AFG vs ENG: Top 3 Batters to Watch Out for in Afghanistan vs England Champions Trophy Match 8

England will take on Afghanistan in the eighth game of the Champions Trophy 2025. The match is at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where the pitches favor the batters more. Hence, the batters from both teams will wreak havoc on the bowlers. The weather will play a huge role in the game as well.

Well, both teams are yet to win a game in the tournament. Moreover, the abandonment of the Australia vs. South Africa match changed the course of Group A as the team that will lose in this match will be out of the tournament. Hence, the upcoming match will be super interesting and competitive at the same time. 

Here are the top three players to watch out for in Afghanistan vs England clash:

1. Ben Duckett

England's opener, Ben Duckett, scored a blistering century in the previous game against Australia. Even though his century went in vain and England lost the game, his score is the highest score in the history of the Champions Trophy. Duckett is an excellent batter in powerplay, and that is when he sets the base for the team. Hence, the bowlers will be scared of him at the moment because he is in unbelievable form.

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan's opener, will be another batter to watch out for in the upcoming game. In 47 games, he has scored 1779 runs at an average of 38.67. He has gotten experience and can score well in the powerplay. Afghanistan will want a solid start from the player, which will help them get to a good total or chase down the given total. 

3. Joe Root

England's star batter, Joe Root, is one of the most dangerous players in the tournament. He has done well in the past and has a good record in the ODIs. Root is an experienced batter who has the idea of playing the bowlers very well. He has a solid average in the ODIs as well. The 34-year-old batter has played 175 games and scored 6702 runs at an average of 47.53.