Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, facing off against England at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Both teams, coming off recent losses, are keen to build momentum in this crucial group stage encounter.
Playing XIs
England:
Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Australia:
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
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Head-to-Head Record
England and Australia have an extensive rivalry in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), having played 160 matches against each other. Australia has the upper hand historically, with 90 wins, while England has emerged victorious 65 times. Three matches ended with no result, and two were tied. In Champions Trophy contests, England leads with three wins out of five, while Australia has won two.
- Total ODIs: 160
- Australia wins: 90
- England wins: 65
- No result/Tied: 3/2
In their Champions Trophy history:
- Total matches: 5
- England wins: 3
- Australia wins: 2
Recent Form
Both teams are eager to recover from disappointing ODI series. Australia recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Sri Lanka, while England lost a series to India at home. Their recent form highlights struggles, with both teams only winning one of their last five matches.
Australia’s recent form: W, L, L, L, L
England’s recent form: W, L, L, L, L
With both sides looking to bounce back, the contest at Gaddafi Stadium promises to be an exciting battle as the teams aim to secure crucial points in the tournament.
