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Champions Trophy 2025, AFG vs ENG pitch report, Lahore Stadium's key stats

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.

Saddened by plight of women in AFG but tomorrow's game offers hope: Buttler

England captain Jos Buttler says he and his teammates are saddened by the plight of women in Afghanistan but have decided to play the side from the Taliban-ruled country as sport offers hope in tough times. The Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan in 2021 and banned women's sports besides restricting their access to education and work. Last month, a group of British lawmakers had urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan as a sign of protest against the treatment meted out to women in the country. On the eve of the game, Buttler was asked what made him and his team comfortable to go ahead with the game. "I'm taking a lot of advice from lots of experts. I think credit must go to Rob Key and the ECB they've been very, very good at supporting me and all the players and giving us information and education around this and making it an ECB decision," said Buttler. "We're very saddened by the plight of women and girls in Afghanistan

Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs ENG Playing 11, live match time, streaming

Afghanistan vs England Playing 11: England made one forced change in their playing 11 while Afghanistan remained unchanged from the previous match.

England vs Afghanistan head-to-head record and key stats in ICC events

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.

Everyone likes to see everyone play: AFG skipper Shahidi on women's cricket

Afghanistan men's cricket team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi made it clear on Tuesday that women in his country should be allowed to play the game though he said it was beyond his control in a nation governed by strict religious laws. The Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan in 2021 and banned women's sports, including cricket. "Yeah, everyone likes to see everyone play," Shahid told the media here when asked if the exiled Afghanistan women's team should be allowed to play the game. "As I said before, when it comes to politics and those things which we cannot control - we are only cricket players we can control things in the ground and we belong to the ground and we are always trying to give our best when we play." Several Afghan women's team cricketers shifted base to Australia following the turmoil in their country. A group of British lawmakers have also reportedly urged the England cricket team to boycott the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan. Asked if such a c

Champions Trophy 2025 Points table: India, New Zealand, Pakistan rankings

Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table for Group A and Group B. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals

Champions Trophy points table Group B: England and Australia position

South Africa, England, Australia and Afghanistan are the four teams drafted together in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

What is the highest successful run chase in the Champions Trophy history?

As of February 2025, England holds the record for the highest successful run chase in ICC Champions Trophy history.

Ben Duckett scores highest individual score in Champions Trophy

Duckett also powered England to the highest team total in Champions Trophy history

Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming: Where to watch ENG vs AUS live match?

The match between Australia and England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium

AUS vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Inglis-Carey script historic chase for AUS against ENG

Australia vs England HIGHLIGHTS: Alex Carey and Josh Inglis help Australia chase down the highest team total in ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore

Champions Trophy, ENG vs AUS: What will be Australia's playing 11 today?

England, in a surprise turn of events, announced their playing 11 two days before the match on Thursday

Champions Trophy: AUS vs ENG head-to-head records in 50-over ICC events

Australia lead England in ODI World Cups, while the English side enjoys the advantage in the Champions Trophy over the Aussies

Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs ENG Playing 11, live match time, streaming

In a surprise move, England announced their Playing XI two days before the scheduled start of the match

Champions Trophy 2025, AUS vs ENG: Pitch report, Lahore Stadium's key stats

Australia vs England pitch report: Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, known for its batting-friendly pitches, recently hosted two matches during a tri-series, both producing scores exceeding 300.

Champions Trophy: Group B schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming

Check Champions Trophy 2025 Group B full schedule, squads, match timings, live telecast and streaming details here

Bizarre! England announce playing 11 two days before their match vs AUS

Jofra Archer is also included in the playing lineup, alongside seam bowlers Brydon Carse and Mark Wood.

AUS vs ENG: Australia look to end 15-yr winless streak in Champions Trophy

Australia lost to England in the group stage in both the 2013 and 2017 Champions Trophy to end their campaign with zero wins

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full list of host nations and winners to date

England are the only team to host the ICC Champions Trophy multiple times, as they hosted the event in 2004, 2013, and 2017

Squads to live streaming: All you need to know about Champions Trophy 2025

The Champions Trophy 2025 matches will begin at 2:30 PM, according to Indian Standard Time (IST), 2 PM Pakistan time.