England will face Afghanistan in a crucial Group B encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. Both teams are in a must-win situation to keep their hopes alive for a semifinal spot.
This match marks only the fourth One-Day International (ODI) meeting between England and Afghanistan. While England has secured two victories in their previous encounters, Afghanistan stunned the defending champions in the 2023 ODI World Cup, registering a historic win.
AFG vs ENG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
- Matches Played: 3
- England Won: 2
- Afghanistan Won: 1
- Last Result: Afghanistan defeated England by 69 runs in the 2023 World Cup (Delhi)
ENG vs AFG: Highest and Lowest Scores in ODIs
- England’s Highest Score vs Afghanistan: 397/6 (50 overs) – England won by 150 runs (2019)
- England’s Lowest Score vs Afghanistan: 215 (40.3 overs) – Afghanistan won by 69 runs (2023)
- Afghanistan’s Highest Score vs England: 284 (49.5 overs) – Afghanistan won by 69 runs (2023)
- Afghanistan’s Lowest Score vs England: 111/7 (19.3 overs) – England won by 9 wickets (2015)
ENG vs AFG: Best Individual Performances in ODIs
- Highest Individual Score (ENG vs AFG):
- Eoin Morgan (ENG) – 148 runs off 71 balls (2019)
- Best Bowling Figures (ENG vs AFG):
- Adil Rashid (ENG) – 3/42 (10 overs) in 2023
- Highest Individual Score (AFG vs ENG):
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 80 runs off 57 balls (2023)
- Best Bowling Figures (AFG vs ENG):
- Rashid Khan (AFG) – 3/37 (9.3 overs) in 2023
Most Runs in AFG vs ENG ODIs
| Batter (Team) | 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 (Team) | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
With a spot in the semifinals at stake, both teams will be eager to deliver a strong performance in this high-pressure clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.