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Steve Smith’s Australian team will face off against Jos Buttler’s English team in an exciting match in Lahore. Continue reading for the most recent updates.
Jos Buttler’s England will compete against Steve Smith’s Australia in their first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the recently renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore this Saturday. England has announced their lineup, featuring Jamie Smith as the wicketkeeper, who will bat in the third position. The bowling attack will be led by pace bowler Jofra Archer, supported by Brydon Carse and Mark Wood.
Australia, currently managing injury issues, is set to confront a strong England team. As both sides aim to begin their campaign on a positive note, the intense matchup is expected to deliver an exhilarating showdown between these long-standing rivals.
Australia 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 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
