Afghanistan and England face off in a crucial Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Here’s their ODI head-to-head record, highest individual scores, and top wicket-takers.
February 26, 2025: Afghanistan and England are set to battle it out in a crucial Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday. Both teams are fighting to stay in contention for the semifinals, making this clash a must-win encounter.
The two sides have only faced each other three times in ODIs, with England winning twice and Afghanistan pulling off a historic victory in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Ahead of this high-stakes encounter, here’s a look at their head-to-head stats, highest scores, and top performers in ODI cricket.
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AFG vs ENG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
- Total Matches Played: 3
- England Won: 2
- Afghanistan Won: 1
- Last Encounter: Afghanistan won by 69 runs (Delhi, 2023 World Cup)
Highest & Lowest Scores in AFG vs ENG ODIs
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| Team | Highest Score | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 397/6 (50) | Won by 150 runs | 2019 |
| AFG | 284 (49.5) | Won by 69 runs | 2023 |
| ENG (Lowest Score) | 215 (40.3) | Lost by 69 runs | 2023 |
| AFG (Lowest Score) | 111/7 (19.3) | Lost by 9 wickets | 2015 |
Top Individual Performances in AFG vs ENG ODIs
Highest Individual Scores:
- Eoin Morgan (ENG) – 148 (71) in 2019
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 80 (57) in 2023
- Joe Root (ENG) – 88 (2019)
Best Bowling Figures:
- Adil Rashid (ENG) – 3/42 (10) in 2023
- Rashid Khan (AFG) – 3/37 (9.3) in 2023
- Jofra Archer (ENG) – 3/52 (10) in 2019
Most Runs in AFG vs ENG ODIs
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eoin Morgan (ENG) | 1 | 148 | 148.00 | 208.45 | 148 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 2 | 99 | 49.50 | 100.00 | 88 |
| Jonny Bairstow (ENG) | 2 | 92 | 46.00 | 89.32 | 90 |
Most Wickets in AFG vs ENG ODIs
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid (ENG) | 2 | 6 | 18.00 | 5.40 | 3/42 |
| Mark Wood (ENG) | 2 | 4 | 22.50 | 4.73 | 2/40 |
| Jofra Archer (ENG) | 1 | 3 | 17.33 | 5.20 | 3/52 |
What to Expect in AFG vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 Clash?
- Afghanistan will aim to replicate their 2023 World Cup victory, relying on Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to deliver match-winning performances.
- England, still favorites, will look to Eoin Morgan’s record-breaking innings in 2019 as inspiration to dominate Afghanistan once again.
- Adil Rashid and Mark Wood will be key bowlers to watch as they have enjoyed past success against Afghanistan.
With a semifinal spot on the line, expect a high-energy contest between these two teams at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
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