Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation — and will now seek to do the same to Australia.

England have been knocked out after failing to chase 326 against Afghanistan. Azmatullah Omarzai emerged as the star of the evening, picking up a 5-wicket-haul. | Crickit

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has been known for his innovative and unconventional approach to bowling. However, his latest attempt to outfox the opposition has raised eyebrows among cricket enthusiasts and experts alike.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams.

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is nearing the end of the group stage. The tournament has lived up to the hype, delivering some high-scoring contests. From Group A, India and New Zealand have emerged as two of the strongest teams in the competition, securing a spot in the semi-finals with two wins from two games each.

ENG vs AFG Live Cricket Score, England vs Afghanistan Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score Online: Chasing 326 runs Joe Root did score a sublime 120 however, the Afghan players held their nerve to close out the game,

An England boycott against Afghanistan would have left the side with no points from the game. On a hazy night in Lahore, that is all that England got anyway, stumbling to an eight-run defeat that confirmed their elimination from the Champions Trophy.