Afghanistan victory lit up Lahore on February 26, 2025. At the Champions Trophy, they beat England by eight runs.
Ibrahim Zadran was the star. He smashed 177 runs off 146 balls. It’s the highest score in tournament history. Afghanistan posted 325 for 7. England fought back with Joe Root’s 120. But Azmatullah Omarzai took five wickets. That sealed the Afghanistan victory.
England got bowled out for 317. The match was a nail-biter. Afghanistan victory keeps their semi-final hopes alive. England’s out of the race. Zadran’s knock stole the show. Fans cheered wild. What a game.