The Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team rivalry has emerged as one of the most fascinating stories in world cricket. While England bring their rich legacy and aggressive brand of cricket, Afghanistan continue to inspire with fearless batting and world-class spin bowling. Every time these two sides meet in an ICC event, it delivers exciting contests full of drama, partnerships, and momentum shifts.
In ICC 2025 tournaments, both teams walked in with different strengths. England under Jos Buttler rely on their explosive batting lineup featuring Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes, backed by lethal pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Afghanistan led by Rashid Khan count on the flair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and the spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad.
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Played across venues like Lord’s, Edgbaston, and Sharjah, Afghanistan vs England matches often feature powerplay fireworks, middle-over spin dominance, and tense finishes. Let’s break down the full timeline, squads, and scorecard recap of this exciting fixture.
Match Info – Afghanistan vs England ICC 2025
- Match: Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team
- Tournament: ICC World Cup / ICC T20 World Cup 2025
- Format: ODI (50 overs) / T20I (20 overs) / Test Match (5 days)
- Captains: Rashid Khan (AFG), Jos Buttler (ENG)
- Venues: Lord’s Cricket Ground (London), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Sharjah)
Afghanistan Squad 2025
| Player | Role |
| Rashid Khan (C) | All-rounder |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Batsman |
| Najibullah Zadran | Batsman |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder |
| Gulbadin Naib | All-rounder |
| Mujeeb ur Rahman | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
England Squad 2025
| Player | Role |
| Jos Buttler (C) | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Jonny Bairstow | Batsman |
| Joe Root | Batsman |
| Harry Brook | Batsman |
| Ben Stokes | All-rounder |
| Moeen Ali | All-rounder |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Mark Wood | Bowler |
| Chris Woakes | Bowler |
Match Timeline – Afghanistan vs England
| Phase | Highlights | Score |
| Powerplay (0–10 / 0–6) | Gurbaz attacked early; Archer dismissed Ibrahim Zadran with raw pace. | AFG 48/2 |
| Middle Overs (11–40 / 7–15) | Nabi and Najibullah steadied innings; Adil Rashid’s spin broke partnership. | AFG 125/5 |
| Death Overs (41–50 / 16–20) | Rashid Khan cameo lifted Afghanistan to a fighting total. | AFG 248/8 |
| England Powerplay | Bairstow smashed boundaries; Farooqi removed Buttler early. | ENG 52/1 |
| Middle Overs | Root and Stokes built a strong stand; Mujeeb got Stokes with a clever ball. | ENG 140/3 |
| Death Overs | Harry Brook’s quickfire 40 finished the chase with overs to spare. | ENG 249/5 |
Full Scorecard – Afghanistan vs England ICC 2025
Afghanistan Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 36 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 128.6 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 14 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 63.6 |
| Najibullah Zadran | 42 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 110.5 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 30 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 85.7 |
| Rashid Khan (C) | 28 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 175.0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 24 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 120.0 |
| Extras | 20 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 248/8 (50 overs) | — | — | — | — |
England Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Jofra Archer | 10 | 42 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Mark Wood | 10 | 50 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 38 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Chris Woakes | 10 | 48 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Sam Curran | 10 | 55 | 1 | 5.5 |
England Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Jos Buttler (C) | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 120.0 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 48 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 141.2 |
| Joe Root | 56 | 61 | 5 | 0 | 91.8 |
| Ben Stokes | 34 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 121.4 |
| Harry Brook | 40* | 25 | 4 | 2 | 160.0 |
| Moeen Ali | 22* | 18 | 2 | 1 | 122.2 |
| Extras | 31 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 249/5 (46 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Afghanistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 9 | 44 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 8 | 46 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Mujeeb ur Rahman | 10 | 48 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 42 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Noor Ahmad | 9 | 55 | 1 | 6.1 |
Top Performers – Afghanistan vs England
- Joe Root (ENG): Match-winning 56 anchoring the chase.
- Adil Rashid (ENG): Brilliant 3/38 in middle overs.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): Aggressive 36-run start.
- Rashid Khan (AFG): All-round impact with 28 runs and a wicket.
Conclusion
The Afghanistan vs England ICC 2025 scorecard reflected a competitive battle. Afghanistan fought valiantly with strong middle-order contributions and spin bowling, but England’s batting depth and experience sealed the victory. With England winning by 5 wickets, this fixture once again highlighted Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket and England’s ability to adapt under pressure.
