Lahore Weather Report: World champions Australia are set to face a determined Afghanistan team in a crucial Champions Trophy match on Friday. The Aussies managed to salvage a point from a washout against South Africa after defeating England, while Afghanistan bounced back from a heavy loss to the Proteas with a resilient eight-run win over the English team. With only one point separating Australia and Afghanistan, the winner of this contest will secure a spot in the semi-finals, while the loser could find themselves reliant on the result of South Africa’s final game. Ahead of the AFG vs AUS Champions Trophy match, check out the Gaddafi Stadium weather report.
Lahore weather report
The rain remains a major concern, as weather forecasts predict 40-70% chances of showers throughout the game. There is an 80% chance of rain around the start of the match. As the day progresses, the chance of rain will diminish but won’t go away. It could be a stop-start match. If the game is abandoned, Australia will progress to the semifinals, while Afghanistan’s fate will hinge on South Africa’s final group-stage game.
AFG vs AUS Champions Trophy playing XIs (Probable)
Afghanistan predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia predicted XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
