The 2025 Champions Trophy has been nothing short of spectacular, serving up high-intensity clashes day after day. But what Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran pulled off today was something truly special. The 23-year-old opener stunned the cricketing world by rewriting history, smashing the record for the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history during Afghanistan’s group-stage showdown with England.
Ibrahim Zadran just delivered an innings for the ages in the Champions Trophy, rewriting history with a jaw-dropping 177 runs. The Afghan opener put on an absolute clinic. And as if his knock wasn’t already legendary, he brought up the milestone in the most electrifying way possible – smashing a six off Jofra Archer. That moment alone was enough to send Afghanistan fans into raptures. But this wasn’t just any big score. Zadran’s 177 is now the highest individual total ever recorded in Champions Trophy history.
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That’s not all – his century made him the first Afghan batter to score hundreds in both the ODI World Cup and the Champions Trophy. What makes this even more remarkable is how quickly he shattered the previous record. Just four days earlier, England’s Ben Duckett had set the bar with a stunning 165 against Australia in Lahore. It seemed like that record would stand for a while – until Zadran stepped in and completely obliterated it. Zadran’s 177-run knock helped Afghanistan post a daunting target of 326 for England.
This innings wasn’t just about numbers; it was a statement. Afghanistan are still finding their feet in global tournaments, but performances like this show they’re no longer just underdogs – they are genuine contenders. Zadran’s knock is a glimpse into the future of Afghan cricket, and if he keeps playing like this, the world better take notice.
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