Afghanistan

The Group B match between England and Afghanistan was crucial for both teams in order to stay alive in the Champions Trophy 2025.

The last time Joe Root scored an ODI century was in 2019 against West Indies, scoring unbeaten match-winning 100 to help England chase down 213-run target

Ibrahim Zadran’s brutal hitting was on display as he took on the England bowling attack in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Lahore.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi remains optimistic despite a heavy 107-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting key positives for the team.

Following his side's win over Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, South African skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his delight with the bowling performance, calling it one of their finest displays.

South Africa Kagiso Rabada had a battle with Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Karachi

During the South Africa's opening Champions Trophy 2025 match against Afghanistan Ryan Rickelton scored 103 in 106 balls, with seven fours and a six.

With Heinrich Klaasen being ruled out of the clash against Afghanistan, South Africa brought in Ryan Rickelton as an opener.

The hosts Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener at National Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, February 19.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a bank in northern Afghanistan, killing five people, including civil servants, and wounding seven others.