The last time Afghanistan defeated England was during the ODI World Cup in India in 2023. Unfortunately, England have been knocked out of the semifinal race with two consecutive losses. They had earlier lost to Australia. India and New Zealand have already qualified from Group A.
Champions Trophy 2025 Group B qualification scenarios
South Africa: The Temba Bavuma-led side need a win against England in their last group game to seal a spot in the semifinals. In case, the Proteas falter against England, then they will stay at three points and will have to look up to the Australia vs Afghanistan clash to see their fate.
Australia: With three points from two games, Australia need to win against Afghanistan to make it to the semifinals. A slip up will cost them heavily.
Afghanistan: With two points from two games, Afghanistan are still in the race for semifinals. They play Australia next and a win will take them to four points, which will elevate them to the top two and also to the last four. Australia have three points from two games after their washout against South Africa.
England: With two losses, England have been knocked out of the semifinal race. They play South Africa in their final group game. Although it doesn’t hold any significance for England, but for South Africa it’s a must-win encounter.
