AUS vs ENG Match Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

The second clash of Group B is set to unfold between fierce rivals Australia and England on February 22. The Champions Trophy’s Group B matches are in full swing, and the next encounter will pit arch-rivals Australia (AUS) against England (ENG) on Saturday, February 22 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This match promises to be one of the most significant highlights of the tournament.

This contest will be captivating as both teams will contend with challenging conditions typical of the subcontinent. Prior to the tournament, the Australian squad displayed some worrying signs by losing a two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, struggling to adapt to the spinners. Under the leadership of Steve Smith, they aim to silence their critics in the upcoming battle against the Three Lions.

Meanwhile, the England squad hasn’t been in peak form within the 50-over format, suffering defeats in their last three ODI series. They will enter the tournament after a 3-0 series loss against India, also facing difficulties. This encounter is sure to be an intriguing showdown between two titans of international cricket.

Match Details

Pitch Report

While the surfaces in Karachi and Dubai have presented significant challenges, the pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is often regarded as a haven for batters. The most recent match held at this venue featured New Zealand successfully pursuing a target exceeding 300 runs against South Africa. Although setting a total has been the trend of the tournament thus far, opting to bowl first might actually be the wisest choice on this particular wicket.

Head-to-Head record

Australia:

T Head, J Fraser-McGurk, S Smith (c), MLabuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, N Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

England (Announced):

Phil Salt, B Duckett, Ja Smith (wk), Joe Root, H Brook, J Buttler (c), L Livingstone, Brydon Carse, J Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood