England sent packing as Zadran, Omarzai deliver CT25 stunner

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)