Irfan Pathan Dance Party Goes Viral as Afghanistan Defeats England in Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan remains to upset the world of cricket, proving yet again they are a side not to underestimate. In one such nail-biting match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan shocked England, defeating 2019 World Cup champion England by mere eight runs. The victory came in particular against high stakes for the fact it marked Afghanistan's second straight defeat over England within an ICC 50-over competition after their unthinkable victory in the 2023 World Cup.

While the Afghan players were relishing the thrill of their milestone victory, Irfan Pathan, the erstwhile Indian all-rounder, captured attention on the sidelines with his dancing skills. Going live on Instagram, Pathan danced to popular Bollywood number 'Afghan Jalebi,' sharing joy with fans all around the world. His caption read, "Another ICC victory for England by Afghanistan. Well done!" His lively performance was trending in minutes, accumulating over 600,000 likes within a 10-hour live stream.

Afghanistan's Resolute Defeat Of England

The game was a do-or-die match for both the teams as both the teams' hopes to qualify for the semi-finals were on the brink of being shattered. Afghanistan, who began shaky, showed colossal strength to compile a menacing total of 325 runs in their given 50 overs. The pick of their batting performance was a stunning innings by opener Ibrahim Zadran, who hammered a record 177 from a meager 146 balls. His innings is the highest individual in Champions Trophy history, and he is now one of Afghanistan's most feared hitters.

England, on the other hand, was still in the race in the chase but continued to waste crucial chances. Joe Root was the highest destroyer with a great 120 runs off 111 balls, while Jos Buttler (38), Ben Duckett (38), and Jamie Overton also contributed. Afghanistan bowlers, however, were solid and did not allow England to cross the finishing line.

The bowling attack's choice was Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. Omarzai helped the team after scoring a useful 31-ball 41 with the bat, and then turned the game around with the ball by taking five wickets. His final five-over spell was the most devastating, where he bowled out key players such as Root, Overton, and Adil Rashid, and thus led to Afghanistan's edge-of-the-seat win.

Pathan's Dance Moves Become a Tradition

This is not the first instance when Irfan Pathan has danced after an Afghanistan win. In 2023, when Afghanistan had stunned England in the World Cup, Pathan had danced with Afghanistan's talisman Rashid Khan. This time, though, Rashid Khan was absent for the dance, and he had a cheeky reply. Responding to Pathan's tweet, Rashid wrote, "Bhai jan mere baghair dance haha (Brother, dancing without me?). Thanks bhai always for love and support."

Fans adored this bond, and everyone was praising Pathan for his encouragement of Afghanistan cricket's progression, once again. His win celebration is now a warm tradition, eagerly anticipated each time Afghanistan wins big on the international stage.

What's Next for Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's dream Champions Trophy journey is far from done. Next in line is the challenge of a high-stakes match against Australia on February 28. Since Group B is so evenly contested, the match is yet another virtual knockout, and Afghanistan will need to produce their best show to make it to the semi-finals.

Their incredible success in global cricket has been nothing less than inspirational. From being underdogs, to beating cricketing giants such as England, Afghanistan's path is a testament to their skill, perseverance, and increasing command of the game.

As the world of cricket watches in awe, one thing is for sure—Afghanistan is no longer a surprise package but a team to be reckoned with. And as for Irfan Pathan, the fans cannot wait to know if he will bring out his dance moves once again if Afghanistan continues their winning streak!

As the Champions Trophy 2025 gains momentum, now all eyes are set on Afghanistan as they prepare for their next battle. Will they keep up the fairy-tale ride? Time will only tell, but this much is certain—cricket lovers across the globe are savoring each moment of it!