Afghanistan will be seen putting up a match against England in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and game will take place at Gaddafi Stadium on February 26. Both teams will be hoping to record their first win in Group B, having lost their respective opening matches. South Africa smashed Afghanistan with 107 runs.
Whereas, England suffered defeat against Australia by five wickets. Afghanistan’s first experience in this mega event of the tournament not playing with eight teams proved to be their debut against South Africa in Karachi. Out of which, they could only score 208 runs against the total of South Africa’s 315.
England lost to an underprepared Australian setup despite being able to post a mammoth score of 356 runs in Melbourne. Ben Duckett’s record-breaking knock of 165 runs went in vain, as the Australian chased it down with ease.
England’s bowling, other than that from Adil Rashid, who picked up one for 47 runs, seems out of sorts. Afghanistan will be desperate to improve their fortunes, as will England, and win this match on Wednesday for a chance to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
AFG vs ENG Dream 11 Prediction
| AFG vs ENG Dream 11 Match 8 | Afghanistan vs England ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| AFG vs ENG Date | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
| AFG vs ENG Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| AFG vs ENG Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Head-To-Head Record
Matches Played: 3
AFG Won: 1
ENG Won: 2
Draw: 0
NR: 0
Pitch Report
Since the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium‘s ground is anticipated to be batting-friendly, SA vs. AUS might be a high-scoring match. Although seamers may receive some early help, batters will find it easier to center the ball as the game goes on.
Afghanistan vs England: Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
England Predicted Playing XI:
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Afghanistan vs England: Fantasy Teams Selection
AFG vs ENG Small League:
1. Phil Salt
2. Ibrahim Zadran
3. Rahmat Shah
4. Joe Root
5. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
6. Jos Buttler (wk)
7. Mohammad Nabi
8. Jamie Overton
9. Rashid Khan
10. Adil Rashid
11. Mark Wood
AFG vs ENG Big League:
1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2. Ben Duckett
3. Sediqullah Atal
4. Harry Brook
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Azmatullah Omarzai
7. Gulbadin Naib
8. Jofra Archer
9. Noor Ahmad
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
11. Jamie Overton
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