Afghanistan face England in the Champions in Lahore - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Afghanistan pulled off a historic victory, defeating England by eight runs in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium here, knocking the former World Champions out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Australia had arrived in Dubai not knowing whether they would be staying in Dubai, or heading to Lahore for the second semi-final | ESPN.com

Australia has reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield in Lahore. Australia achieved a record chase

The fourth match, Group B ICC Champions Trophy,2025 took place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with Ahsan Raza, Joel Wilson and Kumar as Umpires and Andy Pycroft as the referee. Australia faced England on Saturday.

England are out of the Champions Trophy following an eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in a thrilling game in Lahore.

Afghanistan face England in the Champions in Lahore - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

The ICC Champions Trophy continues on Wednesday, Feb. 26 with England taking the pitch against Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Both of these squads lost their opening match in the competition and are in need of a victory to have any shot at reaching the semifinals next week.

Cricket Australia will not boycott Friday’s game in Lahore but has previously called off bilateral series against Afghanistan after the Taliban regained power in 2021 and imposed bans on women playing the sport.

After an eight-run win over England, Afghanistan aim to defeat Australia to secure a semi-final spot in the ICC Champions Trophy. The pivotal match in Lahore is crucial for Afghanistan's progress. Weather forecasts predict morning showers.

Champions Trophy clash between Australia and Afghanistan is facing a major threat of rain. The virtual quarter-final between Group B is set to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Two matches of the ongoing tournament have already been washed out due to rain,