Afghanistan's star Ibrahim Zadran clocked a massive World Record in Champions Trophy during a crucial clash against England in Lahore on February 26, Wednesday. Ibrahim Zadran shattered Ben Duckett's record of highest individual score in Champions Trophy. Ben Duckett had previously set a tournament record with 165 runs against Australia. Zadran went on to score a towering 177 to notch the World Record. Earlier Zadran became the first ever Afghan batter to slam a century in Champions Trophy.
Ibrahim Zadran clocks highest ever individual score in Champions Trophy
Zadran's spectacular knock of 146-ball 177 was studded with 12 boundaries and six maximums. Zadran's innings also established a new benchmark for Afghan batters in ICC tournaments, marking the highest individual score by an Afghan player. His impressive performance was instrumental in propelling Afghanistan to a total of 325/6, which stands as their highest-ever team score in an ICC tournament match.
Afghanistan achieved a new milestone in their cricketing history during their Champions Trophy 2025 match against England in Lahore. They set a record for their highest total in any 50-over ICC event. This achievement surpassed their previous best of 291 for five, which they had scored against Australia during the 2023 ODI World Cup in Mumbai. The foundation for this record-breaking total was laid by opener Ibrahim Zadran's impressive century, propelling Afghanistan to a new high.
Highest total for Afghanistan in ICC events
1) 291/5 vs Australia, 2023 ODI World Cup in Mumbai
2) 288 vs West Indies, 2019 ODI World Cup in Leeds
3) 286/2 vs Pakistan, 2023 ODI World Cup in Chennai
4) 284 vs England, 2023 ODI World Cup in Delhi
Afghanistan got off to a shaky start while batting first. After winning the toss and electing to bat, they faced early setbacks as Jofra Archer's pace caused significant disruption, claiming three wickets during the initial powerplay. However, Ibrahim Zadran's batting prowess spearheaded a strong recovery. His magnificent century not only steadied Afghanistan's boat but also etched his name into the record books. This historic knock marked Afghanistan's first-ever century in the Champions Trophy, adding to his prior achievement of scoring their first ODI World Cup century against Australia in 2023. This dual distinction makes him the first player globally to achieve inaugural centuries for his nation in both prestigious ICC tournaments.
Zadran's innings culminated in a stunning 177 runs, surpassing Duckett's record for the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history. This was also his sixth ODI century, placing him alongside Mohammad Shahzad as Afghanistan's joint second-highest century-maker, with only Rahmanullah Gurbaz ahead. His century contributed to a record-equalling ten centuries in the 2025 Champions Trophy, a record poised to be broken with several games remaining.
The foundation of Afghanistan's recovery was built on crucial partnerships. Zadran first forged a vital 103-run stand with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, rescuing the team from a precarious position. He then followed this with an explosive 81-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai, propelling Afghanistan towards a formidable total exceeding 300 runs.
