Steve Smith’s Australia will face Afghanistan in a crucial, must-win match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, the 10th game of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The renovated stadium is set to host this highly anticipated clash, with the winner securing a spot in the semi-finals alongside India and New Zealand. A rain-affected match would eliminate Afghanistan. Notably, Afghanistan recently achieved a thrilling victory, with opener Ibrahim Zadran setting records for both the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history and the highest score for Afghanistan.
