England vs Afghanistan โ Champions Trophy 2025 Match Summary
๐ Match Details
- ๐ Date: February 26, 2025
- ๐ Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- ๐ Match: England (ENG) vs Afghanistan (AFG)
Afghanistanโs Impressive Batting โ 325/7
Afghanistan set a strong total of 325/7 in their 50-over innings, thanks to a brilliant batting display.
๐ Ibrahim Zadranโs Heroics
- Zadran delivered a sensational 177 off 146 balls, shaping the course of the match.
- His innings is one of the most remarkable individual performances in the 2025 Champions Trophy so far.
๐ฅ Englandโs Bowling Performance
- Jofra Archer was the standout bowler for England, claiming 3 wickets for 64 runs in 10 overs.
- While England managed to contain runs at times, their middle-over economy suffered due to Afghanistanโs aggressive batting.
Englandโs Chase โ Currently at 182/4
England has reached 182/4, but suffered a setback when Harry Brook was dismissed by Afghanistanโs Mohammad Nabi.
๐งฉ Match Situation
- England still needs 144 more runs, with six wickets in hand.
- The outcome will depend on how well their middle and lower order can accelerate the scoring.
๐ Key Highlights
1๏ธโฃ Ibrahim Zadranโs stunning 177-run innings.
2๏ธโฃ Jofra Archerโs crucial 3/64 bowling performance.
3๏ธโฃ Mohammad Nabiโs dismissal of Harry Brook, potentially shifting the momentum.
Afghanistan has put up a strong total, and Englandโs chase is unfolding as a thrilling contest. The next few overs will be decisive in determining the winner of this intense Champions Trophy battle! โก
