A loss could significantly harm both teams' chances of advancing to the semi-finals, as South Africa and Australia have already secured two points each.

England must defeat Afghanistan in their crucial Champions Trophy match to stay in the tournament. Following a disappointing loss to Australia, England's inconsistent batting and weak bowling performance need improvement.

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England and Afghanistan will face each other in the eighth match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Group B clash will be played on Wednesday, February 26, at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Both teams are yet to register a win in the tournament after losing their respective openers.

Brydon Carse is set to miss England's Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan, British media reported on Monday, casting doubt on the fast bowler's participation in the rest of the tournament.

The England cricket team suffers a major setback as Brydon Carse is ruled out of the Wednesday match against Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the

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England bowler Brydon Carse is set to miss Wednesday's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan and is a doubt for the remainder of the tournament.