By hammering the England bowling attack, Zadran became the first Afghanistan batter to score a century in the Champions Trophy and set a new record for the highest individual score in the tournament\u2019s history with 177 runs, surpassing Ben Duckett\u2019s 165 in England's opening match of the Champions Trophy against Australia in Lahore from the same edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zadran\u2019s innings was a masterclass in pacing an ODI knock. After Afghanistan were rattled early and reduced to 37\/3, he steadied the innings alongside skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi in a crucial 103-run stand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Once set, he unleashed an array of strokes, dismantling England\u2019s attack with precision. His innings wasn\u2019t just about survival but domination, as he accelerated in the latter stages, ensuring Afghanistan maximized their final overs with a stunning 113-run burst in the last 10. His knock helped Afghanistan surpass their previous highest total in ICC tournaments \u2014291\/5 against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England made early inroads with Jofra Archer\u2019s fiery new-ball spell, reducing Afghanistan to 37\/3, but a crucial 103-run stand between Zadran and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi steadied the innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Zadran and Shahidi spearheaded Afghanistan's recovery. The duo played cautiously at first, ensuring no further setbacks. Zadran reached his fifty off 65 balls, striking three fours and two sixes. Shahidi provided valuable support, and their partnership brought much-needed stability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England made early inroads with Jofra Archer\u2019s fiery new-ball spell, reducing Afghanistan to 37\/3, but a crucial 103-run stand between Zadran and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi steadied the innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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