Afghanistan secured a historic win in the Champions Trophy, defeating England in a thrilling encounter yesterday in Lahore, Pakistan.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a commanding total of 325/7 in their 50 overs. Ibrahim Zadran starred with the bat, scoring a remarkable 177 runs.
His innings marked the first-ever century by an Afghan batsman in a Champions Trophy match and also became the highest individual score in the tournament’s history.
England’s Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets.
In response, England fought hard but fell short, getting bowled out for 317 in 49.5 overs. Joe Root led the charge with a valiant 120 runs, but Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai turned the game around with an exceptional five-wicket haul.
Afghanistan clinched victory by 8 runs, marking one of their most memorable performances in tournament history.
