Ibrahim Zadran Breaks Champions Trophy Record With Stunning Century

Afghanistan’s star opener Ibrahim Zadran created history in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy with a record-breaking century against England. He became the first Afghan cricketer to score a Champions Trophy century and surpassed Ben Duckett’s previous record for the highest individual score in a single innings. His spectacular knock of 177 runs off 146 balls left cricket fans in awe.

Ibrahim Zadran scored 177 runs off 146 balls, setting a new Champions Trophy record.
He broke Ben Duckett’s record of 165 runs against Australia.
His innings helped Afghanistan post a massive total despite an early collapse.
Zadran’s previous best in ODIs was 162 runs against Sri Lanka in 2022.

Ibrahim Zadran’s Historic Innings

Zadran’s innings was a masterclass in stroke play and resilience. After Afghanistan struggled at 37-3, he led the fightback with his aggressive batting. His century was his sixth in ODIs, and he went past his previous highest score of 162. His 177-run knock included boundaries all over the park, making it one of the best innings in Champions Trophy history.

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Top 3 Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy

Player	Knock	Versus
Ibrahim Zadran	177 (146)	Englands
Ben Duckett	165 (143)	Australia
Nathan Astlesele	145* (151)	New Zealand

Breaking Records in Style

Zadran’s innings was the second-ever 150+ score in Champions Trophy history. He played fearlessly, targeting England’s bowlers and dominating the game. His knock overtook Ben Duckett’s 165-run effort against Australia, which was recorded at the same venue just a few days earlier.

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Impact on Afghanistan’s Performance

Despite losing early wickets, Zadran’s innings stabilized Afghanistan. His contribution allowed the team to post over 300 runs, a significant achievement against a strong English side. His ability to handle pressure and play long innings makes him a key player for Afghanistan in major tournaments.

Ibrahim Zadran’s Career Milestones

First Afghan player to score a Champions Trophy century.
Holds the highest individual score in a Champions Trophy match.
Six ODI centuries, including two 150+ scores.
His 177 is Afghanistan’s highest individual score in an ICC event.

What’s Next for Ibrahim Zadran?

With such an incredible performance, Zadran is now a key player to watch. Fans are eager to see if he will be part of IPL 2025, where his aggressive batting could attract franchise interest. His ability to score big runs on the international stage makes him a valuable asset.

Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking innings has placed him in cricket history. His knock of 177 runs not only helped Afghanistan but also set a new benchmark in Champions Trophy cricket. With more matches to come, fans are excited to see what’s next for this Afghan superstar.

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