Champions Trophy: ENG vs AUS live stream & match details

The much-anticipated Australia vs England clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

Match Details:

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
Date: 22 February, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM (IST) 2:00 PM (PST)

Teams Overview

Australia

Australia, six-time ODI World Cup winners, have historically dominated England in the 50-over format. However, their recent form in ODIs has been concerning, having suffered a 2-0 series loss to Sri Lanka in spin-friendly conditions. With Steve Smith leading the side, Australia will aim to kickstart their Champions Trophy campaign with a statement win.

Key Players to Watch:

Steve Smith – The experienced captain and batting mainstay.
Travis Head – A dynamic opener capable of explosive starts.
Glenn Maxwell – X-factor all-rounder with match-winning abilities.
Adam Zampa - leading spinner who is crucial in the middle overs.

England

England, the reigning 2019 ODI World Cup champions, come into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 whitewash against India. They have, however, fared better against Australia in the Champions Trophy, leading the head-to-head record 3-2. Jos Buttler’s men will look to regain their winning touch and assert their dominance in the crucial group-stage match.

Key Players to Watch:

Jos Buttler -  captain and one of the most destructive ODI batters.
Joe Root – The backbone of England’s batting lineup.
Jofra Archer – A lethal fast bowler, making his return to major tournaments.
Adil Rashid – England’s leading leg-spinner, crucial in Lahore’s conditions.

Head-to-Head in ODIs

Total Matches Played: 161
Australia Wins: 91
England Wins: 65
Tied Matches: 2
No Result: 3

Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy

Matches Played: 5
England Wins: 3
Australia Wins: 2

This will be the first-ever ODI between Australia and England on Pakistani soil, adding historical significance to the contest. England’s better record in the Champions Trophy could give them a psychological edge.

Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The Gaddafi Stadium is known for batting-friendly conditions, with teams often posting high totals. However, the dew factor in night games could make chasing slightly easier.

Average First-Innings Score: 280+
Pacers get early swing, but spinners dominate in the middle overs.
Winning the toss & bowling first could be the preferred strategy.

Probable Playing XIs

Australia: Steve Smith (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

England: Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson.

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