Afghanistan scored a strong score of 273 runs in the Group B match of the Champions Trophy 2025 played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The magnificent innings of Sedikullah Atal (85) and Ajmatullah Umarajai (67) helped Afghanistan reach this score. The winning team of this match had to get a place in the semi -finals, but the match was canceled due to rain and Australia entered the semi -finals.
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Australia’s fast start and world record in powerplay
Chasing a target of 273 runs, Australia made a bang. Australia set a new record of scoring the most runs in the powerplay in the history of the Champions Trophy by scoring 90 runs in the first 10 overs. During this period, Travis Head (48 runs in 32 balls) was the highest run -scorer, while Matthew Short (20) and Steve Smith (13) also contributed significantly.
Australia broke Sri Lanka’s 2017 record, when they scored 87 runs in the first powerplay against South Africa.
Rain stopped game, Australia in semi -finals
Australia had scored 109/1 in 12.5 overs, when the rain stopped the game. The umpires decided to cancel the match due to the ground wet, giving Australia a semi -final ticket.
The highest run in Powerplay in Champions Trophy history:
- Australia – 90 vs Afghanistan (2025)
- Sri Lanka – 87 vs South Africa (2017)
- South Africa – 77 vs India (2013)
- Australia – 76 vs England (2025)
- England – 73 vs Australia (2025)
Now everyone’s eyes are on the semi -finals, where the Australia will present its claim for the Trophy.
