AFG vs ENG Highlights | AFG Stuns ENG with Thrilling 8-Run Win in Champions Trophy 2025 Afghanistan vs England

Afghanistan secured a thrilling 8-run victory over England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ibrahim Zadran’s brilliant 177 powered AFG to 325/7, while Joe Root’s valiant 120 kept ENG in the chase. Azmatullah Omarzai’s crucial 4/58 sealed the win as ENG fell short at 317 in 49.5 overs.

Match Summary: AFG vs ENG – ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan: 325/7 (50)

• Ibrahim Zadran: 177 (146) 
• Mohammad Nabi: 40 (24)
• Jofra Archer: 3/64

England: 317 (49.5)

• Joe Root: 120 (111) 
• Ben Duckett: 38 (45)
• Azmatullah Omarzai: 4/58

Result: Afghanistan won by 8 runs 

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AFG Stuns ENG in a Last-Over Thriller at CWC 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 witnessed a spectacular showdown as AFG pulled off a sensational 8-run victory over ENG at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match had all the elements of a classic encounter aggressive batting, clinical bowling, and a nail-biting finish that left fans on the edge of their seats.

Zadran’s Heroics Lead AFG to a Competitive Total

Winning the toss and electing to bat, AFG got off to a shaky start, losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz early. However, Ibrahim Zadran stood tall with a breathtaking 177 off 146 balls, anchoring AFG’s innings and punishing ENG’s bowlers. He found support from Mohammad Nabi (40 off 24) and Azmatullah Omarzai (41 off 31), helping AFG post a formidable total of 325/7 in their 50 overs.

Jofra Archer was the pick of ENG’s bowlers, bagging three wickets for 64 runs. Livingstone chipped in with two key dismissals, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain AFG’s aggressive approach.

ENG’s Chase Falls Agonizingly Short

Chasing 326, ENG lost Philip Salt early, but Joe Root anchored the innings with a brilliant 120 off 111 balls. Contributions from Ben Duckett (38) and Jos Buttler (38) kept ENG in the hunt, but AFG bowlers kept striking at crucial intervals.

With 10 runs needed from the final over, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled a sensational spell, dismissing Jofra Archer and restricting ENG to 317 all out in 49.5 overs, sealing a memorable win for AFG.

Key Performances and Turning Points

• Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 177 off 146 balls, a match-defining innings.

• Joe Root (ENG): 120 off 111 balls, kept ENG’s chase alive.

• Jofra Archer (ENG): 3/64, provided key breakthroughs.

• Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 4/58, starred with both bat and ball.

AFG Strengthens Position in CWC 2025

With this win, AFG takes a strong step towards qualifying for the knockout rounds, while ENG faces an uphill battle to stay in contention. The tournament is heating up, and if this match was any indication, fans can expect many more thrilling encounters ahead.