Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report For ENG vs AFG Champions Trophy 2025 Match

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch [Source: @thePSLt20/x.com]Gaddafi Stadium Pitch [Source: @thePSLt20/x.com]

In the eighth match of the Champions Trophy 2025, England will take on Afghanistan. The match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in 26th February at 2:30 PM IST.

This is will be a do or die game for both England and Afghanistan. England have lost their first match against Australia and are currently at the third spot in the points table. On the other hand, Afghanistan have faced a defeat against South Africa and are currently at the bottom of the points table for Group B.

A defeat in this match would spell elimination for both the teams. Hence, Afghanistan and England will be keen on winning this game and keep their chances alive in the tournament.

Gaddafi Stadium Stats And Records In Champions Trophy 2025

Categories
Number
Matches1
Matches Won Batting 1st0
Matches Won Batting 2nd1
Average First Innings Total351
Average Second Innings Total356

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report Today

The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is generally a good one for batting. The fact that over 700 runs were scored in the last match that was played at this venue indicates how much it favours the batters.

We can expect another high scoring clash in this case. The pacers will get a bit of help at the beginning when the ball is new. However, it would mostly be a hard day for the bowlers in the office.

The Australia versus England match also indicated the fact that the pitch gets better for batting in the second innings. 

Players To Watch Out At Gaddafi Stadium

Ben Duckett (ENG)

  • The English opener looked in a great touch in the first match. Ben Duckett has enjoyed the surface at Gaddafi Stadium and he would once again be one of the most important batters for this match.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)

  • The Afghanistan opener is one of the most consistent run-scorers in their team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz failed to fire in the first match of the tournament but would be keen to bounce back with a strong show against England.

Adil Rashid (ENG)

  • The English leg-spinner looked like the only effective bowler in the match against Australia. Adil Rashid conceded just 47 runs in his 10 overs and picked up a wicket. Given the effectivity he had and the form he is carrying to this match, Rashid could be one of the key performers for England.