Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan won the toss & batted first

Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: The virtual quarter-final match of Champions Trophy 2025 is being played between Afghanistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium today. Whichever team wins this match will get a ticket to the semi-finals. At the same time, the losing team will be out of the tournament. In this do or die match, Afghanistan captain Hasmatullah Shahidi has won the toss and invited Steve Smith-led Australia to bowl first.

Afghanistan won the toss and batted first

After winning the toss, Afghanistan captain Hasmatullah Shahidi said that we will bat first because the wicket looks good, it is a used pitch, England and Australia have already played on this pitch.   Also Read: IND Vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy: Will India rest Rohit Sharma for New Zealand match? We were happy with our performance in the last match, we have also made a plan against Australia. We have not made any changes in our playing-11.

Afghanistan have won the toss & opted to bat first against Australia!
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Can they avenge their CWC 2023 Loss against Australia?

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 28, 2025

At the same time, after losing the toss, Australia captain Steve Smith said that we would have bowled first because dew is a big factor. All the players are performing well, there should be a good match, we are eagerly waiting for it. We are coming here with good intentions and aggression and are ready to start. We have also not made any changes in our playing-11.

🚨 TOSS NEWS! 🚨

The skipper, @Hashmat_50, has won the toss and decided that #AfghanAtalan will bat first. 👍#ChampionsTrophy | #AFGvAUS | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/hDOT9JdmHw

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) February 28, 2025

Playing-11 of both teams for the do or die match of Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan's playing-11:  Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Umarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqui    

Afghanistan have won the toss & opted to bat first

Here's a look at the Playing XI!

Who will win this must-win encounter?

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Australia's playing-11:  Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson      Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: When is India's next match? Check IND vs NZ date & other details