Afghanistan vs. Australia: Champions Trophy 2025 Scorecard & Match Analysis. Image Source: firstpost.com
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.
| 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 | – | – | – |
| 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 |
| 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 | – | – | – |
| 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 |
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 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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🔹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.
🔹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.
Josh Inglis top-scored with 85 runs off 65 balls*, steering Australia to victory.
Afghanistan put up a strong fight but fell short against Australia, missing out on a semifinal spot.
Nathan Ellis (3/47) and Adam Zampa (2/55) led Australia’s bowling attack effectively.
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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