Group B's two winless sides clash in a mouth-watering must-win ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 showdown in Lahore today (3pm, Bangladesh Time) 

There are no more second chances for either of these sides.

Afghanistan dropped their first game at the tournament to South Africa, while the English failed to defend a big total against the Aussies. Given a washout between Australia and South Africa, this is effectively the knockout clash between the two sides.

It essentially sets up a fascinating contest, which will see England's batting firepower go up against Afghanistan's spin prowess.

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Memories of World Cup shock boost Afghanistan for England clash

HIGHLIGHTS

*Afghanistan and England have faced each other only three times in ODIs, with England winning twice and Afghanistan securing a memorable 69-run victory in their last meeting in the format during the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

*Making their debut in the Champions Trophy, Afghanistan face England in the competition for the first time.

*This will be the first time that both Afghanistan and England play at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.