Upset! Afghanistan stun champions England at Cricket World Cup
Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi.
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World Cup 2023: Afghanistan Stun England In Battle Of David vs Goliath
Afghanistan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup after they beat defending champions England by 69 runs in Delhi on Sunday. Afghanistan thus registered their first win over England in One-Day Internationals. Flamboyant opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a blistering 80 as Afghanistan, buoyed by some lusty late hitting, made 284 batting first. In reply, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman bagged three wickets a to help Afghanistan roll over England on a total of 215.
World Cup Points Table: Does Defeat Against Afghanistan Put England's Semi-Final Chances In Jeopardy?
Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday as they defeated holders England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi. Chasing 285 to win, after Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a blistering 80, England were bowled out for 215, despite Harry Brook scoring a gritty 66. Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan claimed three wickets each. The win allowed Afghanistan to move out from the foot of the points table.
England suffer shock defeat to Afghanistan in World Cup
England's hopes of defending the World Cup suffered an almighty blow in Delhi, where underdogs Afghanistan pulled off a stunning upset to floor the 2019 champions.
Afghanistan post 284 against England on back of Gurbaz heroics
NEW DELHI : Afghanistan were dismissed for 284 in Sunday's World Cup group game against England after a blistering knock of 80 from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and a half-century at the death from Ikram Alikhil helped them post a fighting total.
England vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates, Cricket World Cup 2023: England Skipper Jos Buttler Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs Afghanistan
England vs Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl against Afghanistan in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Sunday in New Delhi. The Jos Buttler-led side faced a seven-wicket defeat in the opening match against New Zealand but they went on defeat Bangladesh by 137 runs. On the other hand, Afghanistan have lost both of their first two matches and are yet to open their points tally. England will be aiming for another comfortable win as they will be going in as the favourites. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
England happy to avoid injuries on difficult Dharamsala outfield
England all-rounder Sam Curran said they were thankful to have come through Tuesday's World Cup win over Bangladesh without picking up injuries after players struggled to keep their feet due to the state of the Dharamsala outfield.
Dawid Malan and Reece Topley star in England's big win over Bangladesh
England got their World Cup 2023 campaign back on track with a familiarly dominant display with the bat as the defending champions defeated Bangladesh by 137 runs in Dharamsala on Tuesday.