Josh Inglis stars with the bat as Australia register 5 wickets win over England
22 February, 2025
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Australia secured a commanding win over England in the Champions Trophy on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This win puts them at the second position of the points table with two points. Their next challenge will be against South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 25.
England, on the other hand, will aim for their first points when they face Afghanistan on Wednesday, 26 February at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Group B’s next match is set for Tuesday, February 25, between South Africa and Australia in Rawalpindi.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, with the winners of each semi-final facing each other in the final, which will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 9.
Final will move to Dubai if India qualifies for it.
Following are the current standings of Group B:
| Points Table | M | W | L | N/R | P | NRR | |
 South Africa |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.140 | |
 Australia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.475 | |
 England |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.475 | |
 Afghanistan |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.140 |
Schedule of remaining Group B matches:
25 Feb – Australia v South Africa, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
26 Feb – Afghanistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
28 Feb – Afghanistan v Australia, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
1 Mar – South Africa v England, National Stadium, Karachi
