• Ibrahim Zadran smashed a brilliant century in AFG vs ENG match at Champions Trophy 2025.

  • It is Zadran’s sixth hundred in One Day International cricket.

AFG vs ENG: Fans go wild as Ibrahim Zadran hits a stylish century in Champions Trophy 2025
Ibrahim Zadran hits a brilliant ton (Image Source: X)

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Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran scripted history with a magnificent century in the 8th match of Group B in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against England. His remarkable knock further cemented his reputation as a big-match player, sending fans into a frenzy.

Ibrahim Zadran hits a magnificent ton

In the 37th over of Afghanistan’s innings, Liam Livingstone delivered a flighted ball drifting in, and Zadran elegantly nudged it towards square leg to complete his century. The young Afghan batter took off his helmet, raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from his teammates, and made a gesture toward the dressing room, possibly dedicating his milestone to someone special.

This marks Zadran’s second century in an ICC ODI event, his first being an unbeaten 129 against Australia at Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup. His ability to perform on the big stage once again proved vital for Afghanistan.

Record-equalling feat in Champions Trophy 2025

Zadran’s ton was the tenth individual hundred of the tournament, making the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy jointly hold the record for the most centuries in a single edition, alongside the 2002 and 2017 tournaments.

Meanwhile, Pakistan remains the only team yet to register an individual century in the ongoing event. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on their batters to see if they can break this streak.

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Afghanistan’s growing strength in ICC events

With performances like Zadran’s, Afghanistan continue to prove their mettle on the grand stage. His innings not only lifted the team but also showcased Afghanistan’s growing strength in world cricket. As the Champions Trophy 2025 unfolds, fans will eagerly anticipate more such stellar performances from the Afghan stars.

Here is how fans reacted:

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