Afghanistan v England Champions Trophy - in pictures
Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai, on shoulder, scored a quick 41 and picked up five wickets to help defeat England in their Champions Trophy match in Lahore on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. AP
Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan celebrates the wicket of England centurion Joe Root. Getty Images
Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi, left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England batter Jamie Smith for nine during their Champions Trophy match in Lahore. AFP
Joe Root scored a fine century but it was not enough as England lost to Afghanistan on Wednesday and got knocked out of the Champions Trophy. EPA
Afghanistan bowler Azmatullah Omarzai, centre, celebrates after taking the wicket of Phil Salt for 12. Getty Images
Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran celebrates after reaching his century off 106 balls. AP
Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs off 146 balls helping Afghanistan reach 325-7 in their innings. It was the highest score in Champions Trophy history and Afghanistan's highest ODI score. EPA
England's Jofra Archer celebrates with captain Jos Buttler after taking the wicket of Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah for four. Reuters
Afghanistan batter Hashmatullah Shahidi is bowled by England's Adil Rashid for 40. EPA
England's Joe Root takes a catch to dismiss Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan for 40 off the bowling of Liam Livingstone. Getty Images
Ibrahim Zadran's knock for Afghanistan included 12 fours and six sixes. Getty Images
England fast bowler Jofra Archer successfully appeals for lbw against Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal who is given out for four. AP
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is clean bowled by England's Jofra Archer for six. AFP
