Zadran's Record-Breaking Knock Powers Afghanistan in Thrilling Champions Trophy Clash

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran set a new ICC Champions Trophy record with a stunning 177, propelling his team to 325/7 against England. Azmatullah Omarzai's crucial wicket of Joe Root, who hit a valiant 120, helped Afghanistan secure a dramatic victory as England fell short by 39 runs.

In a thrilling ICC Champions Trophy encounter, Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran crafted history with a spectacular knock of 177, the highest individual score in the tournament's history. His performance was instrumental in Afghanistan posting a competitive total of 325/7 against England in their crucial Group B clash in Lahore.

England's Joe Root fought valiantly with a century, his first in six years, scoring 120 off 111 balls. Despite Root's brilliant innings, which featured 11 boundaries and one six, England fell 39 runs short of their 326-run target.

Azmatullah Omarzai was pivotal for Afghanistan, claiming his third wicket by dismissing Root at a crucial juncture, while Afghanistan's bowlers tightened the screws on England's chase. Earlier, Jofra Archer and Liam Livingstone shone for England with impressive bowling figures.