Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Afghanistan stunned the reigning champions, England, by defeating them by 69 runs. This turn of events came as a complete surprise to everyone. As a result of England’s dismissal for 215, their attempt to reach a target score of 285 runs was cut short. Mojeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan, both of whom bowl for Afghanistan’s spin attack, excelled with three wickets apiece, while Mohammad Nabi contributed two key scalps of his own.
Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs | World Cup 2023
During the first innings, Afghanistan scored a respectable total of 284, primarily due to the outstanding performances of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil. Ikram produced 58 runs, while Gurbaz blasted 80 runs for the team. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also played an important part, contributing an efficient 28 runs off 16 balls. Adil Rashid was England’s most effective bowler in this match, taking three wickets during the competition.