Afghanistan Stuns England In ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Record-Breaking Knock, Thrilling Finish & Shocking Exit

Afghanistan Stuns England in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Record-Breaking Knock, Thrilling Finish & Shocking Exit

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 witnessed one of its most sensational upsets as Afghanistan defeated England by 8 runs, marking one of their greatest victories in international cricket. This historic clash, played at the iconic Eden Gardens, saw breathtaking performances, record-breaking feats, and a shocking exit for England from the tournament.

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Ibrahim Zadran’s Phenomenal Knock Creates History

Afghanistan’s opener Ibrahim Zadran delivered a record-breaking innings, smashing 177 runs off 146 balls, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. His knock surpassed the previous record of 165 runs set by England’s Ben Duckett just four days earlier.

Player	Team	Score	Previous Record Holder
Ibrahim Zadran	Afghanistan	177 (146)	Ben Duckett – 165 runs (England)

Zadran’s masterclass innings powered Afghanistan to 325/7, their highest total in an ICC tournament.

England’s Struggle & Afghanistan’s Dominance

Afghanistan’s Innings: A Story of Grit and Power

Afghanistan found themselves in early trouble at 37/3, but a game-changing 103-run partnership between Zadran and Hashmatullah Shahidi (63 runs) provided stability. Late fireworks from Mohammad Nabi (42 off 28) and Azmatullah Omarzai (32 off 20) lifted Afghanistan to a formidable total.

Afghanistan’s Top Scorers	Runs	Balls Faced
Ibrahim Zadran	177	146
Hashmatullah Shahidi	40	67
Mohammad Nabi	40	24

England’s Chase: A Nail-Biting Finish

Chasing 326, England had a shaky start, losing wickets at crucial moments. Despite a gritty 41 from Joe Root and a quick 38 from Ben Duckett, England’s chase collapsed under pressure.

With 20 runs needed in the last over, Azmatullah Omarzai’s ice-cool bowling secured the victory for Afghanistan, dismissing England for 317.

England’s Top Scorers	Runs	Balls Faced
Joe Root	120	111
Ben Duckett	38	45
Jos Buttler	33	42

Bowling Brilliance: Afghanistan’s Lethal Attack

Afghanistan’s bowlers dominated England, with Omarzai picking up 4 crucial wickets and Rashid Khan’s spin proving too tough to handle.

Bowler	Wickets	Economy Rate
Azmatullah Omarzai	5	5.8
Rashid Khan	1	7.1
Mohammad Nabi	2	7.1

Historic Records & Major Talking Points

Ibrahim Zadran (177) – Highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
Afghanistan’s 325/7 – Their highest total in ICC tournaments.
England’s Early Exit – The 2022 T20 World Cup winners fail to reach the knockout stage.
Azmatullah Omarzai’s Heroics – Man of the Match for his all-round performance (32 runs & 4 wickets).

Positive & Negative Reactions: What Experts Say

✅ Praises for Afghanistan:

Cricket legends hailed Afghanistan’s fearless approach, with Michael Vaughan calling it a “revolutionary moment” in cricket.
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly stated, “Afghanistan is no longer an underdog, they are a force to be reckoned with.”

❌ Criticism for England:

Fans and experts slammed England’s poor planning, with Nasser Hussain criticizing their lack of adaptability.
Social media erupted with fans calling England’s performance “a disaster” and a “wake-up call” before the 2027 World Cup.

Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025
Ibrahim Zadran’s 177 Runs Record
England’s Exit from ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan’s Greatest Cricket Victory
England Cricket Team Performance Analysis

Afghanistan Stuns England in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Record-Breaking Knock, Thrilling Finish & Shocking Exit

Final Verdict: A New Era for Afghanistan Cricket

This victory cements Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket and serves as a reminder that they are no longer underdogs but serious contenders on the global stage. England, on the other hand, must reassess their strategies after this humiliating exit.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Afghanistan to see if they can continue this sensational journey and create more history in world cricket!