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In a thrilling match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Afghanistan’s opening batter Ibrahim Zadran scripted history by scoring a record-breaking 177 runs against England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His knoဣck not only broke multiple records but also featured a unique celebration after reaching his century, which has captured the attention of cricket fans worldwide.
Ibrahim Zadran’s unique celebration
After reaching his 6th ODI century, Zadran celebrated with a distinctive gesture. He mimicked bowling leg-spin and then folded his hands in a gesture of gratitude towards someone in the dressing room. This celebration was not just a moment of personal triumph but also a tribute to his teammate Rashid Khan, with w𒈔hom he had a pre-match conversation that seemed to inspire his performance.
Reason behind Zadran’s celebration
Zadran explained the reason behind his celebration, stating that he had a chat with Rashid before the match, which motivated him to perform well. “Before the game, I had a chat with Rashid. Whenever I chat with Rashid, I get a score. [That’s why] when I got to my century, I thanked Rashid,” he t🦩old 👍the official broadcasters during innings-break.
A comprehensive win for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s decision to bat first proved to be a strategic masterstroke, as they managed to post a formidable total of 325/7. Zadran’s knock was the cornerstone of this effort, featuring 12 fours and six sixes. His partnership with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (40) and later with Mohammad Nabi (40 off 24) helped Afghanistan recoveꦗr from an early collapse at 37/3.
England’s loss was compounded by Joe Root’s valiant century, which was not enough to prevent their early exit from the tournament.
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Zadran’s return to form
Zadran’s performance was particularly impressive given his recent return to international cricket after a seven-month layoff. He hadn’t played an ODI since March 2024 due to injury, making his comeback even more remarkable. “It’s not easy to come back to international cricket, I have come back to international cricket after 7 months but I hadn’t played ODI cricket since the last 1 year,” the 23-𒆙year said, highlighting the challeng🍎es he faced in last one year.
