Rashid Khan's Roar After Duckett's Dismissal (Source: @ProbuddhaBhatt1/com)
The Champions Trophy 2025 is already heating up as Afghanistan and England are facing each other with all intensity. After an explosive display while batting first, the Afghan bowlers are now dominating while defending the total.
As England had a shaky start, a dramatic moment in the 17th over. Ben Duckett’s dismissal became a huge boost for the Afghan side, and Rashid Khan’s fiery reaction stole the spotlight.
Rashid Khan’s Aggression Adds Spice In The Game
After having a shaky start, Afghanistan made a remarkable bounce back in the game and put on a massive total of 325 runs against Jos Buttler and Co. While defending the total, the Afghan bowlers are continuing a similar dominating form. In the 17th over, the Lahore crowd witnessed a dramatic moment with Ben Duckett’s dismissal.
In the 17th over, Rashid came to bowl, and Ben Duckett came on the strike in the fourth ball. Rashid Khan bowled a sharp turning delivery on the leg. Stuck on the crease, he was hit in front. The on-field umpire ruled it not out, but Afghanistan decided to challenge the decision.
Ball-tracking showed it was hitting the leg stump. The ball was in line and heading for the stumps. That crucial breakthrough gave another boost to Afghanistan. But Rashid Khan’s aggressive celebration stole the show. As the English batter was walking away, the spinner celebrated with a roar after breaking the partnership.
England Is Already Under Pressure
While chasing the target of 326 runs, the Jos Buttler and Co. had an unwanted start. In the fourth over, Phil Salt walked away, scoring only 12 runs. The Afgan bowlers kept the denominational alive after Mohammad Nabi sent back Jamie Smith in just 9 runs. Ben Duckett and Harry Brook’s dismissals added pressure on the English side. Having Joe Root and Jos Buttler on the field, they are still 146 runs away.