Afghanistan will be up against the England in the 8th match of the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 26th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST.
AFG vs ENG (Afghanistan vs England), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Afghanistan vs England, Match 8
Date: 26th February 2025
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
AFG vs ENG, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 263 runs. The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Temperature will hover around 26.03 °C with 41% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.32 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
AFG vs ENG, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, England Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 403 | 80.6 | 0 | - | 165, 34, 65, 32, 107 | - |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | - | 10, 7, 101, 2, 5 | - |
| Harry Brook | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | - | 3, 19, 31, 0, 72 | - |
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a Batter and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 403 runs averaging 80.6 per match.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 125 runs averaging 25 per match.
- Harry Cherrington Brook
Harry Brook is a Batter and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Harry Brook has scored 125 runs at an average of 25 per match.
AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 22.2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 14 | 0, 1, 4, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 28.2 | 0, 18, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 3, 1, 2 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 40.8 | 0, 9, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Adil Usman Rashid
Adil Rashid is a Bowler and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls leg break and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 22.2. Adil Rashid has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a Bowler and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a leg break googly Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 28.2. Rashid Khan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad is a Bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Noor Ahmad is a left-arm wrist spin Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 40.8.
AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 0, 18, 0, 2, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | - | 0, 13, 0, 5, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 1 | 104 | 14, 0, 0, 9, 41 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Azmatullah Omarzai is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 20 runs at an average of 10 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 22 wickets per match.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Gulbadin Naib has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 19 runs at an average of 6.3 per match. Gulbadin Naib has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 4, 0, 1 wickets.
- Liam Stephen Livingstone
Liam Livingstone is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Liam Livingstone has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 64 runs averaging 21.3 per match. Liam Livingstone also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 104 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 0, 18, 0, 2, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | - | 0, 13, 0, 5, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ben Duckett | 5 | 403 | 80.6 | 0 | - | 165, 34, 65, 32, 107 | - |
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 22.2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 14 | 0, 1, 4, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 2 | 41 | 0, 8, 0, 24, 18 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Azmatullah Omarzai is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 18, 0, 2, 0 runs at an average of 10 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 22 wickets per match.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an All Rounder and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Gulbadin Naib is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 19 runs at an average of 6.3 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Gulbadin Naib has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Ben Matthew Duckett
Ben Duckett is a Batter and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Ben Duckett has scored 165, 34, 65, 32, 107 runs averaging 80.6 per match.
- Adil Usman Rashid
Adil Rashid is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Adil Rashid has taken 5 wickets at an average of 22.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil
Mohammad Nabi is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an off break Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Mohammad Nabi has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 41. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
AFG vs ENG Squad Information
England (ENG) Squad: Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Rehan Ahmed
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad and Naveed Zadran
AFG vs ENG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler
Batters: Ben Duckett, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi and Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad
Captain: Gulbadin Naib
Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG vs ENG (Afghanistan vs England), Match 8 Preview
Afghanistan have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while England have also played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Points Table
The points table of ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 13 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where Mujeeb Ur Rahman scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan with 132 match fantasy points while Adil Rashid topped the fantasy points leaderboard for England with 107 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Afghanistan vs South Africa Last Match Scorecard) played by Afghanistan against South Africa, South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Rahmat Shah who scored 117 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Australia, Australia beat England by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for England was Ben Duckett who scored 210 fantasy points.