England vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates: The most decisive pre-match coverage to follow
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England vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates: The ICC World Cup 2023 is witnessing yet another thrilling clash today as England takes on Afghanistan in a much-anticipated matchup. With cricket fever sweeping across the globe, fans are gearing up for a day of intense action, fierce competition, and nail-biting moments as these two teams lock horns on the field.
England, a powerhouse in the world of cricket, enters this encounter as one of the tournament favourites. Renowned for their aggressive style of play and strong batting lineup, they have consistently been a force to be reckoned with in previous World Cup editions. The likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler will be instrumental in England’s bid to secure victory and cement their dominance in the tournament.
On the other side of the pitch, Afghanistan is a team that has rapidly risen through the ranks of international cricket. With an array of talented spin bowlers and formidable hitters, they have the potential to deliver upsets and make a strong statement in the competition. Players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are expected to play pivotal roles in Afghanistan’s strategy to challenge more established teams.
As cricket enthusiasts from all corners of the globe tune in, the England vs. Afghanistan clash promises to be a spectacle filled with excitement, showcasing the beauty and unpredictability that makes the ICC World Cup a celebrated event in the world of sports.
England vs Afghanistan Live: World cup squad for both teams
England: Jos Buttler (c/w), Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow (w/k), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Gus Atkinson.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.
England vs Afghanistan Live: Probable Playing XI for two sides
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley and Chris Woakes.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
England vs Afghanistan Live: Who will win the key clash?
As per Google’s win probability, there is an 87% chance that England will be victorious in this match. As per CricTracker, no matter which team bats first, England will win the match. MyKhel calls England “overwhelming favourites” to win this. We do not expect any surprises in this match. England will dominate and win.
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England vs Afghanistan Live: head-to-head records
England vs Afghanistan Live: England have squared off against Afghanistan in a pair of ODIs, emerging victorious on both occasions. Both these high-stakes matches unfolded during World Cup tournaments. Their last clash happened in June 2019, where England dominated with a colossal score of 397/6, sealing the win by a margin of 150 runs. Back in the 2015 edition, England won via the DLS method by a 9-wicket margin.
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England vs Afghanistan Live: Weather report
England vs Afghanistan Live: With only a 4% chance of rain, the match is unlikely to be affected by it. However, Delhi will get as hot as 35 degrees with humidity as high as 63%.
England vs Afghanistan Live: Players to watch out for
England: Skipper Jos Buttler has 11 centuries and 25 half-centuries in the 147 ODIs he has played so far. He was England’s highest run-getter in the 2021 T20 World Cup. He scored 20 off 10 balls against Bangladesh and 43 off 42 balls against New Zealand. He has yet to hit a big score in this tournament. The wicket-keeper-batter may choose this match to achieve that.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the wicket-keeper-batter from Afghanistan, can be explosive when in form. He was the highest scorer for his team in the Bangladesh match and looked pretty solid before getting out for 47. He scored 21 off 28 balls against India. He is one of the key players for the Afghans today. If he scores big, his team will have an outside chance against England.
![England's Sam Curran attends a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- England's Sam Curran attends a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --](https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2023/10/15/original/CRICKET-ICC-MENS-WC-2023-ENG-PRACTICE-0_1697342500824.jpg)
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England vs Afghanistan Live: The history between the two
England vs Afghanistan Live: England and Afghanistan have played 2 ODIs with each other so far; England have won both of those games. The last time they faced off, it was June 2019, and England scored a massive 397/6 and won it by 150 runs. The other match was in 2015, when England won by 9 wickets in the DLS method. Both the matches were played in World Cups.
![Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah attends a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah attends a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --](https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2023/10/15/original/CRICKET-ICC-MENS-WC-2023-AFG-PRACTICE-5_1697342432451.jpg)
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