AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Champions Trophy 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips For Afghanistan vs England

Afghanistan will cross swords with England in the eighth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, February 28.

Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, is at the last spot in Group B standings after suffering a defeat to South Africa by 107 runs. Meanwhile, England, led by Jos Buttler, is in the third spot after initiating their campaign with a loss to Australia.

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Details

Match: Afghanistan vs England, Group B, Match 8

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Wednesday, February 26

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Probable XIs

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.

England

Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Pitch Report

The Lahore surface is expected to be a belter for batters. However, bowlers will get a bit of lateral movement with the new ball while spinners need to get fair turn and bounce to do well on this wicket.

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Top Picks

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan failed to pick up wickets in the contest against South Africa. However, we can’t keep him calm for long time.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gurbaz couldn't create an impact against South Africa, scoring only 10 runs. However, we can expect him to turn the tables in this game.

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Captain picks

Ben Duckett

Opening batter Ben Duckett was sensational against Australia, scoring 165 runs in 143 balls with 17 fours and three sixes.

Joe Root

Joe Root can be a valuable all-rounder with both bat and ball. Against Australia, he scored 68 runs in 78 balls while he bowled four overs without picking up a wicket.

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Head to Head Dream11 team

Jos Buttler, Rahmat Shah, Ben Duckett (c), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Joe Root (vc), Azmatullah Omarzai, Adil Rashid, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy, Match 8 Grand League Dream11 team

Jos Buttler, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Rahmat Shah, Ben Duckett, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Joe Root (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Adil Rashid, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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