AFG vs AUS Dream11: Top Expert's Pick & Grand Fantasy League Teams, Match 10, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Match 10 of ICC Champions Trophy between AFG vs AUS will be played in Lahore on Friday.

The two-time champions Australia are just one win away from making it to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But they have a big hurdle in front of them as they will lock horns with all-spirited Afghanistan in their final group-stage match.

This clash will be played on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium. This match will be a virtual quarter-final as the winners of this match will go through to the semis. This game will also be on the bucket list of the fans, who are active on fantasy cricket platforms.

Everyone wants to do well with their Dream11 teams. But, only a good team with good players can perform well. Hence, to make it a bit easier, we made three possible combinations here, which the fans can try while picking players for the Grand Leagues for the AFG vs AUS clash.

AFG vs AUS: Match Details

Match: Afghanistan (AFG) vs Australia (AUS), Match 10, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Match Date: February 28, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 2:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

AFG vs AUS: Head-to-Head: AFG (0) – AUS (4)

A total of four games have been played between the two sides, and Australia have won all four matches. Afghanistan are still searching for their maiden ODI win against the Aussies.

AFG vs AUS: Predicted XIs:

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Australia: Matthew Short, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

AFG vs AUS: Grand Fantasy League Team 1 (If Afghanistan bat first)

Doing well on fantasy cricket platforms doesn’t only depend on the players, but also on the match scenario. Hence, you can pick this team for Dream11 Grand League if Afghanistan bat first against Australia.

We have taken Afghanistan batters who can do well against the inexperienced bowling unit of Australia. Azmatullah Omarzai has been picked as captain, as he can give points with the bat and then bowl his ten overs. For vice-captain, we have gone with Australia’s Matthew Short.

Wicket-keeper: Josh Inglis

Batters: Rahmat Shah, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Ibrahim Zadran

All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowler: Rashid Khan, Adam Zampa

Captain First-Choice: Azmatullah Omarzai || Captain Second-Choice: Josh Inglis

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Matthew Short || Vice-captain Second-Choice:  Ibrahim Zadran

AFG vs AUS: Grand Fantasy League Team 2 (If Australia bat first)

In the second scenario, we have assumed Australia are batting first, and in that case, we have made a few changes to the team and taken those Australian batters who can play spin well. Travis Head can be picked as captain as he’ll be batting without pressure and he does well against the spinners.

For the vice-captain role, we have gone with Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder will be used in the middle order to finish the innings, and then his bowling can be very important as well. You can also go with Mohammad Nabi as vice-captain.

Wicket-keeper: Ales Carey

Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Ibrahim Zadran

All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowler: Rashid Khan, Ben Dwarshuis

Captain First-Choice: Travis Head || Captain Second-Choice: Rashid Khan

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Glenn Maxwell || Vice-captain Second-Choice:  Steve Smith

AFG vs AUS: Grand Fantasy League Team 3

The third scenario is not related to the toss. This team can be used in any league, and we have picked players on the basis of their current form and performances in the recent matches. We have gone with Ibrahim Zadran as captain, who is coming off a record 177-run knock against England.

He looked good against pace and spin and certainly has the game to play another big innings. For vice-captain, we have gone with Marnus Labuschagne. Australia used Labuschagne with the ball smartly against England, where he took two wickets. His batting is always pretty consistent.

Wicket-keepers: Josh Inglis, Alex Carey

Batters: Rahmat Shah, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Ibrahim Zadran

All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowler: Azam Zampa, Noor Ahmad

Captain First-Choice: Ibrahim Zadran || Captain Second-Choice: Mohammad Nabi

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Marnus Labuschagne || Vice-captain Second-Choice:  Rahmat Shah

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