The BBL and WBBL will finally have a Decision Review System (DRS) in place for the coming season. Meanwhile, the Bash Boost point and X-Factor have been scrapped with the Power Surge set to come into the WBBL for the first time.
Cricket Australia announced a raft of changes to the BBL and WBBL competitions on Thursday. An innings clock is also to be introduced for the BBL only. The teams will need to bowl their 20 overs inside 79 minutes, minus some allowances. However, else they will incur a penalty of only having four fielders outside the circle for the remainder of the innings.
Under the DRS rules, the teams will be given one unsuccessful review per innings and 15 seconds to review any decision. Reviews will be retained for a decision that remains 'Umpire's call".
DRS will be in place for every BBL match this coming season. However, only in 24 of the 59 WBBL matches because of the broadcast arrangement. Only 24 WBBL matches will be produced by the host broadcaster Channel Seven. The rest of the matches are to be streamed online and simulcast on Foxtel. The streamed matches will not have the necessary technology available and will be played without DRS.
CA released a statement saying "the league will continue to strive towards greater DRS coverage for future WBBL seasons" with the hope that the next broadcast deal, is likely to be in effect in 2024-25. So, this will mean that all WBBL matches will be televised and have DRS.
The WBBL will feature the Power Surge for the first time in the competition's history. The traditional six-over powerplay is to be reduced to four overs with a two-over surge introduced. The surge will be called by the batting team in the final ten overs of the innings with just two fielders outside the circle for those two overs.
The surge has been a popular introduction to the BBL in recent seasons. However, CA has decided to add the innovation to the WBBL despite it not being part of international cricket.
The Bash Boost and the X-Factor were not as popular innovations and CA has decided to scrap both after listening to feedback from teams and fans.
Teams will now return to naming a standard playing XI, with only substitute fielders and concussion substitutes available as per normal. Meanwhile, competition points will revert to two for a win. One for a tie or no result, and zero for a loss.
The WBBL gets underway on October 13 while the BBL will commence on December 13.
Most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world
Discover the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world, including winners from IPL, Big Bash, CPL and more. From IPL's CSK to SA20's SEC, find out who leads the chart.
T20 cricket is defined by explosive performances and relentless competition. Beyond the thrill of individual matches, the true quality of a team lies in its ability to consistently dominate the game.
Check out the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world and their unmatched legacy in tournaments like Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Carribbean Premier League, and more.
From the subcontinent to Australia and the Carribbean, here's the teams with highest achievements in the shortest format of cricket.
Chennai Super Kings (5 Titles) | IPL
CSK lifting their 5th IPL title in 2023. Image | Instagram
Chennai Super Kings stand as one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having 5 titles to their name. Under the brilliant leadership of MS Dhoni, this team has reached the playoffs 10 times out of their 16 seasons played in the tournament.
CSK is known for adapting well in different conditions, calmness under pressure, strategic use of spin bowlers, and the deep batting line-up that balances the team.
Mumbai Indians winning their first IPL title in 2013. Image | IPLT20
Sharing the top spot with 5 titles, Mumbai Indians, is another big successful team of IPL. Their journey began under the leadership of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma leading the team to five victories in the end.
The MI franchise identifies and nurtures raw talent, transforming them into match-winners. Their success credits intelligent auction buys, strong core of retained players, and good support staffs.
They won the 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 IPL seasons.
Perth Scorchers (5 Titles) | BBL
Perth Scorchers celebrating their win in Big Bash League. Image | BBC
In the Australian Big Bash League (BBL), Perth Scorchers are the undisputed champions, also with 5 titles. They are known for their consistent home dominance, making Optus Stadium in Perth a fortress, where opponents rarely win.
Players like Adam Voges, Ashton Turner, and Andrew Tye have been central figures in their success. The franchise focus on picking players who perfectly fit in their style and thrive in Australian conditions.
They won 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, and 2022-23 BBL seasons.
Jaffna Kings celebrating their LPL win in 2021. Image | cricketnmore
Jaffna Kings have quickly become the top team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), winning 4 titles in a short time. Their former captain Thisara Perera and Shoaib Malik have been vital to their winning streak.
They won the inaugural season of the tournament in 2020, and moved forward with three-in-a-row wins (2021, 2022). They also won the title in 2024 season.
They form the squad with an equal balance of smart bowling and power-hitting with Sri Lankan players and impactful international stars.
Trinbago Knight Riders (4 Titles) | CPL
Trinbago Knight Riders celebrating their victory in CPL 2020. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful successful team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), with 4 titles. The franchise is owned by the Knight Riders group, which also owns the KKR team in IPL.
Legendary players like Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine have been cornerstones of their success. Their consistently attracting and keeping strong players, along with their dominant approach for the game, makes them a truly formidable side.
The won the 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 CPL seasons.
Comilla Victorians celebrating their fourth BPL win in 2023. Image | ESPNcricinfo
In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL),Comilla Victorians have become the leading team with 4 titles. They have wonevery final they played in, showing incredible success rate.
Key players like Tamim Iqbal and the exceptional captain Imrul Kayes have played major roles in their historic journey.
They won the title in 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 BPL seasons.
Islamabad United (3 Titles) | PSL
Islamabad United celebrating their 3rd PSL victory in 2024. Image | PSL
Islamabad United stands out in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), not just for their 3 titles, but also for winning the inaugural final. Their early double titles have strengthened their presence in the tournament.
Legendary players include their former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, and more recently, the all-rounder captain Shadab Khan have notable contributions in their PSL journey.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape lifting the SA20 cup in 2023. Image | Instagram
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the only team to have won the SA20 title 2 times. They also hold the record for most wins in a single season of the tournament (9 wins in 2024).
Owned by the Indian SUN group, which also owns SRH team in IPL, have strategically picked players who turned out to be match-winners. Outstanding bowling performances from Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman played a key role in their memorable victories, along with good captaincy of Aiden Markram.
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday, ending his 13-year-long ODI career. However, he will continue to play T20I cricket. Maxwell has taken this decision to prioritise the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the Big Bash League and his other global cricket.
Let's take a look at all the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket.
Maxwell's ODI career
Glenn Maxwell scored 3,990 runs in his ODI career at an average of 33.81, with his highest score being 201 not out. He scored four centuries and 23 half-centuries. In bowling, he took 77 wickets at an average of 47.32, with his best performance being 4/40. Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia.
In the 2023 World Cup, Maxwell made the record for scoring the fastest century in World Cup history by scoring a century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands. Apart from this, he also created a stir in the cricket world by playing an innings of 201 runs against Afghanistan.
All the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket
Highest Individual score in an ODI run-chase: Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 in the 292-run chase against Afghanistan during the World Cup 2023. This is the highest individual score by any batter in a run chase in ODIs. He also became the first ever Australian player to score a double-century in the format.
Fastest ODI century for Australia: Glenn Maxwell smashed a century off just 40 balls against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi during the World Cup in 2023. This is the fastest century for Australia in their ODI cricket history.
Highest career strike-rate: Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs with a career strike-rate of 126.70, the highest for any player in the world who has played 100 or more ODIs. Among all players, Maxwell finishes with the second highest strike rate with Andre Russell on top, who strikes at 130.22 in 56 ODIs.
Most centuries in the World Cup while batting at no.5 or below: Glenn Maxwell scored three centuries in the World Cup during his illustrious ODI career. These are the most for any batter in World Cup history while batting at no.5 or below.
Second fastest double century in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell smashed the second-fastest double century in ODIs. He reached the 200-run mark against Afghanistan in World Cup off just 128 balls with the fastest being from 126 balls by Ishan Kishan against Bangladesh in 2022.
Third most sixes in World Cup history: Glenn Maxwell finished his career with 43 sixes in the World Cup, the third most behind Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle. During the World Cup in 2023, he went past David Warner to become the leading six-hitter for Australia in the format.
Second most sixes for Australia in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell finished with 155 sixes in ODIs, second most maximums for Australia in the format, only behind Ricky Ponting who smacked 159 sixes.
Virat Kohli joins David Warner to become second player to complete century of half-centuries in T20s. Let's take a look at the batters with most gifties in T20 cricket.
Indian team's star batsman Virat Kohli scored a brilliant half-century in the match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The former captain, who is in great form, became the first Indian to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket.
The Indian stalwart entered the exclusive club, which solely featured David Warner as its sole member. The former Australia star boasts a staggering 108 half-centuries in the T20 format.
Let's take a look at the batters with most gifties in T20 cricket.
Most Fifties in T20 Cricket
5. Jos Buttler | 86
The England batter Jos Buttler has a fantastic record in the shortest format and has featured in franchise cricket all around the world. Buttler is a part of the Gujarat Titans side in the ongoing IPL season. He has so far played 440 matches in T20 cricket, scoring a total of 12,331 runs with 8 hundreds and the highest individual score of 124.
4. Chris Gayle | 88
The explosive West Indies batter Chris Gayle has played franchise cricket all around the world and has also featured a lot for the national side in the shortest format. Gayle has played 463 matches in T20 cricket, scoring a total of 14,562 runs with 22 centuries and the highest individual score 175*.
3. Babar Azam | 90
The Pakistan batter has not only played a lot of T20 cricket for the national side, but has also featured a lot in franchise cricket. Babar has so far played 311 matches in the format, scoring a total of 11,042 runs with 11 hundreds and the highest individual score of 122.
2. Virat Kohli | 100*
The India star batter Virat Kohli scored his 100th half-century in T20 cricket during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. Kohli has so far played 405 matches in the format, scoring a total of 13,134 runs with 9 centuries and the highest individual score of 122*.
The former Australia batter David Warner has played a total of 400 matches in T20 cricket, scoring a massive 12,925 runs. Along with a humongous number of half-centuries, Warner also has 8 centuries under his name in the format with the highest individual score of 135*.
Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and free commentary: Australia qualify for semis after match gets abandoned
Stay updated with the Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match as this match is set to decide who will qualify for the semis of the tournament from Group B.
Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of Champions Trophy 2025 on Sportz Point.
Today, we will cover probably the most important match of the group stage this season. This is Koushik Biswas and Payal Debnath with the Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match from the web desk.
Last time when these two teams met, we saw one of the greatest ODI knocks from Glenn Maxwell in the ICC World Cup 2023. This is a must-win match for Afghanistan. If they lose, they will fail to qualify for the semis.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you the stats, LIVE updates, images and free commentary of the match for you. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Feb 28, 2025, 4:14 PM
Australia qualify for the semis
Match abandoned! A shame for the fans in Lahore, but the rain claims another fixture in this Champions Trophy. A point each means Australia are through to the semi-finals! They move to four points while Afghanistan, now on three, need to wait until tomorrow to see if they have snuck through.
Feb 28, 2025, 2:21 PM
Meantime news from the England camp
Feb 28, 2025, 2:03 PM
The rain halts the game
The rain halts the game. Australia are 109/1 after 12.5 overs.
Steve Smith comes to the crease and hits two back-to-back boundaries as they reach 50 in five overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 1:30 PM
Short goes for 20!
After another dropped catch, finally Afghanistan holds on to a catch.
Gulbadin Naib takes a good catch running back at mid-on and Azmatullah Omarzai gets the big wicket of Short!
Australia 44/1
Feb 28, 2025, 1:24 PM
Rashid Khan drops Head!
Massive point of the match. Rashid Khan at mid-on drops Travis Head on 6.
Head tried to go over the circle against Fazalhaq Farooqi and could not get the connection.
Feb 28, 2025, 1:22 PM
Terrific start for Australia | 30/0
Solid, fast start for Australia with the bat. Travis Head and Matthew Short have given Australia the start they were looking for.
Australia 30/0 after 3.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:35 PM
AFG 273 all out after 50 overs
Noor got a top edge on that and given out.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:34 PM
Australia takes review
swings and misses outside off, but steals a bye. Noor to face the final ball. He misses the pull, caught behind appeal, and another bye taken.
Australia takes the review to check whether there was any bat on it.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:32 PM
Azmatullah departs
Caught at deep cover and Azmatullah brilliant knock finally comes to an end.
Fazalhaq Farooqi the last man in.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:30 PM
One-bounce four
Thundered down the ground by Azmatullah for a one-bounce four. Smashed to deep midwicket and Azmatullah prefers not to run again.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:29 PM
Dwarshuis to bowl the final over
Dot ball to start with as Azmatullah doesn’t want to take the single.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:28 PM
AFG 268/8 after 49 overs
A couple of dot balls to follow - a slower one and then a yorker from Ellis.
SIX! Slow and shortish outside off, and Azmatullah throws his hands at it and clears wide long-off for another maximum.
A single to end the over and Azmatullah will keep strike.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:26 PM
Six from Azmatullah's bat
Ellis bowls out. Noor takes a single first ball. SIX! Azmatullah takes this from outside off-stump and launches the ball over deep midwicket for a colossal six.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:21 PM
Fifty up for Azmatullah
Fifty up for Azmatullah, off just 54 balls, and this has been an excellent knock so far.
A wide and a single to end the over, and six runs from the 48th.
AFG 254/8 after 48 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:18 PM
250 comes for AFG
Dwarshuis starts off with a wide outside off-stump. 250 up for Afghanistan with a single off the second ball of the over.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:16 PM
AFG 248/8 after 47 overs
Single first ball for Noor. SIX! Shot! An incredible hit down the ground by Azmatullah.
It was a length ball on middle stump and thumped for a straight six. That was 103 metres! Launched over extra cover next ball by Azmatullah, and the ball falls safely in the deep for a couple more.
A couple of slower deliveries in a row and Azmatullah can’t put them away, resulting in two crucial dot balls. A single at deep midwicket for Azmatullah to end the over.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:13 PM
AFG 238/8 after 46 overs
Noor Ahmad is the next man in.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:08 PM
Rashid Khan departs
Carved behind point by Rashid to the boundary first ball as Dwarshuis continues. And Rashid is gone next ball.
Short again, Rashid looked to heave this down the ground but he gets a top edge on it and Maxwell settles under this skier at long-on.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:06 PM
AFG 230/7 after 45 overs
Pulled away to deep midwicket by Azmatullah and brilliant stop in the deep by Maxwell to keep it down to a couple.
Short, Rashid steps out to flat-bat this on the off-side but the ball runs away to the third-man boundary off the toe end of the bat.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:03 PM
Ellis returns
A couple of dot balls to start the over.
Feb 28, 2025, 12:00 PM
Dwarshuis with the ball
Four runs off the first three balls. Misfield at point and a couple more for Rashid off the fourth ball of the over.
He looks to guide this angled delivery to third man with soft hands, but misses.
Beaten outside off again off the last ball.
AFG 223/7 after 44 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:58 AM
AFG 217/7 after 43 overs
A couple of twos for Rashid, who first steps out to clear the infield on the off-side and then sweeps one to deep square-leg.
Twelve runs from the over and Afghanistan won’t mind that.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:56 AM
Massive maximum for Azmatullah
Massive maximum for Azmatullah. He backs away outside leg-stump and slog sweeps this over midwicket for half a dozen.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:55 AM
AFG 205/7 after 42 overs
Ellis continues. Excellent stuff from Ellis, as just four singles come from the over.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:50 AM
200 comes for AFG
Zampa comes back. 200 up for Afghanistan in 40.3 overs as Azmatullah takes a single.
Rashid off the mark with a single through square-leg as he flicks the ball off the back foot.
AFG 201/7 after 41 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:46 AM
Gulbadin departs
Gulbadin is gone.
He was looking to clear the leg-side boundary, but ended up skying this very high in the air and Inglis does well to settle under it.
AFG 199/7 after 40 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:46 AM
Ellis continues
Short ball, pulled by Naib, and Short throws himself at midwicket to hold on to what would have been a stunning catch, but the ball just slips out of his grip.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:41 AM
AFG 197/6 after 39 overs
Azmatullah slashes hard outside off as Johnson angles the ball away, and the batter gets a thick outside edge to deep third for a single.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:40 AM
Johnson comes again
Over the wicket to Naib. FOUR! Short, good bouncer, but Naib gets a top edge on the pull and the ball runs away to the boundary behind the keeper.
That seems to have gone off the helmet, so given four leg-byes.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:36 AM
Loud appeal for caught behind
Ellis with the ball. Loud appeal for caught behind but the umpire doesn’t move.
Smith reviews and there is daylight between bat and ball as Azmatullah can’t connect.
Guided behind point by Azmatullah for a couple to end the over.
AFG 190/6 after 38 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:31 AM
AFG 186/6 after 37 overs
That was a short ball down leg-side, which the keeper couldn’t collect cleanly. He throws the ball at the stumps, however, and Johnson shows good presence of mind to back up and break the stumps.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:29 AM
Mohammad Nabi run out
Johnson again. Full outside off and driven through extra-cover by Azmatullah for a couple. OUT! Nabi is caught outside his crease the striker’s end and that’s an unfortunate dismissal.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:20 AM
Hashmatullah departs
Zampa is back. A lot of width outside off and cut away for a single by Azmatullah to deep cover. OUT! Hashmatullah is gone.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:18 AM
AFG 175/4 after 35 overs
Short into his seventh over. SIX! Azmatullah decides to get a move on.
He goes for the slog-sweep and clears midwicket with ease.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:16 AM
Johnson continues.
Just three singles and leg-bye from the over. Hashmatullah drags his score to 19 off 46 balls by the end of the over.
AFG 166/4 after 34 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:08 AM
Azmatullah Omarzai comes to bat
Azmatullah Omarzai is the next man in. He is off the mark with a single at deep fine.
AFG 161/4 after 32 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:03 AM
Atal departs
Johnson comes back replacing Zampa. The bowling change makes the difference as he takes Atal's wicket.
Driven straight to the cover fielder by Atal, and Smith holds on to a low catch.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:01 AM
Short replaces Ellis
Just three runs from the over.
Pressure building on Hashmat, while Atal nears a brilliant ton.
AFG 159/3 after 31 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 11:00 AM
Run out chance
Hashmat is sent back from halfway down the pitch by Atal after the captain chops the ball to mid-off.
There is some disagreement between the batters but the captain survives. A couple at deep cover for Hashmat to end the over.
AFG 156/3 after 30 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:57 AM
150 comes for AFG
Hammered over long-on by Atal for a maximum as Zampa continues.
That’s 150 up in 29.1 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:56 AM
Loud appeal for lbw
Ellis is convinced it is gone, but not given by the umpire and Smith won’t review either.
A single to end the over as Atal keeps strike.
AFG 145/3 after 29 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:54 AM
50 runs partnership for AFG
Ellis comes around the wicket. Banged in short and swatted away by Hashmatullah to deep point for a single.
A bit of width and driven square of the wicket by Atal for a boundary.
That’s 50 runs for the partnership off 64 balls.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:52 AM
Ellis continues
Two dots in a row for Hashmatullah and the pressure is building on the skipper now. 11 runs off 33 balls for him.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:51 AM
AFG 138/3 after 28 overs
A single for Hashmatulla at cover, where Short misfields but doesn’t allow a second.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:50 AM
Atal hit six
Zampa is greeted back into the attack with a maximum by Atal.
He steps out, doesn’t really middle it but the ball still just sails over the boundary at long-off.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:48 AM
Nathan Ellis comes back
Keeps hitting the deck hard, and just two singles from the over.
AFG 131/3 after 27 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:45 AM
Short continues
Just three singles from the over.
AFG 129/3 after 26 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:40 AM
Atal continues to find boundaries
Atal continues to find boundaries. Pulls the ball straight to midwicket for four.
10 runs came in that over.
AFG 126/3 after 25 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:33 AM
Atal gets to his half-century
Atal comes down the track and goes over long on. That’s fifty for him as well.
Shahidi too comes down the track and gets an inside edge past keeper for a lucky four.
AFG 113/3 after 23 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:30 AM
100 comes for Afghanistan
Feb 28, 2025, 10:25 AM
Matthew Short into the attack
Just a single came in that over.
AFG 94/3 after 20 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:21 AM
Hashmatullah Shahidi at the crease
Six runs off the over.
AFG 93/3 after 19 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:20 AM
Rahmat departs
Maxwell comes into the attack and takes Rahmat's wicket.
Outside edge straight to keeper. Sharp catch.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:18 AM
AFG 87/2 after 18 overs
A full toss by Zampa and Atal hits it over mid off for four.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:17 AM
Atal trying to hit boundary
Atal has been working the ball around the ground but the boundaries have dried up.
An interesting phase of play this after the introduction of spinners.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:10 AM
Spinners controlling the scoring rate
Spinners have once again controlled the scoring rate ever since they have come into the attack. Four runs in the last 12 balls.
AFG 75/2 after 16 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:06 AM
Maiden over from Maxwell
AFG 71/2 after 15 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:05 AM
Rahmat Shah comes at four
Rahmat Shah is off the mark with a single.
AFG 71/2 after 14 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:02 AM
Zadran departs
Adam Zampa takes Zadran's wicket.
Wide ball outside off, Zadran chases it but cuts it straight to backward point. He falls for 22.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:00 AM
Glenn Maxwell into the attack
Maxwell is getting the ball turn. Seven runs have come in the last 12 balls.
AFG 70/1 after 13 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:00 AM
AFG 68/1 after 12 overs
Just five runs from the over
Feb 28, 2025, 9:53 AM
Singles are coming regularly
Afghanistan’s scoring rate has been pretty good and the singles are coming regularly as well.
AFG 63/1 after 11 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:50 AM
Johnson continues
On the pads and Atal tucks it away towards fine leg for four.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:47 AM
End of powerplay
AFG 54/1 after first powerplay of the game.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:44 AM
Nathan Ellis into the attack
Change in bowling, Nathan Ellis into the attack. Starts with a down the leg wide. Lose delivery, half-tracker outside off and Zadran punishes it towards cover for four.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:43 AM
AFG 48/1 after 9 overs
Seven runs came in that over.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:41 AM
Another four from Atal's bat
Atal continues to look for boundaries. Four! On the pads and Atal tickles it away fine.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:38 AM
AFG 41/1 after 8 overs
Now Atal drives past point and gets two runs more.
Eight runs from the over.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:35 AM
Zadran gets his first boundary
Now Zadran gets his first boundary as he drives towards cover point, opening the face of the bat.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:33 AM
Three more runs
Another push to the cover region and Atal gets three more runs.
Nine runs from the over.
AFG 33/1 after 7 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:32 AM
Atal finally gets boundary
Atal connects the ball well and drives the ball through the cover for four! A very good looking shot.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:30 AM
Atal trying really hard to counter-attack
Atal has been trying really hard to counter-attack but the swing has made it difficult for him to score.
He gets an outside edge but falls just short of the first slip!
AFG 24/1 after 6 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:25 AM
AFG 23/1 after 5
It has been a bit tough for the batters but the extras have helped the Afghans get some runs on the board.
Despite plays and misses, they are now 23/1 after 5 overs.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:16 AM
It is swinging MILES
Unpredictable from Spencer Johnson.
In his second over, he first nipped one back in which missed the stumps by inches and went for four byes.
Then, he sent one down the leg side for another four byes. The next ball he was right on the money and missed the edge of Sediq narrowly.
Afghanistan 18/1 after 3.
Feb 28, 2025, 9:06 AM
Gurbaz goes for duck | AFG 3/1
Spencer Johnson with an inswinging yorker gets Rahmanullah Gurbaz on duck.
It was a bit like Mitchell Starc and he was able to go under the bat of Gurbaz.
The ball had hit Gurbaz's toe and went on to hit the stumps.
Afghanistan 3/1
Feb 28, 2025, 8:47 AM
Australia Playing XI
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
Feb 28, 2025, 8:47 AM
Afghanistan Playing XI
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
Feb 28, 2025, 8:47 AM
Toss Update | Afghanistan wins the toss, elects to bat
Both captains are in the middle - Hashmatullah Shahidi and Steve Smith.
Afghanistan wins the toss and elects to bat.
Feb 28, 2025, 8:05 AM
Form Guide | Afghanistan
Afghanistan Recent Matches Overview
February 26, 2025 – 8th Match, Group B vs England: Afghanistan won by 8 runs
February 21, 2025 – 3rd Match, Group B vs South Africa: South Africa won by 107 runs
December 21, 2024 – 3rd ODI vs Zimbabwe: Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 139 balls remaining)
December 19, 2024 – 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe: Afghanistan won by 232 runs
December 17, 2024 – 1st ODI vs Zimbabwe: No result
Afghanistan has won 3 of its last 5 matches, including a crucial victory against England.
Feb 28, 2025, 8:03 AM
Form Guide | Australia
Australia Recent Matches Overview
February 25, 2025 – 7th Match, Group B vs South Africa: Match abandoned without a ball bowled
February 22, 2025 – 4th Match, Group B vs England: Australia won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
February 14, 2025 – 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka won by 174 runs
February 12, 2025 – 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka won by 49 runs
November 10, 2024 – 3rd ODI vs Pakistan: Pakistan won by 8 wickets (with 139 balls remaining)
Australia has won only 1 of its last 5 matches, with losses to Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Feb 28, 2025, 8:00 AM
Afghanistan vs Australia: Head-to-head stats
Afghanistan have never beaten Australia in ODI format. In the four matches they have played against each other in the format, Australia have won all of them.
Feb 28, 2025, 7:58 AM
How to watch the match?
Fans from India can watch the Afghanistan vs Australia match LIVE on Star Sports TV Channel and also on Jio Hotstar Channel with a paid subscription.
Here is how the scenarios are currently in Group B.
Ryan RIckleton's maiden ODI ton helped SA beat Afghanistan. Image | Associated Press
We can check from the points table that South Africa are leading the Group B now with 3 points and a positive net run rate of 2.140. Meantime, Australia are following them with the same amount of points but a lesser NRR of 0.475.
On the other hand, Afghanistan are third with 2 points and a negative NRR of -0.990 with England getting knocked out of the tournament already.
Australia vs Afghanistan - 28 February 2025 - Lahore
England vs South Africa - 1st March 2025 - Karachi
How can Afghanistan qualify for semis of Champions Trophy 2025?
As per the current situation, here are the below things that can happen.
If Australia and South Africa win
If both Australia and South Africa win against their opponents, they will qualify with five points each. That means, for Afghanistan to stay in the competition, they will have to beat Australia by any means.
If Australia and England win
If Australia win against Afghanistan and England win against South Africa, Aussies will reach the semis with five points while South Africa will qualify as the second best from Group B.
If Afghanistan and South Africa win
If the Afghans beat Australia, and South Africa also beat England, then South Affrica will qualify as the group topper with five points and Afghanistan with four points will also qualify as the second best.
If Afghanistan and England win
This is the most ideal situation for Afghanistan. If they can beat Australia and the England beat South Africa, Afghanistan will qualify as the group topper and the second position between Australia and South Africa will be decided on NRR.
South Africa are ahead in NRR at the points and this means for them to not qualify England will have to win with a big margin.
If Afghanistan vs Australia is washed out
That is where everything gets complicated. If Afghanistan vs Australia gets washed out due to rain, Australia with four points will qualify.
Then if South Africa gets beaten by England, both South Africa and Afghanistan will finish with three points. But, with the NRR advantage the Porteas have, they will likely to qualify from Group B. However, if South Africa win, they will qualify as the group topper with five points.
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