Afghanistan give England a knockout blow in a thriller, register their first ever Champions Trophy win

Afghanistan stunned England with an eight-run victory at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, keeping their hopes alive in the Champions Trophy 2025. Ibrahim Zadran led the charge with a record-breaking knock of 177 runs, supported by essential contributions from several players, setting a challenging target of 325. Joe Root's century wasn't enough as Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul secured Afghanistans historic win.