England sent packing as Zadran, Omarzai deliver CT25 stunner

England's insipid challenge in the 2025 Champions Trophy came to an end as Afghanistan ran home victors by eight runs in a scintillating clash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Match Summary

Afghanistan's second win over England in as many ICC ODI events was underpinned by a record-breaking 146-ball 177 from Ibrahim Zadran, who rescued the side from a wobbly start. Azmatullah Omarzai's career-best figures of 5 for 58 and a crucial 41-run knock sealed the deal for Afghanistan.

Key Moments

• England's Joe Root scored his first ODI century in nearly six years, but it wasn't enough to propel his team to victory.
• Azmatullah Omarzai's 5 for 58 and 41-run knock were instrumental in Afghanistan's win.
• England's Jamie Overton played it smartly to hold back the attack in the final 10 overs, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat.

Brief Scores

• Afghanistan: 325/7 in 50 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 177, Azmatullah Omarzai 41; Jofra Archer 3-64)
• England: 317 in 49.4 overs (Joe Root 120; Azmatullah Omarzai 5-58)