Gaddafi Stadium pitch report and stats ahead of ENG vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025

With arch-rivals England and Australia set to clash in the Champions Trophy 2025, see what we can expect from the Gaddafi Stadium pitch.

It’s time for another heated rivalry to set the stage on fire as Australia and England gear up to clash on 22 February at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

What makes this match even more interesting is that both teams are desperate for a turnaround. England recently suffered a humiliating series loss against India, while the 2023 ODI World Cup champions, Australia, have also struggled, losing 2-0 to Sri Lanka. This Champions Trophy game is extremely crucial for both sides, as a loss here would push them closer to the relegation line, something neither team wants.

With the match set to take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, what can we expect from the pitch? Take a look at the Gaddafi Stadium pitch report ahead of the Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match.

Gaddafi Stadium pitch report

Just like the National Stadium in Karachi, which is a complete batting paradise, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is no different, it’s truly a batter’s zone. We recently witnessed in the tri-series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa how the surface heavily favoured batters, while bowlers struggled to gain any control. Most scores went past 300, and considering the strength of both England and Australia’s batting line-ups, we can expect a similar high-scoring contest.

England might have a slight edge in this matchup, thanks to their power hitters, while Australia will be missing several superstar bowlers. It will be fascinating to see how things comes, but winning the toss and opting to bat first may not be a bad decision here.

Gaddafi Stadium ODI stats