AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction | ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 8th Match

Published on: February 25, 2025

AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction – ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 8th Match, Group B

The highly anticipated 8th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will witness Afghanistan (AFG) locking horns with England (ENG) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on February 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM. This Group B clash will be crucial for both teams as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stage.

In this detailed match preview, we will cover:

• Who Will Win & Toss Prediction
• Team News of AFG vs ENG
• Playing XI of AFG vs ENG
• Players’ Stats of AFG vs ENG
• Key Players to Watch Out For
• Dream11 Team Squad & Fantasy Tips
• Best Performing Bowlers and Batsmen
• Best Captain and Vice-Captain Choices for Dream11
• Man of the Match Prediction

Match Info

• Match: Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B
• Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
• Date & Time: February 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Capacity: 27,000

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Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, is known for being batting-friendly, especially in the second innings. Historically, teams chasing have had an advantage due to the dew factor. The surface provides good bounce and carry, allowing stroke play, and the average first-innings score is 280+. However, spinners will come into play in the latter half of the match as the pitch slows down.

Pitch Characteristics:

• Batting-friendly surface – Helps batters score big runs
• Pacers get some early swing – New ball bowlers might find movement
• Spinners come into action later – Grip and turn increase in the second innings
• Chasing advantage – Dew makes it easier to bat under lights

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Predicted Average Score: 280+

Toss Prediction: England to win the toss and bowl first.

AFG vs ENG Team News & Updates

Afghanistan Team News

• Afghanistan suffered a 107-run defeat against South Africa in their last match.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran will continue as the opening pair.
• Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah, and Azmatullah Omarzai will handle the middle order.
• Rahmat Shah was the standout performer with 90 runs in the last match.
• Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, and Mohammad Nabi are the key all-rounders.
• Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad will spearhead the spin attack.
• Mohammad Nabi picked up 2 wickets against South Africa.
• Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Gulbadin Naib will lead the pace attack.

England Team News

• England lost to Australia by 5 wickets in their last game.
• Philip Salt and Ben Duckett will open the innings.
• Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jos Buttler (C) will strengthen the middle order.
• Ben Duckett played a sensational knock of 165 runs against Australia.
• Joe Root contributed with 68 runs in the previous match.
• Liam Livingstone (C) and Jamie Overton will be the key all-rounders.
• Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone will be England’s main spinners.
• Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, and Brydon Carse will lead the fast-bowling attack.

Injury & Availability Updates
• No injuries reported so far. Updates will be provided closer to match time.

Probable Playing XI of AFG vs ENG

Afghanistan Playing XI	England Playing XI
1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) 2. Ibrahim Zadran 3. Sediqullah Atal 4. Rahmat Shah 5. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) 6. Azmatullah Omarzai 7. Gulbadin Naib 8. Mohammad Nabi 9. Rashid Khan 10. Fazalhaq Farooqi 11. Noor Ahmad	1. Philip Salt 2. Ben Duckett 3. Jamie Smith (wk) 4. Joe Root 5. Harry Brook 6. Jos Buttler (c) 7. Liam Livingstone 8. Brydon Carse 9. Jofra Archer 10. Adil Rashid 11. Mark Wood

Key Players to Watch in AFG vs ENG

Afghanistan:

• Hashmatullah Shahidi – A reliable middle-order batter and captain.
• Rahmat Shah – Scored 90 runs in the last match.
• Mohammad Nabi – Key all-rounder with both bat and ball.
• Rashid Khan – Afghanistan’s biggest match-winner with the ball.
• Azmatullah Omarzai – A solid all-rounder.

England:

• Jos Buttler (C) – Experienced captain and explosive batter.
• Ben Duckett – In-form batter who scored 165 runs against Australia.
• Joe Root – A consistent performer in ODIs.
• Philip Salt – Dangerous opener who can accelerate quickly.
• Jofra Archer – England’s main strike bowler.