Afghanistan’s rising star Ibrahim Zadran delivered a record-breaking 177-run innings against England in the eighth match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. His explosive 146-ball knock, featuring twelve fours and six sixes, not only powered Afghanistan to a historic victory but also set multiple records.
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Zadran’s innings is now the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history, surpassing Ben Duckett’s 165-run effort against Australia earlier in the tournament. Additionally, the 177-run knock broke the record for the highest individual score by an Afghanistan batter in ODIs, exceeding his previous best of 162 against Sri Lanka in 2022.
Zadran’s heroics helped Afghanistan post a formidable total of 325/7, marking the highest team total in ICC Men’s ODI tournaments for the country. This surpassed their previous record of 291/5 against Australia in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Overall, Zadran’s performance was a testament to his ability to excel under pressure, ensuring Afghanistan’s survival in the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign while etching his name in cricket history.
