With many things at stake for both England and Afghanistan in the ongoing Champions Trophy match, take a look at what to expect from the Gaddafi Stadium pitch.
For Afghanistan, the upcoming CT match is extremely crucial, as a loss here would mean elimination from the tournament. They are set to face England, who are also coming off a defeat against Australia. This means that for both teams, it’s a must-win encounter—whoever loses will be out of the competition.
In their opening match, Afghanistan struggled against South Africa’s dominant batting display, as the Proteas posted an good total of 315/6. In response, Rahmat Shah fought hard, but his efforts weren’t enough, as Afghanistan was bowled out for 208.
Now, all eyes are on the upcoming clash, set to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, a venue known for being favourable to batters. So, what can we expect this time? Take a look at the Gaddafi Stadium pitch report to see how the surface might play in this crucial encounter.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has always been a batter’s paradise, consistently producing high-scoring matches in the past. This trend continued during the Champions Trophy clash between England and Australia, where both teams crossed the 300-run mark, with a total of almost 800 runs scored in the match. Once again, there seems to be little assistance for the bowlers, and the fast outfield will only add to their struggles. Big runs can be expected in this upcoming match as well, though it will be interesting to see how Afghanistan’s batters performs, given their recent struggles. On the other hand, despite England coming off a loss, their strong batting line-up makes them favourites to win the match.
Gaddafi Stadium stats
| Stat | Value |
| Total matches | 75 |
| Matches won batting first | 37 |
| Matches won bowling first | 36 |
| Average 1st innings score | 255 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 220 |
| Highest total recorded | 375/3 (50 Ovs) – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest total recorded | 75/10 (22.5 Ovs) – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Highest score chased | 356/5 (47.3 Ovs) – Australia vs England |
| Lowest score defended | 170/8 (40 Ovs) – West Indies vs Pakistan |
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