On February 26th, cricket fans will be treated to an exciting face-off between Afghanistan and England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This showdown is set to unfold at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and both teams are eager for a victory, especially since each suffered setbacks in their opening matches.
Afghanistan faced a tough start, falling to South Africa by 107 runs. Meanwhile, England, despite racking up 351 runs, couldn’t overcome their rivals, Australia, losing by five wickets. Both teams now need a win to stay in the tournament, adding an edge to their upcoming clash.
So, with the stakes high, let’s delve into the head-to-head statistics of these two teams in ODIs.
AFG vs ENG Head-to-Head Records – ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 8:
| Stats | Matches | AFG won | ENG won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Statistics of AFG vs ENG Head-to-Head Records
In ODI history, Afghanistan and England have locked horns just three times, all during World Cup tournaments. Of these encounters, England clinched two victories, while Afghanistan celebrated a win in the most recent meeting. Their first clash occurred during the 2015 World Cup in Sydney, where England emerged victorious with a nine-wicket triumph.
Fast forward four years, and England once again bested Afghanistan in the World Cup, securing a dominant 150-run victory en route to lifting the trophy. The tables turned in 2023, though, as Afghanistan delivered a stunning performance, defeating England by 69 runs in another World Cup encounter.
AFG vs ENG: The Best Performers
Eoin Morgan, the former English captain, has the top run-scoring title in AFG vs. ENG ODIs, amassing an impressive 148 runs in a single innings against Afghanistan. On the Afghan side, the captain Hashmatullah Shahidi holds the record with 90 runs across two ODIs against England.
In the bowling department, England’s Adil Rashid has been the standout, claiming six wickets in just two matches against Afghanistan. For Afghanistan, Gulbadin Naib leads the pack with three wickets against England.
Conclusion
With Afghanistan’s recent victory over England still fresh, they are undoubtedly aiming to replicate their success. The conditions in Lahore may just play to their strengths, offering them a possible advantage. In contrast, England needs to break free from their recent struggles and deliver a standout performance to halt their current losing streak. All eyes will be on this thrilling contest as both teams fight for survival in the tournament.
