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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
India will face Australia in the semifinal 1 on March 4. New Zealand will face South Africa in the semifinal 2 on March 5.
Jake Fraser-McGurk, an inexperienced top-order batter, is one potential replacement for Short, should Australia need to adjust their side.
Pant has not been included in the playing XI for the last two group matches, with KL Rahul taking over the wicketkeeping duties. Rahul has excelled behind the stumps and has been decent with the bat.
Given their current position, Rahul mentioned that he hadn't really thought about it when asked if the team was in a content or comfortable state.
England, already knocked out, will aim to spoil South Africa's party in Karachi on Saturday.
Star Sports 2 HD/SD will live telecast the AFG vs AUS match in India with English commentary, while Sports 18 1 HD/SD will telecast it with Hindi commentary.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known for favoring batters, which could lead to a high-scoring game. Winning the toss and opting to bat first might be a strategic move.
JioHotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and Australia on their app and website.
This is Afghanistan's first appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy as they hope to write new chapters of history for themselves in the marquee tournament.
For Australia, a win would guarantee their place in the semifinals and eliminate Afghanistan from contention with a game remaining in the group stage.
Afghanistan will be looking to spring another upset against the Three Lions on February 26 as the battle for the final four intensifies in Group B.
UP Warriorz, led by Alyssa Healy, have played four games, winning two and losing two. Although they faced early setbacks, losing their first two matches, they have regrouped with two consecutive wins.
The two sides have had similar experiences in Group B, with both suffering defeats in their opening matches.
England vs Afghanistan Playing 11: England have made a forced change, with all-rounder Brydon Carse ruled out due to injury. He has been replaced by Jamie Overton
Conditions in Lahore are expected to be slightly cooler than the first match there as a little chance of rain is also around the ground.
Details of the plan are still under wraps, though initial discussions have already occurred between the Indian team management and BCCI officials in Dubai.
Afghanistan vs England Playing 11: England made one forced change in their playing 11 while Afghanistan remained unchanged from the previous match.
This is Vidarbha's fourth final appearance in the last seven years, having triumphed over Tamil Nadu and Mumbai in the knockout stages.
While the overs continue to be reduced as time passes by, ODi cricket allows a minimum of a 20-over game when rain plays spoilsport on the night.
Both sides have met thrice in the ODI World Cups with England having a slight advantage over the Afghans, winning 2 of the 3 matches played over the years.