Another ICC event and Afghanistan cricket have done the unexpected. They beat England in a nail-biting match at the 2025 Champions Trophy on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Now, Afghanistan has a chance to reach the semi-finals, while England, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are out of the tournament. After this historic triumph, the players were seen celebrating with each other on the ground.
Afghanistan vs England in Champions Trophy 2025
Ibrahim Zadran was the hero for Afghanistan. He played a fantastic innings, scoring 177 runs from just 146 balls. Thanks to his efforts, Afghanistan put up a strong total of 325 runs for 6 wickets in their 50 overs. This gave their bowlers a good target to defend against the strong English team.
England’s brave fight
England tried their best to chase down the big score. Joe Root played a brilliant century, but he didn’t get much support from his teammates. In the end, England fell short, scoring 317 runs in 49.5 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai was the star bowler for Afghanistan, taking 5 wickets and making life difficult for the English batsmen.
Celebrations and joy for Afghanistan cricket team
After the last wicket fell, the Afghan players couldn’t contain their happiness. They jumped, hugged, and danced on the field. It was a special moment for this young cricket nation. The ICC shared a video of these joyous celebrations on Instagram, showing the world how much this win meant to Afghanistan.
This victory is a big boost for Afghan cricket. It shows that they can compete with the best teams in the world. As cricket fans, we can’t wait to see what more surprises Afghanistan has in store for us in this Champions Trophy!
