 "Opener Travis Head got Australia off to a fiery start in their chase of the 274-run target set by Afghanistan in Lahore. AP")
Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC Champions Trophy Group B Latest Weather Update: Play has been called off at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium due to a wet outfield after heavy rain brought the game to a halt earlier in the evening. Australia, who had raced to 109/1 in 12.5 overs after being set 274 to win, are through to the semi-finals after a second consecutive washout. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will need England to defeat South Africa decisively for them to join the Aussies in the knockouts.
Afghanistan vs Australia, ICC Champions Trophy Group B LIVE Score: Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy for both teams at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. The Afghans are aiming for a second consecutive victory after knocking England out with a thrilling eight-run win at the same venue on Wednesday. Two-time champions Australia are also aiming to seal their place in next week’s semi-finals with a victory.
What will the weather in Lahore be like during the Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy match?
The Champions Trophy Group B clash between Afghanistan and Australia could end in a washout like Australia’s match against South Africa or the Pakistan-Bangladesh Group A clash – both in Rawalpindi.
According to Friday’s weather forecast on Accuweather, there is a 70 per cent chance of rain in Lahore with a 20 per cent chance of thunderstorms. Additionally, the game is also expected to be played under overcast conditions, which could be beneficial for pacers.
Afghanistan vs Australia playing XIs
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson