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Australia and Afghanistan clash in a crucial Champions Trophy match, with both teams vying for a semi-final spot.

Australia has retained its young pace attack for a pivotal Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With rain clearing, Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for what is essentially a virtual quarter-final. Australia’s lineup remains unchanged, featuring key players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Glenn Maxwell.

Afghanistan enters the match with momentum, having recently defeated England, thanks to a record-breaking 177 from Ibrahim Zadran. Their squad includes notable talents such as Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, who will be crucial in countering Australia’s batting strength. The Australian team will need to navigate Afghanistan`s formidable spin attack, particularly from Rashid Khan, to secure a spot in the semi-finals alongside South Africa.

The match commenced with Spencer Johnson delivering an impressive in-swinging yorker, reminiscent of Mitchell Starc`s style, marking an exciting start to the contest. In other cricket news, Nicole Faltum has made history as the first new wicketkeeper in over a decade to be named in an Australian women`s squad for the upcoming T20 tour of New Zealand. Meanwhile, Georgia Voll`s late call-up to the Women’s Premier League in India has led to her missing the WNCL final against New South Wales.

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