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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is underway, and as the tournament progresses, all eyes turn to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which is set to host a crucial group stage match between cricketing giants Australia and England scheduled for February 22.
The match will begin at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:00 PM IST. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and stream it online via Disney+ Hotstar in India.
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With the tournament already in full swing, anticipation is at fever pitch for this exciting encounter.
Let’s take a closer look at the pitch conditions, historical ODI records, and highest scores at this iconic ground to understand what might be in store for this high-profile clash.
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How many ODI matches has Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore hosted?
The Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 70 ODI games in a span of 45 years (1978–2023).
How many spectators can the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore hold?
The Gaddafi Stadium has a capacity of 27,000 spectators.
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Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium is traditionally known for preparing slow pitches where fast bowlers hardly get any bounce. They need to be consistent with their line and length in order to get something out of the track.
The spinners, however, will get assistance from the pitch. Leg spinners are likely to be the most effective on the turf.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score | 253 |
| Matches won after batting first | 35 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 33 |
What happened in the previous ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
The last time ODI cricket was played in Lahore was between the arch-rivals, England and Australia earlier in Group B.
Batting first, England scored 351 runs with 165(143) for Ben Duckett and 68(78) for Joe Root. Ben Dwarshuis got a three-fer for 66 runs and Nathan Ellis went wicketless for just 51 runs in a high scoring game.
In response, Matthew Short gave Australia some start with 63(66) but they found themselves struggling at 136/4 before a 146-run match winning partnership between the centurion, Josh Inglis who got 120*(86) and Alex Carey who got 69(63) as Australia won the match by 5 wickets.
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Glenn Maxwell looked in some good touch for his 32*(15) as well. Five English bowlers got a wicket each in a failed attempt to defend the total.
What is the highest score by a team at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
Pakistan posted 375/3 against Zimbabwe in 2015 which remains the highest score in the ground.
What is the lowest score by a team at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
Pakistan were bowled out for 75 in 2009 against Sri Lanka which remains the lowest score in Lahore.
What is the highest individual score at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
Ben Duckett’s 165* (143) against Australia earlier in the Champions Trophy is the highest score at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs.
What is the best bowling figure at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
Lance Klusner picked six wickets for 49 runs against Sri Lanka which remains the best bowling figure at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs.
Which batsman has the most runs at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
Shoaib Malik has scored 1030 runs in 22 innings which is the most by any batsman at this ground.
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Which bowler has the most wickets at Gaddafi Stadium in ODIs?
Wasim Akram has picked 23 wickets in 17 matches and is the highest wicket-taker on this ground in ODIs.
Weather Report ahead of England vs Afghanistan match
Cricket fans can expect partly sunny conditions for the Afghanistan vs England clash at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
- Toss Timing (2:00 PM IST): The weather will be partly sunny with good cloud cover, with a temperature of 26°C, and SSE wind at 17 km/h.
- Match Start (2:30 PM IST): Conditions remain sunny and dry, with the temperature steady at 26°C.
- Evening (Post 5:00 PM IST): The temperature will gradually drop to 13°C by 8:00 PM, with cloudy skies and precipitation probability of 25%.
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