ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Australia vs England Live Update: AUS vs ENG Match Preview, Squad, Time, Head-to-Head Stats

Jos Buttler’s England will face off against Steve Smith’s Australia in their opening match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the newly refurbished Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore this Saturday. The English team has confirmed their playing XI, with Jamie Smith taking on the role of wicketkeeper and batting in the coveted third position. Leading the bowling attack will be pace sensation Jofra Archer, with Brydon Carse and Mark Wood providing support.

Australia, currently managing injury issues, is set to confront a strong England team. As both sides aim to begin their campaign on a positive note, the intense matchup is expected to deliver an exhilarating showdown between these long-standing rivals.

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

England Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson

Live Updates

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Greetings and welcome to the live updates of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match featuring longtime rivals England and Australia, taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Keep watching for all the latest information.