Afghanistan must beat Australia in Lahore on Friday to advance to the last four. If that happens, the team could also travel to the UAE to take on India in the first semifinal.

Afghanistan captain look to batting coach Younis Khan, as they prepare for their crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against England.

The teams meet in a virtual knockout with a semifinal spot on the line and their cricket boards at loggerheads.

Afghanistan came agonizingly close to defeating Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Mumbai, only to be denied by Glenn Maxwell’s historic double ton. They finally got their win against the Aussies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott isn’t allowing his team to enjoy the England win for long. Their path to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals is now crystal clear.

Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott praised his team's resilient performance in their eight-run victory over England, which keeps them in contenti

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott has said that his national team's performances in the ODI and T20 World Cup mean that there is no chance of Australia taking them lightly ahead of their Champions Trophy fixture on Friday.

After registering a win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said that his team's focus will now shift to their next game against Australia on Friday at the same venue.

Ibrahim Zadran hit a memorable 177 runs to help Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a closely contested Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.