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Ibrahim Zadran's record-breaking 177 powers Afghanistan to 325 against England in ICC Champions Trophy

ANI February 26, 2025 247 views

Ibrahim Zadran delivered a stunning performance that will be etched in Afghan cricket history. His breathtaking 177-run innings not only set a new ICC Champions Trophy record but also marked Afghanistan's first century in an ICC event. Overcoming early setbacks, Zadran anchored Afghanistan's impressive total of 325/7 against England. His remarkable knock showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and potentially game-changing impact for his team.

"A monumental moment for Afghan cricket" - Match Commentary
Lahore, February 26: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran scripted history with a sensational knock of 177 off 146 deliveries, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history, surpassing England's Ben Duckett's 165. His record-breaking innings helped Afghanistan post a formidable 325/7 in 50 overs against England in their Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.

Key Points

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- Zadran breaks ICC Champions Trophy highest individual score record

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First Afghan century in ICC event

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Crucial 103-run partnership with Shahidi

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Powerful 111-run stand with Mohammad Nabi

Zadran not only became the first Afghan player to score a century in the ICC Champions Trophy, but also the first Afghan batter to score a century in any ICC event, marking a monumental moment for his nation in global cricket.

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Afghanistan faced early setbacks, but a resilient middle-order fightback led by Zadran helped them post a commanding total.

England struck early, with Jofra Archer dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (6) at 11/1. Things got worse when Sediqullah Atal (4) and Rahmat Shah (4) fell cheaply, leaving Afghanistan reeling at 37/3.

However, Zadran found an able partner in captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, who contributed 40 off 67 balls in a crucial 103-run stand. After Shahidi's dismissal to Adil Rashid, Afghanistan reached the 200-run mark in 37.2 overs.

Zadran continued his dominance, forging a 72-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai (41 off 31, 3 sixes, 1 four) before Jamie Overton broke the stand but the real acceleration came when Mohammad Nabi joined Zadran at the crease.

The experienced all-rounder and the in-form opener stitched together a 111-run partnership, propelling Afghanistan beyond 300. Zadran surpassed his previous best score of 162 against Sri Lanka in 2022, rewriting history with a brilliant 177 (12 fours, 6 sixes). His innings finally ended on the first ball of the last over, falling to Liam Livingstone.

Despite the onslaught, Jofra Archer stood out with figures of 3/64, while Livingstone impressed with 2/28 in 5 overs. Overton and Rashid picked up a wicket each.

With 326 runs needed in 50 overs, England faces a daunting task to keep their Champions Trophy campaign alive.

Brief score: Afghanistan 325/7 (Ibrahim Zadran 177, Mohammad Nabi 40; Jofra Archer 3/63) vs. England

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