Spencer Johnson Lethal Yorker Shocks Gurbaz in AUS vs AFG Clash – CT 2025
In the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australia’s Spencer Johnson shone against Afghanistan. He delivered a fast yorker that left Rahmanullah Gurbaz shocked. In the intense AUS vs AFG match, Johnson bowled a stunning delivery. It dismissed the Afghan opener for a five-ball duck. This set the tone for Australia’s strong bowling performance.
Spencer Johnson Leaves Gurbaz Stunned
Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. They quickly ran into trouble when Spencer Johnson took a wicket in his first over. The left-arm bowler, stepping in for Mitchell Starc, bowled a perfect in-swinging yorker. It hit the base of the off-stump, shocking Gurbaz.
Spencer Johnson nails the yorker to clean up Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first over 🎯
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- The delivery swung late, sneaking under Gurbaz’s bat before he could react.
- The Afghan opener stood at the crease for a moment, struggling to process his dismissal.
- Ultimately, he was forced to make the long walk back, dealing an early blow to Afghanistan’s innings.
Australia Strikes Early in Do-or-Die Clash

Afghanistan needed a strong start to keep their semi-final hopes alive. However, Johnson’s fiery spell quickly put them at a disadvantage.
As I write this, Afghanistan is at 20/1. Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran are at the crease. They are working to rebuild after Gurbaz’s surprising early exit.
Stay tuned for more live updates from this high-stakes AUS vs AFG Champions Trophy 2025 clash!
