Zadran's 177 powers Afghanistan to 325/7, Eng 147/4 in 25 overs
Lahore, Feb. 26 -- Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran played a sensational knock of 177 runs, anchoring his side to a formidable total of 325/7 in their ICC Champions Trophy Group B match against England here on Wednesday.
After electing to bat, Afghanistan found themselves in early trouble, losing three wickets within the powerplay. However, Zadran held his ground, forging crucial partnerships to stabilise the innings. He combined with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (40) for a 103-run stand before adding 72 runs with Azmatullah Omarzai (41). His 24-run stand with Mohammad Nabi (40) further bolstered Afghanistan's total beyond the 300-run mark.
Zadran's innings was a masterclass in calculated aggression. While he took the attack to the English...
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