Afghanistan (325/7) defeat England (317) by 8 runs in a thriller to keep their hunt for semi-finals spot alive in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[Nikhil_cric]

Dhoni was master of the squeeze, he was exceptional in these situations.

Especially in Asian conditions

 

[Devadwal]

Dann it was so close

 

[gani999]

It's performances like these which make me wonder why Bangladesh is a test side while Afghanistan is not.

 

[batandballbattle]

Runs still flowing even with 2 powerplay wickets. Inse kuch seekh lo kam aaye ga

 

[batandballbattle]

It's performances like these which make me wonder why Bangladesh is a test side while Afghanistan is not.

Afghanistan also play tests just not many of them

 

[Devadwal]

Bring Rashid now instead waiting for 16-17th overs :ko

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What did Gus Atkinson do to be treated like a red-headed step child? It seems like every match England bowling is getting plundered for 320+

 

[jamie smith]

Time to take the president out of attack.

 

[kron]

Misfield



Pathan bhai maaar rahe haen

It’s all that kabuli palaw
And naan e roghani

 

[jamie smith]

he is even more worse.

What did Gus Atkinson do to be treated like a red-headed step child? It seems like every match England bowling is getting plundered for 320+

What did Gus Atkinson do to be treated like a red-headed step child? It seems like every match England bowling is getting plundered for 320+

 

[Devadwal]

What did Gus Atkinson do to be treated like a red-headed step child? It seems like every match England bowling is getting plundered for 320+

He was taken cleaner by Indian batsman and after that England mangement didn't trust him

 

[kron]

What did Gus Atkinson do to be treated like a red-headed step child? It seems like every match England bowling is getting plundered for 320+

I know this is not an excuse but I really think England bowlers are exhausted after a big test season

Atkinson carse bowled so many overs on flat pitches. Taking its toll now

And also they played a big role in winning away in nz.

 

[Devadwal]

Both the batsman are set now . No pressure at all

 

[jamie smith]

Afg need a wicket asap.

 

[jamie smith]

Rasheed taken to cleaners.

 

[Devadwal]

Dropped. WTH

 

[RidiculousMan]

Rasheed taken to cleaners.

He was only hit for a four.

 

[battler]

Shahidi dropped the match

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Dew has set in. Game over for Afghans.

 

[Asif321]

Afghanistan can’t afford drop such crucial catches . They did same to Maxwell and lost the game . Things drifting away slowly

 

[kingusama92]

How did he drop that?

 

[Devadwal]

That is going to be costly dropped. damn

:ko

 

[kingusama92]

Might have actually dropped the match there.

 

[IAJ]

Still a long way to go for Poms, probably more chances will come AFG's way, need to grap them though.

 

[captain.hansolo]

It's performances like these which make me wonder why Bangladesh is a test side while Afghanistan is not.

I concur

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Wait.

Why are England batting at 6 an over trying to chase 325.

I thought they were supposed to bat at 2 an over and take the game deep.

Something seems off about this.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Should have taken that catch comfortably

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

he is even more worse.

Actually he is the only fast-bowler in this attack with decent all-format potential.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

@jnaveen1980 How's England's spin play looking in dewy conditions.

 

[Asif321]

Captain might have thrown the game with that drop

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Captain might have thrown the game with that drop

Garbage with bat. Garbage in the field. They need to remove past Hashmat.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

What an effort. This match might be a classic

That’s too ambitious.

Let me tell, we will be more than happy with 280+ on this pitch given the spin attack we ha

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I know this is not an excuse but I really think England bowlers are exhausted after a big test season

Atkinson carse bowled so many overs on flat pitches. Taking its toll now

And also they played a big role in winning away in nz.

It's only an excuse only if it comes from an England fan

But yes I agree somewhat. Carse in particular bent his back on some tough pitches in Pakistan and New Zealand. Still doesn't excuse the poor tactics from them though.

 

[Bhaijaan]

What an effort. This match might be a classic

We need wickets bro

 

[Devadwal]

England is ahead now.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Garbage with bat. Garbage in the field. They need to remove past Hashmat.

Afghanistan should groom Zadran as his successor.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Afghanistan should groom Zadran as his successor.

They need to replace him as a batter first. I think Darwish Rasooli might be a good replacement

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

He was taken cleaner by Indian batsman and after that England mangement didn't trust him

And rest of the bowlers weren't? Carse nearly went at nearly 10 RPO in the last match. Rest of the pacers went at 7+ RPO too.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Fazalhaq farooqui gone off the field with a limp.

 

[IAJ]

Review time

 

[IAJ]

Gone!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Duckett gone.

 

[kingusama92]

Huge wicket for Afghanistan!

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

They need to replace him as a batter first. I think Darwish Rasooli might be a good replacement

His captaincy has surely elevated him to cult-status. For a team that is still in its formative years, a leader like Hashmat who has lead their team to such massive wins...it will be hard to just get rid of him.

Rasooli or Bahir Shah, who notched up their all-time highest first-class score.

 

[Bhaijaan]

OUT

Yesssss finally

 

[Asif321]

What a review . Massive wicket

 

[batandballbattle]

Big wicket, Afghanistan back on top with that

 

[Asif321]

Afghanistan needs one more solid pacer . And who will replace Nabi ? They are big shoes to fill .

 

[Asif321]

We got a great game in hands boys

 

[Devadwal]

Root is still there so no problem for England

 

[RyanRyan10]

Brook looking in good touch

 

[jnaveen1980]

@jnaveen1980 How's England's spin play looking in dewy conditions.

Just reached office. Their best player got trapped

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Noor has generally been a crap ODI spinner. Kharote would've been a better option.

 

[RyanRyan10]

Noor has been poor in Odis so far

 

[The Bald Eagle]

England so far have shown a fighting spirit

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[Devadwal]

Brooks is playing very well

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pakistan is home ground for Root

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Brook scoring very easily

 

[jnaveen1980]

Rashid is odd the radar. Why is he bowling widishly

 

[Devadwal]

Very poor over by Rashid khan. England is racing away

 

[kingusama92]

Rashid is leaking a lot of runs.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rashid going at 8 RPO. Brook driving with no fear of the ball gripping at all.

 

[Devadwal]

Brooks is going to Take on Nabi

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Nabi bowling 78-82 kph and getting purchase. Rashid and Noor bowling too quick.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Come on Afghans! You got this.

 

[sweep_shot]

Game is on balance. Can go either way.

2nd best game of the tournament possibly.

 

[Champ_Pal]

England bowling again concedes a boat load of runs. What a horrible bowling lineup.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Come on Afghans! You got this.

They will win. My money is on them to win by 30 runs.

I don't trust this English team.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Brook gone lol

 

[Bhaijaan]

OUT

Yes yes yessss

4 down come on boyzzzzz

 

[Asif321]

What a legend nabi

 

[jnaveen1980]

They will win. My money is on them to win by 30 runs.

I don't trust this English team.

True. Dew or not they find a way

 

[Bhaijaan]

Keeping believing boys.

We winning tonight bro

 

[sweep_shot]

Nabi strikes.

Afghans are ahead now.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Nabi bowling 78-82 kph and getting purchase. Rashid and Noor bowling too quick.

Fully agreed.

Give it some flight , this is England.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Rana sahb kia bola tha england are minnow vs spin so called best england talent harry gone even 250 was enough here

 

[kingusama92]

Brutal shot from Brook.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Afghanistan has started playing like how Pakistan used to play---mostly unprofessional but on their day can destroy any opposition.


Meanwhile, Pakistan has started to play like how Afghanistan used to play---mostly rubbish and largely one-dimensional.

 

[sweep_shot]

Looks like England is going home. Group stage exit.

 

[Bhaijaan]

The Immortal Nabi bhai.

Nabimania taking over guys