Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs England, Match 8: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones

Afghanistan faced England in a thrilling contest in the 8th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Lahore. Winning the toss decisively, Afghanistan opted to bat first on a notably batting-friendly pitch. Despite losing two early wickets in the powerplay as England’s Jofra Archer struck hard, the Afghan innings was rescued by promising young star Ibrahim Zadran. Taking time to build his innings before unleashing his natural shots, Zadran scored 177 runs off 146 balls, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history—helping his team post a formidable total of 325 runs.

In reply, England started their chase poorly, losing Duckett (38) and Jamie Smith (9) early in the powerplay. Joe Root, however, took charge with a brilliant 120-run innings off 111 balls. Despite his efforts, the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide sufficient support, and England ultimately fell short by 8 runs. The match proved to be a test of character for both sides, with Afghanistan showing great composure in rebuilding after early setbacks and England struggling to maintain momentum under pressure.

A crucial five-wicket haul by Azmatullah Omarzai sealed the victory for Afghanistan, eliminating England from the Champions Trophy 2025 and keeping Afghanistan’s tournament hopes alive. This closely contested match showcased exceptional talent and unwavering determination.

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Here are some important stats ahead of the Afghanistan vs England clash in the Champions Trophy 2025: 

Afghanistan Players' Completed Milestones: 

• Ibrahim Zadran: Completed 1,500 runs in ODIs. 
• Ibrahim Zadran: Scored highest Score in Champions Trophy - 177
• Azmatullah Omarzai: Took fifer in Champions Trophy - 5/58

England Players' Completed Milestones: 

• Ben Duckett: completed 1,000 runs in ODIs. 
• Joe Root: Complete 500 runs in the Champions Trophy. 
• Phil Salt: Completed 1,000 ODI runs. 
• Jofra Archer: Completed 50 ODI wickets.