Afghanistan kept their semifinal hopes alive with a thrilling eight-run victory over England in Lahore. Ibrahim Zadran's outstanding 177 runs and Azmatullah Omarzai's five-wicket haul were crucial in defending a total of 325 for 7. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the team's performance.
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