AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Match 8 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan and England face a must-win clash in Champions Trophy 2025, with the loser set for elimination and the winner staying in the race.
Afghanistan will face England in the 8th match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 26 February 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AFG vs ENG match.
Match Preview
Afghanistan and England will clash in a do-or-die match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 26. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the points table after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
Afghanistan lost by 107 runs to South Africa, while England failed to defend 351 against Australia, losing by five wickets. With South Africa and Australia gaining an advantage after sharing points due to rain, this match is a virtual knockout.
The losing team will be eliminated, while the winner must secure another victory to keep their semifinal hopes alive. With high stakes and pressure mounting, both teams must deliver their best.
AFG vs ENG Match Details
| Match: | Afghanistan vs England, Match 8 |
| Tournament: | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Date: | 26 February 2025 |
| Time: | 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network & Sports 18 |
Also Check: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News & Updates
Probable Playing XI for AFG vs ENG Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hasmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.
England
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (Wicket-keeper), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Pitch Report
The surface at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has proven to be a batting paradise, with high-scoring encounters becoming the norm. In the last game played here, over 700 runs were scored, indicating how true the pitch is for batters throughout the match. The surface did not show significant deterioration as the game progressed, making it equally good for batting in both innings.
Pacers might get some early movement under lights, but overall, bowlers have limited assistance. With an average first-innings score of around 254 runs, teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first, considering the recent trend of successful chases on this ground.
AFG vs ENG Head-to-Head Records
- Afghanistan Won: 1
- England: 2
Also Check: AFG vs ENG Detailed Head to Head Records
AFG vs ENG Player Stats In Current Tournament
Batting Stats
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 165 Runs |
| Rahmat Shah | 90 Runs |
| Joe Root | 68 Runs |
| Jos Buttler | 23 Runs |
| Jofra Archer | 21 Runs |
Bowling Stats
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 Wickets |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 Wicket |
| Noor Ahmad | 1 Wicke |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 1 Wicket |
| Adil Rashid | 1 Wicket |
AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Rahmat Shah, Ben Duckett
- All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Joe Root, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer
- Captain: Ben Duckett
- Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG vs ENG Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
England is expected to win this match.
