Champions Trophy Digest: Afghanistan face Australia with an eye on semi-finals; hosts Pakistan exit in disappointment | Cricket News – The Times of India

Afghanistan cricket team. (AP Photo) Afghanistan will look to continue their fairy-tale run in the Champions Trophy as they gear up for a crucial clash against Australia in Lahore on Friday, knowing that a win would secure them a historic semi-final berth. Fresh from eliminating England with a thrilling eight-run victory, Afghanistan’s confidence is soaring…

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Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai star as triumphant Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran‘s magnificent 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai‘s five-wicket haul propelled Afghanistan to a nail-biting eight-run win over England on Wednesday, eliminating the latter from Champions Trophy contention.In this crucial encounter at Lahore, Afghanistan amassed 325-7 before dismissing England for 317 in 49.5 overs, keeping their semi-final hopes alive whilst ending England’s tournament journey….

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Exclusive: ‘Nothing to worry about …’, says Ibrahim Zadran ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy clash | Cricket News – The Times of India

(L-R) Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran and Noor Ahmad of Afghanistan (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan enter the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy aiming to continue their trend of upsetting top-tier teams – a skill they’ve honed in recent years. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, they stunned England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while…

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Fazalhaq Farooqi’s fifer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran power Afghanistan to 125-run win over Uganda | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a commanding 125-run victory against Uganda, marking a strong start to their campaign. The match featured standout performances from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored 76 runs off 45 balls, and Ibrahim Zadran, with 70 runs off 46 balls. Their partnership contributed to the second-highest opening stand in the history of the…

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Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill register most hundred-run partnerships in ODIs this year | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, achieved the milestone of the most hundred-run partnerships in ODIs for the year on Sunday in the World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.In 2023, Rohit and Shubman formed hundred-run partnerships on five occasions, securing the top spot on…

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‘A win against Pakistan tastes nice’: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi aims for more upsets in ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the wake of a remarkable upset victory over their rivals Pakistan, Afghanistan‘s captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, has set his sights on achieving more such triumphs in their ongoing campaign at the ODI World Cup.Afghanistan left the cricketing world and pundits in awe by securing their second surprise victory in the World Cup, and,…

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