AFG vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 8th Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Afghanistan vs England?

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Afghanistan and England will battle it out in the 8th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 26. Both teams are in a tough spot after losing their opening matches, making this a must-win clash for survival.

England holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record, leading 2-1 in three ODI encounters against Afghanistan. However, with both teams struggling in the tournament, past records may not matter as they fight to stay in contention.

The losing team will be eliminated, while the winner must secure another victory to keep their semifinal hopes alive. With everything at stake, expect a high-pressure contest between the two sides.

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Match Details

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Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore continues to be a batting-friendly venue, producing high-scoring contests. In a recent match, the pitch allowed over 700 runs to be scored, proving its consistency for batters across both innings. The surface remains true, with minimal wear and tear, making stroke play easy throughout the game. While fast bowlers may extract some movement early on, spinners find little assistance unless there’s significant footmark wear. With an average first-innings score of 254 runs, teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, capitalizing on the favorable conditions under lights.

Head-to-Head Records

AFG vs ENG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

If Afghanistan (AFG) win the toss and opts to bat

• AFG Powerplay Score: 40-50 Runs
• AFG Total Score: 250-280
• Result: England win the match

If England (ENG) win the toss and opts to bat

• ENG Powerplay Score: 50-60 Runs
• ENG Total Score: 280-300
• Result: Afghanistan win the match

Today’s Match Prediction: Afghanistan are favourites to win the match.

Predicted Top Performers For AFG vs ENG

• England – Ben Duckett
• Afghanistan – Azmatullah Omarzai

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 26 February 2025

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