)*
A solid partnership building momentum!
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Half-Century in Style!
Matthew Short brings up his second ODI fifty with a classy flick to fine leg! A well-constructed knock under pressure!
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Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 79-2
Marnus Labuschagne 31*(22), Matthew Short 33*(33)
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 76-2
Marnus Labuschagne 30*(20), Matthew Short 31*(29)
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Smith vs Wood in ODIs
10 innings
87 balls
61 runs
Four dismissals
Avg 15.25
SR 70.11
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 62-2
Matthew Short 31*(29), Marnus Labuschagne 16*(14)
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Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 57-2
Matthew Short 30*(26), Marnus Labuschagne 12*(11)
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 50-2
Matthew Short 30*(24), Marnus Labuschagne 5*(7)
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 43-2
Matthew Short 24*(20), Marnus Labuschagne 4*(5)
Feb 22, 2025, 8:15 pm IST
Australia: 31-2
Marnus Labuschagne 4*(5), Matthew Short 12*(14)
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Feb 22, 2025, 6:27 pm IST
England have recorded the highest ever total (351/8) in Champions Trophy history now!
Prev highest: 347/4 by NZ vs U.S.A. @ The Oval in 2004
Feb 22, 2025, 6:27 pm IST
Highest totals in Champions Trophy
351/8 Eng vs Aus Lahore 2025
347/4 NZ vs USA The Oval 2004
338/4 Pak vs Ind The Oval 2017
331/7 Ind vs SA Cardiff 2013
323/8 Eng vs SA Centurion 2009
Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
ENG 303-5
Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
A fine knock from Duckett! He nudges a shortish delivery wide outside off and benefits from a misfield to reach the milestone. Raises his bat to acknowledge the applause—an innings of great control and timing!
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Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
England batters have managed to cross 300 in the 44th over. Do you think they'll be able to cross 350?
Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
ENG 299-5
Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
Ben Duckett is currently playing at 146 after playing 126 deliveries
Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
ENG 285-5
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Feb 22, 2025, 5:53 pm IST
Glenn Maxwell dismissed Jos Buttler for 23
Feb 22, 2025, 5:27 pm IST
Highest scores for England in Champions Trophy
134*Ben Duckett vs Aus Lahore 2025
133*Joe Root vs Ban The Oval 2017
119 Marcus Trescothick vs Zim Colombo RPS 2002
104 Andrew Flintoss vs SL Southampton 2004
104 Marcus Trescothick vs WI The Oval 2004
Feb 22, 2025, 5:27 pm IST
England: 258/4
Feb 22, 2025, 5:27 pm IST
ENG 241-4
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Feb 22, 2025, 5:04 pm IST
Harry Brook Departs as Zampa Strikes
Big breakthrough for Australia! Zampa lures Brook into the drive with a tossed-up delivery, and the batter charges down but only manages an edge. Carey takes another clean catch behind the stumps. England in trouble with two quick wickets!
Feb 22, 2025, 5:04 pm IST
England: 216/3
Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
England: 210/3
Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
Third ODI ton for Ben Duckett, his second against Australia
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Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
Adam Zampda dismissed Root. He is out after a decent knock of 68
Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
England: 191/2
Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
England: 179/2
Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
England: 166/2
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Feb 22, 2025, 4:53 pm IST
Joe Root brings up his 41st fifty in ODI cricket!
Feb 22, 2025, 4:01 pm IST
England: 132/2
Feb 22, 2025, 3:43 pm IST
England: 108/2
Feb 22, 2025, 3:25 pm IST
England: 87/2
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Feb 22, 2025, 3:25 pm IST
England: 80/2
Feb 22, 2025, 3:18 pm IST
England: 73/2
Feb 22, 2025, 3:18 pm IST
England: 64/2
Feb 22, 2025, 3:03 pm IST
Jamie Smith Falls to Dwarshuis' Clever Bowling
That’s a big wicket! Jamie Smith looked in good touch with those three boundaries, but Dwarshuis strikes again, making it his second scalp of the game. A soft dismissal as Smith couldn’t get the elevation on his drive, and Carey makes no mistake with a simple catch at mid-on. Australia tightening the screws here!
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Feb 22, 2025, 3:03 pm IST
England: 42/1
Feb 22, 2025, 2:53 pm IST
Phil Salt out for 10 runs
Feb 22, 2025, 2:28 pm IST
Australia (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Feb 22, 2025, 2:28 pm IST
National Anthems Underway
The stage is set as the flags are spread, and the match officials, players, and mascots march out for the national anthems—England first, followed by Australia.
A bit of history here: England last played an ODI in Pakistan way back in December 2005. Meanwhile, Australia will be eager to break their Champions Trophy drought, having failed to win a single match in the last two editions, with three losses and three no results. Can they turn things around today?
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Feb 22, 2025, 2:00 pm IST
Australia Win the Toss and Elect to Field
Australia have won the toss and decided to bowl first against England. A crucial decision considering the conditions—will their bowlers make early inroads, or will England put up a strong total? An exciting contest awaits!
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