ENG vs AFG Pitch Report: Clash between England and Afghanistan in the battle for the semi-finals
Today’s match in the Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be full of excitement. Today is a do or die situation for England and Afghanistan (ENG vs AFG). Both the teams will be seen fighting each other to stay in the semi-final race. The journey of the Champions Trophy of the team that loses in this match will end here. This high-voltage match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In such a situation, let us know how the condition of the pitch (ENG vs AFG Pitch Report) is going to be today.
How will the pitch of Gaddafi Stadium be?
If we look at the matches played so far, the pitch of Gaddafi Stadium has proved to be a paradise for the batsmen. Fast bowlers and spinners do not get much help on this pitch. Big scores have also been chased easily here. In the recent England vs Australia match, the target of 350+ runs was also achieved.
However, a slightly different atmosphere can be seen in today’s match. The weather will be a bit cold and there is a possibility of light rain. In such a situation, fast bowlers can get help in the initial overs. But overall, there is every possibility of a high-scoring match.
Record so far at Gaddafi Stadium
- Average score of the first innings: 253 runs
- Number of wins by the team batting first: 35 times
- Number of wins by the team bowling first: 33 times
It is clear from the statistics that this ground has a balanced pitch. But due to the high-scoring track, the team winning the toss can bat first so that the opposition team can be put under pressure.
Record so far in England vs Afghanistan
These two teams have come face to face three times in ODI cricket so far. While England has won two matches, Afghanistan has won one match. Recently, the Afghanistan team has played good cricket. They have players like Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman etc. These experienced spinners can stop the England batsmen on a low score.
Will Afghanistan make a big upset?
On the other hand, England has experienced batsmen and a strong bowling attack. Now it remains to be seen whether Afghanistan can make a big upset in today’s match or not?
