Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs Australia, Match 10 – Top 3 player battles to watch out for

Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs AUS Player Battles, Match 10 (Source: AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images and Sameer Ali/Getty Images)

Match Overview

February 28 will feature the host team Afghanistan (AFG) face-off against Australia (AUS) as both teams will be playing their deciding game in qualifying to semi-finals in their last Group B game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both the teams are ready to face off each other in their do-or-die game of the tournament, where it’s to who qualifies for the next stage of the campaign. A highly anticipated rivalry to look forward to.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 10 of Champions Trophy 2025:

3. Travis Head vs Fazalhaq Farooqi

One of the most interesting battles to watch out for in the next game will be between Australia’s fiery opener, Travis Head and Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi. Head is one of the key batters in the world of cricket with his explosive style of batting, so it’ll be a view to watch as to how he’ll face Farooqi’s early pace on.

Interestingly, averaging a staggering 80.16 in ODIs, Head has exceptional records against left-arm pacers. On the other side, in the tournament, Farooqi has struggled quite a bit to find his rhythm. With both the players having contradictory forms, this duo could showcase a crucial role in shaping the exciting contest.

2. Josh Inglis vs Rashid Khan

To hold on the game in the middle overs, Afghanistan will bank on their star leg-spinner, Rashid Khan. Known for his capability to destroy partnerships, boasting 183 wickets in 94 ODIs at an economy of 4.19, Rashid has been a consistent game booster.

With an average of 19.69, Rashid’s record against right-handed batters is seen to be splendid. However, he faces a tough act against Josh Inglis, as in the previous game he rolled an unbeaten 120. Rashid’s skill to outdo Inglis could be a match-changing clash, and Afghanistan will expect Rashid to deliver when it matters most.

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1. Spencer Johnson vs Ibrahim Zadran

With an extraordinary 177 runs off 146 balls against England, Ibrahim Zadran etched his name in the record books with the highest individual score in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan opener, averaging 41.64 in ODIs, will aim to carry his rich form in this important game against Australia.

Nevertheless, his biggest threat will be left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson, who had an encouraging economy of 4.72 in List A cricket. Averaging just 21.33, in ODIs, unfortunately Zadran has struggled against left-arm quicks. With Afghanistan focusing on the next win, this clash could be something to look forward to.

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