Pakistan(National Times)- LAHORE: Afghanistan have won the toss and sent to strong opponents, Australia, to field in the crucial Champions Trophy 2025 match, which is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium today (Friday). The match is a critical one for both sides as a victory would steer the winning side into the semi-finals. Gaddafi Stadium is expected to witness another fierce clash after the nail-biting contest between Afghanistan and England earlier this week. While the Kangaroos, who pulled off a stunning chase, that too against the Englishmen in their first match of the tournament, have a robust batting lineup. On Wednesday, the Afghans kept their dream alive in a nerve-wracking encounter against England, beating them by eight runs. Aussies, on the other hand battered England to chase the mammoth 351-run target, the highest ever score in Champions Trophy’s history. Afghanistan and Australia have faced each other in ODI cricket four times, with the Kangaroos emerging victorious on all four occasions. The Afghan team is yet to claim a victory against them.

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