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Afghanistan 325-7 (50 Ovs) vs Eng | Scorecard

Afghanistan have set a challenging target of 326, leaving England with a must-win chase to keep their Champions Trophy campaign alive and eliminate Afghanistan.

At 37 for 3 in the ninth over, Afghanistan were in deep trouble, but a superb 103-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and Hashmatullah Shahidi turned the game around, laying a solid foundation for a strong finish.

Zadran's record-breaking 177-the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history-was the cornerstone of Afghanistan's innings. His brilliance was complemented by crucial cameos from Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi, powering Afghanistan to a formidable total.

Now, all eyes are on England-can they chase it down and keep their tournament hopes alive?