1. Match Details
- Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Match: Afghanistan vs England (Afg vs Eng)
- Date & Time: February 26, 2.00 PM local, 2.30 PM IST
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Live Streaming & Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
2. Match Preview
Afghanistan and England are set to clash in a crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter. England, a strong contender in this tournament, will look to assert their dominance, while Afghanistan aims to prove their mettle against a formidable side. Both teams have had mixed performances, making this a must-watch game.
England’s batting strength lies in their aggressive top order, whereas Afghanistan’s spinners will be their key weapon. The outcome of this game could depend on how well Afghanistan’s bowlers restrict England’s attacking batters.
3. Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
- Pitch Report: If the Australia-England match is any indication, another high-scoring contest is likely on the cards. The recent tri-series involving Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa also witnessed big totals. Since 2022, Lahore has hosted nine ODIs, with five of them won by the chasing team, including successful pursuits of 300-plus targets in the last two games. The average first-innings score across these matches stands at 297. Dew could play a role, potentially influencing captains to opt for bowling first after winning the toss.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy weather with no rain forecast. Temperature around 25°C, with mild humidity.
4. Head to Head Stats
Matches Played: 3
England won: 2
Afghanistan won: 1
Last result: Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs (Delhi; 2023)
ENG VS AFG HIGHEST AND LOWEST SCORES IN ODIs
ENG (highest score) vs AFG: 397/6 (50) – ENG won by 150 runs (2019)
ENG (lowest score) vs AFG: 215 (40.3) – AFG won by 69 runs (2023)
AFG (highest score) vs ENG: 284 (49.5) – AFG won by 69 runs (2023)
AFG (lowest score) vs ENG: 111/7 (19.3) – ENG won by 9 wickets (2015)
ENG (highest individual score) vs AFG: Eoin Morgan – 148 (71) in 2019
ENG (best bowling) vs AFG: Adil Rashid – 3/42 (10) in 2023
AFG (highest individual score) vs ENG: Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 80 (57) in 2023
AFG (best bowling) vs ENG: Rashid Khan – 3/37 (9.3) in 2023
MOST RUNS IN AFG vs ENG ODIs
| Batter | Inns. | Runs | Avg. | S/R | Highest |
| Eoin Morgan (ENG) | 1 | 148 | 148 | 208.45 | 148 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 2 | 99 | 49.50 | 100.00 | 88 |
| Jonny Bairstow (ENG) | 2 | 92 | 46.00 | 89.32 | 90 |
MOST WIKCETS IN AFG vs ENG ODIs
| Bowler | Inns. | Wkts. | Avg. | Econ. | BBI |
| Adil Rashid (ENG) | 2 | 6 | 18.00 | 5.40 | 3/42 |
| Mark Wood (ENG) | 2 | 4 | 22.50 | 4.73 | 2/40 |
| Jofra Archer (ENG) | 1 | 3 | 17.33 | 5.20 | 3/52 |
5. Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Afghanistan Probable XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman/Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqui.
England Probable XI:
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.
Note: Final playing XI will be updated after the toss.
6. Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Predictions
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
Wicket-Keepers: P Salt
Batters: B Duckett, H Shahidi
All-Rounders: J Root, M Nabi, A Omarzai, L Livingstone
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, A Rashid, R Khan
Captain: J Root
Vice-Captain: A Omarzai
📌 Final team combinations should be based on the latest updates & toss results.
7. Winning Prediction & Match Analysis
- England’s Chances: 70%
- Afghanistan’s Chances: 30%
England holds a strong upper hand given their balanced squad and experience in big tournaments. However, if Afghanistan’s spinners deliver an exceptional performance, they could pull off an upset.
This Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match promises to be an exciting battle. Stay tuned for more updates, and good luck with your Dream11 fantasy teams! 🚀
