AFG vs ENG: Top 3 Dream11 captaincy picks, Match 8, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The much-awaited AFG vs ENG contest in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.

The action returns in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with another epic clash waiting for the fans. Afghanistan are scheduled to lock horns with England in the eighth match of the tournament. This encounter will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both the sides lost their respective opening matches and now this game will be a do-or-die contest for both of them.

England had a good outing with the bat in their first match against Australia, but their bowlers let them down. Meanwhile, Afghanistan struggled in both departments against South Africa. This match will not just be important for these two teams and players but also for the fans, who are active on the fantasy cricket platforms.

There are some exciting players involved in this game, which can give a chance to do well on fantasy cricket platforms. Similarly, this article will give you three potential captaincy options for the AFG vs ENG game on Wednesday.

Top 3 Dream11 captaincy picks for AFG vs ENG, Match 8, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

1. Ben Duckett

The English opener Ben Duckett has been in red-hot form. He was one of the top English batters on their tour of India and carried that form into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Duckett slammed 165 in the first game against Australia and looked in a great touch.

The way he is batting right now, he can’t be ignored in any fantasy cricket team. His ability to take on bowlers makes him a tough batter to bowl at. He is also good against spin with his sweeps, which will help his side against Afghanistan. Hence, he is an ideal choice to have as captain of your AFG vs ENG Dream11 team.

2. Joe Root

Without a doubt, Joe Root is the best English batter against spin, and his role will be key against Afghanistan. He is also in good form, scoring two half-centuries in the last three innings. He is consistently scoring runs and is someone who can also roll his arm over.

Root is a bankable batter, who can be a good captaincy option on fantasy cricket platforms. His form is the biggest positive. If he can play another good innings against Afghanistan, he will earn good points on fantasy cricket platforms.

3. Azmatullah Omarai

There are some good players in Afghanistan’s lineup as well, but we believe the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024, Azmatullah Omarzai, can be a great pick. He is someone who will give you points in all three departments. He is Afghanistan’s second seamer, who can take wickets with new or old balls.

With the bat, he bats in the top five. If Afghanistan lose quick wickets, he will be there for the team. That’s what makes him a different but smart choice to make captain in AFG vs ENG Dream11 teams.

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