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ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction ICC CT2025: The famous Ashes rivalry continues as Australia takes on England in Match 4 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match will be played on Saturday, February 22, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Recent Form – A Struggle for Both Teams
Both teams are not in the best ODI form coming into this tournament.
- Australia lost their last two ODI series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They are also missing five key players due to injuries and other reasons, which adds to their challenges.
- England has struggled even more, losing their last three ODI series against Australia (at home), West Indies, and India (away). Since the 2023 World Cup, they have won only 4 out of 14 ODIs.
Australia vs England Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 161
- Australia Wins: 91
- England Wins: 65
- Tied Matches: 2
- No Result Matches: 3
Match Details – AUS vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025
📅 Date: February 22, Saturday
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
🏟️ Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia’s Possible XI:
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.
England’s Possible XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The Gaddafi Stadium is known for high-scoring matches due to its flat pitch and small boundaries. Since the return of international cricket in Pakistan, the average score in ODIs here has been 300, while the average first-innings winning score is 317.
Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Travis Head
- Travis Head is a top Dream11 captaincy choice for this match.
- Since 2022, he has been one of the best all-format batters in the world.
- His ODI record in Lahore is excellent—190 runs in three innings with a strike rate of 132, including a century and a fifty.
- He also enjoys batting against England, averaging 55 in ODIs, with two centuries and six fifties in 18 innings. His best knock came last year in Nottingham, where he scored 154 against England*.
Players to Watch Out For
1️⃣ Travis Head – Australia’s explosive opener in top form.
2️⃣ Jofra Archer – England’s pace spearhead who can change the game with his bowling.
3️⃣ Joe Root – England’s most experienced batter, crucial in pressure situations.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
With both teams struggling in ODIs, this will be a close contest. However, England has a more settled squad and could have the upper hand in Match 4.
ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: England to win against Australia.
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