Afghanistan once again showed they are a strong team, not just in T20 matches but also in One Day Internationals (ODIs). They pulled off an exciting win against England by just eight runs during the 2025 Champions Trophy held in Lahore. This match has everyone talking!
Famous cricket player Sachin Tendulkar praised Afghanistan’s success, saying their wins can no longer be seen as surprises. He highlighted the amazing performance of Ibrahim Zadran, who scored a record-breaking 177 runs, the highest ever in Champions Trophy history. Azmatullah Omarzai also starred in the match, taking five wickets and helping secure the victory.
In the game, Afghanistan scored 325 runs for 7 wickets, thanks to Zadran’s outstanding batting. England’s Joe Root tried to chase down the score and made 120 runs, but after he got out, the team fell apart and lost.
Zadran felt honored when Tendulkar recognized his achievement, saying, “It’s amazing to be praised by someone who inspires many players like me. Your words mean a lot, sir!”
At one point, Afghanistan was struggling at 37 runs for 3 wickets, but Zadran formed great partnerships with other players like Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi. Omarzai helped too, scoring 41 runs and taking out big players from England, including captain Jos Buttler and centurion Joe Root.