Ibrahim Zadran Registers Highest-Ever Score in Champions Trophy History, Shatters Multiple Records—Check Full List

Ibrahim Zadran Smashes Record with Stellar 177 Against England in Champions Trophy 2025*

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran produced a batting masterclass in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, setting multiple records during his brilliant 177* against England. His innings were the highlight of Afghanistan’s 325/7 in their crucial match, a must-win clash for both teams.

Key Achievements from Zadran’s Record-Breaking Knock:

• Record-Breaking Century: Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 177 runs off 146 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and 6 sixes, taking the record for the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
• Surpassing Ben Duckett’s Record: Zadran’s knock of 177* broke the previous record of 165 runs set by England’s Ben Duckett just a few days earlier against Australia.

Full List of Records Set by Ibrahim Zadran:

1. Highest Individual Score in ICC Champions Trophy History:
   Zadran’s 177* broke Ben Duckett’s previous best of 165, setting the new benchmark for the tournament.
2. Youngest to Score 150+ in an ICC ODI Event:
   At just 23 years and 76 days old, Zadran became the youngest batter to score 150+ in an ICC ODI tournament, surpassing Kapil Dev, who achieved this at 24 years and 163 days.
3. Highest Individual Score by an Afghanistan Batter in ODIs:
   Zadran surpassed his own record of 162 runs, set against Sri Lanka in 2022, becoming the highest scorer for Afghanistan in ODIs.
4. Second-Highest Score by an Asian in ICC ODI Events:
   With 177*, Zadran now holds the second highest score by an Asian in an ICC ODI event, surpassing Kapil Dev’s 175 against Zimbabwe in 1983. The record is still held by Sourav Ganguly with 183* against Sri Lanka in 1999.
5. First Asian Batter to Score 150+ in Champions Trophy History:
   Zadran became the first batter from Asia to score more than 150 runs in the Champions Trophy, leaving Sourav Ganguly’s 141* against South Africa in 2000 as the closest competitor.
6. Highest Score Against England in ICC White-Ball Events:
   Ibrahim Zadran’s 177* is now the highest score against England in any ICC white-ball event, surpassing Devon Conway’s 152* in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Conclusion:

Ibrahim Zadran’s exceptional performance has not only propelled Afghanistan to a competitive total but also etched his name in the history books of the ICC Champions Trophy and ODI cricket. His 177* is a testament to his growing stature in international cricket, and he continues to break barriers for Afghan cricket on the global stage.