Afghanistan and England will square off in the 8th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, February 26, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Both teams are teetering on the brink of elimination after losing their opening matches in the tournament. Afghanistan’s campaign started with a heavy 107-run loss to South Africa, leaving them with a tough challenge ahead.
England, on the other hand, suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat to Australia despite posting a hefty total of 351 runs.
With both teams eager to get their first points on the board in this year’s Champions Trophy, let’s take a look at their head-to-head record in One Day Internationals. ALSO READ, CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025: ENG vs AFG PLAYING 11 | ENG vs AFG LIVE STREAMING | ENG vs AFG PITCH REPORT, GADDAFI STADIUM STATS
England vs Afghanistan in the 50-over World Cups
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Both sides have met thrice in the ODI world cups with England having a slight advantage over the Afghans, winning 2 of the 3 matches played over the years. Afghanistan did spring an upset in the ODI World Cup 2023 against the Three Lions which saw them lose by 69 runs.
World Cup head-to-head summary
Matches played: 3
England wins: 2
Afghanistan wins: 1
Tied matches: 0 Check Champions Trophy 2025 points table here
England vs Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cups
As far as T20 World Cups are concerned, Afghanistan haven't been able to get the better of the Three Lions as England have managed to win all three matches played between the two sides in the 20-over World Cup.
T20 World Cup head-to-head summary
Matches played: 3
England wins: 3
Afghanistan wins: 0
England vs Afghanistan ICC Event Record
| ENG vs AFG head to head in ICC events | ||||
| Format | Matches | England Wins | Afghanistan Wins | Tied |
| Cricket World Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |

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