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.
| Match | Afghanistan vs England 8th Match, Group B |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, February 26, 9:00 AM UTC |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan |
Afghanistan vs England Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium for ODI matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 258, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 225. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.
Current weather is overcast clouds. With 100% cloud cover, conditions are heavily overcast. Swing bowlers will enjoy excellent early movement, and batters may need to play cautiously early on.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Flat Track Pitch |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Swing Favourable |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Slow Spin |
Afghanistan vs England Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form
Afghanistan Avg: 244.6
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NAFG vs AUS (Match abandoned)AFG 273/10 (50 ov) | AUS 109/1 (12.5 ov)
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WAFG vs ENG (Afghanistan won by 8 runs.)AFG 325/7 (50 ov) | ENG 317/10 (49.5 ov)
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LAFG vs SA (South Africa won by 107 runs.)AFG 208/10 (43.3 ov) | SA 315/6 (50 ov)
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WZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 8 wickets)ZIM 127/10 (30.1 ov) | AFG 131/2 (26.5 ov)
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WZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 232 runs.)ZIM 54/10 (17.5 ov) | AFG 286/6 (50 ov)
England Avg: 285.6
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WENG vs SA (England won by 342 runs)ENG 414/5 (50 ov) | SA 72/10 (20.5 ov)
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LENG vs SA (South Africa won by 5 runs)ENG 325/9 (50 ov) | SA 330/8 (50 ov)
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LENG vs SA (South Africa won by 7 wickets)ENG 131/10 (24.3 ov) | SA 137/3 (20.5 ov)
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WENG vs WI (England won by 7 wickets (DLS Method))ENG 246/3 (29.4 ov) | WI 251/9 (40 ov)
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WENG vs WI (England won by 3 wickets)ENG 312/7 (48.5 ov) | WI 308/10 (47.4 ov)
Afghanistan cricket team recent form has been marked by 60% wins, with an average batting score of 244.6. If Afghanistan are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 235, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for England.
England cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 285.6. If England are to bat first, a target of 199 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan vs England Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)
| Total Matches | 1 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan Wins | 1 100% |
| England Wins | 0 0% |
| Afghanistan High / Low | 325 / 325 |
| England High / Low | 317 / 317 |
Afghanistan vs England — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)
Afghanistan — Key Players
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Sediqullah Atal199 runs (agg) · SR 48.6
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Ibrahim Zadran184 runs (agg) · SR 74.2
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Azmatullah Omarzai144 runs (agg) · SR 45
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Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar7 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.71
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Azmatullah Omarzai9 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.45
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Rashid Khan5 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.77
England — Key Players
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Joe Root338 runs (agg) · SR 55.4
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Jos Buttler185 runs (agg) · SR 69.2
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Jacob Bethell200 runs (agg) · SR 75.7
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Adil Rashid12 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.06
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Jofra Archer9 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.68
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Saqib Mahmood4 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.73