On February 22, 2025, the Gaddafi Stadium will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 faceoff between Australia and England. Both teams were rather disappointed after losing their fifty-over series to other countries in the subcontinent.
Australia, the reigning ODI world champions, went down 0-2 in their series against Sri Lanka, while England faced a 0-3 hammering at the hands of India. Australia’s preparations have been marred by injuries as Pat Cummins has been ruled out and Steve Smith has taken over the captaincy.
The last One-Day International held in England also resulted in a huge loss after being bowled out for just 214 runs against India, falling short of the target by a whopping, unexpected 142 runs. Tom Banton and Gus Atkinson got the top score for their team with 38 runs apiece and Adil Rashid claimed 4 wickets.
Australia then has probably the worst form right now, having just lost to Sri Lanka by a humiliating defeat of 174 runs, with only three batters reaching double figures. The match will consequently be one to watch as both teams stand at the pits of disappointment looking to rejuvenate their emerging forms.
AUS vs ENG Match Dream 11 Prediction:
| AUS vs ENG Match | Australia vs England ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| AUS vs ENG Match Date | Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 |
| AUS vs ENG Match Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| AUS vs ENG Match Venue | Gaddafi Stadium |
Head-To-Head Record
Matches Played: 160
AUS Won: 90
ENG Won: 65
Tied: 2
NR: 3
Australia vs England Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is noted for being batting friendly. The Pacers will get some early movement, but as the game goes, batters will find it easier to score.
Australia vs England: Predicted Playing XI
Australia
JP Inglis (wk), Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, AM Hardie, TM Head, GJ Maxwell, MW Short, A Zampa, Nathan Ellis, SH Johnson, Sean Abbott
England
Jos Buttler (C), HC Brook, JL Smith, PD Salt, BM Duckett, JE Root, BA Carse, LS Livingstone, Jofra Archer, AU Rashid, Mark Wood
Australia vs England: Fantasy Teams Selection
AUS vs ENG Small League:
1. Jos Buttler (C)
2. JP Inglis (wk)
3. Steve Smith
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. TM Head
6. GJ Maxwell
7. LS Livingstone
8. A Zampa
9. Nathan Ellis
10. Jofra Archer
11. Mark Wood
AUS vs ENG Big League:
1. PD Salt
2. HC Brook
3. JL Smith
4. AM Hardie
5. JE Root
6. MW Short
7. BA Carse
8. AU Rashid
9. SH Johnson
10. Sean Abbott
11. BM Duckett
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