Ibrahim Zadran's 177 Leads Afghanistan Past England in Champions Trophy Upset

Ibrahim Zadran's remarkable innings of 177, the highest score in ICC Champions Trophy history, led Afghanistan to a thrilling eight-run victory over England, effectively eliminating the latter from the tournament. Zadran's performance was pivotal as he rescued Afghanistan from an early collapse, forming crucial partnerships and ultimately helping the team post 325-7. Despite Joe Root's valiant 120, England struggled with regular wickets and were bowled out for 317, leaving them winless in the tournament. Azmatullah Omarzai was instrumental with the ball, taking five wickets and maintaining composure in the final overs. The match was overshadowed by political calls for a boycott regarding Afghanistan's situation under Taliban rule, but the team's performance on the field stood out. This victory marked Afghanistan's second consecutive win against England in major tournaments, following their upset in the 2023 World Cup.