England vs Afghanistan Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan on Saturday defeated the defending champions by 69, in what is the biggest upset in World Cup so far. Chasing a target of 285 runs, England are all out at 215 runs in 40.3 overs.

Apart from Harry Brook (66) and Dawid Malan (32), no other English batter could manage to stand ahead of Afghan batters. For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman picked three wickets each, Mohammad Nabi took two, while, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi picked one each. 

Earleier, Afghanistan were all out for 284 against defending champions England in their ICC World Cup match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. England won the toss and opted to bowl. 

Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored for Afghanistan with a 57-ball 80 before being run out while his opening partner, Ibrahim Zadran, contributed 28 in a first-wicket partnership of 114 in 16 overs.

Replacing Najibullah Zadran in the playing XI, Ikram Alikhil grabbed the opportunity with both hands and made 58 off 66 balls, while star leg-spinner Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman chipped in 23 and 28, respectively.

Leg-spinner Adil Rashid picked up 3/42 for England.

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.