Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran has set the biggest record in the history of the Champions Trophy, smashing 177 runs against England and creating a sensation in the cricket world. No batsman in the history of the Champions Trophy has achieved this milestone before.
Ibrahim Zadran’s Historic Knock – 177 Runs Against England
What no one could do in the Champions Trophy, Ibrahim Zadran did it! He single-handedly demolished England’s bowling attack, breaking records and creating history on the Lahore ground.
📌 Key Stats from Ibrahim Zadran’s Record-Breaking Innings:
- Runs Scored: 177
- Balls Faced: 146
- Fours: 12
- Sixes: 6
With this knock, Zadran has now registered his name as the highest individual run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.
Breaking Ben Duckett’s Record in Just 5 Days!
Before Ibrahim Zadran’s innings, the record for the highest score in Champions Trophy was held by England’s Ben Duckett, who scored 165 runs against Australia on 22nd February 2025.
📌 Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy History:
1️⃣ Ibrahim Zadran – 177 vs England (2025) ✅ NEW RECORD
2️⃣ Ben Duckett – 165 vs Australia (2025)
3️⃣ Nathan Astle – 145 vs USA (2004)*
4️⃣ Andy Flower – 145 vs India (2002)
Zadran broke Duckett’s record within just 5 days, surpassing his score by 12 runs to create a new milestone.
Zadran Registers Afghanistan’s Highest Individual ODI Score
This innings was not just a Champions Trophy record, but also the highest individual ODI score ever by an Afghan player.
📌 Top Individual ODI Scores for Afghanistan:
1️⃣ Ibrahim Zadran – 177 vs England (2025) ✅ NEW RECORD
2️⃣ Ibrahim Zadran – 162 vs Sri Lanka (2022)
3️⃣ Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 162 vs Pakistan (2023)
With this, Ibrahim Zadran now holds the two highest individual scores in Afghanistan’s ODI history.
A Brilliant Knock Under Pressure
Afghanistan was in serious trouble after losing early wickets. The team lost 3 wickets for just 37 runs, with:
❌ Gurbaz dismissed for 6 (Jofra Archer’s wicket)
❌ Siddiqullah Atal out for 4
❌ Rahmat Shah dismissed for 4
At a moment when Afghanistan seemed to be collapsing, Ibrahim Zadran stood firm and anchored the innings.
Crucial Partnerships That Built the Innings
Zadran played a match-winning role by forming three crucial partnerships that helped Afghanistan post a big total.
📌 Key Partnerships:
- 103-run partnership with Hashmatullah Shahidi (4th wicket)
- 72-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai (middle order)
- A strong stand with Mohammad Nabi towards the end
Zadran’s ability to stabilize the innings and attack the bowlers made his knock even more special.
Will Zadran’s Knock Lead Afghanistan to Victory?
After Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking innings, the big question remains: Will this historic knock be enough to secure victory for Afghanistan?
💬 What do you think?
- Is Ibrahim Zadran the next superstar of Afghanistan cricket?
- Will his record-breaking knock help Afghanistan win this match?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates! 🏏🔥
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