Since 2009, Australia Hasn't Won a Single Champions Trophy Match—Will They Break the Streak Against England Today?

Australia and England are set to face off in a highly anticipated Champions Trophy match today. For Australia, this game holds significant importance, as the team has not won a single match in the tournament since 2009. Determined to break this streak, Australia is aiming for a strong start.

The last time Australia triumphed in the Champions Trophy was in 2006 and 2009 when they won consecutive titles. However, their performance in subsequent editions has been disappointing. In 2013, they suffered defeats against England and Sri Lanka in the group stage, while their match against New Zealand ended without a result. In 2017, Australia lost to England, with two of their matches being abandoned.

With this history in mind, Australia is eager to secure a victory against their long-time rivals in today’s match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Riding high on their recent ODI World Cup win, the team is looking to carry forward that momentum. However, they will be without their regular captain, Pat Cummins, who is sidelined due to injury. In his absence, Steve Smith will lead the squad.