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Afghanistan defeated England by eight runs in their second ICC Champions Trophy group stage clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

Afghanistan defeated England in their second CT 25 group-stage clash. 

Pakistan got out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 without winning a single clash.

In frame: Afghanistan Cricket Team and Waqar Younis

'Afghanistan have won more games than your team...': Jadeja mocks Pakistan legend Waqar Younis

Afghanistan and Australia are playing their do-or-die clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 

Afghanistan captain opt to bat against Australia.

Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy clash is taking place at Gadaffi Stadium.

Hashmatullah Shahidi and Steve Smith

Afghanistan opt to bat in Champions Trophy 2025 high-voltage clash against Australia: Check playing XIs

Afghanistan will lock horns against Australia for their third group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which will take place in Lahore on February 28. 

Afghanistan will face Australia for their third Champions Trophy 2025 clash. 

Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 clash will take place in Lahore. 

Marnus Labuschagne during Australia vs Afghanistan clash

Marnus Labuschagne reacts to Australia playing Afghanistan in Champions Trophy 2025 amid Cricket Australia's ban on bilateral series

Afghanistan will lock horns against Australia for their third league clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 28 and there are high chances that rain will play spoilsport during the crucial match. 

Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy clash will take place at Gadaffi Stadium. 

Rain likely to play spoilsport at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.  

The covers protect the pitch as rain falls ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group match

What happens if Afghanistan vs Australia clash washed out? Champions Trophy qualification scenario explained

Australia vs Afghanistan: Afghanistan will play their third ICC Champions Trophy 2025 league match against Australia at Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore. 

Afghanistan will face Australia for their third league match of Champions Trophy 2025. 

Hashmatullah Shahidi and Glenn Maxwell

'I know Glenn Maxwell played really well in 2023 but...': Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi left fuming ahead of Australia showdown

Afghanistan will face Australia for their third league match of the Champions Trophy 2025. The upcoming clash will decide their future for the tournament. 

Afghanistan beat England by eight runs. 

Afghanistan will now face Australia for their third group stage clash. 

Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan celebrating a wicket against England

After historic win against England, head coach Jonathan Trott reveals Afghanistan's plan for Australia, says 'going to make sure when they wake up tomorrow, they're...'

Mitchell Starc revealed that he will feature for Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa in England. 

Mitchell Starc will feature for Australia in WTC Final against South Africa. 

Australia have won their Champions Trophy opener against England

Mitchell Starc

'There are a few different reasons, some personal...': Mitchell Starc breaks silence on skipping ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Lewis Hamilton drops out in Q2 and calls himself "useless" despite Ferrari teammate Leclerc taking pole.

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Lewis makes heartbreaking confession following qualification 2 exit at Hungarian Grand Prix: "They need to change driver"

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American Football

Tom Brady is once again making headlines off the field with bold ambitions that could reshape the sport's future. His latest vision is already taking shape in partnership with Birmingham City FC.

Tom Brady calls his business partner Tom Wagner an "incredible businessman" with "huge ambitions" for Birmingham’s sporting future.

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Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman’s relationship takes a dramatic turn following an airport altercation that led to Richardson’s arrest, raising questions about the future of both sprinters.

Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle airport after a reported altercation with fellow sprinter Christian Coleman.

Despite the incident, Richardson competed in the USATF Outdoor Championships but later withdrew from her events.

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Football

Bruno Fernandes addresses growing speculation about a potential move away from Manchester United amid links to Al-Nassr and a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bruno Fernandes has attracted interest from both Saudi clubs and Real Madrid following United’s underwhelming 2024/25 season.

Despite exit rumors after the Europa League final, Fernandes remains a key figure in United’s rebuilding plans.

Bruno Fernandes clears the air on Al-Nassr move and Cristiano Ronaldo reunion whispers

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Tennis

Jessica Pegula's Canadian Open title defense ended in disappointment as she suffered a surprise second-round exit, casting doubt over her current form ahead of the US Open.

Jessica Pegula was eliminated by Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 upset defeat.

The loss marked her second early exit in a row during the North American hard-court swing.

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Afghanistan vs Australia Full Scorecard

AFG vs AUS, Match 10, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 28 February 2025 - Info

'Afghanistan have won more games than your team...': Jadeja mocks Pakistan legend Waqar Younis

Match Details

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

Fri 28 February, 14:30:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 4 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 23

AFG
148/6 (20.0 ov)

AUS
127 (19.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 07

AUS
293/7 (46.5 ov)

AFG
291/5 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Nov 04

AUS
168/8 (20.0 ov)

AFG
164/7 (20.0 ov)

Australia beat Afghanistan by 4 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Alex Wharf (ENG), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'Afghanistan have won more games than your team...': Jadeja mocks Pakistan legend Waqar Younis

Afghanistan opt to bat in Champions Trophy 2025 high-voltage clash against Australia: Check playing XIs

Marnus Labuschagne reacts to Australia playing Afghanistan in Champions Trophy 2025 amid Cricket Australia's ban on bilateral series

What happens if Afghanistan vs Australia clash washed out? Champions Trophy qualification scenario explained

'I know Glenn Maxwell played really well in 2023 but...': Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi left fuming ahead of Australia showdown

After historic win against England, head coach Jonathan Trott reveals Afghanistan's plan for Australia, says 'going to make sure when they wake up tomorrow, they're...'

'There are a few different reasons, some personal...': Mitchell Starc breaks silence on skipping ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan vs Australia Full Scorecard

AFG vs AUS, Match 10, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 28 February 2025 - Info

'Afghanistan have won more games than your team...': Jadeja mocks Pakistan legend Waqar Younis

Match Details

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

Fri 28 February, 14:30:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 4 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 23

AFG148/6 (20.0 ov)

AUS127 (19.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 07

AUS293/7 (46.5 ov)

AFG291/5 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Nov 04

AUS168/8 (20.0 ov)

AFG164/7 (20.0 ov)

Australia beat Afghanistan by 4 runs

Umpires

UmpireAlex Wharf (ENG), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'Afghanistan have won more games than your team...': Jadeja mocks Pakistan legend Waqar Younis

Afghanistan opt to bat in Champions Trophy 2025 high-voltage clash against Australia: Check playing XIs

Marnus Labuschagne reacts to Australia playing Afghanistan in Champions Trophy 2025 amid Cricket Australia's ban on bilateral series

What happens if Afghanistan vs Australia clash washed out? Champions Trophy qualification scenario explained

'I know Glenn Maxwell played really well in 2023 but...': Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi left fuming ahead of Australia showdown

After historic win against England, head coach Jonathan Trott reveals Afghanistan's plan for Australia, says 'going to make sure when they wake up tomorrow, they're...'

'There are a few different reasons, some personal...': Mitchell Starc breaks silence on skipping ICC Champions Trophy 2025

AFG
148/6 (20.0 ov)

AUS
127 (19.2 ov)

AUS
293/7 (46.5 ov)

AFG
291/5 (50.0 ov)

AUS
168/8 (20.0 ov)

AFG
164/7 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Alex Wharf (ENG), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)