The 10th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will take place on Friday, February 27, between Afghanistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This match holds great significance for the semi-final race, as the winning team will secure a spot in the next stage. However, rain could play spoilsport for Afghanistan. If the match proceeds as scheduled, a high-scoring contest is expected.
Lahore Weather Update for Afghanistan vs Australia Match
So far, two matches in the Champions Trophy 2025 have been washed out due to rain, both in Rawalpindi. The encounters between Australia and South Africa on Tuesday (February 25) and Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday (February 27) were abandoned without a toss. There is also a chance of rain in Lahore during the Afghanistan vs Australia match. However, the likelihood of a complete washout is low. Conditions are expected to improve by the time the match begins in the second half of the day.
Rain Could Hurt Afghanistan’s Semi-Final Chances
If rain disrupts the match and it gets abandoned, Afghanistan will suffer a major setback. Australia, with four points, will qualify for the semi-finals, leaving Afghanistan dependent on England’s performance. If England defeats South Africa, Afghanistan might still have a chance to progress. However, England’s victory needs to be significant enough to lower South Africa’s net run rate.
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Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report for Afghanistan vs Australia
Gaddafi Stadium is known for high-scoring matches. Since 2022, 10 ODIs have been played here, with five won by teams chasing the target. The average first-innings score during this period has been 300. In this tournament, Australia successfully chased England’s target of 351 with ease, while Afghanistan defended 325 against England in a close contest.
