Fri Feb 28 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Afghanistan Stuns Australia in Champions Trophy Thriller

**[City, Country] –** Afghanistan continued their impressive run in the Champions Trophy, delivering another upset victory against Australia. Following their earlier defeat of England, Afghanistan set a challenging target for the Australians, despite a shaky start.

Ibrahim Zadran, a key player in previous matches, had a relatively quiet outing, scoring only 22 runs. However, Azmatullah Omarzai’s explosive 85-run knock (6 sixes, 8 fours) off 95 balls proved crucial, revitalizing Afghanistan’s innings after an early collapse. While other batsmen struggled, including captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah, Omarzai’s blistering performance, culminating in a late flurry of runs, propelled Afghanistan to a respectable 273. Azmatullah Omarzai himself contributed a significant 63 off 63 balls (5 fours, 1 six) to bolster the total.

The Afghan team, despite losing wickets regularly, successfully weathered the storm, ultimately leaving Australia with a challenging chase. The match showcased Afghanistan’s resilience and ability to compete with cricketing giants. Whether Australia can overcome this total remains to be seen.

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