Afghanistan vs England Dream11 Prediction for ICC Champions Trophy Match 8
AFG vs ENG Champions Trophy Match 8 Details
Afghanistan and England are set to clash in Match 8 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Lahore on February 26. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses in their opening matches and will be desperate to register their first points in the tournament. Let’s look at Afghanistan vs England Dream11 Prediction for 8th Match.
| Date | 26/02/2025 |
| TIme | 9 AM GMT / 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Live Streaming / Telecast | JioHotstar / Star Sports |
AFG vs ENG Match Preview
England, after a close defeat to Australia, will be eager to bounce back with a strong performance. Their batting, led by experienced players, will look to dominate Afghanistan’s bowling attack. However, their bowlers will have to be wary of Afghanistan’s unpredictable and explosive batting lineup.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 107-run loss against South Africa. Their batters struggled against quality pace and will need a much-improved showing against England. Rashid Khan and the Afghan spin attack could play a crucial role in restricting England’s aggressive batting approach.
With both teams seeking redemption, the match promises to be an intense battle. England will enter as favorites, but Afghanistan has the potential to spring a surprise if they perform collectively. A high-stakes encounter awaits as both teams fight to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Afghanistan vs England Head-to-Head in ODI
| Total Matches | 3 |
| England won | 2 |
| Aghanistan | 1 |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is set to host what could be a high-scoring clash, similar to the recent run-fest at Gaddafi Stadium. Early in the game, fast bowlers might get some assistance with movement off the surface. However, as the shine wears off, the pitch is expected to become more batter-friendly, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots with greater freedom.
Spinners might come into the picture as the ball gets older, finding occasional grip. Yet, the pitch isn’t known for offering significant turn, so slow bowlers will need to rely more on variation and accuracy than sharp spin to trouble the batters.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore Pitch Stats
| Total Matches | 69 |
| Batting 1st won | 35 |
| Batting 2nd won | 33 |
| Tied | 1 |
| AVG score | 256 |
| Highest score | Pakistan 375/3 |
| Lowest score | Pakistan 75/10 |
AFG vs ENG Weather Report
Afghanistan vs England Playing 11
Afghanistan Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
England Playing 11
Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
AFG vs ENG Top Performers
For England, Ben Duckett was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a sensational 165 off 143 balls at a strike rate of 115.38, including 17 fours and 3 sixes.
Joe Root also contributed with a steady 68 runs from 78 balls. Among the bowlers, Adil Rashid was economical, returning figures of 1/47 in his 10 overs at an economy rate of 4.70.
For Afghanistan, Rahmat Shah led the batting effort with a solid 90 off 92 balls at a strike rate of 97.83. In the bowling department, Mohammad Nabi was impressive, picking up 2/51 in his 10 overs at an economy of 5.10, while Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with 1/39 from 6 overs.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for AFG vs ENG
AFG vs ENG Captain & Vice-captain choices
| Captain | Ben Duckett | Jos Buttler |
| Vice-Captain | Rashid Khan | Phil Salt |
AFG vs ENG Fantasy Picks
Captain: Ben Duckett
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan
Batters: B Duckett, R Shah
Wicketkeepers: J Buttler, R Gurbaz
All-rounders: M Nabi, J Root, A Omarzai
Bowlers: R Khan, A Rashid, J Archer
Afghanistan vs England Fantasy Cricket Teams
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Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
