In eighth match of ICC Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Afghanistan beat England by eight runs tonight. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 325 runs for loss of 7 wickets in stipulated fifty overs. In reply, England was all out at 317 in 49.5 overs

Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation — and will now seek to do the same to Australia.

With every passing game, Afghanistan seem to be a side improving and improving fast. On Wednesday, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan team pulled of one of the most famous wins in their cricketing history.

England has been eliminated from the 2025 Champions Trophy, allowing Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa to continue competing for qualification. Afghanistan is set to play against Australia on Friday,

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams.

The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday after persistent rain kept the players from the field.

Ibrahim Zadran hit a memorable 177 runs to help Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a closely contested Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

The Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Australia and South Africa was washed out due to torrential rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 25. The match was crucial for both sides as the win would have sealed either of two teams' spot in the semifinal of the marquee event.

The start of the Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi was delayed on Tuesday by light rain and a wet outfield. Both sides won their tournament openers against England and Afghanistan,