ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 · Match 8 · ODI
Player of the match -
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG won by 8 runs
Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Lahore
Afghanistan Clinch Thriller Against England in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In a nail-biting contest, Afghanistan edged out England by 8 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This victory not only kept Afghanistan's semi-final hopes alive but also knocked England out of the tournament.
A Record-Breaking Innings
Afghanistan's opener, Ibrahim Zadran, stole the show with a record-breaking 177 runs off 146 deliveries, including 12 fours and 6 sixes. This impressive knock helped Afghanistan post their highest-ever total in ICC Men's ODI tournaments, reaching 325/7 in 50 overs.
England's Valiant Chase
In response, England's Joe Root scored his 17th ODI century, a valiant 120 off 111 deliveries, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for his team. Despite a few notable contributions, including 38 runs each from Ben Duckett and Jos Buttler, England fell short, managing 317 runs in 49.5 overs.
Omarzai's Five-Wicket Haul
Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai was the star of the show, claiming a five-wicket haul, including the crucial wicket of Joe Root, to restrict England's chase. Omarzai's impressive performance made him the first Afghan bowler to take a five-wicket haul in ICC ODI tournaments.
This thrilling victory marks a significant milestone for Afghanistan cricket, and they will look to carry this momentum forward in their upcoming matches.
