Afghanistan vs England Live Stream in the ICC Champions Trophy
Cricket fans are in for a thrilling showdown as Afghanistan and England battle it out in a must-win match in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With both teams still searching for their first win, this match serves as their last opportunity to stay in contention for the semi-finals.
Current Situation
Afghanistan began their tournament with a defeat against South Africa, while England failed to defend a high total against Australia. Due to a washed-out match between Australia and South Africa, this encounter has become a virtual knockout game, with the winner staying in the race for the next stage.
A Battle Between Power and Precision
The match is expected to be a fascinating contest between England’s batting firepower and Afghanistan’s spin prowess, making it one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the tournament.
Squads
Afghanistan:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
England:
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Recent Form
Afghanistan: The Afghans entered the Champions Trophy with strong ODI form, having secured wins over Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe. Despite their opening loss, Afghanistan’s squad is filled with talented players capable of pulling off surprises.
England: Jos Buttler’s side has struggled for consistency in 50-over cricket. Their 3-0 series loss to India before the tournament dented their confidence, but the squad boasts experienced players from successful campaigns, including the 2019 Cricket World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup, who can change the course of a match at any moment.
Key Players to Watch
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan
In ICC tournaments, teams rely on their biggest stars, and Afghanistan is no exception. Rashid Khan had an underwhelming performance against South Africa, and so did Afghanistan. If he regains his top form, his bowling could seriously disrupt England’s batting lineup.
England: Jofra Archer
South Africa’s seamers exploited Afghanistan’s batting weaknesses despite the spin-friendly conditions. England’s opening bowlers, Mark Wood (7.89 per over) and Jofra Archer (8.20 per over), were expensive against Australia and will be desperate to bounce back. Archer will look to take inspiration from South Africa’s attack and make an impact early on.
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Where to Watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The match will be broadcast across multiple platforms based on the region:
- India: JioStar (Live streaming on Jio Hotstar, TV coverage on Star and Network 18).
- Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports, streaming via Myco and Tamasha App.
- UAE & MENA: CricLife Max, CricLife Max2, streaming via STARZPLAY.
- United Kingdom: Live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action, digital coverage via SkyGO, NOW, and Sky Sports App.
- USA & Canada: WillowTV, streaming via Willow by Cricbuzz App (Hindi coverage available).
- Australia: PrimeVideo (Hindi commentary available).
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ, digital coverage via Now and SkyGo App.
- South Africa & Sub-Saharan territories: SuperSport and SuperSport App.
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports for TV broadcast, digital via Toffee App.
- Afghanistan: ATN.
- Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1 for linear broadcast), digital via Sirasa.
Matches will also be available on ICC.tv in select regions.
This clash is a decisive moment for both Afghanistan and England as they fight for survival in the Champions Trophy 2025. With England’s explosive batting lineup and Afghanistan’s spin specialists, the game is set to be a gripping contest. Who will rise to the occasion and keep their tournament hopes alive?