Afghanistan’s opening batter Ibrahim Zadran made history by becoming the first Afghan cricketer to score a century in the ICC Champions Trophy. He achieved this milestone during Afghanistan’s second group-stage match against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. His remarkable innings helped Afghanistan recover from early setbacks and set a strong total.
- Ibrahim Zadran is the first Afghan player to score a century in the ICC Champions Trophy.
- He reached 100 runs in 106 balls against England.
- Afghanistan crossed 200 runs, with support from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai.
A Tough Start for Afghanistan
After winning the toss, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi chose to bat first. However, Afghanistan had a disappointing start as Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for just 6 runs. Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah also failed to score big, leaving Afghanistan in a tough position.
Ibrahim Zadran Leads the Fightback
Despite losing early wickets, Ibrahim Zadran stayed focused. He built a crucial 103-run partnership with Hashmatullah Shahidi for the fourth wicket. Their stand brought stability before Adil Rashid dismissed Shahidi with a brilliant delivery.
Zadran continued his outstanding batting and reached his century in 106 balls. His innings was a display of patience, skill, and aggressive stroke play, making him the first Afghan to score a Champions Trophy century.
Afghanistan Sets a Competitive Total
With Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten century, Afghanistan went past the 200-run mark. Contributions from Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai further strengthened the team’s position. At 38.2 overs, Afghanistan stood at 209/4, with Zadran on 108 and Omarzai on 39**.
Match Highlights
| Key Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | 177 runs, 146 balls (1st Afghan century in Champions Trophy) |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | Valuable 50+ run stand with Zadran |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Supporting knock of 39* runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Dismissed for 6 runs |
Why This Century is Special?
- It marks a historic achievement for Afghanistan cricket.
- It came against a strong England bowling attack.
- It helped Afghanistan recover from early setbacks.
Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking century is a proud moment for Afghanistan cricket. His brilliant innings against England proves Afghanistan’s growing strength in international cricket. With this knock, Zadran has inspired young Afghan cricketers to dream big on the world stage.
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