AFG vs AUS head-to-head Champions Trophy 2025: The search for semi-finalists in Group B is not yet over, while India and New Zealand have already qualified from Group A. Afghanistan have kept their hopes alive having beaten England in a nail-biting thriller, while Australia is still looking to earn a spot to semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In this light, the upcoming ODI match, Afghanistan vs Australia is going to be a decider clash to figure out two teams going to play in the semi-finals from Group B. This most awaited Match No. 10 is scheduled for February 28, 2025, going to begin at 2:30 PM IST and the venue for this encounter will be Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Australia have occupied the second spot in the latest standings for Group B. With three points, Australia is one of the contenders to go ahead having participated in two fixtures and won one. Unfortunately, the previous match against South Africa got washed out and the team had to compromise with one point. The stakes are high as it will be the last match for Australia in this tournament which will serve as a knockout match. If Australia wins, it will play the semi-final, but if the team loses the match, it will be eliminated.
Afghanistan increased the trouble for other teams coming out as a winner in the last match against England. The Asian team is still in the race to the semi-final having played two matches, and have two points after winning one and losing the opening match. In the last match, Afghanistan had posted a mammoth 325/7 on the scoreboard. In response, England failed to chase down and Afghanistan created history by knocking out England. In the next match, Afghanistan will look to upset Australia to feature in the semi-final.
These two teams are set to fight in the Champions Trophy 2025. Here is everything you need to consider about Afghanistan vs Australia head-to-head and stats, including the schedule and key players.
Afghanistan vs Australia Match Schedule
The next exciting match will be Afghanistan vs Australia in Champions Trophy 2025. This 50-50 overs match will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. As per the schedule, this match will begin on February 28, 2025, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
| Match No. | Date & Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | February 28, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST | Afghanistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Afghanistan vs Australia head-to-head records in ODI
Afghanistan and Australia have not yet met in the Champions Trophy. However, in other tournaments, they have played four ODI fixtures. As per the stats, Australia have 100% dominance over Afghanistan as Afghanistan lost on all four occasions. Below you can check the head-to-head stats for Afghanistan vs Australia in ODI.
| Teams | Won | Lost | NR | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 291 | 142 |
| Australia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 417 | 209 |
Afghanistan vs Australia Recent Match Results
Afghanistan have played against Australia in three ODI World Cup matches. When the first time these teams faced each other, it was part of Australia’s tour to the United Arab Emirates in which they won the match by 66 runs. The most recent ODI match between these teams is unforgettable. In response to a competitive total (291/5) by Afghanistan, Australia was once reduced to 91/7 in just 18.3 overs. The match was seemingly one-sided, but then match finisher and hitter Glenn Maxwell took charge and hit a double century staying unbeaten at 201 runs off just 128 balls with a blend of 10 sixes in his historical inning. Hard to digest for Afghanistan, Australia won the match by 3 wickets.
| Match Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | No Result | – |
| November 07, 2023 | Wankhede Stadium, India | Australia | 3 Wickets |
| June 01, 2019 | Bristol, England | Australia | 7 Wickets |
| March 04, 2015 | W.A.C.A Ground, Australia | Australia | 275 Runs |
| August 25, 2012 | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Australia | 66 Runs |
Afghanistan vs Australia Top Players
Afghanistan
Opening batsman, Ibrahim Zadran single-handedly powered Afghanistan with his 177 runs with a strike rate of 121.23. With 194 runs in two innings, he is the second-most run scorer in the Champions trophy. Besides his brilliant performance, Rahmat Shah in fourth position has had a half-century in this tournament. In the bowling department, Azmatullah Omarzai has grabbed six wickets, the highest among all teams playing in the Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammad Nabi is also a key bowler to look out for.
Australia
Australia have those batters who usually surprise with their match-winning knocks, being able to solely dominate the opposition. Josh Inglis has accumulated 120 runs in one match. In top order, Travis Head is dangerous who has the capability to dismantle the bowling attack throughout the match. As an opener, Matt Short should be watched out for as he scored a half-century in the first match against England, and in the lower middle order, Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell are terrific. In the bowling unit, only Ben Dwarshuis is among the top 10 wicket-takers from the Australian side in this tournament. Spinner Adam Zampa has taken wickets consistently for Australia in the last few matches.
