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25 February 2025 | 05:26AMThe ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is heating up as Afghanistan takes on England in the 8th match of the tournament at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 26, 2025. This match promises to be an exciting battle between two contrasting styles—Afghanistan's spin-heavy attack versus England’s aggressive batting lineup. Both teams will be keen to secure a victory to strengthen their positions in the group stage.
Afghanistan has been an emerging force in white-ball cricket and will rely heavily on their strong spin attack to challenge England’s dynamic batting order. Their middle order has shown resilience in recent times, but their top-order batters need to fire to post or chase a competitive total.
England, on the other hand, boasts a formidable batting unit with experienced players who can dominate on any surface. Their depth in pace bowling, complemented by quality all-rounders, gives them a significant advantage. They will aim to put Afghanistan under pressure early and capitalize on any weaknesses in the opposition’s batting order.
As the game unfolds, fans can stay updated with AFG vs ENG Live Score to track all the key moments in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Series
Match
Date & Time
Venue
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05:30 am
50%

49%
4.7 km/h
20.4o
Overcast
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Average
Average
Average
(Last 10 match)

Afghanistan Recent form
Last 5 Matches

England Recent form
Last 5 Matches
Venue Scoring Pattern
Avg 1st Innings
253
X
218
Avg 2st Innings
Highest Total
375-3 by ZIM vs PAK
X
75-10 by SL vs PAK
Lowest Total
Highest Chased
349-4 by PAK vs AUS
X
170/8 by WI vs PAK
Lowest Defended
37
35
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed
With both teams having different strengths, this match is expected to be a gripping contest. Afghanistan will rely on their world-class spinners to restrict England’s attacking batting order, while England’s pacers will test Afghanistan’s relatively inexperienced top order. The outcome could depend on how well Afghanistan handles England’s fast-bowling attack and how effectively their spinners control the run flow in the middle overs. For England, early breakthroughs will be crucial to disrupt Afghanistan’s batting rhythm. If their aggressive batters fire, they could post a big total or chase down any target with ease. The fans can expect an intense battle, and keeping an eye on AFG vs ENG Live Score will be key to following every exciting moment of this match.
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