Lahore, Feb. 25 -- Afghanistan and England will battle for survival in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as they face off in a crucial group-stage encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.
With both teams coming off defeats, Afghanistan against South Africa and England against Australia, the stakes are high in this must-win fixture.
The Champions Trophy's tight scheduling has left little room for recovery, making every match vital. While Afghanistan was completely outplayed in their opening fixture, England suffered a disappointing loss despite posting a formidable 350-run total. Both sides must produce their best cricket to avoid early elimination.
There have been no recent matches between Afghanistan and England, but Afghanistan...