Afghanistan stunned England with a remarkable eight-run victory, securing their maiden win in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.
Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first, with Ibrahim Zadran leading the charge, scoring an impressive 177—the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
Chasing 326 runs, Joe Root played a sublime knock, scoring 120 runs, but despite his efforts, the Afghan players remained composed and held their nerve to seal the victory.
Afghanistan delivered a spirited performance throughout the match, keeping their cool in crucial moments to stay alive in the tournament.
Although England, powered by Root’s century, mounted a strong fightback, they fell short in the end.
Omarzai played a pivotal role with the ball, providing a vital breakthrough by dismissing Root for 120 at a critical juncture, shifting the momentum in Afghanistan’s favor.
Omarzai was the star of the match, claiming a five-wicket haul as Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-run win, knocking England out of the semi-final.
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