AUS vs ENG: Top 3 Batters to Watch Out for in Australia vs England Champions Trophy Match 4

Two ‘struggling’ and ‘down and out’ teams Australia and England will take on each other in the fourth game of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The game will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22, at 2:30 PM (IST). It will be an all-important and a must-win game for both teams to start their campaign on a winning note.

Australia recently lost by a 0-2 margin against Sri Lanka in the two-match ODI series while England faced a 0-3 whitewash defeat against India in the three-match series in India. Both teams have lost four games while winning only one in their respective last five ODI appearances.

Having said that, here we’ll look at the top 3 batters to watch out for in the upcoming Australia vs England, fourth match of Champions Trophy 2025.

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Here are the top 3 batters to watch out for in Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025

3. Steve Smith 

The veteran batter and modern-day batting great Steve Smith will be leading Australia in the second consecutive Champions Trophy. He will also play a crucial role with the bat for his side while batting at number three. Smith has been one of the most successful batters for Australia in the ODIs for the last couple of years.  

He is expected to bat at number three for Australia in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 game against England. The 35-year-old could be a vital asset with the bat for his side, playing the anchor role to take innings deep with a big knock.

2. Ben Duckett 

Star England opener Ben Duckett was one of the few ‘good performers with the bat’ for England amidst a dismal run in the three-match ODI series against India in India. He played the knocks of 32, 65, and 34 in the three matches of the series. 

He can also provide a quick start to England while opening the innings with Phil Salt. Duckett’s performance will play a crucial role in helping the Three Lions to post a big total on the board to trouble Australia with a tough run-chase.

1. Joe Root 

The former England skipper and veteran batter Joe Root was in a decent run of form in the three-match ODI series against India. He played a crucial half-century knock in the second ODI, scoring 69 runs in Cuttack. He will also be one of the top 3 batters to watch out for in the high-octane clash between Australia and England.

Joe Root might come to bat at number four for England as the management might go ahead with the young wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith to bat at number three. Root could be very useful for his side while batting at number four, providing stability to the middle order. 

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