Fri Feb 21 22:22:05 UTC 2025: ## Injury-Ravaged Australia Faces Struggling England in Champions Trophy Clash

**Lahore, Pakistan –** A heavily depleted Australian team will face a struggling England side in a crucial Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match, starting at 2:30 PM IST, will be a significant test for both teams.

Australia has been forced into five changes to their initial squad due to a spate of injuries. Captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Mitchell Marsh are all sidelined, along with the recently retired Marcus Stoinis. Steve Smith will captain the side in their absence. Australia enters the match on the back of recent series losses to Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

England, meanwhile, are coming off a humiliating 0-3 whitewash against India and have not won an ODI series since the 2023 World Cup. Their form will be a major concern as they face Australia.

The match will be broadcast live on JioHotstar in India and on Star Sports channels. The outcome of the match remains uncertain given Australia’s injury crisis and England’s recent poor performance. The clash promises to be a captivating encounter between two of cricket’s fiercest rivals.

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