England vs Afghanistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Follow the Highlights of the ENG vs AFG World Cup encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
England vs Afghanistan Highlights, World Cup 2023: Defending England crashed to a shock 69-run defeat against Afghanistan in ODI 13 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup, in New Delhi on Sunday. Chasing a target of 285, England were bowled out for 215 in 40.3 overs, falling to Afghan spin magic, which saw Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman get three-wicket hauls. Meanwhile, Mohammad Nabi picked two wickets. Harry Brook was England’s lone wolf in the run chase, but lost his wicket in the 35th over, with his side reeling at 169/8. Brook registered 66 off 61 balls.
Afghanistan piled a stiff 284 on the board after being invited by England to bat first. The proceedings started with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran giving Afghanistan a perfect start and added 114 in 16.1 overs for the first wicket. While Gurbaz did bulk of the scoring, Zadran played the second fiddle perfectly. Adil Rashid broke the partnership, following which Afghanistan endured a mini-collapse. Zadran fell for 28(48), while Gurbaz was run-out for 80(57). Afghanistan lost three quick wickets and were reduced to 122/3 in 18.5 overs. The wickets continued to tumble until Rashid Khan and Ikram Alikhil took control. Rashid as usual played some stylish shot but was outdone by a brilliant effort by Joe Root at long-on. He fell for 23(22). Alikhil scored 58(66) before getting out to Reece Topley, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman hammered 28 in 16 balls.
Liam Livingstone returned with one scalp but was the most economical among the England bowlers, leaking just 33 runs in his full quota of overs. Adil Rashid scalped three, while Mark Wood struck twice. Joe Root and Reece Topley returned with one scalp each.
• England win toss, opt to field
• England field same playing XI, Afghanistan make one change
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz slams 33-ball 50. He eventually departs for 80(57)
• Ikram Alikhil scored 58(66)
• Afghanistan are all-out for 284 in 49.5 overs
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman removes Harry Brook for 66
• Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman bag three-wicket hauls
• In chase of 285, England bowled out for 215 in 40.3 overs
