Afghanistan eliminated England from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by winning a close match by eight runs. Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs, setting a record for the tournament. Despite Joe Root’s century for England, Azmatullah Omarzai’s five wickets proved decisive in ensuring Afghanistan’s victory.
In a stunning turn of events at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan secured a remarkable victory by defeating England by eight runs, effectively eliminating them from the tournament. This match, held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, showcased Afghanistan’s exceptional talent and resilience. They successfully set a challenging target of 326 runs, underpinned by a stellar performance from opener Ibrahim Zadran, who scored an impressive 177 runs, marking the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
Despite England’s powerful batting lineup, which included a century from Joe Root, they struggled to maintain partnerships against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack. The English players, including Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, fell short of expectations, contributing modest scores. Azmatullah Omarzai emerged as the standout bowler for Afghanistan, claiming five vital wickets and furthering the team’s chances in a high-stakes match.
Both teams made strategic changes ahead of the match, with Afghanistan maintaining their squad from a previous loss to South Africa and England bringing in Jamie Overton as a replacement for the injured Brydon Carse. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi praised England’s standing in world cricket while acknowledging their strong spin attack. England’s captain, Jos Buttler, remained optimistic about their pace bowlers, despite facing challenges from Afghanistan’s bowling finesse.
Afghanistan’s victory over England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 highlights their ascending prowess in the cricketing world. With Ibrahim Zadran’s record-setting innings and Azmatullah Omarzai’s critical wickets, Afghanistan not only outplayed England but also showcased their potential to compete against top-tier teams. This stellar performance could mark a significant turning point for Afghan cricket in international tournaments.
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