Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy
Finished
, February 26, 2025
Afghanistan
AFG
325/7 (50)
England
ENG
317/10 (49.5)
AFG won by 8 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
AFG v ENG
AFG to win
100%
AFG
0%
ENG
Mode: Completed Result: Afghanistan won by 8 runs. Final: AFG 325/7 (50 ov) vs ENG 317/10 (49.5 ov)
AFG Completed
— 100%
ENG
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: AFG 325/7 (50 ov) vs ENG 317/10 (49.5 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Afghanistan vs England Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 8th Match, Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Afghanistan (AFG) and England (ENG). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Afghanistan vs England match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The AFG vs ENG game has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 9:00 AM UTC at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan.

MatchAfghanistan vs England 8th Match, Group B
TournamentICC Champions Trophy
Date & TimeWednesday, February 26, 9:00 AM UTC
VenueGaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

Afghanistan vs England Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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Afghanistan vs England Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Afghanistan Avg: 261.4

  • AFG vs BAN (Afghanistan won by 200 runs)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 14 Oct 2025 12:00 PM
    AFG 293/9 (50 ov) | BAN 93/10 (27.1 ov)
    W
  • AFG vs BAN (Afghanistan won by 81 runs)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 11 Oct 2025 12:00 PM
    AFG 190/10 (44.5 ov) | BAN 109/10 (28.3 ov)
    W
  • AFG vs BAN (Afghanistan won by 5 wickets)
    Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE | 08 Oct 2025 12:00 PM
    AFG 226/5 (47.1 ov) | BAN 221/10 (48.5 ov)
    W
  • AFG vs AUS (Match abandoned)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 28 Feb 2025 09:00 AM
    AFG 273/10 (50 ov) | AUS 109/1 (12.5 ov)
    N
  • AFG vs ENG (Afghanistan won by 8 runs.)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 26 Feb 2025 09:00 AM
    AFG 325/7 (50 ov) | ENG 317/10 (49.5 ov)
    W

England Avg: 267.8

  • NZ vs ENG (New Zealand won by 4 wickets)
    England tour of New Zealand | 26 Oct 2025 01:00 AM
    NZ 224/6 (36.4 ov) | ENG 223/10 (35.2 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs SA (England won by 342 runs)
    South Africa tour of England | 07 Sep 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 414/5 (50 ov) | SA 72/10 (20.5 ov)
    W
  • ENG vs SA (South Africa won by 5 runs)
    South Africa tour of England | 04 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
    ENG 325/9 (50 ov) | SA 330/8 (50 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs SA (South Africa won by 7 wickets)
    South Africa tour of England | 02 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
    ENG 131/10 (24.3 ov) | SA 137/3 (20.5 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs WI (England won by 7 wickets (DLS Method))
    West Indies tour of England | 03 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
    ENG 246/3 (29.4 ov) | WI 251/9 (40 ov)
    W

Afghanistan cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 261.4. If Afghanistan are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 218, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for England.

England cricket team recent form has been defined by 40% wins, with an average score of 267.8. If England are to bat first, a target of 185 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan vs England — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Afghanistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Ibrahim Zadran
    Form Score: 363.4
    275 runs (agg) · SR 59.9
  • Mohammad Nabi
    Form Score: 214.8
    105 runs (agg) · SR 89.6
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
    Form Score: 172.8
    101 runs (agg) · SR 54.1
Top Bowlers
  • Rashid Khan
    Form Score: 202.8
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.25
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
    Form Score: 141.8
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.36
  • Bilal Sami
    Form Score: 98.5
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.6

England — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Harry Brook
    Form Score: 290.6
    178 runs (agg) · SR 76.9
  • Jos Buttler
    Form Score: 227.5
    124 runs (agg) · SR 83
  • Joe Root
    Form Score: 220.2
    155 runs (agg) · SR 52.5
Top Bowlers
  • Jofra Archer
    Form Score: 131.5
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.31
  • Adil Rashid
    Form Score: 127.2
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.78
  • Brydon Carse
    Form Score: 77.4
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.89
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Match Details
Date
2025-02-26 14:30 PM
Venue
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Toss
Afghanistan elected to bat
Umpires
  • Joel Wilson
  • Sharfuddoula
Tv Umpires
  • Ahsan Raza
Match Referee
  • Ranjan Madugalle