LAHORE: Traditional rivals Australia and England are set to clash today at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Both teams have a rich history of fierce competition, making this showdown a must-watch for fans around the globe.
The atmosphere in Lahore is charged with excitement as supporters prepare to fill the stands, creating an unforgettable backdrop for this prestigious tournament.
IG Punjab Usman Anwar has directed to provide full security to players, officials, and spectators. In light of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 international event, strict monitoring of anti-national elements has been instructed.
He stated that, additional traffic wardens should be deployed to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and adequate parking. Search, sweep, combing, and intelligence-based operations are ongoing for the players’ routes and around the stadium.
The toss will take place at 1:30 PM, and the match will start at 2:00 PM.
Team Squads…
Australian Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith(C), Josh Inglis(W), Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey.
England team Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(W), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson.
