Steve Smith has won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 The match is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
“We’ve decided to bowl. The pitch looks solid, and there’s a bit of dew we noticed during our practice. We’ll try to make the most of the swing in the early stages.” (On Carey) “He’s been in excellent form with the bat.”Steve Smith Said.
“It was a tough call, but we might have chosen to bat. The pitch looks promising.
We’re not trying to conceal anything, we’re genuinely eager for the challenge.” (On Jamie Smith) “He’s incredibly composed and has exceptional skill.Jos Buttler SaidEngland XI: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Australia XI : Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
