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

Tournament debutants Afghanistan sent England packing from the Champions Trophy after opener Ibrahim Zadran's epic 177 set up their narrow eight-run victory in a Group B thriller on Wednesday. Zadran produced the highest score in the tournament's history to help Afghanistan overcome Jofra Archer's three early wickets and rack up 325-7.

Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first against England in their Group B clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium. England have made one change to their lineup, with all-rounder Jamie Overton replacing fast bowler Brydon Carse,