In the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Afghanistan achieved a historic eight-run victory over England, resulting in England’s early exit from the tournament. Chasing a target of 326, England was bowled out for 317 despite a strong performance from Ibrahim Zadran, who scored 177 runs off 146 balls. Afghanistan, having lost early wickets, managed to post 325 for 7 after opting to bat first, with Azmatullah Omarzai taking five wickets for 58 runs. This win kept Afghanistan’s hopes alive for a spot in the semi-finals after previously losing to Australia.
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Afghanistan vs England Highlights, Champions Trophy: England suffered a surprising group stage elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025 following an eight-run loss to Afghanistan on Wednesday. After their initial defeat to Australia, this match was a must-win for England. The stakes were equally high for Afghanistan, who not only celebrated a historic win but also kept their semi-final hopes alive. Chasing a target of 326, England was dismissed for 317, largely due to Azmatullah Omarzai’s impressive five-wicket haul (5 for 58). However, attention was primarily on Ibrahim Zadran, whose stunning innings of 177 runs off 146 balls put Afghanistan firmly in contention. Despite losing three wickets during the powerplay, Zadran’s remarkable performance propelled Afghanistan to a formidable total of 325 for 7 after they chose to bat first. (Scorecard)
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