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Afghanistan Beat England in Champions Trophy 2025

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By Web Desk Published February 27, 2025 3 Min Read
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Afghanistan edged England by eight runs in a nail-biting contest at the Champions Trophy 2025.

Despite Joe Root’s impressive century, Ibrahim Zadran’s commanding 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s crucial five-wicket haul ultimately decided the match’s fate, sending England packing from the tournament.

The game unfolded at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, where England, already under pressure after two losses, faced a must-win situation. After choosing to bat first, Afghanistan was in early trouble at 37 for three. However, Zadran’s formidable innings and vital contributions from his teammates propelled Afghanistan to a challenging total of 325 for seven.

INCREDIBLE SCENES! Afghanistan knock England out of the Champions Trophy!https://t.co/jzYvFS723f | #AFGvENG pic.twitter.com/wZEMeeynjY

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 26, 2025

England’s response was shaky, as they lost early wickets to reel at 30 for two. Root’s century provided some stability, but Afghanistan’s bowlers, particularly Omarzai, struck at critical moments, ensuring no English partnership could turn the tide completely in their favour.

Zadran’s innings were a masterclass in pacing an ODI knock. Starting cautiously, he built his innings meticulously, accelerating after reaching his fifty. His partnerships with Hashmatullah Shahidi and later with Azmatullah Omarzai were crucial in setting a formidable target. Zadran’s ability to shift gears was evident as he took on the English bowlers in the latter part of his innings, contributing significantly to the massive total.

England’s Dismissal and Afghanistan’s Bowling Strategy

England’s chase was marred by a lack of substantial partnerships, with Root’s valiant effort proving insufficient against Afghanistan’s precise and timely bowling. Omarzai’s five-wicket haul was devastating, derailing England’s middle and lower order just as they seemed poised to challenge the Afghan total.

– Won by 69 runs in #CWC23 in Delhi
– Won by 8 runs in the #ChampionsTrophy in Lahore

Afghanistan are no strangers to defeating England in an ICC tournament 😮 https://t.co/jzYvFS723f | #AFGvENG pic.twitter.com/7V15Im9cmJ

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 26, 2025

This victory enhances Afghanistan’s chances of progressing in the tournament. It marks a significant achievement in their cricketing history, demonstrating their ability to compete and win against top-tier cricketing nations on the world stage.

Afghanistan’s next match against Australia becomes crucial as they seek to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. At the same time, England’s campaign ends in disappointment, reflecting on what might have been in a tournament where they failed to translate their potential into results.

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