England vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket World Cup result and reaction as reigning champions suffer shock defeat
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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.
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England vs Afghanistan
20.5
Adil Rashid to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Malan.
England vs Afghanistan
20.3
Adil Rashid to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
England vs Afghanistan
20.1
Adil Rashid to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
England vs Afghanistan
19.6
Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
England vs Afghanistan
19.5
Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Malan.
England vs Afghanistan
19.4
Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs Afghanistan
19.3
Liam Livingstone to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs.
England vs Afghanistan
19.2
Liam Livingstone to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run.
England vs Afghanistan
19.1
Liam Livingstone to Azmatullah Omarzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
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