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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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England tour of Australia, 2025/26

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025

ICC Women's World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2025

Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1, 2025

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The All India Football Federation was previously suspended by FIFA in 2022 for third-party influence  

All India Football Federation in danger of getting suspended

FIFA and AFC have sent a letter to the AIFF

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AIFF in danger of being suspended? FIFA fires warning to Indian federation over constitution issue

Chennai Super Kings paid tribute to legendary spin-bowling all-rounder R Ashwin. The Tamil Nadu spinner made his IPL debut for CSK and returned to the franchise in 2025.

38-year-old R Ashwin has retired from IPL.

Ashwin is CSK's 3rd-highest wicket-taker.

Ashwin will play in T20 leagues around the globe. 

R Ashwin

'The carrom-ball thiruppura-sundaran! You truly have the streets': CSK react to legendary R Ashwin's retirement from IPL

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke's battle with skin cancer continues. He has advised fellow Australians to get checked regularly.

Michael Clarke got skin cancer removed from his nose.

Clarke gets tested twice for skin cancer.

Clarke has earlier opened up about struggles with cancer.

Michael Clarke

'Skin cancer is real!': Michael Clarke gives major health update and cautions fellow Australians after 'early detection' and removal

IPL 2025

R Ashwin IPL retirement: Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL but will continue to represent franchises in different foreign leagues.

R Ashwin has retired from IPL.

Ashwin's announcement comes months ahead of mini-auction.

Ashwin will play in T20 leagues across the world. 

Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni

R Ashwin announces retirement from IPL, says ‘my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today’

Devdutt Padikkal played the anchor role with an unbeaten 99-run knock as Hubli Tigers put on a dominating display against Mangalore Dragons in the Qualifier 1 clash.

Captain Devdutt Padikkal remained not out for 99.

Padikkal hit 10 fours and 5 sixes in his knock.

Hubli Tigers beat Mangalore Dragons by 110 runs in Maharaja Trophy T20 2025 Qualifier 1.

Devdutt Padikkal

WATCH: Devdutt Padikkal remains not out for 99 as he scores 2 runs from 3 balls in final over, leads Hubli Tigers to Maharaja Trophy T20 2025 final

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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)