ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Australia vs England- Who Will Win?

Updated At: 2025/02/21

Australia vs England is a rivalry that takes back to the beginning of cricket more than 2 centuries back. These two countries have been counterparts of each other since the colonial days but when it comes to cricket, Australia and England both are different with their respective approach.

The Ashes holds the top position when it comes to cricket rivalries in international cricket. However, Australia-England rivalries are equally exciting and thrilling when it comes to white-ball cricket.

Australia vs England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The meeting of arch-rivals in the away conditions will be a thrilling contest to watch out for.

Both teams are starting their ICC Champions Trophy Campaign by facing each other and they both will be motivated to score a win. A positive start will be a huge boost for both sides in the tournament.

For Australia, Steve Smith will be the leading man as their regular skipper Pat Cummins is out of action due to an injury. Josh Hazlewood & Mitchell Starc are the other two pacers who are absent from the team due to their respective injuries. The absence of these three pace unit giants will definitely impact the team's chemistry and the winning combination.

England is coming to play in the tournament after facing a massive series loss against India. Their batting lineup is still vulnerable and skipper Jos Buttler needs to take tough calls to change things in the camp.

In this article, we bring you the winning odds for Australia vs England in the ICC Champions Trophy according to the online betting apps and a list of key players who will play a key role in the success of their respective teams.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Australia vs England - Winning Odds

	Australia	England
1xBet	1.753	2.054
Parimatch	1.77	2.04
Melbet	1.753	2.054
4Rabet	1.75	2.05
10Cric	1.75	2.05
1Win	2.9	1.38
Dafabet	1.69	2.04

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Australia vs England - Key Players

1) Ben Duckett - England

England’s batting lineup has struggled in the last few ODI fixtures. However, Ben Duckett has come out as a consistent performer for the team. He is currently the leading scorer for the team in 2025 and has played a crucial role on multiple occasions. Ben comes out as a top-order batter and he will play an important role against Aussie bowlers to provide England a stable start.

ODI Stats - 2025	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Ben Duckett	3	131	43.66	122.42

ODI Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Ben Duckett	32	2270	39.82	85.88

2) Steve Smith - Australia

Australia’s Steve Smith has overcome every challenge he has faced in international cricket. He is an all-format player who can score runs against a pace attack of any kind. Steve is known for his aggressive style of batting which always gives Australia a major advantage in ICC tournaments. As a skipper, Steve Smith will be responsible for leading the team from the front.

ODI Stats - 2024	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Steve Smith	10	306	43.71	85.95

ODI Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Steve Smith	167	5703	43.20	87.13

3) Adil Rashid - England

In recent fixtures played in Pakistan, it has been observed that the spin bowlers have got the most benefit. If this is to be taken into consideration, Adil Rashid will be the man to watch out for. England’s most experienced spinner, Adil Rashid is currently the leading wicket-taker for the team in 2025. In the ODI series against India, Adil came out as the leading wicket-taker and hence he has got the confidence to face the Aussie batters as well.

ODI Stats - 2025	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Adil Rashid	3	7	27.28	6.36

ODI Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Adil Rashid	146	212	32.61	5.64

4) Travis Head - Australia

Travis Head is a name that has become fear in the minds of bowlers across the globe. Currently ranked number 1 in T20 format, Travis Head has also proved his mettle in the ODI format. A ferocious batter, Travis is known to play the spin attack exceptionally well. He also carries enough experience to play against English bowlers and that makes him a key batter for Australia on Saturday.

ODI Stats - 2024	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Travis Head	5	252	63	120

ODI Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Travis Head	70	2663	43.65	104.02

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Australia vs England - Head-to-Head

Australia	Matches (160)	England
90	Won	65
65	Lost	90
3	No Result	3
2	Tied	2
48	Home Won	38
35	Away Won	25
7	Neutral Win	2
319.5	Average Runs	307.3
771	Maximum Runs	652
125	Minimum Runs	126