Will Rain Disrupt Afghanistan’s Do-or-Die Clash in Lahore? When & Where to Watch AFG vs AUS Live
February 28, 2025: Afghanistan is set for a high-stakes showdown against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, as they aim for a historic semi-final qualification in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After knocking England out with a thrilling eight-run win, Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side is brimming with confidence, but they face a formidable challenge against Australia.
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However, rain looms large over the fixture, with forecasts predicting morning showers that could play a crucial role in deciding Afghanistan’s fate. While Australia automatically qualifies with a washout, Afghanistan must win to control their destiny.
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Lahore Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact AFG vs AUS?
According to the latest weather reports, Lahore is expected to experience soaking showers in the morning, followed by cool weather with variable cloudiness throughout the day. Temperatures are forecasted to remain below 20°C, making conditions tricky for both teams.
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Afghanistan vs Australia Head-to-Head Record
- ODIs: Australia leads 4-0
- T20Is: Afghanistan registered a historic win over Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup, proving they can compete at the highest level.
Afghanistan vs Australia: Match Details & Live Streaming Information
📍 Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
🕑 Match Time: 2:30 PM IST | Toss at 2:00 PM IST
📺 Live Telecast in India: Star Sports, Sports18
📲 Live Streaming: JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar
Afghanistan vs Australia Squads
Australia:
Steve Smith (C), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
Afghanistan:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami.
Final Word
With rain potentially playing a spoilsport, Afghanistan must hope for clear skies to keep their semi-final dreams alive. Can Australia maintain their dominance over Afghanistan, or will the underdogs script history? Tune in for a thrilling encounter!
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