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England vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket World Cup result and reaction as reigning champions suffer shock defeat

Follow all the action from Arun Jaitley Stadium

Karl Matchett
Sunday 15 October 2023 17:39 BST
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England’s Joe Root previews their ICC Cricket World Cup clash with Afghanistan

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England’s title defence of the Cricket World Cup is in real trouble after losing to Afghanistan by 69 runs in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history. Afghanistan were dismissed for 284 in Delhi, but bowled out England for 215 with 9.3 overs left. Only Harry Brook offered serious resistance with a 61-ball 66.

The Afghans celebrated only their second-ever win at the World Cup, the other coming against Scotland in 2015 in their first appearance.England have now lost two of their opening three group games, having been thrashed by New Zealand in the tournament opener.

Gurbaz gave the underdogs an explosive start after being sent in by Jos Buttler, dominating a rapid opening stand of 114 and piling on 80 in 57 balls.

But they lost three wickets in 14 balls to throw away much of their good work, Adil Rashid taking the first two before Gurbaz was mindlessly run out by his captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.

He had lit up the lively Arun Jaitley Stadium with his fearless strokeplay, but without his impetus England were able to gain a foothold. They bowled their opponents out for 284 off the penultimate ball of the innings, but there were plenty of question marks over the bowling attack - and even more over the subsequent batting performance.

Follow all the latest live reaction from today’s match in the live blog below and check the latest odds here:

England vs Afghanistan

26.3

Joe Root to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Malan.

15 October 2023 11:32

England vs Afghanistan

26.2

Joe Root to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.

15 October 2023 11:31

England vs Afghanistan

26.1

Joe Root to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

15 October 2023 11:31

England vs Afghanistan

25.6

OUT! Caught. Liam Livingstone to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Woakes.

15 October 2023 11:29

England vs Afghanistan

25.5

Liam Livingstone to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Rashid.

15 October 2023 11:28

England vs Afghanistan

25.4

Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wood.

15 October 2023 11:28

England vs Afghanistan

25.3

Liam Livingstone to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Curran.

15 October 2023 11:28

England vs Afghanistan

25.2

Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wood.

15 October 2023 11:27

England vs Afghanistan

25.1

Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

15 October 2023 11:27

England vs Afghanistan

24.6

Chris Woakes to Azmatullah Omarzai. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

15 October 2023 11:26

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