Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran struck a career-best 177 as Afghanistan posted a commanding 325 for 7 against England in their Champions Trophy match on Wednesday.
Zadran anchored the innings with a 146-ball knock, rescuing Afghanistan after they were reduced to 37 for 3 in the ninth over. He shared a crucial 103-run stand with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 40 off 67 balls. Zadran later built a 72-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai, who made 41 off 31 balls, and a 111-run stand with Mohammad Nabi, who contributed 40 off 24 balls.
England pacer Jofra Archer led the attack with figures of 3 for 64 in 10 overs. Spinner Liam Livingstone took 2 for 28.
Afghanistan remained unchanged from their previous game, while England brought in Jamie Overton for the injured Brydon Carse.
Brief scores: Afghanistan 325 for 7 in 50 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 177, Hashmatullah Shahidi 40, Azmatullah Omarzai 41, Mohammad Nabi 40; Jofra Archer 3/64, Liam Livingstone 2/28).
