Lahore, February 27, 2025 – Afghanistan’s cricket sensation Ibrahim Zadran delivered a breathtaking performance, smashing 177 runs against England in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium. His record-breaking innings not only led Afghanistan to a historic victory but also set multiple new records in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Facing a must-win match, Zadran displayed remarkable skill and determination, completely dismantling England’s bowling attack. His 146-ball innings featured twelve boundaries and six sixes, demonstrating his ability to handle both pace and spin with precision and power.
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With this monumental knock, Zadran now holds the record for the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history, surpassing Ben Duckett’s 165 against Australia in the same tournament.
Highest Individual Scores in Champions Trophy History
| Batter | Score | Opposition | Year |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 177 | England | 2025 |
| Ben Duckett | 165 | Australia | 2025 |
| Nathan Astle | 145* | USA | 2004 |
| Andy Flower | 145 | India | 2002 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 141 | South Africa | 2000 |
Afghanistan’s Highest ODI Score
Zadran’s 177-run masterpiece also became the highest individual score by an Afghan batter in ODI history, breaking his own previous record of 162 runs against Sri Lanka in 2022.
Highest Individual Scores for Afghanistan in ODIs
| Batter | Score | Opposition | Year |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 177 | England | 2025 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 162 | Sri Lanka | 2022 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 151 | Pakistan | 2023 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 149 | Sri Lanka | 2024 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 145 | Bangladesh | 2023 |
Afghanistan Posts Their Highest Total in ICC ODI Tournaments
Thanks to Zadran’s incredible innings, Afghanistan posted a formidable total of 325/7, their highest-ever score in ICC ODI tournaments. This record-breaking total surpassed their previous best of 291/5 against Australia during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
A Defining Moment for Afghanistan Cricket
Zadran’s innings is being hailed as one of the greatest in Afghanistan’s cricket history. His heroics have not only secured a crucial victory for his team but also strengthened their chances of advancing further in the Champions Trophy 2025.
With Afghanistan’s cricketing future looking brighter than ever, Zadran’s record-breaking performance will be remembered as a defining moment in the nation’s journey in world cricket.
