Afghanistan stunned England with a narrow eight-run victory in a Group B match of the Champions Trophy. Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking 177, the highest score in the tournament’s history, was the cornerstone of Afghanistan’s win.
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- Afghanistan beat England by 8 runs, eliminating them from the Champions Trophy.
- Ibrahim Zadran scored a tournament-record 177, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
- Afghanistan set a challenging total of 325-7, overcoming early wickets by Jofra Archer.
- Joe Root’s 120 kept England in the chase, but they fell short, finishing at 317 with one ball remaining.
- This marks England’s second successive defeat in the tournament, leading to questions about Jos Buttler’s future as captain.
- Buttler said the team should consider all possibilities after the loss.
- Afghanistan’s win is also a repeat of their victory over England in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
- Zadran was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning 146-ball knock, including 6 sixes and 12 fours.
- England’s fielding and injuries to Mark Wood and Liam Livingstone contributed to their struggles.
- Afghanistan now needs to defeat Australia on Friday to reach the semifinals of the tournament.




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