Afghanistan’s Eight-Run Victory Knocks England Out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan knocked England out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a thrilling eight-run win. Ibrahim Zadran’s record 177 and Omarzai’s five wickets sealed victory. Read match highlights!
Afghanistan created history by knocking England out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with an exhilarating eight-run victory. Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking 177 runs, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history, and Azmatullah Omarzai’s five-wicket haul were the highlights of the match. With this win, Afghanistan remains in contention for the semi-finals, while England has been officially eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Afghanistan scored 325/7 in 50 overs, while England managed 317 all out in 49.5 overs, leading to an 8-run victory for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Batting Brilliance
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran played a historic knock, scoring 177 runs off 146 balls, smashing 12 fours and six sixes. This surpassed Ben Duckett’s previous record (165 runs) for the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy.
Despite early setbacks, Afghanistan’s middle order stabilized the innings. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 40 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai added 41 runs, and Mohammad Nabi contributed a quick 40 off 24 balls. Zadran built crucial partnerships of 103 runs with Shahidi, 72 runs with Omarzai, and 111 runs with Nabi, helping Afghanistan post an imposing total of 325 runs. Afghanistan Cricket Team Squad & News
England’s Chase and Root’s Fighting Knock
Chasing 326 runs, England faced an early setback, losing Philip Salt and Jamie Smith for just 30 runs. However, Joe Root fought valiantly, scoring 120 off 111 balls, including 11 fours and a six.
He shared vital partnerships, adding 68 runs with Ben Duckett (38), 83 runs with Captain Jos Buttler (38), and 54 runs with Jamie Overton (32) for the seventh wicket. Despite Root’s century, England struggled against Azmatullah Omarzai’s deadly bowling, who dismissed both Root and Overton at crucial moments, sealing Afghanistan’s victory.
Bowling Highlights
Afghanistan
- Azmatullah Omarzai: 5 wickets for 58 runs (Match-winning performance)
England
- Jofra Archer: 3 wickets for 64 runs
- Liam Livingstone: 2 wickets for 28 runs
- Jamie Overton & Adil Rashid: 1 wicket each
Individual Opening Records in Champions Trophy
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 177 | 146 | 12 | 6 | 2025 |
| Ben Duckett | England | 165 | 142 | 14 | 4 | 2017 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 151 | 138 | 11 | 8 | 2006 |
Wicket-Taking Order in Champions Trophy Match (Afghanistan vs England 2025)
| Bowler | Wicket Taken | Over |
| Jofra Archer | Gurbaz (6) | 3rd |
| Jofra Archer | Atal (4) | 5th |
| Jofra Archer | Rahmat (4) | 7th |
| Livingstone | Shahidi (40) | 25th |
| Overton | Omarzai (41) | 35th |
| Rashid | Nabi (40) | 46th |
| Omarzai | Salt (14) | 2nd |
| Omarzai | Smith (16) | 6th |
| Omarzai | Buttler (38) | 30th |
| Omarzai | Root (120) | 45th |
| Omarzai | Overton (32) | 48th |
Afghanistan’s Historic Victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
This win is one of the biggest in Afghanistan’s cricket history, as they continue to prove their dominance on the world stage. Their disciplined bowling and record-breaking batting performance have made them strong contenders for the semi-finals. If they continue this form, Afghanistan could become one of the most formidable teams in world cricket.
With their next match against Australia on February 28, Afghanistan has a golden opportunity to cement their place in the semi-finals. A victory against Australia would confirm their spot, making it a historic milestone for Afghan cricket. Fans are eagerly anticipating how this rising team will perform under pressure.
What’s Next?
- England will play a formal match against South Africa on March 1.
- Afghanistan’s clash with Australia on February 28 will be a virtual quarter-final.
A victory against Australia would confirm Afghanistan’s place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals, marking a historic milestone for their cricketing journey.
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