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The debutant team, Afghanistan, playing in their first-ever Champions Trophy in 2025, has pulled off a major upset by defeating the higher-ranked England. With this victory, the Afghans have eliminated England from the tournament and significantly boosted their chances of reaching the semi-finals, which would mark their first-ever ICC knockout appearance if they succeed.

Despite having big names and star players, England fell short in terms of the passion and determination displayed by Afghanistan in their clash on February 26 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This is not the first time England has faced a shocking defeat—below are other notable instances.

England vs Afghanistan- ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The most recent setback came on February 26 against Afghanistan, marking England’s second defeat to the Afghans in an ICC tournament. Ibrahim Zadran’s superb innings and Azmatullah Omarzai’s impactful bowling guided Afghanistan to a memorable victory.

England vs Afghanistan – ODI World Cup 2023

One of England’s biggest setbacks came against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive 80 off 57 powered Afghanistan to 285. England faltered against spin, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan taking key wickets. Despite Harry Brook’s resistance, England crumbled for 215, losing by 70 runs—a historic triumph for Afghanistan cricket.

England vs Ireland – ODI World Cup 2011

In the 2011 ODI World Cup, England posted 327/8, expecting an easy win. However, Kevin O’Brien’s record-breaking 113 off 63 balls led Ireland to a stunning three-wicket victory. This, along with England’s losses to Afghanistan and the Netherlands, highlights cricket’s unpredictability—proving that even top teams can fall to lower-ranked opponents.

England vs Netherlands – T20 World Cup 2009

The 2009 T20 World Cup began with a stunning upset as the Netherlands defeated England at Lord’s. England set a target of 162/5 in 20 overs, but the Dutch displayed remarkable grit. Tom de Grooth anchored the chase, taking the game to the final ball. Netherlands clinched a thrilling four-wicket victory, marking a historic moment in T20 World Cup history.