Afghanistan vs England LIVE Updates | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B Clash
In a high-stakes encounter, Afghanistan and England are facing off in a crucial Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both teams suffered defeats in their opening matches, with Afghanistan losing to South Africa and England falling short against Australia. With both sides desperately needing a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive, the contest promises to be thrilling.
Live Score Updates: AFG vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025
Feb 26, 2025 – 5:05 PM IST Afghanistan 172/4 after 35 overs – Ibrahim Zadran leads Afghanistan’s recovery with a counterattacking knock, nearing his century. He is well-supported by Azmatullah Omarzai, ensuring a strong comeback after early setbacks.
Feb 26, 2025 – 4:41 PM IST Afghanistan 143/4 after 30 overs – Ibrahim Zadran, having completed his fifty, has accelerated the scoring rate. He built a crucial 100-run partnership with Hashmatullah Shahidi before Adil Rashid dismissed Shahidi for 40.
Feb 26, 2025 – 4:19 PM IST Afghanistan 103/3 after 25 overs – Zadran reaches a well-earned fifty, providing stability after early wickets. England is looking for a breakthrough to regain control.
Feb 26, 2025 – 3:30 PM IST Afghanistan 39/3 after 10 overs – England pacer Jofra Archer rattles Afghanistan’s top order, taking all three wickets. England holds the upper hand as Afghan batters struggle against express pace.
Feb 26, 2025 – 2:58 PM IST Afghanistan 15/2 after 5 overs – Jofra Archer’s fiery spell puts England in control as he removes both Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal early in the innings.
Match Overview: England vs Afghanistan – A Crucial Group B Encounter
Both England and Afghanistan entered this match after suffering defeats in their opening fixtures. A second loss would make qualification for the semifinals extremely difficult, as South Africa and Australia have already registered points.
England’s bowling has been a concern, especially after failing to defend a 350-plus total against Australia. The English pacers need to step up their game against Afghanistan’s determined batting unit. Meanwhile, Afghanistan is banking on its world-class spin trio—Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi—to trouble England’s batting lineup, which has recently struggled against spin bowling.
Toss & Playing XI for AFG vs ENG
Toss Result: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
England Playing XI: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Key Match Insights:
- Ibrahim Zadran’s counterattack: The Afghan opener is leading the charge with a crucial knock under pressure.
- Jofra Archer’s impact: The English speedster has been lethal with early breakthroughs.
- Spin test for England: Afghanistan’s spinners could prove to be game-changers as the pitch slows down.
Stay tuned for more live updates on Afghanistan vs England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!
