England make one big change as Afghanistan opt to bat first in Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash: Check playing XIs

Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first in their Champions Trophy 2025 do-or-die clash against England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

England made one alteration to their side as Brydon Carse sustained an injury. England lost their opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and will be looking to get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, Afghanistan made no changes to their side after their defeat to India in the first game of the tournament. Both teams will be hoping to stay in the running for a semi-final berth.

England’s Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first.

“The dew came in last game and it skidded on under lights. We would have batted first as well. It came on to the bat nicely. We just got one change. Carse is out because of an injury. Overton is in. Individual skills are very high. The expectations are very high as well,” said Buttler.

Afghanistan’s Hashmatullah Shahidi said he will be making one change to the side.

“We will bat first. The wicket looks good. Hopefully, it will spin in the second innings. And it might be slower as well. Sometimes the dew is coming and sometimes it is not. It might get slower for sure. We were not bowling in the good areas in the last game. We are going with the same team,” said Shahidi.

England vs Afghanistan ODI head-to-head

England and Afghanistan have faced each other in 3 matches in ODI. Out of these 3 games, England have won 2 whereas Afghanistan have come out victorious on 1 occasion.

England and Afghanistan will be hoping to carry the momentum from their last game into this clash. Both teams will be looking to claim a win and get back on track in the tournament.

England vs Afghanistan

England are one of the favorites to win the Champions Trophy 2025. They have a strong batting lineup and a world-class bowling attack. England will be looking to bounce back from their opening game loss to Scotland.

Afghanistan are the underdogs in this contest. They will be looking to cause an upset and claim their second win of the tournament. Afghanistan will be hoping to carry the momentum from their last game into this clash.

England and Afghanistan have met on neutral territory on 1 occasion in the last 5 years. Out of these 1 games, England won 1 and Afghanistan won 0. Moreover, 0 games resulted in no result. Last time these two teams met was on 27th February, 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium.

England will be hoping to continue their good form in the Champions Trophy 2025. They will be looking to claim a win in this do-or-die clash.