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ENG vs AFG 8th Match Live Streaming – ICC CT25 February 26, 2025

The 8th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on 26th February 2025, between Afghanistan and England. With the spin-friendly pitches of Lahore, England can expect something horrible coming their way. Check detailed preview of England vs Afghanistan here.

England vs Afghanistan Champions Trophy Match Preview

The only two sides featuring in ICC CT event that have not won the title so far. Both sides have built up a small rivalry after Afghanistan shockingly defeated England by 69 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The English fans have not forgotten about their defeat and they want to take revenge from Afghanistan. However, with a strong spin attack, Afghanistan remains favorite to upset England once again.

If we talk about the recent series, Afghanistan won against Zimbabwe 2-1 in their last ODI series. However, England is having a tough time in white-ball cricket lately. Before coming to Champions Trophy, they suffered a defeat in the final ODI against West Indies, as well as in the first ODI against West Indies, and they also lost a T20I series against India in somewhat similar conditions. So, Afghanistan will be riding high on confidence, while England have got a lot to fix in their team.

Both sides have faced a tougher opponent in their opening match. Afghanistan faced South Africa, while England faced the challenge of Australia. This is a must-win game for both of these sides. Afghanistan will rely heavily on Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, and Allah Ghazanfar. Meanwhile, England will be relying highly on Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone because of the spin-friendly conditions in Lahore.

Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy Playing XI

Afghanistan

England

Toss

Teams can opt to bowl first at Lahore because they can restrict the opponent for a low score early on in the game. A lot will depend on the weather conditions as well. If the dew factor is not there, then bowling second can also be a good option with rough pitch.

Afghanistan vs England Head to Head Record

Afghanistan vs England ODI Record

Overall, both sides have played three games against each other. England has won two, while Afghanistan has won one. Interestingly, the two games that England won were in conditions of Manchester and Sydney, while in Asian conditions, both these sides have met only once, with Afghanistan winning by 69 runs at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy Record

Since this is the first time Afghanistan is appearing in Champions Trophy, there is no prior record in this tournament between England and Afghanistan

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