Afghanistan vs Australia highlights for 10th Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Australia has officially qualified for the semi-finals after their clash against Afghanistan was called off due to rain on Friday. So let’s take a look at Afghanistan vs Australia highlights.
Chasing 274, Australia got off to a flying start, with Travis Head (59* off 40) leading the charge. At 109/1 in 12.5 overs, Australia was cruising toward victory before the weather intervened, forcing the match to be abandoned.
While Afghanistan managed to stay in contention for the knockouts, their fate now rests in England’s hands, as they need a major upset against South Africa to secure a historic semi-final spot.
AFG vs AUS scorecard, match 10 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan 273/10 (50 overs) Australia 109/1 (12.5 overs)
Afghanistan vs Australia Highlights
Afghanistan put up a competitive total of 273 runs in 50 overs against Australia, showcasing a mix of resilience and aggressive batting. Despite losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck in the first over, the innings found stability through Ibrahim Zadran (22) and Sediqullah Atal (85 off 96 balls), who built a crucial partnership.
However, Australia kept striking at regular intervals, with Maxwell, Zampa, and Dwarshuis leading the charge. Rahmat (12) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (20) couldn’t convert their starts, but Azmatullah Omarzai’s explosive 67 off 35 balls gave Afghanistan much-needed momentum in the final phase.
The lower order made minor contributions, with Rashid Khan (19) and Noor Ahmad (6) adding some runs before Afghanistan was bowled out on the final delivery. Extras played a big role, contributing 37 runs to the total.
For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis three for 47, Spencer Johnson (2/29), Adam Zampa (2/50), and Maxwell took a wicket while giving 28 in six overs were the standout bowlers, ensuring that Afghanistan didn’t breach the 300-run mark.
Matthew Short (20 off 15) provided an explosive start to Australia before falling to Azmatullah Omarzai, but Steven Smith (19 off 22) * ensured stability at the other end, while Travis Head found his form back right ahead of the semi-final.
Despite the washout, Afghanistan might feel relieved as Australia looked set to chase the target comfortably. However, Australia’s dominant performance with both bat and ball reaffirmed their status as one of the tournament’s strongest teams.
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