Web Desk: Afghanistan emerged victorious over the defending champions, England, by a margin of 69 runs in a thrilling match on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 285 runs, England’s innings crumbled, with the team managing only 215 runs in 40.3 overs. The Afghan spin attack, spearheaded by the likes of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, proved to be the game-changer, each claiming three crucial wickets.
In the showdown, Afghanistan set a competitive total of 284 runs on the scoreboard. England, having won the toss, opted to field. The standout performance for Afghanistan came from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the opening batsman, who notched an impressive 80 runs from 57 balls before being run out. Gurbaz’s opening partner, Ibrahim Zadran, contributed 28 runs to the total during their partnership of 114 runs for the first wicket, which lasted for 16 thrilling overs.
This unexpected victory by Afghanistan sends shockwaves through the cricket world, marking a memorable moment in the tournament and solidifying their position as a formidable force on the international cricket stage. As the World Cup continues, cricket fans around the globe eagerly anticipate more nail-biting encounters and upsets.
