February 26th 2025.
In a nail-biting match between England and Afghanistan, it was Joe Root's impressive century that stole the show. Despite facing difficult circumstances, Root managed to score 120 runs off 111 balls, displaying his exceptional batting skills. However, his efforts were in vain as Afghanistan emerged victorious with a shocking eight-run win, causing England's elimination from the Champions Trophy.
The hero of the match for Afghanistan was none other than their opener, Ibrahim Zadran, who recorded his highest one-day total of 177 runs. Zadran's outstanding performance helped the team reach a massive total of 325/7. But even with Root's century, England fell short of the target, thanks to Azmatullah Omarzai's brilliant bowling figures of 5 for 58. Omarzai even took the crucial wicket of Root, sealing the deal for Afghanistan.
In the first innings, Afghanistan had a shaky start, losing three wickets in the first nine overs. But Zadran's impressive partnership with Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 40 runs off 67 balls, helped the team recover and build a strong total. Zadran also had a fruitful partnership with Mohammad Nabi, contributing to a total of 111 runs for the sixth wicket.
The final scoreboard showed Afghanistan's domination in the match, with a total of 325 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs. On the other hand, England's valiant effort fell just short, as they were all out for 317 runs in 49.5 overs. It was a heartbreaking loss for the English team, who put up a tough fight against their opponents. This match will surely go down as one of the most thrilling and unpredictable games in the Champions Trophy.
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