Australia vs Afghanistan 10th ODI Prediction, Dream11 Team, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report

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The Australia vs Afghanistan 10th ODI match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams clash at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday, 28th February 2025. Australia, with their dominant form, will look to continue their winning streak, while Afghanistan aims to pull off an upset. Let’s dive into the match details, team previews, and predictions.

Match Details

Match	Australia vs Afghanistan, 10th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Date	Friday, 28th February 2025
Time	2:30 PM
Venue	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Broadcast	Live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network

Team Previews

Australia Preview

Australia is currently placed second in Group B, with one win and one no result. They come into this game on the back of an impressive five-wicket win over England in their first completed match, while their second match against South Africa was washed out due to rain.

The Australians showcased their batting depth in their win over England, successfully chasing 352 runs with five wickets in hand. Despite early setbacks, they showed grit and resilience, a hallmark of their cricketing identity.

Key Batters for Australia

• Josh Inglis was the star of the chase against England, smashing a match-winning 120 runs. He will be a key player once again.
• Alex Carey (69 off 60 balls) played a vital supporting role in the run chase and will look to continue his good form.
• Matthew Short and Marnus Labuschagne put together an important 95-run partnership, helping stabilize the innings.
• Glenn Maxwell remains a big match player, and his explosive hitting could be crucial against Afghanistan.
• Travis Head and Steven Smith add immense experience and firepower to the lineup.

With such a deep batting unit, Australia will back themselves to post or chase any target.

Key Bowlers for Australia

• Ben Dwarshuis has been the standout bowler for Australia in the tournament, picking up three wickets so far. He will lead the pace attack.
• Adam Zampa, the experienced leg-spinner, has an excellent record against Afghanistan and will be a key threat in the middle overs.
• The likes of Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, and Ashton Agar will look to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Australia’s Strengths & Concerns

• Strengths:
  • Strong batting lineup with proven match-winners.
  • Good mix of pace and spin in their bowling attack.
  • Winning momentum after their victory against England.
• Concerns:
  • Inexperienced pace attack, which could be exposed by Afghanistan’s aggressive batters.
  • Dependence on Inglis and Carey in the middle order.

Afghanistan Preview

Afghanistan has been one of the most exciting teams in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They are currently third in Group B with one win and one loss. Their thrilling 8-run win over England was a historic moment for Afghan cricket, proving their ability to compete at the highest level.

After losing three early wickets against England, Afghanistan’s middle order staged a remarkable recovery, with Ibrahim Zadran scoring a record-breaking 177 runs—the highest-ever individual score in Champions Trophy history. Their bowlers, led by Azmatullah Omarzai (5/58), successfully defended the total, bowling England out for 317 runs.

Key Batters for Afghanistan

• Ibrahim Zadran has been Afghanistan’s best batter, leading the tournament charts with 194 runs in two games. His 177 off 146 balls against England was a masterclass in ODI batting.
• Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain) played a crucial supporting role, scoring 40+ runs and building a 103-run partnership with Zadran.
• Azmatullah Omarzai has been a valuable all-rounder, scoring 41 off 31 balls against England.
• Rahmat Shah and Mohammad Nabi add experience and stability to the batting unit.

If Afghanistan can get off to a strong start, they have the potential to challenge Australia’s bowling attack.

Key Bowlers for Afghanistan

• Azmatullah Omarzai has been the standout bowler, leading the wicket charts for Afghanistan with six scalps in two matches. His 5-wicket haul against England was instrumental in their victory.
• Rashid Khan, one of the best spinners in the world, remains Afghanistan’s trump card. He has been consistent with his economy rate and wicket-taking ability.
• Mohammad Nabi has been reliable, picking up two wickets in each of the two games. His experience will be crucial.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman provide additional support in the pace and spin departments, respectively.

Afghanistan’s Strengths & Concerns

• Strengths:
  • Ibrahim Zadran’s red-hot form.
  • World-class spin attack with Rashid Khan, Nabi, and Mujeeb.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-round ability.
• Concerns:
  • Fragile top order, as seen in the collapse against England.
  • Bowling struggles in death overs, which could be costly against Australia’s aggressive batters.

Team Squads

Afghanistan Squad

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Nangeyalia Kharote, Naveed Zadran

Australia Squad

Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Tanveer Sangha

Probable Playing XI

Australia

1. Steven Smith (c)
2. Travis Head
3. Matthew Short
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. Josh Inglis (wk)
6. Alex Carey
7. Glenn Maxwell
8. Sean Abbott
9. Ben Dwarshuis
10. Adam Zampa
11. Nathan Ellis

Afghanistan

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2. Ibrahim Zadran
3. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
4. Rahmat Shah
5. Azmatullah Omarzai
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Gulbadin Naib
8. Rashid Khan
9. Noor Ahmad
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
11. Naveed Zadran

Fantasy Team XI – Dream11 Prediction for Today Australia vs Afghanistan

Player	Role	Team
Josh Inglis	Wicketkeeper	Australia
Steven Smith	Batsman	Australia
Travis Head	Batsman	Australia
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	Wicketkeeper	Afghanistan
Glenn Maxwell	All-rounder	Australia
Rashid Khan	Bowler	Afghanistan
Adam Zampa	Bowler	Australia
Ben Dwarshuis	Bowler	Australia
Azmatullah Omarzai	All-rounder	Afghanistan
Fazalhaq Farooqi	Bowler	Afghanistan
Nathan Ellis	Bowler	Australia

Explanation:

• Josh Inglis and Steven Smith are must-haves for their consistent batting.
• Glenn Maxwell and Rashid Khan provide balance with their all-round abilities.
• Adam Zampa and Fazalhaq Farooqi are key bowlers for their respective teams.

2 Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team

1. Gulbadin Naib (Afghanistan) – Inconsistent form with both bat and ball.
2. Matthew Short (Australia) – Limited impact in recent matches.

Also Check: Get The Best Dream11 Prediction From Cricket Experts

Favourite Team in Today’s Match

Australia are the favourites due to their superior ODI record, strong batting lineup, and experienced bowling attack. Afghanistan’s lack of experience against top-tier teams makes them the underdogs.

Australia ODI History

Australia has played 1012 ODIs, winning 614 and losing 355. They are one of the most successful teams in ODI history, known for their dominance in ICC tournaments.

Afghanistan ODI History

Afghanistan has played 177 ODIs, winning 86 and losing 85. They have shown steady improvement but struggle against stronger teams.

Head-to-Head Stats

Matches Played	Australia Won	Afghanistan Won	No Result
4	4	0	0

Australia has dominated the head-to-head record, winning all four matches against Afghanistan.

Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, offers a balanced pitch with assistance for both batters and bowlers. A score of 260-280 is considered competitive.

Gaddafi Stadium

City	Lahore
Country	Pakistan
Matches Played	71
Matches Won Batting First	36 (50.70%)
Matches Won Batting Second	33 (46.48%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	44 (61.97%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	25 (35.21%)
Matches Tied	1 (1.41%)
Matches with No Result	1 (1.41%)
Highest Individual Innings	177	Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)	26/02/2025 v England
Best Bowling	6/49	L Klusener (South Africa)	06/11/1997 v Sri Lanka
Highest Team Innings	375/3 (Pakistan)		26/05/2015 v Zimbabwe
Lowest Team Innings	75 (Pakistan)		24/01/2009 v Sri Lanka
Highest Run Chase Achieved	356/5 (Australia)		22/02/2025 v England
Average Runs per Wicket	34.54
Average Runs per Over	5.38
Average Score Batting First	257

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures ranging between 18°C to 25°C. No rain interruptions are predicted.

Also Check For More: Champions Trophy 2025 Match Prediction

Toss Prediction:

Winner: Afghanistan

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

FAQ – Australia vs AFG 10th ODI

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