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A damaged (AFG vs ENG) in the pivotal Group B match on February 26, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australia and South Africa have already earned two points from their first victories, so a defeat in this thrilling encounter will seriously hurt both teams’ chances of making it to the semi-finals of the major tournament.
In their opening match against Australia, England was unable to defend a total of more than 350, suggesting that the days of Jos Buttler and his team dominating the white ball are long gone. Even while the Three Lions may feel some relief from their high score, the fact remains that they lost to a team that is lacking their best pacers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. After then, the English bowlers were unable to stop the Australian batting lineup. Therefore, the former champions will have to demonstrate their significant progress against Afghanistan on two fronts.
However, the Afghan side has its own issues to deal with. In their opening match, South Africa will thrash the team by 107 runs. The team has advanced to the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinals, but significant consistency in tactics and performances is required in the ODI format. Even in their most vulnerable state, the team must figure out how to use its quality to make a serious challenge against England.
Afghanistan’s stunning victory over the Three Lions in the 2023 ODI World Cup at Delhi’s Arun Jaiyeley Cricket Stadium is noteworthy. As a result, Jos Buttler and company will be thinking about getting even.
AFG vs ENG
Match Information
Match 8, Lahore, February 26, 2025, 02:30 PM


Afghanistan beat England by 8 runs
Weather Report
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series

263 Runs
4 Matches

Shreyas Iyer
IND
243 Runs
5 Matches

Ben Duckett
ENG
227 Runs
3 Matches

Joe Root
ENG
225 Runs
3 Matches

Virat Kohli
IND
218 Runs
5 Matches

Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
216 Runs
3 Matches

Matt Henry
NZ
10 Wkts
4 Matches

9 Wkts
3 Matches

9 Wkts
5 Matches

Mohammad Shami
IND
9 Wkts
5 Matches

8 Wkts
5 Matches

Kuldeep Yadav
IND
7 Wkts
5 Matches
3 Fifties
3 Matches

Alex Carey
AUS
2 Fifties
3 Matches

Temba Bavuma
SA
2 Fifties
2 Matches

Shreyas Iyer
IND
2 Fifties
5 Matches

Jaker Ali
BAN
1 Fifty
2 Matches

Khushdil Shah
PAK
1 Fifty
2 Matches

Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
177 Runs
146 Balls Faced

Ben Duckett
ENG
165 Runs
143 Balls Faced

Josh Inglis
AUS
120* Runs
86 Balls Faced

Joe Root
ENG
120 Runs
111 Balls Faced

Tom Latham
NZ
118* Runs
104 Balls Faced

112 Runs
105 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team

ENG - 8.5 Cr

AFG - 7.5 Cr

ENG - 8 Cr

AFG - 8 Cr

ENG - 8 Cr

ENG - 7 Cr

AFG - 8 Cr

ENG - 8.5 Cr

AFG - 9 Cr

ENG - 8 Cr

AFG - 7 Cr
Player Picks

Rahmat Shah
Rahmat Shah is a talented middle-order batsman who can hit powerful shots. He scored 90 runs in his last match. He will be a key player in your team.

Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer is a highly skilled bowler with a notable talent for swinging the ball in both directions while maintaining impressive speeds. He scored 21 runs and picked up a wicket in his last match.

Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an incredible all-rounder with exceptional batting skills, who can also make valuable contributions with the ball in crucial stages. He grabbed two wickets at an economy of 5.1 in his last match.

Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett is a powerful hitter at the top of the batting order, capable of turning a match in his team's favour with his explosive hitting during the start of an inning. He was brilliant in the last match, hammering 165 runs at a strike rate of 115.38.

Joe Root
Joe Root is a world-class batsman renowned for providing strong starts and anchoring his team's innings. He delivered a stunning performance in the last match, scoring an impressive 68 runs.

Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is an outstanding player who has the potential to make a huge impact through his batting and bowling skills. He scored 18 runs and picked up a wicket in his last match.

Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is known for his proficiency as a top-quality bowler and his ability to accumulate valuable runs in the lower order of the batting lineup. He scored 18 runs at a strike rate of 138.46 in his last match.

Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler can contribute with the bat and behind the stumps. His consistent performance in both areas makes him a reliable choice. He scored 23 runs at a strike rate of 109.52 in his last match.

Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid is an exceptional bowler, particularly skilled at bowling during the middle order. He picked up a wicket in his last match. He will be the best bowler at available credits to your fantasy teams.

ENG - 8.5 Cr

ENG - 7.5 Cr

AFG - 7.5 Cr

ENG - 8 Cr

AFG - 8 Cr

ENG - 8 Cr

AFG - 8 Cr

ENG - 8.5 Cr

ENG - 7.5 Cr

AFG - 9 Cr

ENG - 8 Cr
Player Picks

Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.

Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.

Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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Disclaimer
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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