Afghanistan stuns England! Ibrahim Zadran’s Record 177 Powers Historic Win in ICC ODI

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Afghanistan vs England: Ibrahim Zadran’s Record Knock, Omarzai’s Heroics Secure Historic win—England Knocked Out of Semifinal Race

Afghanistan’s Stunning Victory Over England in ICC ODI Tournament

Afghanistan showcased their growing confidence and self-belief as they secured a thrilling win against England in an ICC ODI event, knocking the defending champions out of semifinal contention. Head coach Jonathan Trott praised his team’s resilience, emphasizing how “self-belief is infectious” in the squad.

Ibrahim Zadran’s Historic Knock Powers Afghanistan to 325

After being reduced to 39/3 in the powerplay, Afghanistan’s innings were rescued by Ibrahim Zadran, who played a record-breaking knock of 177 off 146 balls, the highest individual score for Afghanistan in ODIs. Key partnerships stabilized the innings:

103-run stand with Hashmatullah Shahidi (124 balls)
72-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai (63 balls)
Explosive 111-run finish with Mohammad Nabi (55 balls)

The last 10 overs proved decisive as Afghanistan added 113 runs, taking the total to 325. Zadran’s breathtaking stroke play, including a straight six off Jofra Archer, demonstrated his ability to dominate world-class bowlers.

England’s Chase Falls Short Despite Joe Root’s Century

England’s chase started poorly with early wickets, but Joe Root’s first ODI century since 2019 kept them in the hunt. He built crucial partnerships but lacked support from the top order. Afghanistan kept the pressure on, and Root eventually fell to Omarzai with 39 runs needed off 26 balls.

Despite late efforts from Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer, England fell short in a nail-biting finish. Azmatullah Omarzai held his nerve in the final over, conceding just singles before sealing the match with a wicket.

Jos Buttler Blames Death Overs and Batting Collapse

England’s captain, Jos Buttler, acknowledged the key turning points:

Conceding 113 runs in the last 10 overs
Lack of support for Joe Root in the chase
Mark Wood’s knee injury, limiting England’s death-over options

With Wood unavailable, England had to rely on Joe Root and Liam Livingstone for crucial overs. Root’s 47th over, which conceded 23 runs, shifted momentum in Afghanistan’s favor.

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Afghanistan’s Self-Belief Growing Under Jonathan Trott

Trott praised the team’s mental strength and adaptability, saying:
“There’s a resilience to them… Self-belief starts within but is quite infectious.”

With this emphatic win, Afghanistan has once again proved its ability to compete with the world’s best teams. Their next challenge? A high-stakes encounter against Australia.

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