Wed Feb 26 11:10:00 UTC 2025: **England Triumphs Over Afghanistan in Crucial Champions Trophy Clash**
[City, Country] – In a must-win match for both teams at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, England defeated Afghanistan by [Insert final score and margin of victory here]. Afghanistan, winning the toss and electing to bat first, suffered a shaky start. Jofra Archer struck early, claiming three quick wickets, including that of Rahmanullah Gurbaz (6 runs). While early collapses threatened Afghanistan’s innings, Ibrahim Zadran anchored the innings with a magnificent century (106 balls, 100 runs). Hashmatullah Shahidi contributed 40 runs before falling to Adil Rashid. Despite Zadran’s heroics, Afghanistan’s total proved insufficient against England’s strong bowling attack and batting lineup. [Insert details about England’s batting performance if available]. The victory keeps England’s semi-final hopes alive, while eliminating Afghanistan from contention. The match also highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding England’s participation against Afghanistan amidst concerns about human rights in the country. England captain Jos Buttler previously stated his team’s sadness regarding the plight of women in Afghanistan but affirmed their commitment to playing the match, believing sport can provide hope during challenging times.
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