Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025: Match Time, Where to Watch Live Streaming and Expected Playing 11

Australia and England are set to face off in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener on Saturday, February 22, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST. 

Steve Smith will captain Australia, stepping in due to Pat Cummins' injury. The team faces challenges with key players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis also unavailable.

England, led by Jos Buttler, aims to recover from a recent 0-3 series loss to India. The team has made strategic changes, promoting Jamie Smith to the No. 3 batting position and assigning him wicketkeeping duties. The bowling attack is bolstered by the return of Jofra Archer, alongside Brydon Carse and Mark Wood. 

Cricket enthusiasts can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. This high-stakes encounter promises an exciting start to the tournament for both teams.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Match Date, Time, and Venue

Here are the details for the Australia vs England match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:

• Match Date: February 22, 2025
• Match Time: The match will start at 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). For viewers in Pakistan, it begins at 2:00 PM local time.
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

This match is part of Group B and is crucial for both teams as they look to make a strong start in the tournament.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs ENG LIVE Updates

Australia is dealing with significant injuries, missing key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis. They have struggled recently in ODI series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

England, led by Jos Buttler, comes off a disappointing 0-3 loss to India in their last ODI series. Despite this form slump, they have named a strong XI featuring Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Expected Playing XI, Pitch Report And Weather Forecast

Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Aaron Hardie/Sean Abbott/Nathan Ellis/Spencer Johnson134.

Given injuries to key players like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis are likely to feature in the pace attack.

England Squad: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse/Jofra Archer/Mark Wood

Pitch Report for AUS vs ENG at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is expected to be batting-friendly, with a flat surface that should favour high-scoring encounters. Recent matches have seen teams comfortably surpass the 300-run mark.

While fast bowlers might find some early swing with the new ball, batters can play freely once set. Spinners are likely to get some turn in the middle overs, but overall conditions will be excellent for batting.

Weather Forecast for Match Day

The weather forecast for Lahore on match day indicates hazy conditions with bright sunshine during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to range between 15°C and 22°C, with humidity levels around 45-75%. There is no rain predicted during the match hours.

How to Watch: Live Streaming and Broadcast Information

To watch the Australia vs England match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, tune into Star Sports and Sports18 channels for live TV broadcast in India. The match can also be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.

For international viewers, streaming services like Tamasha or PTV can be accessed using a VPN connected to Pakistan. The match starts at 2:30 PM IST on February 22.

Australia:

• Streaming: Amazon Prime Video will broadcast the match live. You need a subscription to access it.

England:

• TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will air the match live.
• Streaming: You can also stream it through Sky Go or Now TV if you have a subscription.

For international viewers, using a VPN to access geo-restricted streams like those available in Pakistan (e.g., Tamasha or PTV) is another option.