Australia and Afghanistan are to face off in a high-stakes Group B clash of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore, with both teams eyeing a spot in the semifinals. Australia, currently on three points, can secure qualification with a win, while Afghanistan, sitting on two points, needs a victory to stay in contention. However, the weather forecast suggests rain could play a role, potentially leading to a no-result that would complicate the semifinal race.
Australia comes into the game having played just once after starting their campaign with a dominant win over England. Their second game was a washed-out game against South Africa, meaning Steve Smith’s men may be short on familiarity with the Pakistani conditions. Standing in their way is Afghanistan, who are full of confidence after stunning England in their previous game to recover from an opening defeat to South Africa.
The contest is shaping up to be an exciting battle, with a potential semifinal spot on the line.
PTV Sports and Ten Sports will continue to broadcast the game on cable TV in Pakistan, while cricket fans can catch this thrilling encounter through various broadcast and streaming platforms worldwide.
| Region | TV Broadcast | Digital Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| Afghanistan | ATN | Not Available |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Tamasha, PTCL Shoq, Tapmad, Myco |
| India | Star Sports, Sports18 | JioCinema (16 feeds, 9 languages) |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow on the Cricbuzz app (Hindi available) |
| Australia | Not Available | Amazon Prime Video (Hindi available) |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Middle East & UAE | CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | STARZPLAY |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1) | Sirasa app |
| Other Regions | ICC.tv | ICC.tv (free in 80+ territories) |
For those who prefer to stream online, the match will be available on the following platforms:
| Platform | iOS | Play Store | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamasha | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| PTCL Shoq | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| Tapmad | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| Myco | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
With semifinal spots on the line, all eyes will be on Lahore. Australia will look to confirm their qualification, while Afghanistan will aim to spring another surprise and keep their tournament hopes alive. However, rain remains a factor, and a washout could shake up the group standings even further.