Champions Trophy 2025: Ibrahim Zadran Creates Record

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 It was a sensational batting performance by Afghanistan as they posted 326 for 7 in 50 overs during a do or die match played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 26th February 2025.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and decided to bat first. Jofra Archer got two big wickets dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz taking an inside edge onto the stumps. He then produced a lovely delivery to dismiss Sediqullah Atal leaving Afghanistan in trouble.

Ibrahim Zadran struggled against disciplined England bowling against Wood and Archer. Rahmat Shah also went cheaply providing a simple catch to Adil Rashid at fine leg leaving Afghanistan in some trouble.

Ibrahim showed intent against the England bowlers along with Hashmatullah Shahidi with singles and hitting big shots. The dashing right-handed batter from Afghanistan reached his half-century off 65 deliveries. After completing his milestone, Zadran increased the tempo of scoring hitting boundaries and sixes with ease.

Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi tried to hit a reverse sweep but got dismissed by Adil Rashid. Ibrahim and Shahidi added 103 runs for the 4th wicket to revive the innings.

Azamatullah Omarzai looked in great touch putting enough pressure on the England bowling. Ibrahim kept calm taking singles reaching his century of 106 deliveries. Zadran upped the ante hitting sixes and boundaries with ease. Omarzai was dismissed caught by substitute Tom Banton at long-on. Zadran and Omarzai added 72 runs for the 5th wicket.

Ibrahim showed his skills with power-hitting smashing Jofra Archer for 23 runs in a single over changing the momentum for Afghan. Mohammad Nabi also joined the party with lusty blows. Zadran completed his 150 off 134 deliveries keeping momentum going for Afghanistan.

It was a special innings by Ibrahim smashing England bowlers all over the park. Mark Wood’s absence was felt during the death overs going off the field. Ibrahim's brilliance ended dismissed for 177 off 146 deliveries with 12 boundaries and 6 sixes. Zadran and Nabi added 111 runs for the 6th wicket. Afghanistan ended the innings on 325 for 7 in 50 overs.

Records Created by Ibrahim Zadran

Ibrahim Zadran created many records during his special knock against England. He registered the highest-ever indidvual score by a batter in Champions Trophy history.

Ben Duckett smashed 165 against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Zadran registered the biggest ever score by an Afghan batter in ODIs. He registered the highest score by a batter in CT history going past Duckett’s 165 during their match against England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

 


                                      Ibhrhaim Zadran posted highest ever score by an Afghan batter in ODIs of 177 against England in CT 2025 match against England 

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