Ibrahim Zadran Breaks Champions Trophy Record With Stunning 177 vs England

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran breaks Champions Trophy record, smashing the highest individual score in the tournament’s history. His incredible 177-run knock against England not only set a new Champions Trophy record but also helped Afghanistan post their highest total in an ICC Men’s ODI event.

Batting first at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Afghanistan finished with 325/7 in 50 overs. Zadran’s innings, which included 12 fours and 6 sixes, surpassed England’s Ben Duckett’s 165-run knock against Australia earlier in the tournament. This performance also broke Afghanistan’s previous highest individual ODI score of 162, which Zadran himself had set against Sri Lanka in 2022.

Afghanistan vs England – Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy History

Afghanistan’s Highest ODI Totals in ICC Events

Zadran’s knock helped Afghanistan set a new benchmark for their highest total in ICC Men’s ODI tournaments.

Match Summary – Afghanistan vs England, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

England’s bowlers started strong, with Jofra Archer’s opening spell reducing Afghanistan to 37/3. However, Zadran counter-attacked, forming crucial partnerships in the middle order to rebuild Afghanistan’s innings. His aggressive yet calculated batting ensured his team reached a competitive total.

In response, England’s Joe Root played a brilliant 120-run knock, trying to anchor the chase. However, Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Azmatullah Omarzai, who picked up five wickets, ensured that England fell short, getting all out for 317 runs.

What This Means for Afghanistan and England

This historic win keeps Afghanistan’s semi-final hopes alive, while England is now virtually eliminated from the tournament. England captain Jos Buttler expressed disappointment, saying, “We needed to be better in crucial moments. Afghanistan played fearless cricket and deserved the win.”

For Afghanistan, this victory is a massive statement in world cricket. Their rapid rise in international cricket continues, and this Champions Trophy win over England will be remembered for years.