Afghanistan vs Australia 2025: Scorecard & Highlights
The Afghanistan versus Australia match that was held at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, was a breathtaking war in the Champions Trophy 2025. It had spectacular moments from both sides along with brilliant strategies as they both fought for a semifinal berth. Here’s a breakdown of the match with the analysis, vital performances, and the scorecard in full detail.
🏏 Match Overview
- Match: Afghanistan vs. Australia, Champions Trophy 2025
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date: 28/02/2025
- Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first.
📊 Afghanistan vs. Australia Scorecard
Afghanistan Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 45 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 118.4 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 67 | 85 | 8 | 0 | 78.8 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | 50 | 60 | 5 | 1 | 83.3 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 33 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 132.0 |
| Rashid Khan | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.6 |
| Extras | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 273 | 50 overs | – | – | – |
Australia Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 55 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Nathan Ellis | 10 | 47 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 7 | 34 | 1 | 4.8 |
Australia Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Travis Head | 75 | 89 | 10 | 1 | 84.2 |
| Steven Smith (c) | 58 | 70 | 6 | 1 | 82.8 |
| Josh Inglis | 85* | 65 | 7 | 3 | 130.7 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 30* | 20 | 3 | 2 | 150.0 |
| Total | 275/3 | 45.4 overs | – | – | – |
Afghanistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 58 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 9 | 54 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 7 | 40 | 0 | 5.7 |
🌟 Key Performances & Match Analysis
🔥 Masterclass Afghanistan Innings
The strongest performances in Afghanistan innings were provided by Ibrahim Zadran and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 67 and 50, respectively. The duo made a solid opening to the innings, but Australia, who utilized Nathan Ellis freemason and Adam Zampas bowled, placed wood on it, and Sylphs, whose batsmen were put to rest at 273 runs.
⚡ Australia’s Target: Achieving Milestone
Australia addressed the target comfortably and achieved it still having a few overs in hand owing to Josh Inglis (85) and Travis Head (75), who made it look far too easy and showcased their phenomenal shot-making.
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🏏 Experts Opinion: How This Impacts Both Camps
✅ Takeaways From Afghanistan Side
🔹Top order was able to score but required a lot more firepower at the bottom. All-round impact Rashid Khan had was sufficient but needed more dedicated bowlers behind him. – Adapting the strategy in the middle overs for acceleration can be tremendously helpful.
✅ Strength for Australia
🔹The contribution of the top order made chasing down the target seamless. The move advanced further up into the order, and the batter rotating the strike proved their worth. In the middle overs, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa were highly effective.
🔗Full match highlights are available on the ICC’s official website.
❓ FAQs
🔹Who was the top scorer in the Afghanistan vs. Australia match?
Josh Inglis top-scored with 85 runs off 65 balls*, steering Australia to victory.
🔹How did Afghanistan perform in the Champions Trophy 2025?
Afghanistan put up a strong fight but fell short against Australia, missing out on a semifinal spot.
🔹Who was the best bowler in the match?
Nathan Ellis (3/47) and Adam Zampa (2/55) led Australia’s bowling attack effectively.
🏆 Conclusion
The Afghanistan vs. Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match was a thrilling contest that highlighted Afghanistan’s growing stature and Australia’s dominant gameplay. While Afghanistan fought valiantly, Australia’s clinical chase secured a crucial win, keeping their title hopes alive.
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