Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13pm on 26 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
Afghanistan defeated England by 8 runs in Lahore to stay in the Champions Trophy semi-final race. Ibrahim Zadran smashed 177 off 146 balls, setting a record for the highest individual score in the tournament. Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul sealed England’s fate, despite Joe Root’s 120-run effort. Afghanistan posted 325/7, recovering from 37/3 after Jofra Archer’s early strikes. Mohammad Nabi's 40 off 24 added to the late flourish. Omarzai’s final wicket dismissed Adil Rashid, bowling England out for 317. Afghanistan now aim for a historic semi-final spot.
