Wed Feb 26 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Afghanistan Post 227/5 Against England in Crucial ICC Champions Trophy Match
**Lahore, Pakistan:** Afghanistan posted a challenging 227/5 against England in their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. Winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bat first, with Ibrahim Zadran leading the charge with a magnificent century (115 runs). This is Zadran’s second century in an ICC ODI tournament and the first century for Afghanistan in this Champions Trophy. His innings included six fours and three sixes, forming a crucial partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai (41 runs, three sixes).
The Afghan innings was not without its challenges. England’s Jofra Archer proved a formidable opponent, taking three early wickets, including those of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sedikullah Atal. However, Zadran and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (40 runs) steadied the ship with a 103-run partnership before Shahidi’s dismissal. Despite the early setbacks, Zadran’s impressive century and contributions from other batsmen helped Afghanistan reach a competitive total. The match is considered a must-win for both teams, with the winner moving closer to a semi-final berth. The match is being televised on Star Sports and Sports 18, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
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