england vs afghanistan 10/22/2022 enaf10222022209248

[ad_1] Sam Curran's breathtaking five-wicket haul and some spectacular fielding led England to a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their opening match at the T20 World Cup on Saturday in Perth. England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field and his seam bowlers did the trick for the team billed as one of the tournament favourites. Curran, a left-arm quick, returned figures of 5-10 -- the first England bowler to take five wickets in a T20I -- to send Afghanistan packing for 112 in 19.4 overs.England, who crashed out in the semi-finals at the World Cup last year in the United Arab Emirates, achieved their target in 18.1 overs -- but only after the Afghanistan bowlers proved a point by picking five wickets.The bowlers stood out. Mark Wood struck with his first ball in the t...

[ad_1] England face minnows Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup Group 1 match at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. England, who reached the semi-finals of tournament last year, head into the tournament with series wins over Pakistan and defending champions Australia. The 2010 champions, however, could get a tough competition, especially in the bowling department, with the likes of Rashid Khan and Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi in top form. England suffered a big blow earlier this week when in-form pacer Reece Topley ruled out of the tournament. The Three Lions has roped in Tymal Mills as a like for like replacement for the lankey Topley. Chris Woakes' participation in the match is also a doubt, after reports suggesting that the all-rounder has a slight fitness issue.When will the England...

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