Afghanistan Defeats England in Thrilling Champions Trophy Clash

Afghanistan made history by defeating England by 8 runs in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This thrilling victory marked England’s unexpected early exit from the tournament.

Afghanistan’s opener Ibrahim Zadran stole the show with a record-breaking 177 runs off 146 balls, setting a new tournament record and surpassing England’s Ben Duckett’s 165. Zadran’s partnership with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stabilized the innings, allowing Afghanistan to post a formidable total of 325 runs for 7.

England’s Joe Root fought hard with 120 runs, but regular wickets and disciplined bowling from Afghanistan’s spinners, particularly Azmatullah Omarzai, who took 5 wickets for 58 runs to crush England’s hopes.

Afghanistan’s victory over English in the ICC Champions Trophy showcases their growing dominance in international cricket .