Lahore [Pakistan]: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran made history with a stunning 177 off 146 balls, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history, surpassing Ben Duckett’s 165. His incredible knock helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.
Zadran Creates History for Afghanistan
Zadran became:
✅ First Afghan player to score a century in the ICC Champions Trophy
✅ First Afghan batter to score a century in any ICC event
This historic moment marks a major milestone for Afghanistan cricket on the global stage.
Match Summary: Afghanistan’s Innings
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Afghanistan faced early trouble at 37/3, but Zadran’s brilliance, alongside key contributions, helped them recover:
- Jofra Archer struck early, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (6).
- Sediqullah Atal (4) and Rahmat Shah (4) also fell cheaply.
- Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (40 off 67) added a vital 103-run stand with Zadran.
- Azmatullah Omarzai (41 off 31, 3 sixes, 1 four) provided late acceleration.
- Mohammad Nabi (40 off 28) and Zadran stitched together a 111-run partnership, taking Afghanistan past 300.
- Zadran’s 12 fours and 6 sixes powered Afghanistan to their highest-ever total in ICC events.
His knock ended on the first ball of the last over, dismissed by Liam Livingstone.
England’s Bowling Effort
- Jofra Archer: 3/64 (Best figures for England)
- Liam Livingstone: 2/28 (5 overs)
- Jamie Overton & Adil Rashid: 1 wicket each
England’s Challenge: Chase of 326
With a mammoth 326-run target in 50 overs, England faces an uphill battle to stay in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.