Afghanistan will take on England in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 02:30 PM IST. England suffered a surprising five-wicket defeat against Australia in a high-scoring match, while Afghanistan faced a heavy 107-run defeat against South Africa in their last game. Both teams lost their first match of the CT 2025 and will be looking to bounce back in this match. It promises to be a thrilling contest between two strong cricket teams.
In this article, we have shared the best Dream11 prediction for the AFG vs ENG 8th match of the Champions Trophy 2025. We have also included the probable playing XI, squads, pitch report, and other important details to help you pick the best Dream11 team.
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AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Match 08 of Champions Trophy 2025
- Wicketkeeper– J BUttler, P Salt, R Gurbaz
- Batters– B Duckett, H Brook
- All-rounders– M Nabi J Root, M Omarzai
- Bowlers–A Rashid, R Khan, J Archer
AFG vs ENG Pitch Report Match 08 of Champions Trophy 2025
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is excellent for batting due to its flat surface and small boundaries. Chasing is the preferred option here. Pacers may get some swing in the early overs with the new ball. The average score is 350.
AFG vs ENG Weather Report Match 08 of Champions Trophy 2025
The weather in Lahore during the match will be clear. The temperature is expected to be around 18°C with 31% humidity and a wind speed of 8.5 km/h. Visibility will be 10 km, and there is no chance of rain.
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AFG vs ENG Match 08 Dream11 Team Top Captain & Vice Captain Choices
1. J Root – Joe Root is the backbone of England’s batting lineup. If early wickets fall, he can stabilize the innings. Despite being out of form, he is still a key player who can play a match-winning knock. He can also bowl a few overs of spin if needed. You can make him the captain of your fantasy team.
2. R Khan –He is one of the best all-rounders from the Afghan team and a great budget pick for your Dream11 team. He adds all-round value to the game and remains a key player for his team. You can make him the vice-captain of your fantasy team.
3. B Duckett – Ben Duckett will open the innings and is one of the most consistent batters in England’s lineup. He scored a brilliant 165 in the previous game. His ability to build the innings while maintaining a good strike rate strengthens the batting lineup. You can make him the captain of your squad.
AFG vs ENG Match 08 Injury Updates
There is no official injury update for either team.
AFG vs ENG Match 08 Possible Playing XI
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
England: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid.
AFG vs ENG Match 08 Champions Trophy 2025 Squads
England Squad for Champions Trophy 2025:Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Afghanistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami.
AFG vs ENG Match 08 Champions Trophy 2025 Match Prediction- Who Will Win?
England is in good form in recent matches and is the favorite to win the game.
