England vs Afghanistan LIVE Cricket Score, Champions Trophy 2025

In a high-stakes encounter at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan and England are battling it out at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Afghanistan’s captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to set a formidable target against Jos Buttler’s England.

Match Overview:

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Toss: Afghanistan won and chose to bat
• Match Importance: Both teams are in a must-win situation to keep their semi-final hopes alive

Team News:

• Afghanistan: The team has retained the same lineup that faced South Africa in their previous match.
• England: Jamie Overton has been included in the playing XI, replacing Brydon Carse.

Live Match Progress:

As the match commenced, Afghanistan’s openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, faced a challenging start against England’s pace attack led by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. The first four overs saw Afghanistan at 11 runs without loss, with both batsmen striving to find their rhythm.

Match Update:

• Current Score: Afghanistan stands at 21 runs for the loss of 2 wickets after 6 overs.
• Recent Wickets:
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Dismissed for 6 runs, bowled by Jofra Archer in the 4th over.
  • Sediqullah Atal: Fell for 4 runs, trapped lbw by Archer in the 5th over after a failed review.

Jofra Archer’s exceptional bowling has been pivotal, achieving his 50th ODI wicket with the dismissal of Gurbaz. His precise deliveries have put Afghanistan on the back foot early in their innings.

Afghanistan’s batsmen now face the challenge of stabilizing their innings to set a competitive total. The match holds significant importance, as the losing team will face elimination from the tournament.