Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs ENG live stream & match details

Afghanistan's cricket team is set to play England in the eighth match of the Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday

Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs England, Match 8, Champions Trophy 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2:00 PM (PST) 2:30 PM (IST)

Teams Overview

Afghanistan

Afghanistan will look to bounce back after their defeat against South Africa, where they struggled in both batting and bowling. However, Rahmat Shah’s fighting 90-run knock was a positive takeaway. Their bowling unit, led by Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi, will need to step up against England’s strong batting lineup.

England

England’s batting was in top form in their previous game against Australia, posting over 350 runs. Ben Duckett’s record-breaking 165 was the highlight of their innings. However, their bowlers failed to defend the massive total. Against Afghanistan, they will aim to improve their bowling performance and keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Total Matches Played: 3
Afghanistan Won: 1
England Won: 2

Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan (AFG) Probable Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.

England (ENG) Probable Playing XI: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium pitch has been a paradise for batters, as seen in the previous game, where over 700 runs were scored. The surface remains consistent throughout the match, making it ideal for batting. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, considering the conditions. Another high-scoring encounter is expected today.

TV Broadcast & Live Streaming

Pakistan – TV: PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Live Streaming: Myco, Tamasha
India – TV: Star Sports, Sports18 | Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Bangladesh – TV: Nagorik TV, T Sports | Live Streaming: Toffee
UAE – TV: CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | Live Streaming: STARZPLAY
UK – TV: Sky Sports | Live Streaming: SkyGo Now, Sky Sports App
USA & Canada – TV: Willow TV
Australia – TV: Amazon
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sport NZ
Sri Lanka – TV: Maharaja TV | Live Streaming: Sirasa
Caribbean – TV: ESPN Caribbean | Live Streaming: ESPN Play