India, Feb. 27 -- Afghanistan delivered another seismic shock in world cricket, sending Jos Buttler's England crashing out of the 2025 Champions Trophy with a thrilling 8-run victory on Wednesday. Ibrahim Zadran's magnificent 177 set the foundation before Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket masterclass sealed a historic triumph, reinforcing Afghanistan's reputation as cricket's ultimate disruptors.

England, chasing 326 for survival, crumbled under pressure despite Joe Root's valiant 120. The early dismissals of Phil Salt and Jamie Smith left them reeling at 30/2, setting the tone for an uphill battle.

Root, however, held firm, crafting crucial partnerships - 68 runs with Ben Duckett and 83 with skipper Jos Buttler. But as has been England'...