AFG vs ENG Prediction & Possible Playing 11 Of CT 2025
Check Full Predictions details between AFG vs ENG for Champions Trophy
The contest might look one-sided, but you cannot take Afghanistan lightly, especially after their heroics in the 2023 ODI World Cup. It's time for game 8 of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, where Afghanistan and England will be locking horns at Lahore.
AFG vs ENG Match Details
Day & Date: Wednesday, 26th February 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Timings: 2:30 PM (IST)
AFG vs ENG Head-To-Head Records
| Categories | Afghanistan | England |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 | 3 |
| Matches Won | 1 | 2 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| AFG vs ENG in CT record | 0 | 0 |
AFG vs ENG Pitch Report
The pitch at Lahore Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, as this will be the first game of the tournament that Lahore will host. There are chances of dew coming into this match, so the team that wins the toss is likely to have a ball first.
AFG vs ENG Weather Report
The weather in Lahore isn't good for playing Cricket. The temperatures will hover around 17°C, as there is a 70% chance of rain on the matchday.
AFG vs ENG Win Prediction
Both teams will be playing against each other for the first time in the Champions Trophy. Both teams had to face huge losses in their opening encounters of the tournament. Purely based on the better head-to-head record of England in the ODI format England starts as favorites for this game against Afghanistan.
AFG vs ENG Possible Playing 11
Afghanistan (AFG)- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmed Malik
England (ENG)- Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
AFG vs ENG League11 Team
AFG vs ENG Key Picks
Afghanistan: Azmatullah Omarzai & Rashid Khan
England: Joe Root & Mark Wood
AFG vs ENG Player Stats
Leading Fantasy Points Player
| Player Name | Team Name | Fantasy Points | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | England | 289.0 | 1 |
| Rahmat Shah | Afghanistan | 156.0 | 1 |
| Joe Root | England | 98.0 | 1 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 80.0 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 77.0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 69.0 | 1 |
| Liam Livingstone | England | 62.0 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 55.0 | 1 |
| Rashid-Khan | Afghanistan | 55.0 | 1 |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | 47.0 | 1 |
Top Run Scorers
| Player Name | Team Name | Runs | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | England | 165 | 1 |
| Rahmat Shah | Afghanistan | 90 | 1 |
| Joe Root | England | 68 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 23 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 21 | 1 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 18 | 1 |
| Rashid-Khan | Afghanistan | 18 | 1 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 17 | 1 |
| Sediqullah Atal | Afghanistan | 16 | 1 |
| Jamie Smith | England | 15 | 1 |
Top Wicket Takers
| Player Name | Team Name | Wickets | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 2 | 1 |
| Liam Livingstone | England | 1 | 1 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 1 | 1 |
| Adil Rashid | England | 1 | 1 |
| Mark Wood | England | 1 | 1 |
| Brydon Carse | England | 1 | 1 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 1 | 1 |
| FazalHaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | 1 | 1 |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | 1 | 1 |
| Gulbadin Naib | Afghanistan | 0 | 1 |
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