Afghanistan’s match against England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy turned into a thrilling contest, with Mohammad Nabi’s late acceleration earning special praise from Younis Khan. The legendary Pakistani cricketer, now serving as Afghanistan’s team mentor, was seen cheering as Nabi smashed a boundary off Jamie Overton in the 42nd over. The veteran batter played a crucial role, forming a 50-plus partnership with centurion Ibrahim Zadran.
- Mohammad Nabi’s late acceleration boosted Afghanistan’s total.
- Younis Khan, Afghanistan’s mentor, applauded Nabi’s shot.
- Ibrahim Zadran scored a historic century, leading Afghanistan past 300 runs.
Nabi Impresses With Power-Hitting
Coming in at number seven, Mohammad Nabi took charge in the slog overs after Azmatullah Omarzai’s dismissal. He took a couple of overs to settle before launching a powerful cut shot over point off Jamie Overton. This stroke was his first boundary of the innings and set the tone for Afghanistan’s aggressive finish. Younis Khan, watching from the dugout, was seen applauding Nabi’s intent and shot selection.
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Ibrahim Zadran’s Record-Breaking Century
Earlier in the match, Afghanistan faced early trouble at 37-3 after losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, and Rahmat Shah. However, a 103-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stabilized the innings. Zadran then formed another 72-run stand with Azmatullah Omarzai, ensuring Afghanistan crossed the 100-run mark comfortably.
Afghanistan Crosses 300 Runs
With a scintillating century, Ibrahim Zadran became the first Afghan player to score a hundred in the Champions Trophy. His 150+ run knock provided Afghanistan with a commanding total beyond 300 runs, putting England under pressure.
Match Highlights in a Table
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Younis Khan’s Applause | Nabi’s boundary impressed the mentor |
| Nabi’s Role | Accelerated scoring in slog overs |
| Ibrahim Zadran’s Century | First Afghan to score 100+ in Champions Trophy |
| Afghanistan’s Total | 300+ runs against England |
Afghanistan’s Batting Performance – Quick Stats
- Top Scorer: Ibrahim Zadran (150+ runs)
- Key Partnership: Zadran & Shahidi (103 runs)
- Late Boost: Nabi’s quick runs in slog overs
Afghanistan’s remarkable performance, led by Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammad Nabi, highlights the team’s growing strength in world cricket. With Younis Khan’s mentorship, Afghanistan looks set to make a deep run in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
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