Afghanistan managed to secure a notable victory against the defending champions, England. The match took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, and it was a remarkable performance by Afghanistan.
After winning the toss, England decided to field first, allowing Afghanistan to bat. Afghanistan’s openers, particularly Rahmanullah Gurbaz, played exceptionally well, with Gurbaz scoring a quick 80 runs off 57 balls.
Wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil also contributed with a half-century. With some valuable runs from lower-order batsmen Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Afghanistan set a target of 285 runs for England.
Afghanistan’s trio of spinners, including Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, played a crucial role in defending this total. They put immense pressure on England’s batting lineup, causing them to crumble.
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, was dismissed early in the innings, and Afghanistan’s spinners continued to take wickets. Rashid Khan made it difficult for England by taking important wickets, including Liam Livingstone and Adil Rashid.
England eventually fell short of the target and could only manage to score 215 runs. This surprising victory by Afghanistan over the defending champions England marks an exciting start to the Cricket World Cup, proving that in cricket, unexpected outcomes can always occur.
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