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The 10th match of Group B in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between Afghanistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, ended in a frustrating no result due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. The outcome confirmed Australia’s place in the semifinals, while Afghanistan’s campaign came to an early end.
Afghanistan’s resilient batting effort
Opting to bat first, Afghanistan posted a respectable total of 273 all out in 50 overs. Despite an early setback with Rahmanullah Gurbaz departing for a duck, Sediqullah Atal anchored the innings with a superb 🦂85 off 95 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes. Azmatullah Omarzai provided a crucial late flourish, scoring 67 off 63 balls, including five sixes. Contributions from Hashmatullah Shah♉idi (20 off 49) and Rashid Khan (19 off 17) added to Afghanistan’s competitive total.
Australia’s bowling attack was led by Ben Dwarshuis (3/47 in 9 overs), while Spencer Johnson (2/49) and Adam Zampa (2/48) also chipped in with key wickets. Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis claimed a wicket each to wrap up the innings.
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Australia’s aggressive start
Chasing 274, Australia got off to a flying start, reaching 109/1 in just 12.5 overs before the match was abandoned. Travis Head led the charge with෴ a quickfire 59 off 40 balls, hitting nine fours and a six. Matthew Short added 20 off 15, and Steven Smith remained unbeaten on 19 off 22.
Azmatullah Omarzai was the only successful bowler for Afghanistan, dismissing S𒆙hort and f🅷inishing with 1/43 in 5 overs. However, the Afghan bowlers struggled to contain Australia’s aggressive approach.
Match abandoned – Australia through to the semis
Unfortunately, rai🐎n interrupted play, and despite efforts to resume, the match was called off. With the points shared, Australia officially secured a spot in the semifinals, while Afghanistan’s hopes🧸 of progressing ended with the result.
The game has been called off
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