ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Ibrahim Zadran Smashes Highest Individual Score In Tournament History With 177 vs. England: In an innings that has recorded history in terms of batting, Ibrahim Zadran, the opener of Afghanistan, broke many records by scoring a brilliant 177 runs against England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This match-winning knock set Afghanistan up for a steep but achievable target of 325 runs for 7 wickets. Zadran’s name shall forever be etched in history books against cricket.
Record-Breaking Feat by Ibrahim Zadran in Champions Trophy 2025
Zadran’s 177 runs from 146 balls now make it into the history of the Champions Trophy as an individual score rated as the highest to ever be scored. Exceeding the previous record of 165 runs set by England’s Ben Duckett during this tournament. This innings is also the highest scored by any Afghan batsman in One Day Internationals.
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Consistent Performer in ICC Events
This certainly cannot be seen as the first instance where Zadran had shown his talent at the international level. During the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, he scored 129 runs against Australia without getting out. He became the first Afghan player to score a century in both the World Cup and the Champions Trophy. He scored 376 runs in the World Cup at an average of 47 and collected 194 runs with a stupendous average of 97 in the current Champions Trophy.
Milestones Achieved in AFG vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 match
Many tremendous milestones were accomplished with Zadran’s brilliant innings against England:
Highest Individual Score in the History of the Champions Trophy: 177 runs First Asian Player to Score 150+ in Champions Trophy. New Benchmark for Batsmen in Asia Highest Score in ICC Events for Afghanistan.
First Afghan Player to Score Centuries in Both Tournaments: Champions Trophy and World Cup: Man who can do the same over two major tournaments
First Afghan Player to Score 150 and Above in ICC Events: New benchmark for Afghanistan cricket
Career Highlights
Zadran is just 23 years of age and has played 1,633 runs at an average of 51.03 in ODIs. This shows his consistency and talent as a top-order batsman.
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Zadran’s innings played a key role in making 325/7 against England in their Group B tie in Lahore. His performance has not only become a good foundation but has also garnered confidence as Afghanistan goes about their business in the tournament. Ibrahim Zadran’s great innings has raised Afghanistan’s stature in international cricket. It has inspired many of his fans and budding cricketers in the country. His journey symbolizes dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering love for the game.
