England and Afghanistan are set to battle in a pivotal Champions Trophy match today at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with the game starting at 2 PM.
Both teams have been rigorously preparing, fine-tuning their batting, bowling, and fielding skills ahead of this must-win encounter, which will significantly impact their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
Afghanistan’s captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, acknowledged England’s status as one of the world’s top teams and expressed confidence in his side’s spin attack playing a key role. Meanwhile, England’s captain, Jos Buttler, recognized Afghanistan’s bowling strength but remained optimistic about his team’s fast bowlers making an impact.
