Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

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25 February 2025 | 05:26AM
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is heating up as Afghanistan takes on England in the 8th match of the tournament at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 26, 2025. This match promises to be an exciting battle between two contrasting styles—Afghanistan's spin-heavy attack versus England’s aggressive batting lineup. Both teams will be keen to secure a victory to strengthen their positions in the group stage.


Afghanistan has been an emerging force in white-ball cricket and will rely heavily on their strong spin attack to challenge England’s dynamic batting order. Their middle order has shown resilience in recent times, but their top-order batters need to fire to post or chase a competitive total.


England, on the other hand, boasts a formidable batting unit with experienced players who can dominate on any surface. Their depth in pace bowling, complemented by quality all-rounders, gives them a significant advantage. They will aim to put Afghanistan under pressure early and capitalize on any weaknesses in the opposition’s batting order.


As the game unfolds, fans can stay updated with AFG vs ENG Live Score to track all the key moments in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match Details

Series

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

Match

Afghanistan vs England

Date & Time

26 February 2025, 02:30 PM

Venue

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match Weather Condition

05:30 am

Cloud

50%

Humidity

49%

Wind

4.7 km/h

20.4

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Overcast

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore is traditionally known for being batting-friendly, with good carry and bounce early in the innings. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into the game. With the winter season in Pakistan, dew could play a crucial role in the second innings, making it easier for batters to chase under the lights. Pacers will get assistance with the new ball, especially under overcast conditions, but they need to hit the right lengths to be effective. Spinners will come into play as the match goes on, especially in the middle overs. A score of around 280-300 is expected to be a competitive total on this surface. The toss-winning captain may prefer chasing, considering the impact of dew in the evening session.

Afghanistan Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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England Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

253

X

218

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

375-3 by ZIM vs PAK

X

75-10 by SL vs PAK

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

349-4 by PAK vs AUS

X

170/8 by WI vs PAK

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

37

51%
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49%
Bowling First

35

Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match Squad

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Afghanistan Probable XI :

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Fareed Ahmad Malik

England Probable XI :

Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed

Conclusion

With both teams having different strengths, this match is expected to be a gripping contest. Afghanistan will rely on their world-class spinners to restrict England’s attacking batting order, while England’s pacers will test Afghanistan’s relatively inexperienced top order. The outcome could depend on how well Afghanistan handles England’s fast-bowling attack and how effectively their spinners control the run flow in the middle overs. For England, early breakthroughs will be crucial to disrupt Afghanistan’s batting rhythm. If their aggressive batters fire, they could post a big total or chase down any target with ease. The fans can expect an intense battle, and keeping an eye on AFG vs ENG Live Score will be key to following every exciting moment of this match.