'Afghanistan Cricket….You Beauty': Social Media Erupts As Afghanistan Knock England Out Of Champions Trophy

Afghanistan have knocked England out of the Champions Trophy with a eight riun victory at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Both teams needed a win to keep their hopes alive in the marquee ICC event.

Afghanistan Have Knocked England Out Of Champions Trophy 2025

Ibrahim Zadran's 177 set up the stage for Afghanistan and and it was Azmatullah Omarzai who shone with the ball with a five wickret haul. batting first the Asian side posted 325 runs on the board. England looked to be on course towards a famous victory as Joe Root notched up his 16th ODI hundred. But he ran out of partners and the Afghans held their nerve to setal an emphatic win in the Champions Trophy. They will now face Australia and a win in this match will secure tjem a spot in the knock outs.

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Social media has erupted following Afghanistan's historic win over England.

Afghanistan Sets Social Media Abuzz With Emphatic Win Over England

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The Group B is now wide open. If Afghanistan can upset Australia and South Africa get the better of England in the next match, then the Aussies will be knocked out of the marquee ICC event and the Afghans will advance to the semifinals alongside the Proteas.