Afghanistan’s Historic Upset! 5 Pathans Knock England Out of Champions Trophy
Afghanistan has pulled off the biggest upset in the history of the Champions Trophy by defeating a strong England team and showing them the way out of the tournament. Known for making big upsets in major cricket events, Afghanistan has once again proved its dominance by eliminating 2019 World Cup winners, England.
Afghanistan’s Unbelievable Comeback – From 37/3 to 325 Runs!
At one point, Afghanistan was struggling with 3 wickets down for just 37 runs. The situation looked tough after Gurbaz, Atal, and Rahmat Shah got out early. But the Afghan team made an incredible comeback with crucial partnerships.
📌 Key Partnerships That Turned the Game:
- Captain Shahidi & Ibrahim Zadran built a 100+ run partnership.
- Ibrahim Zadran & Umar Zai added 80 runs together.
- Zadran & Mohammad Nabi put up another 100+ run stand.
In the end, Afghanistan posted a massive total of 325 runs, turning what seemed like an early collapse into one of the greatest batting performances in Champions Trophy history.
Ibrahim Zadran Creates History – 177 Runs in Champions Trophy!
Ibrahim Zadran played a record-breaking innings, scoring 177 runs, the highest individual score ever in the history of the Champions Trophy.
📌 Zadran’s Record-Breaking Knock:
- First-ever 177-run innings in Champions Trophy history.
- Helped Afghanistan recover from a shaky start.
- Dominated the England bowling attack and set the platform for victory.
This outstanding knock etched Zadran’s name in cricket history forever.
England’s Collapse in Chase of 325 Runs
Chasing a big total of 325, England started poorly and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
🔹 England’s Batting Performance:
- Phil Salt – Out for 12 runs.
- Ben Duckett – Scored 38 runs, but couldn’t convert into a big innings.
- Jamie Smith – Dismissed for just 9 runs.
- Harry Brook – Scored 25 runs before getting out.
📌 Joe Root Fights Alone!
While Joe Root tried his best to anchor the innings, England failed to get strong partnerships, leading to their defeat.
5 Pathans Who Took Down England!
The heroes of Afghanistan’s victory were five key players who played a major role in defeating England.
1️⃣ Ibrahim Zadran – The Record Maker
- Scored 177 runs, the highest in Champions Trophy history.
- Held the innings together and guided Afghanistan to 325 runs.
2️⃣ Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi – A Crucial Knock
- Played a valuable innings of 40 runs under pressure.
- Built an important 100-run partnership with Zadran.
3️⃣ Azmatullah Omarzai – The All-Rounder
- Scored 41 runs with the bat.
- Took a key wicket, clean bowling Phil Salt in the first over, turning the match in Afghanistan’s favor.
4️⃣ Mohammad Nabi – T20 Mode in ODIs!
- Smashed 40 runs in just 24 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes.
- Bowled brilliantly and took important wickets to crush England.
5️⃣ Rashid Khan – Spin Magic
- Bamboozled England’s middle order with his bowling.
- Played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s victory.
These five Pathans led Afghanistan to one of the biggest victories in Champions Trophy history, eliminating a strong England team.
Final Thoughts – Afghanistan’s Road Ahead
With this incredible win, Afghanistan is now a strong contender for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025.
💬 What do you think about Afghanistan’s performance?
- Was this the biggest upset in Champions Trophy history?
- Can Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals after this massive win?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates! 🏏🔥
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