Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score: AFG-ENG Look To Stay Alive In Semis Race
The Thrilling Title Chase: Can AFG and ENG Pull Off a Super Synchronized Effort?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been filled with drama, high-scoring thrillers, and nail-biting finishes. With the wicket-keeper groups divided, each team is vying for a spot in the cutting-edge semi-finals. Among the most intriguing matches of the tournament, Afghanistan vs England is one to watch out for. The match, set to take place on Wednesday, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, promises to be a thrill ride, with both teams fighting for survival. Will they rise to the challenge and make it through to the next round?
A Tale of Two Teams
Two-time champions England, who have been struggling to find consistency, lost their opening match against Australia by 5 wickets. Against the mighty Australian unit, it was a tough ask. Their batting, hampered by the absence of Joe Root, who retired hurt, was never really on track. However, this time around, they know that they have to deliver to keep their hopes alive. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, who were [defeated](https://www ESPN.com/cricinfo/series/2025/champions-trophy-group-b-england-afghanistan) by South Africa by 107 runs in their opening match, are looking at the finalists’ table as a distant dream. Their batting and bowling, which struggled to find momentum, need a massive turnaround if they are to stay in the race.
Player-by-Player Analysis
Let’s take a closer look at the rosters of both teams to understand the strengths and weaknesses:
AFG:
- The Afghanistan squad, comprising 18 players, boasts a mix of experience and youth.
- Their top-order batsmen, such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Sediqullah Atal, have the potential to set the tone, while the likes of rational legs(Message Delivered: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mohammad Nabi have the know-how to keep the scoreboard ticking.
- The bowling department will rely on the skills of medium-pacers like Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, and Fazalhaq Farooqi to contain the opposition and get the wickets.
ENG:
- England’s 18-man squad, too, has a good blend of seasoned and up-and-coming players.
- Philip Salt and Ben Duckett in the top-order, along with Jamie Smith, Harry Brook, and Jos Buttler in the middle-order, have the batting depth to post a formidable target.
- Their bowling lineup, featuring the likes of Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, and Jamie Overton, is well-rounded, with the likes of Rehan Ahmed and Saqib Mahmood providing the pace and spin respectively.
Key Matches and Statistical Notes
In their head-to-head encounters, England have the upper hand, with a 4-3 record. Notably, this will be Afghanistan’s first match at the Gaddafi Stadium against England. A win for either side would be their maiden at this venue.
With Australia and South Africa, the top-two teams in Group B, expected to win their match, the pressure is palpable. *Can Afghanistan bounce back from their opening defeat and stay alive? Will England find a way to counter the Afghan resistance and keep their hopes afloat? Follow the action live as we bring you the *Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score for all the latest updates!*
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