Sat Feb 22 09:38:29 UTC 2025: ## Australia Wins Toss, Elects to Field First Against England in Champions Trophy Opener
**LAHORE, PAKISTAN** – Australia and England clashed in the fourth match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. Australia, winning the toss, opted to field first against England, who are looking to rebound from a recent loss to India. Both teams are playing their first match of the tournament.
Early wickets fell for England. Phillip Salt was dismissed for 10 runs, and Jamie Smith followed shortly after for 15 runs, both falling prey to Ben’s bowling. After 3 overs, England’s score stands at 20/2.
The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, given Lahore’s reputation for batsman-friendly pitches. Australia will be hoping to capitalize on the conditions and secure an early victory, while England will aim to overcome their recent setback and begin their Champions Trophy campaign with a win.
**Playing XIs:**
**Australia:** Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
**England:** Phillip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
The Daily Jagran live blog will provide further updates on this exciting encounter.
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