Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Harry Brook, caught behind by Ikram Alikhil at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
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Today, England take on Afghanistan at the high-scoring Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The runs have been flowing at this venue and the heavy hitters in both sides will be licking their lips even as the bowlers frantically make plans on how to defend the smaller boundaries.
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Toss: England win toss, opt to bowl.
England name an unchanged Playing XI
We will bowl first. No particular reason, looks like a good wicket and we'll like to chase. We are going with an unchanged side. Looks like a good batting strip, South Africa and India posted big scores. I think we've improved a lot from the first to the second game, we just have to show the same intensity.Jos Buttler (England Captain)
One change for Afghanistan in their Playing XI
We wanted to bowl first, but this is a 100-over game, we'll have to bat well. Looks like a batting pitch, expecting the same conditions like the last game. Hopeful of doing well and putting pressure on them. We've good spin options and anything around 300 should be a good score. One change, Najib is not playing, Ikram replaces him.Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan Captain)
England vs Afghanistan: Playing XIs
England (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow (WK & C), Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood and Reece Topley.
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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England are close to the top 4 on the table with one win; Afghanistan meanwhile are bottom of the pile after back-to-back defeats
Time for the national anthems!
Both captains lead their teams out to the middle of the field for the national anthems. It's a proud moment for Mohammad Nabi who is making his 150th appearance for Afghanistan.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran walk out to open the batting for Afghanistan. They'll be hoping to give their team a good start as they'll need lots of runs on the board to stand a chance against this England team.
Chris Woakes is handed the new ball to open the bowling for England.
Over 1: Afghanistan 7/0
0.6 - No run, Woakes ends with a full delivery onto the stumps and Gurbaz defends.
0.5 - 1 run, now a thick outside edge from Ibrahim sees it escape to third man.
0.4 - No run, Ibrahim tucks it to the leg-side but doesn't find the gap.
0.3 - No run, back of length delivery to Ibrahim who defends.
0.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Gurbaz slashes hard but only gets a thick edge that loops towards third man.
0.1 - No run, back of length outside off and Gurbaz shoulders arms.
0.1 - Five Wides! Woakes sprays it well down leg and Buttler makes a mess of it behind the stumps as it sneaks through his legs.
Over 2: Afghanistan 7/0
1.6 - No run, Ibrahim misses with the flick as the short delivery hits him on the body. Maiden over from Topley.
1.5 - No run, shorter now from Topley and Ibrahim gets onto his toes to defend.
1.4 - No run, length delivery from Topley and Ibrahim pushes it towards point.
1.3 - No run, back of length outside off and again Ibrahim defends.
1.2 - No run, Ibrahim gets behind the ball and tucks it to the on-side.
1.1 - No run, Topley starts with a back of length delivery that Ibrahim blocks.
Reece Topley, left-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 3: Afghanistan 21/0
2.6 - No run, Ibrahim looks to cut again but this time doesn't connect cleanly.
2.5 - FOUR! Ibrahim slices it uppishly towards point where a misfield from Bairstow sees it escape for four.
2.4 - No run, Ibrahim blocks out the back of length delivery.
2.4 - 2 wides! Woakes loses his radar as he sprays it down leg and again Buttler doesn't collect cleanly as the batters cross.
2.3 - SIX! Perfect timing on the pull from Gurbaz as Woakes lands it short and sees it sent flying into the stands over midwicket.
2.2 - 2 runs, Gurbaz skips out looks to loft now but only slices it high over cover.
2.1 - No run, Woakes with a back of length delivery and Gurbaz thinks of the cut but pulls out of the shot.
Over 4: Afghanisan 25/0
3.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Gurbaz just dabs it to third man.
3.5 - 1 run, Ibrahim defends with soft hands and sets off for a quick single.
3.4 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Ibrahim defends.
3.4 - Wide! Topley looks for a wide yorker but it strays down leg.
3.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Gurbaz dabs it towards backward point for a quick single.
3.2 - No run, shorter now to Gurbaz who hops and blocks to the off-side.
3.1 - No run, Topley starts with a fuller length that Gurbaz defends to mid-on.
Over 5: Afghanistan 35/0
4.6 - 1 run, Ibrahim taps the shorter delivery to mid-off for a quick single.
4.5 - No run, back of length outside off to Ibrahim who blocks.
4.4 - 1 run, Gurbaz now drives to long-on and rotates strike.
4.3 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Gurbaz as Woakes again goes slow outside off and sees it sliced past point.
4.2 - FOUR! Woakes sends down a slower full delivery outside off and Gurbaz drills it powerfully through covers.
4.1 - No run, Woakes with a length delivery outside off and Gurbaz defends.
Over 6: Afghanistan 45/0
5.6 - No run, Topley pitches it full outside off again and Gurbaz pushes it back to the bowler.
5.5 - No run, full now outside off and Gurbaz defends.
5.4 - FOUR! Short outside off and Gurbaz slices it pats a diving fielder at point.
5.3 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Ibrahim flicks for a single.
5.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Ibrahim defends.
5.2 - Wide! Topley bangs it short but it slides down leg.
5.1 - FOUR! Back of length delivery from Topley and Ibrahim drives on the up to send it racing past point.
Over 7: Afghanistan 51/0
6.6 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Ibrahim looks to drive but doesn't connect cleanly.
6.5 - No run, back of length onto the stumps and Ibrahim defends to the on-side.
6.4 - 1 run, Gurbaz taps it to the off-side and they run hard for another quick single.
6.3 - 1 run, Curran pitches it outside off and Ibrahim taps to point for a quick single.
6.2 - No run, Ibrahim leans forward and drives to mid-on.
6.1 - FOUR! Excellent from Ibrahim as he welcomes the bowling change with a beautiful drive through the gap at extra cover.
First bowling change for England as Sam Curran, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
Over 8: Afghanistan 55/0
7.6 - No run, yorker length just outside off now and Gurbaz blocks it out. Excellent comeback from Topley after getting hit for a boundary on the first delivery.
7.5 - No run, slower onto the pads now and Gurbaz defends back to the bowler.
7.4 - No run, Gurbaz backs away and looks to make room but Topley follows him with the ball, forcing the batter to defend.
7.3 - No run, good response from Topley as now he slips in a slower delivery that whizzes past the edge.
7.2 - No run, shorter from Topley and Gurbaz defends.
7.1 - FOUR! Width on offer from Topley and Gurbaz slices it expertly past the man at point.
Over 9: Afghanistan 75/0
8.6 - 2 runs, Curran ends with a slower full delivery that Gurbaz drives to sweeper cover.
8.5 - SIX! This is stunning from Gurbaz as he spots the back of length delivery and pulls it over square leg for a flat six.
8.4 - FOUR! Curran overcompensates as he pitches it down leg and Gurbaz just helps it along to fine leg.
8.3 - FOUR! Beautiful cover drive from Gurbaz as Curran pitches it full outside off.
8.2 - 1 run, Curran goes full outside off and Ibrahim swings hard at the free-hit ball but only gets a thick outside edge that Buttler does well to get a glove onto and prevent the boundary.
8.2 - 1 run, slower short delivery outside off and Gurbaz guides it to third man.
Curran oversteps on that delivery resulting in a no-ball and a free-hit delivery.
8.1 - 1 run, Curran with a back of length delivery into the body and Ibrahim tucks it for a quick single.
Over 10: Afghanistan 79/0
9.6 - No run, full outside off and Ibrahim defends to the off-side.
9.5 - 2 runs, Topley bangs it short and Ibrahim opens the face of his bat to guide it past backward point.
9.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ibrahim defends.
9.3 - 1 run, Gurbaz misses with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.
9.2 - No run, Gurbaz defends and wants a single but is rightly sent back.
9.1 - 1 run, Topley bangs it short and Ibrahim just dabs it to backward point for a quick single.
Over 11: Afghanistan 86/0 - FIFTY up for Gurbaz! 50* (33)
10.6 - 1 run, tossed up to Gurbaz who flicks it to long-on.
10.5 - 1 run, flatter onto the stumps from Rashid and Ibrahim flicks to midwicket.
10.4 - No run, tossed up to Ibrahim who defends.
10.3 - 1 run, flatter from Rashid and Gurbaz taps to long-on for a single.
10.2 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Gurbaz! 50* (33)
An excellent FIFTY from Gurbaz that comes off just 33 balls as he brings out the sweep to send it racing past square leg.
10.1 - No run, Rashid tosses it up to Gurbaz who defends.
England turn to spin immediately after the powerplay as Adil Rashid, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.
Over 12: Afghanistan 93/0
11.6 - No run, Ibrahim pushes the short delivery back to Wood.
11.5 - 1 run, short outside off again and Gurbaz dabs it to backward point.
11.4 - No run, Wood sticks to the short length as Gurbaz defends this time.
11.3 - SIX! Short outside off this time and Gurbaz uses the pace beautifully as he plays a ramp shot to send it flying into the stands over third man.
11.2 - No run, short into the batter and Gurbaz pushes it back to Wood.
11.1 - No run, Wood starts with a short length that Gurbaz defends.
Mark Wood, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Over 13: Afghanistan 102/0
12.6 - 1 run, Gurbaz drives to long-off to retain strike.
12.5 - No run, Rashid fires in a quicker delivery and Gurbaz defends.
12.4 - SIX! Excellent from Gurbaz as he spots the tossed up delivery and connects beautifully with the slog sweep to send it flying over midwicket.
That also brings up the 100-run mark for Afghanistan.
12.3 - 1 run, tossed up to Ibrahim who drives to long-off.
12.2 - 1 run, shorter from Rashid and Gurbaz chops it past point.
12.1 - No run, appeals for LBW as Gurbaz misses with the sweep but it seems to have taken an edge before hitting the pads.
Over 14: Afghanistan 106/0
13.6 - 1 run, Wood sticks to the short length and Ibrahim dabs it to third man.
13.5 - 1 run, short down leg this time and Gurbaz pulls to deep square leg.
13.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Ibrahim taps it to point for a quick single.
13.3 - No run, Wood bangs it short and Ibrahim thinks of the pull but backs away at the last moment.
13.2 - 1 run, this time Gurbaz nails the pull but finds the man at deep square leg.
13.1 - No run, Gurbaz misses with the pull and cops a painful blow on his body. The pace of Wood just beating the batter on that occasion.
It's been a stunning batting display so far from Gurbaz!
Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz is taking on the England bowlers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Image: REUTERS
Over 15: Afghanistan 106/0
14.6 - No run, maiden over from Rashid. England need quite a few more of these to put any pressure on Afghanistan who are off to a flyer.
14.5 - No run, slower loopy delivery from Rashid and Ibrahim looks to drive but mistimes the shot.
14.4 - No run, fuller now from Rashid and Ibrahim can't find any gap in the off-side.
14.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and Ibrahim drives straight to cover.
14.2 - No run, full onto the pads now and Ibrahim blocks it into the pitch.
14.1 - No run, Rashid tosses it up to Ibrahim who defends.
Over 16: Afghanistan 111/0
15.6 - No run, back of length delivery and Ibrahim can't find the gap at mid-off.
15.5 - No run, sharp short ball and Ibrahim does well to get out of the way.
15.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Ibrahim defends.
15.3 - 1 run, short outside off now and Gurbaz dabs to third man.
15.2 - FOUR! Wood bangs it short down leg and Gurbaz pulls to deep fine leg. Topley cannot prevent the boundary with a dive but it gets worse as he hurts his knee in the process and has to leave the field for treatment. That doesn't look good for England.
15.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Wood and Gurbaz defends.
Over 17: Afghanistan 115/1
16.6 - 1 run, Rahmat gets off the mark with a drive to long-on.
16.5 - No run, tossed up to Rahmat who pushes it back to Rashid.
Rahmat Shah, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
16.4 - WICKET! Ibrahim Zadran c Root b Adil Rashid 28 (48)
Rashid tosses it up down leg and Ibrahim looks to heave but doesn't connect well as the man at short midwicket takes a sharp reflex catch to dismiss the opener. Finally something for the England fans to cheer about.
16.3 - 2 runs, back of length outside off and Ibrahim cuts it past point.
16.2 - 1 run, Gurbaz looks to drive but gets a big inside edge to square leg.
16.1 - No run, tossed up to Gurbaz who defends back to Rashid.
Over 18: Afghanistan 122/1
17.6 - 1 run, another length delivery and Rahmat tucks it to fine leg.
17.5 - 1 run, length delivery from Wood and Gurbaz backs away to dab to third man.
17.4 - No run, short outside off this time and Gurbaz cuts it to point.
17.3 - 2 runs, short down leg and Gurbaz pulls it to deep fine leg and pushes for two.
17.2 - 2 runs, slower from Wood and Gurbaz slices it powerfully past point.
17.1 - 1 run, Wood bangs it short outside off and Rahmat blocks to point for a quick single.
Over 19: Afghanistan 123/3
18.6 - 1 run, Azmatullah gets off the mark this time with a flick to long-on.
Azmatullah Omarzai, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
18.5 - WICKET! Gurbaz run out (Willey/Buttler) 80 (57)
Terrible mistake from the Afghanistan captain that costs Gurbaz his wicket. Shahidi gets a thick edge to midwicket and sets off for a non-existent single. Gurbaz tries to make it with a dive but once again it's good work from Buttler who collects the throw and whips off the bails in quick time.
Gurbaz is livid with his captain as he looked well set to get a century on this wicket.
Hashmatullah Shahidi, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
18.4 - WICKET! Rahmat st Buttler b Adil Rashid 3 (8)
Excellent from Rashid as he tosses it up and lands it short to Rahmat who leans forward to defend but is well beaten. Rahmat tries to get his foot back in time but it's still on the line as Buttler whips off the bails in a flash.
18.3 - No run, tossed up again to Rahmat who blocks it out.
18.2 - No run, length delivery from Rashid and Rahmat chops it to extra cover.
18.1 - No run, Rashid tosses it up to Rahmat who defends.
Over 20: Afghanistan 125/3
19.6 - 1 run, Shahidi gets off the mark now as he punches to sweeper cover.
19.5 - No run, full onto the off-stump and Shahidi pushes to mid-off.
19.4 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Shahidi blocks.
19.3 - No run, Shahidi flicks to the man at mid-on.
19.2 - 1 run, shorter from Livingstone and Azmatullah cuts to sweeper cover.
19.1 - No run, Azmatullah leaves the tossed up delivery outside off.
England decide to go with spin from both ends as Liam Livingstone, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.
Over 21: Afghanistan 127/3
20.6 - No run, full outside off and Shahidi defends. This is good smart bowling from Rashid to cut off the runs.
20.5 - 1 run, tossed up now and Azmatullah drives to sweeper cover.
20.4 - No run, good turn from Rashid as Azmatullah leaves for the keeper.
20.3 - No run, quicker from Rashid and Azmatullah mistimes it back to the bowler.
20.2 - No run, tossed up to Azmatullah who pushes back to Rashid.
20.1 - 1 run, Shahidi chops the shorter delivery to backward point.
Over 22: Afghanistan 129/3
21.6 - No run, another tight over as Livingstone finishes with three dots in a row.
21.5 - No run, good turn this time and Azmatullah dabs it to point.
21.4 - No run, extra bounce for Livingstone as Azmatullah defends.
21.3 - 1 run, Shahidi gets another thick edge to midwicket and pushes for a single. Azmatullah just manages to make it in time.
21.2 - No run, length delivery to Shahidi who blocks.
21.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Livingstone and Azmatullah guides it past backward point.
Over 23: Afghanistan 135/3
22.6 - 1 run, shorter outside off and Shahidi steps across to tuck it to square leg.
22.5 - 1 run, Rashid slips in a googly but Azmatullah tucks it past midwicket.
22.4 - 1 run, Shahidi punches past point for a single.
22.3 - 1 run, Azmataullah taps it to mid-off and this time he pushes for a risky single. Afghanistan can't afford any more run outs here.
22.3 - Wide! Rashid slips it wide down leg.
22.2 - 1 run, Shahidi this time connects cleanly as he flicks to deep midwicket.
22.1 - No run, tossed up by Rashid as Shahidi gets a big leading edge when looking to flick.
Over 24: Afghanistan 139/3
23.6 - No run, Livingstone tosses it upto Shahidi who pushes it back to the bowler.
23.5 - 1 run, Azmatullah drives but it's well cut off at mid-off.
23.4 - 1 run, Shahidi drives to long-off for a single.
23.3 - No run, Review! Livingstone gets it to turn past the edge and hits Shahidi on the pads. Buttler goes for the review and ball-tracking shows the ball bouncing just over the wickets and Shahidi survives by a whisker.
23.2 - 1 run, Azmatullah drives the tossed up delivery to long-on.
23.1 - 1 run, Shahidi taps the length delivery to backward point for a single.
Over 25: Afghanistan 149/3
24.6 - No run, beaten! Azmatullah looks to punch the last delivery but it flies past the outside edge.
24.5 - No run, Azmatullah taps it to point and the fielder does well to prevent the single.
24.4 - FOUR! Azmatullah drives it beautifully through covers and the fielder puts in a brave dive at the boundary but that's really well hit and escapes past him.
24.3 - No run, Azmatullah taps it to mid-off but it's well cut off.
24.2 - SIX! The change to pace works in Afghanistan's favour as Azmatullah lifts the full delivery beautifully over long-on for a maximum.
24.1 - No run, Woakes attacks the stumps straight away and Azmatullah defends.
Chris Woakes [3.0-0-31-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 26: Afghanistan 152/4
25.6 - WICKET! Azmatullah c Woakes b Livingstone 19 (24)
Livingstone gets in on the act! Azmatullah steps out and slices the loopy delivery but only sends it high towards long-off where Woakes makes no mistake.
England are slowly clawing their way back into this game.
25.5 - No run, short down leg and Azmatullah looks to defend but gets hit on the gloves a the ball bounces sharply.
25.4 - 1 run, full down leg and Shahidi flicks it to deep square leg.
25.3 - 1 run, tossed up to Azmatullah who drives past cover.
25.2 - 1 run, quicker delivery from Livingstone that Shahidi tucks for a single.
25.1 - No run, tossed up to Shahidi who drives it back to Livingstone.
Over 27: Afghanistan 157/4
26.6 - FOUR! Short outside off and Ikram gets off the mark with a fierce cut past point.
26.5 - No run, fuller from Root and Ikram pushes it back down the pitch.
26.4 - No run, Ikram looks to cut the shorter delivery but only edges it into the pitch.
26.3 - 1 run, flatter onto the stumps and Shahidi punches to long-off.
26.2 - No run, Shahidi drives to cover but can't find the gap.
26.1 - No run, Root starts with a full delivery that Shahidi pushes back to the bowler.
Joe Root, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
Ikram Alikhil, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
Over 28: Afghanistan 159/4
27.6 - No run, Shahidi looks to drive to long-on but Livingstone dives across to cut off any runs.
27.5 - No run, full onto the pads and Shahidi pushes it back to the bowler.
27.4 - No run, full outside off but Shahidi can't squeeze it past backward point.
27.3 - 1 run, Livingstone strays down leg and Ikram helps it along for a quick single.
27.2 - 1 run, Shahidi drives the tossed up delivery to long-off.
27.1 - No run, full onto the off-stump from Livingstone and Shahidi cuts to point.
Over 29: Afghanistan 166/4
28.6 - No run, Shahidi pushes the quicker delivery to cover.
28.5 - 1 run, fired onto the stumps by Root and Ikram tucks it to square leg.
28.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ikram clips to midwicket.
28.3 - SIX! Root lands it short and gets punished as Ikram rocks back to pull it high over deep midwicket.
28.2 - No run, just outside off and Ikram can't find the gap at point.
28.1 - No run, Root tosses it up and Ikram defends to cover.
Over 30: Afghanistan 167/4
29.6 - No run, Shahidi defends as just the 1 run comes off the over.
29.5 - 1 run, Ikram makes room and this time punches to cover for a single.
29.4 - No run, Livingstone is rushing through his over as Ikram tucks to the leg-side.
29.3 - No run, fired in by Livingstone and Ikram gets his bat behind ball to defend.
29.2 - No run, beaten! Hint of turn on offer as Ikram looks to defend but sees it beat the edge.
29.1 - No run, Livingstone tosses it up to Ikram who defends back to the bowler.
Over 31: Afghanistan 170/4
30.6 - 1 run, Ikram pushes it into the same region to retain strike.
30.5 - 1 run, full outside off and now Shahidi drives past cover for a single.
30.4 - No run, Shahidi drives but can't find the gap at cover.
30.3 - No run, Shahidi looks to skip down the track but Root lands it short forcing him to defend.
30.2 - 1 run, Ikram dances down the track and flicks to mid-on.
30.1 - No run, Root starts with a length delivery that Ikram blocks.
Over 32: Afghanistan 174/4
31.6 - 2 runs, Ikram manages to sweep it fine for two runs.
31.5 - No run, shorter from Livingstone and Ikram pushes it back to the bowler.
31.4 - 1 run, Shahidi sweeps to send it racing to fine leg.
31.3 - No run, Shahidi knocks the loopy delivery to backward point.
31.2 - 1 run, Ikram pushes it to mid-on and rushes across for a quick single.
31.1 - No run, tossed up by Livingstone and Ikram pushes it back to the bowler.
Over 33: Afghanistan 178/5
32.6 - FOUR! Too full from Root and Nabi nails the sweep to send it racing through midwicket.
32.5 - No run, shorter from Root which Nabi punches to cover.
32.4 - No run, fired onto the stumps and this time Nabi defends.
32.3 - No run, full from Root and Nabi flicks to midwicket.
32.2 - No run, low full toss from Root but Nahi only drives it to cover.
Mohammad Nabi, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
32.1 - WICKET! Shahidi b Root 14 (36)
CASTLED! Excellent from Root as he lands it on a good length and beats the attempted cut from Shahidi to hit the off-stump. The Afghan captain has to walk back and he may have an angry Gurbaz waiting to exchange a few words for the role he played in that run out as well.
Over 34: Afghanistan 183/5
33.6 - 1 run, Ikram punches it past Livingstone for an easy single.
33.5 - 1 run, Nabi flicks it behind square leg for a single.
33.4 - 1 run, tossed up to Ikram who drives towards long-off.
33.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Nabi drives to sweeper cover.
33.2 - No run, Nabi punches straight to backward point.
33.1 - 1 run, Livingstone tosses it up to Ikram who drives to long-off.
Over 35: Afghanistan 186/5
34.6 - 1 run, Ikram makes room and slices the back of length delivery to third man.
34.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Nabi gets a thick edge to third man for a quick single.
34.4 - No run, this time Nabi gets bat behind ball to defend.
34.3 - No run, beaten! This time Nabi looks to cut but again only connects with air.
34.2 - No run, beaten! Nabi looks to drive but is well beaten past the edge.
34.1 - 1 run, Ikram looks to flick but gets a big leading edge to mid-off.
Pace on now as Mark Wood [4.0-0-23-0] returns to the attack.
Over 36: Afghanistan 190/5
35.6 - 1 run, Nabi drives the full delivery through extra cover.
35.5 - 1 run, Ikram slices the short ball past point.
35.4 - 1 run, Nabi pushes to mid on for a quick single.
35.3 - 1 run, Ikram now punches to point for a single.
35.2 - No run, chance! Ikram is beaten by the turn and there's a great chance for a stumping but Buttler doesn't connect too cleanly and Ikram manages to get his bat down in time.
35.1 - No run, Ikram pushes the straighter delivery to point.
Over 37: Afghanistan 198/6
36.6 - No run, Rashid leans forward and blocks out the final delivery.
36.5 - FOUR! Streaky from Rashid as he gets a thick outside edge that just flies through the gap at point.
36.4 - No run, beaten! This time Wood pitches it outside off and it whizzes past the edge.
36.3 - No run, Wood drags his length back and Rashid tuck to the leg-side.
36.2 - FOUR! Rashid rewards the cheering fans as he gets off the mark with a beautiful cover drive.
Rashid Khan, right handed bat, walks out as the crowds loudly chant his name!
36.1 - WICKET! Nabi c Root b Mark Wood 9 (15)
The short ball does the trick! Wood bangs it short into the body and Nabi looks to block but it flies off the shoulder of the bat and into the grateful hands of Root at gully.
Over 38: Afghanistan 204/6
37.6 - No run, Ikram blocks out the loopy delivery.
37.5 - 1 run, Rashid plays a late dab for a quick single.
37.4 - FOUR! Short from Livingstone and Rashid slices it over deep gully.
37.3 - No run, Rashid taps the widish delivery to gully.
37.2 - 1 run, Ikram gets on the back foot and punches towards mid-off.
37.1 - No run, Livingstone tosses it up to Ikram who defends.
Over 39: Afghanistan 207/6
38.6 - No run, full outside off and Ikram puts in a solid block.
38.5 - 1 run, Rashid reaches out and drives through the gap at cover.
38.4 - 1 run, Ikram is okay to continue as he tucks the ball to square leg.
38.3 - No run, painful! Ikram look to duck under the short ball but gets hit painfully on the shoulder and will need some treatment.
38.2 - 1 run, Rashid tucks it past square leg for a single.
38.1 - No run, short onto the stumps from Wood and Rashid defends.
Over 40: Afghanistan 216/6
39.6 - No run, Rashid taps it to point but it's well cut off by the fielder.
39.5 - 1 run, Ikram taps it to backward point for a quick single.
39.5 - Wide! Topley sprays it short down leg.
39.4 - FOUR! Ikram plays a very late cut to guide it fine past the fielder at third man.
39.3 - 1 run, back of length outside off and Rashid smacks it to sweeper cover.
39.2 - 1 run, Topley bangs it short and Ikram connects well with the pull to deep square leg.
39.1 - 1 run, Rashid makes room and slices it past a diving fielder at point.
Reece Topley [5.0-1-21-0] comes back into the attack
Over 41: Afghanistan 221/6
40.6 - 1 run, flatter googly to Ikram who slaps it over cover.
40.5 - No run, Ikram tucks it to midwicket but Rashid gets across quickly to prevent the single.
40.4 - 1 run, Rashid makes room and drills the full delivery to sweeper cover.
40.3 - 1 run, fuller this time to Ikram and it's flicked to deep midwicket.
40.2 - 1 run, tossed up to Rashid now who drives to long-off.
40.1 - 1 run, Rashid tosses it up to Ikram who pushes to long-on.
We're into the final 10 overs now as Adil Rashid [7.0-1-29-2] comes back into the attack.
Over 42: Afghanistan 227/6
41.6 - 2 runs, excellent running as Ikram tucks it to midwicket and they run hard to take two.
41.5 - No run, slower outside off and again Ikram only dabs it to backward point.
41.4 - No run, Ikram plays it late but can't find the gap at backward point.
41.3 - No run, beaten! Ikram looks to tuck but gets hit on the thigh pad.
41.2 - No run, slower delivery now as Ikram punches to mid-off.
41.1 - FOUR! Topley bangs it short outside off and Ikram plays a good late cut to guide it past backward point.
Over 43: Afghanistan 232/6
42.6 - 1 run, Ikram flicks to deep midwicket for a single.
42.5 - No run, Ikram plays a late dab but can't beat backward point.
42.4 - No run, another googly from Rashid and Ikram sweeps straight to short fine leg.
42.3 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Rashid slaps it through covers.
42.2 - No run, a googly that catches Rashid by surprise as he brings his bat down late to defend.
42.1 - 2 runs, Rashid strays down leg and Rashid sweeps it to deep square leg.
Over 44: Afghanistan 233/6
43.6 - No run, slower outside off and Ikram looks to cut but only finds point.
43.5 - No run, perfect yorker from Curran as Ikram digs it out.
43.4 - 1 run, another slower delivery and Rashid steps down and slaps to cover.
43.3 - No run, slower onto the stumps and Rashid looks to pull but completely mistimes the shot.
43.2 - 1 run, Ikram backs away but Curran follows him with the ball as he flicks to midwicket.
43.1 - No run, Ikram looks to cut but only chops it to point.
Sam Curran [2.0-0-26-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 45: Afghanistan 237/7
A superb spell from Rashid comes to an end as he signs off with figures of 10-1-42-3.
44.6 - 1 run, Ikram tucks it off the hips to deep square leg.
44.5 - 1 run, Mujeeb clears his front foot and pulls it to deep midwicket.
44.4 - 1 run, Ikram flicks it past mid-on and wants two but the fielder does well.
44.3 - 1 run, Mujeeb waits back and pulls to get off the mark.
44.2 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Mujeeb looks for the reverse but doesn't connect cleanly.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
44.1 - WICKET! Rashid Khan c Root b Adil Rashid 23 (22)
What a screamer from Root! Rashid skips down the track and flicks it flat towards cow corner. Root sprints across from long-on before diving to his right to take a superb low catch. The run and timing of the dive were perfect from Root and Rashid can't believe he got to the ball.
Over 46: Afghanistan 255/7
45.6 - No run, another slower delivery but this time Mujeeb taps it straight to cover.
45.5 - 2 runs, slower delivery from Curran and Mujeeb pushes it into the gap at point.
45.4 - SIX! Excellent from Mujeeb as Curran bangs it short but he connects with the hook to send it flying over deep midwicket.
45.4 - FOUR! No-Ball & Free-hit! Curran sends down a high full toss and Mujeeb slices it over backward point.
It was well above the waist and that means a no-ball and free-hit!
45.3 - FOUR! Slower short delivery outside off and Mujeeb nails the pull to send it racing through midwicket.
45.2 - No run, full outside off and Mujeeb just pats it to cover.
45.1 - 1 run, Curran starts with a yorker that Ikram flicks to long-on.
Over 47: Afghanistan 263/7 - FIFTY up for Ikram! 50* (61)
46.6 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Ikram only bunts it back to the bowler.
46.5 - 2 runs, FIFTY up for Ikram! 50* (61)
Short to Ikram and he looks to pull but again it flies off the edge and over the keeper. That brings up the half-century for Ikram who has batted really well on this surface.
46.4 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Mujeeb gets a thick edge through the leg-side.
46.3 - FOUR! Mujeeb throws his bat at the wider delivery and gets a thick edge that sends it flying over the keeper.
46.2 - No run, beaten! Mujeeb swings at the length delivery but can't connect.
46.1 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Wood and Ikram can only flick it to mid-on.
Mark Wood [7.0-0-37-1] comes back into the attack
Over 48: Afghanistan 277/8
47.6 - WICKET! Ikram Alikhil c Sam Curran b Topley 58 (66)
Topley sends down a slower full delivery outside off and Ikram heaves but doesn't get enough power on the shot as Curran takes a good catch right at the edge of the boundary at long-on.
47.5 - 3 runs, Topley nails the yorker on the free-hit as Mujeeb looks to back away but again can only flick it to cow corner where Livingstone does well to prevent the boundary but they still run three.
47.5 - 1 run, no-ball! Topley sends down a high full toss and Ikram manages to pull over square leg but that's too high and the next ball will be a free-hit.
47.4 - 1 run, Mujeeb backs away but Topley follows him with the ball expertly and Mujeeb can only flick it to fine leg.
47.3 - 1 run, Topley responds with a wide yorker that Ikram drills to sweeper cover.
47.2 - SIX! Slower delivery onto the stumps and Ikram nails the slog sweep to send it into the stands over midwicket.
47.1 - 1 run, Topley starts with a yorker and Mujeeb flicks it through midwicket for a single.
Reece Topley [7.0-1-36-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 49: Afghanistan 282/9
48.6 - FOUR! Full outside off and Naveen swings hard again and this time get a thick edge that flies over backward point.
48.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Naveen swings but misses the ball.
48.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Naveen blocks it to the off-side.
48.3 - No run, length delivery and Naveen looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
48.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Farooqi gets a thick inside edge to square leg.
Two new batters at the crease now for Afghanistan as Fazalhaq Farooqi joins Naveen-ul-Haq.
48.1 - WICKET! Mujeeb c Root b Mark Wood 28 (16)
Wood bangs it short outside off and Mujeeb looks to swing across the line but only gets a thick top-edge that sends the ball looping towards backward point to Root who doesn't drop too many.
Over 49.5: Afghanistan 284/all-out
49.5 - WICKET! Naveen-ul-Haq run out (Buttler) 5 (6)
Farooqi looks to pull but doesn't connect with the ball. Naveen calls for a single and sets off but it's good work from Buttler who hits the stumps with an under-arm throw.
49.4 - 1 run, Topley nails the yorker again as Naveen squeezes it to deep square leg.
49.3 - No run, Naveen steps across early looking to lap but Topley nails the wide yorker that slips past under him.
49.2 - 1 run, short onto the stumps and Farooqi mistimes the punch to mid-on.
49.1 - No run, full onto the pads from Topley and Farooqi defends.
England need 285 to win!
England will be the happier side at the break after restricting Afghanistan to 284 despite that fast start by both openers. Afghanistan's openers put on a 114-run opening stand with Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80 off 57) playing a key role.
However, the run-out of Gurbaz just took the momentum out of the innings until Ikram Alikhil (58 off 66 balls) played a solid knock in the middle.
Adil Rashid (3/42) was key for England as it was his spell in the middle-overs that did most of the damage.
It's a good track for spinners and England will have a stiff challenge ahead of them against the spin bowling maestros in the Afghan ranks.
Livingstone is hoping the dew comes in to make it easier to bat
Held a bit for the spin, but it's a small ground. Looked like a good pitch, we bowled first hoping the dew comes in. I tried to keep the stumps in play, change the pace, and it came out nicely. I've worked pretty hard on my bowling, being a sixth bowler, sometimes you're not needed, sometimes it's the deep end.Liam Livingstone (1/33)
Rashid Khan warms-up by bowling with two balls in hand!
Afghanistan are up for a fight and Rashid Khan looks quite determined out in the middle. He's even warming-up his grip by bowling with two balls in one hand.
Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan walk out to open the batting for England.
Afghanistan will open with spin as Mujeeb Ur Rahman is handed the new ball.
Over 1: England 3/0
0.6 - No run, another loopy delivery and Malan gets a thick edge to short third man.
0.5 - No run, Mujeeb tosses it up to Malan who punches to cover.
0.4 - 1 run, flatter onto the stump to Bairstow who flicks to long-on.
0.3 - 1 run, Malan is off the mark immediately with a tuck to midwicket.
0.2 - 1 run, Bairstow flicks to long-on and gets off the mark with a single.
0.1 - No run, tossed up to Bairstow who punches to mid-off.
Over 2: England 7/1
1.6 - No run, beaten again as Farooqi drags his length back and hits Root on the thigh pads.
1.5 - No run, Root reaches out and pushes to cover.
1.4 - No run, full outside off and Root meets it with a solid block.
1.3 - No run, beaten! This time Root misses with the flick and gets hit on the thigh pad.
1.2 - FOUR! Root gets off the mark in style as Farooqi strays down leg and Root helps it along to fine leg.
Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
1.1 - WICKET! Bairstow lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi 2 (4)
What a great start for Afghanistan! Bairstow looks to flick but is beaten as the ball hits him flush on the pads. The Umpire gives it 'Out' and Bairstow reviews. The impact is 'Umpire's Call' and the ball is only just clipping leg-stump but the on-field decision is upheld.
Bairstow walks off in a huff.
Pace from the other end as Fazalhaq Farooqi, left-arm fast medium, enters the attack.
Over 3: England 9/1
2.6 - No run, Malan reaches forward and drops it into the pitch.
2.5 - No run, slower to Malan who blocks back to the bowler.
2.4 - 1 run, Root now reaches out and drives to cover for a single.
2.3 - No run, another loopy delivery from Mujeeb that Root taps to cover.
2.2 - No run, tossed up to Root who defends.
2.1 - 1 run, risky! Malan pushes to mid-off and calls for a quick single. Rashid is onto the ball in a flash and only just misses the stumps.
Over 4: England 19/1
3.6 - 1 run, Farooqi pitches it outside off and Malan drives to deep point.
3.5 - No run, beaten past the inside edge this time. Farooqi is bowling really well as he's finding good swing.
3.4 - No run, Review! Malan is beaten as Farooqi gets it to swing away and hits him on the back foot. Afghanistan review and impact is well within line but the ball is just bouncing over the middle-stump and they lose one review.
3.3 - FOUR! This time width is on offer and Malan smacks it through covers.
3.2 - FOUR! Streaky as Malan looks to flick but gets a big leading edge that flies past second slip.
3.1 - 1 run, short onto the hips and Root tucks it to square leg for a single.
Over 5: England 22/1
4.6 - No run, Root blocks the tossed up delivery back to Mujeeb.
4.5 -1 run, now it's a tad too short and Malan slices past point.
4.4 - 1 run, too full from Mujeeb and Root punches to long-on.
4.3 - No run, tossed up to Root now who isn't taking any risks.
4.2 - 1 run, fires it into the pads this time and Malan clips it to square leg.
4.1 - No run, Mujeeb tosses it up to Malan who defends.
Over 6: England 29/1
5.6 - 2 runs, strays onto the pads now and Malan tucks it to deep square leg.
5.5 - No run, Farooqi targets the stumps and Malan drives firmly back to the bowler.
5.4 - No run, beaten again as Malan pokes outside off.
5.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Malan leaves for the keeper.
5.3 - Wide! Well outside off from Farooqi.
5.2 - FOUR! Too full now from Farooqi and Malan meets it with a solid drive through covers.
5.1 - No run, beaten! Farooqi is getting the ball to swing beautifully as Malan looks to flick but is beaten.
Over 7: England 33/2
6.6 - No run, Mujeeb tosses it up to Brook who clips to midwicket.
Harry Brook, right handed bat, walks out to replace Root.
6.5 - WICKET! Root b Mujeeb 11 (17)
CASTLED! Mujeeb gets the quicker delivery to turn and it stays a bit low to sneak past the edge and crash into the stumps!
Afghanistan are pumped up at the moment.
6.4 - FOUR! Full down leg and Root sweeps it past short fine leg.
6.3 - No run, Mujeeb drags his length back and Root sweeps but finds short fine leg.
6.2 - No run, off the back foot this time and Root punches to cover.
6.1 - No run, Root comes forward but only blocks it to the on-side.
Over 8: England 36/2
7.6 - No run, width on offer and Malan looks to drive but mistimes it to cover.
7.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Malan gets bat behind ball.
7.5 - Wide! Farooqi strays down leg.
7.4 - No run, onto the stumps again and Malan defends.
7.3 - 1 run, Farooqi targets the stumps and Brooks gets off the mark with a flick to midwicket.
7.2 - No run, back of length to Broom who punches it towards point.
7.1 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Malan punches it to cover.
Over 9: England 46/2
8.6 - 2 runs, Malan drives past extra cover but Rashid does really well to chase it down and cut off the boundary with a slide.
8.5 - No run, Malan gets on the back foot and punches to cover.
8.4 - 1 run, Brook gets across and flicks to long-on.
8.3 - No run, again Mujeeb gets the quicker delivery to spin sharply and Brook just about gets his bat down in time.
8.2 - 1 run, Malan punches to cover for a single.
8.2 - Five Wides! Mujeeb comes round the wicket and fires it quick down leg which beats everyone.
8.1 - 1 run, Mujeeb fires it into the pads and Brooks punches to mid-on.
Over 10: England 52/2
9.6 - 2 runs, Brook reaches out and drives powerfully through cover and the fielder does well to get a hand on the ball and prevent the boundary.
9.5 - No run, drags his length back and Brook punches it powerfully but it's straight to the fielder.
9.4 - No run, Farooqi responds with a full delivery onto the stumps that Brook drives back to the bowler.
9.3 - FOUR! Farooqi strays down leg and Brook gets a nice glance onto the ball and send it racing past fine leg.
9.2 - No run, shorter from Farooqi and Brook defends back to the bowler.
9.1 - No run, full from Farooqi and Brook drives it firmly to mid-off.
Over 11: England 57/2
10.6 - 1 run, too full from Mujeeb as Malan drives down the ground again for a single.
10.5 - 1 run, Brook makes room and punches to cover.
10.4 - 1 run, Malan gets behind the ball and drives past Mujeeb.
10.3 - No run, tossed up to Malan who isn't keen on swinging his bat at it yet.
10.2 - 1 run, fired onto the pads and Brook flicks it to long-on.
10.1 - 1 run, Mujeeb lands it short to Malan who punches it through the off-side.
Over 12: England 66/2
11.6 - 1 run, slower ball from Naveen and Malan taps to cover and races across for a risky single.
11.5 - No run, again full outside off and Malan drives it uppishly towards cover where the fielder does well to cut it off. Gurbaz then rattles the non-striker's stumps with a direct-hit just to keep Brook on his toes.
11.4 - No run, full outside off now and Malan pushes it back to Naveen.
11.3 - No run, back of length outside off and Malan punches it to point.
11.2 - FOUR! Not a good start from Naveen as he strays down leg and Malan nudges it just past the diving keeper.
11.1 - FOUR! Malan looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge that races away through backward point.
First bowling change as Naveen-ul-Haq, right-arm fast medium, enters the attack.
Over 13: England 69/3
12.6 - 1 run, Buttler learns forward and drives to long-on.
12.5 - No run, Nabi fires it into the pads and Buttler nudges to midwicket.
England captain Jos Buttler, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.
12.4 - WICKET! Malan c Ibrahim Zadran b Nabi 32 (39)
Beautiful bowling from Nabi as he marks his 150th appearance with a wicket! He gets the ball to dip and Malan goes for the drive but chips it straight to the man at short cover.
12.3 - 1 run, Brook waits on the back foot and tucks to square leg.
12.2 - No run, beaten! Nabi gets it to spin sharply past the edge and hits Brook high on the pads.
12.1 - 1 run, Malan punches off the back foot to deep cover for a single.
Mohammad Nabi, right-arm off break, comes into the attack on his 150th cap for Afghanistan.
Over 14: England 69/3
13.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Buttler flicks straight to mid-on. Maiden over for Naveen maintaining good pressure after the wicket of Malan.
13.5 - No run, full outside off and Buttler covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
13.4 - No run, beaten again as Naveen drags his length back and Buttler looks to drive but misses.
13.3 - No run, back of length outside off from Naveen and Buttler swipes hard but only chops it to cover.
13.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Buttler defends to mid-off.
13.1 - No run, beaten! The ball keeps low and beats the attempted flick from Buttler.
Over 15: England 72/3
14.6 - No run, Buttler gets on the back foot and just punches it back to Nabi.
14.5 - No run, Buttler looks to cut but gets a thick inside edge that bounces dangerously close to his stumps.
14.4 - No run, another delivery that keeps low and Buttler just about keeps it out off the toe-end.
14.3 - 1 run, Buttler hangs back and just clips it to short midwicket.
14.2 - 2 runs, Nabi targets the pads and Buttler flicks it through square leg and they run hard for two.
14.1 - 1 run, Brook takes a step back and punches through the gap at cover.
Over 16: England 82/3
15.6 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and this time Brook drives it straight past Naveen for four.
15.5 - FOUR! Streaky boundary as Naveen draws the edge but it flies past the man at first slip to find the ropes.
15.4 - 1 run, Buttler steps down the track and pushes it past point for a quick single.
15.3 - 1 run, Brook drives hard again but this time it flies off the edge to third man.
15.2 - No run, beaten! Naveen lands it on a good length and Brook is sucked into a drive but only connects with thin air.
15.1 - No run, Naveen starts with a length delivery onto the stumps and Brook defends.
Over 17: England 90/3
16.6 - No run, Buttler punches to cover and Rashid shows off his footy skills with a few juggles when the throw comes in.
16.5 - 1 run, Brook gets across and whips it to long-on.
16.4 - No run, spins sharply into Brook who get his bat down in time.
16.3 - 2 runs, this time Brook connects firmly with the cut and the fielder does well to prevent the boundary with a slide.
16.2 - 1 run, closer to the stumps and Buttler punches to mid-on.
16.1 - FOUR! Rashid starts with a half-tracker and Buttler slices it powerfully through the gap at point.
Now Afghanistan bring Rashid Khan, right-arm leg break, into the attack.
Over 18: England 105/4
17.6 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Naveen bangs it short only to see Brook pull it viciously through square leg.
17.5 - FOUR! Full outside off and Brook drives it beautifully past a helpless fielder at cover to bring up the 100 for England.
17.4 - 1 run, Livingstone again takes a step out and gets a thick edge to third man.
17.3 - FOUR! Livingstone with the perfect opportunity to get off the mark and he slices the low full toss over cover.
17.3 - No run, Livingstone steps down and blocks to the on-side. Naveen oversteps on that delivery as the sirens go off signalling a no-ball and free-hit.
Liam Livingstone, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
17.2 - WICKET! Buttler b Naveen-ul-Haq 9 (18)
The England captain is gone! Excellent from Naveen as he gets it to nip back into Buttler who just doesn't get his bat down in time and is beaten past the inside edge as the bails go flying.
Afghanistan believe they can grab their first win of the tournament today and have their tails up.
17.1 - 1 run, Naveen bangs it short and Brook goes for the pull but it only flies off the top-edge and lands safely.
Over 19: Afghanistan 108/4
18.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Livingstone flicks it down to long-on.
18.5 - 1 run, driven down to long-on this time by Brook.
18.4 - 1 run, quicker delivery from Rashid and Livingstone drives to long-off.
18.3 - No run, Livingstone punches it firmly to mid-on but it's well cut off.
18.2 - No run, Rashid slips in a googly and it takes a faint inside edge onto the pads.
18.1 - No run, Rashid tosses it up to Livingstone who defends to cover.
Over 20: England 115/4
19.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Brooks defends.
19.5 - 1 run, this time Livingstone drives the length delivery past cover.
19.4 - No run, Livingstone taps the back of length delivery to point.
19.3 - 1 run, Brook waits back and tucks it to square leg.
19.2 - FOUR! Excellent timing from Brook as he drives the shorter delivery past point.
19.1 - 1 run, Azmatullah lands it short to Livingstone who pulls but it comes off the bottom edge.
Another bowling change as Azmatullah Omarzai, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
Over 21: England 119/5
20.6 - 1 run, Brook punches it straight and Rashid get a hand to it but can't prevent the single.
20.5 - 1 run, Rashid starts off with a googly against Curran who gets a big leading edge to cover and gets off the mark.
Sam Curran, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
20.4 - WICKET! Livingstone lbw b Rashid Khan 10 (14)
Rashid fires in a quicker delivery straight down the middle and Livingstone who was pushed onto the back foot with the previous googly doesn't get his bat across in time as it hits the pads. Livingstone reviews but it's in vain as three reds mean they also lose one review.
20.3 - No run, a googly to test Livingstone this time who chops it into the pitch.
20.2 - 1 run, Rashid slips in a googly and Brook punches off the back foot to long-on.
20.1 - 1 run, Livingstone pushes it to cover for a quick single.
Over 22: England 125/5
England need 160 runs from 28 overs to win.
21.6 - 1 run, Azmatullah takes aim at the wickets but Curran flicks it through midwicket.
21.5 - No run, Curran taps the back of length delivery to backward point. There's a slip in place for Curran.
21.4 - 1 run, Brook tucks it to square leg for a quick single.
21.3 - FOUR! Width on offer by Azmatullah and Brook guides it expertly past backward point.
21.2 - No run, beaten by the full delivery down leg this time as Brook looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
21.1 - No run, Azmatullah bangs it short outside off and Brook cuts it to point.
Over 23: England 126/5
22.6 - No run, Brook punches the last ball to cover.
22.5 - 1 run, width on offer and Curran cuts it past point.
22.4 - No run, shorter googly down leg and Curran just blocks it to the leg-side.
22.3 - No run, Rashid tosses it up to Curran who flicks to midwicket.
22.2 - No run, wider outside off now and Curran punches to mid-off.
22.1 - No run, sliding down leg from Rashid and Curran tries to flick but misses as it hits the pads.
Over 24: England 129/5
23.6 - No run, back to over the wicket to Brook who punches to short cover.
23.5 - 1 run, Curran opens his stance now and punches through covers.
23.4 - No run, Nabi angles it into Curran who defends back to the bowler.
23.3 - 1 run, Brook plays off the back foot as he punches straight down the ground.
23.2 - 1 run, Curran punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
23.1 - No run, Nabi floats it onto the pads and Curran tucks to midwicket.
Mohammad Nabi [2.0-0-6-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 25: England 132/5
England need 153 runs from 150 balls to win.
24.6 - 1 run, slides down leg again and Curran tucks it to deep square leg.
24.5 - No run, Curran blocks it back to Rashid.
24.4 - 1 run, Brook clips the quicker delivery to midwicket where a misfield lets them grab a single.
24.3 - No run, beaten! Rashid slips in the googly and it spins past the inside edge to hit the pads. But it looks to be sliding down leg and they don't review.
24.2 - No run, Brook leans forward and defends back to Rashid.
24.1 - 1 run, Rashid sticks to the leg-stump line to Curran who tucks for a single.
Over 26: England 134/5 - FIFTY up for Brook! 50* (45)
25.6 - No run, quicker onto the stumps and Curran taps it to cover.
25.5 - No run, tossed up to Curran who defends.
25.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and again Curran pushes it back.
25.3 - No run, Curran defends back to Nabi.
25.2 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Brook! 50* (45)
Brook punches to long-on to bring up his half-century! The team will need him to stay on and convert that into a triple digits.
25.1 - 1 run, Curran punches the full delivery for a single.
Over 27: England 138/5
26.6 - 1 run, Curran glances it to square leg for a quick single.
26.5 - 1 run, Brook clears his front foot and slaps it to long-on.
26.4 - 1 run, Curran leans forward and flicks to long-on.
26.3 - 1 run, now Brook manages to flick it to long-on for a single.
26.2 - No run, beaten! Brook looks to cut but fails to connect.
26.1 - No run, Brook punches to the off-side but finds the fielder.
Rashid Khan was quite happy with that one!
Rashid Khan celebrates the wicket of England's Liam Livingstone during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Afghanistan and England, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Image: PTI
Over 28: England 141/6
27.6 - 1 run, this time Woakes punches it past point to retain strike.
27.5 - No run, quicker outside off and Woakes just dabs it to short third man.
27.4 - No run, Woakes flicks the full delivery to square leg.
27.3 - 2 runs, Woakes cuts it past cover and a misfield from Rashid lets them take two.
27.2 - No run, Nabi switches back to over the wicket as Woakes defends.
Chris Woakes, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
27.1 - WICKET! Sam Curran c Rahmat b Nabi 10 (23)
It's a second wicket for Nabi! He angles it into Curran and gets the ball to spin as it flies off the edge straight to the man at slip. That's smart cricket from Afghanistan and England look in serious trouble at the moment.
Over 29: England 141/6
28.6 - No run, beaten! Now Woakes reaches out to drive but is beaten by the flight. Maiden over from Rashid.
28.5 - No run, Woakes taps it back to Rashid who again shows off some neat football skills.
28.4 - No run, slips in a googly and Woakes gets a big edge to the leg-side.
28.3 - No run, too full from Rashid and Woakes blocks it back to the bowler.
28.2 - No run, Rashid slips in a googly that Woakes blocks.
28.1 - No run, Rashid tosses it up to Woakes who taps to cover.
Over 30: England 143/6
England need 142 runs from 120 balls to win.
29.6 - No run, Woakes taps it into the leg-side.
29.5 - No run, beaten! Full from Nabi and Woakes looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads. It's sliding down leg though and the Umpire ignores the appeals.
29.4 - No run, tossed up to Woakes who defends back to Nabi.
29.3 - No run, full to Woakes who pushes it straight past the bowler.
29.2 - 1 run, shorter from Nabi and Brook chops it to cover.
29.1 - No run, Brook flicks it straight to midwicket.
29.1 - Wide! Nabi fires it down leg.
Over 31: England 154/6
30.6 - 1 run, Brook now punches off the back foot to long-on to retain strike.
30.5 - SIX! Excellent from Brook as he gets down on one knee and uses the slog sweep to send it flying over deep square leg.
30.4 - 2 runs, Brook plays a late cut and a misfield at backward point lets them take two.
30.3 - No run, firm punch from Brook but he can't beat mid-off.
30.2 - 1 run, loopy from Mujeeb to Woakes who flicks to short midwicket and races across for a risky single.
30.1 - 1 run, Brook plays off the back foot and punches to long-on.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman [6.0-0-27-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 32: England 160/6
31.6 - No run, Brook drives it to cover and the fielder has a shy at the non-striker's end where a direct-hit might've put Woakes in an uncomfortable situation.
31.5 - 1 run, Woakes goes hard on the drive but only gets a thick edge to third man.
31.4 - No run, Naveen sends it short into Woakes now who is forced to defend.
31.3 - FOUR! Slow outside off and Woakes drives it beautifully through the gap at cover.
31.2 - No run, Woakes goes for a big drive but only mistimes it down to mid-off.
31.1 - 1 run, Brook taps it past point for a quick single.
Bowling change straight after the drinks break as Naveen-ul-Haq [4.0-1-30-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 33: England 160/7
32.6 - WICKET! Woakes b Mujeeb 9 (26)
BOWLED HIM! Mujeeb tosses up the googly and again it beats the edge but crashes into the stumps to send the bails flying. That's a wicket-maiden from Mujeeb and he's off running to celebrate!
32.5 - No run, beaten! Good length from Mujeeb and Woakes looks to cut but misses completely.
32.4 - No run, full delivery that Woakes pushes back to Mujeeb.
32.3 - No run, Mujeeb again rushes Woakes with some sharp turn but this time the bat just comes down in time.
32.2 - GIVEN OUT & REVIEWED! Mujeeb hits Woakes flush on the pads and the umpire raises his finger. Woakes calls for a review and it pays off as ball-tracking shows the ball missing leg-stump.
32.1 - No run, Mujeeb fires it into Woakes who defends back to the bowler.
Over 34: England 168/7
England need 117 runs from 96 balls to win! They need Brook to play a huge innings here along with the tail if they hope to salvage a win.
33.6 - 1 run, Rashid reaches out and dabs to third man for a single.
33.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Rashid blocks it to the off-side.
33.4 - 1 run, Naveen strays onto the pads and Brook glances to fine leg.
33.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Rashid taps it to third man.
33.2 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Rashid gets off the mark in style with a flick through the gap at square leg.
33.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Naveen and Brook dabs it to third man.
Adil Rashid, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
Over 35: England 173/8
34.6 - No run, Mujeeb responds with a googly and Wood gets bat behind the ball.
34.5 - FOUR! Wood isn't going to hang around as he slices the short delivery over mid-off.
34.4 - No run, Mujeeb drags back his length and again Wood defends.
34.3 - No run, Wood blocks out the loopy delivery.
Mark Wood, right handed bat, comes to the crease
34.2 - WICKET! Harry Brook c Ikram Alikhil b Mujeeb 66 (61)
Just the wicket Afghanistan wanted! Brook looks to cut but gets a faint edge back to the keeper. That could be it for England as the tail is fully exposed now.
Afghanistan are just two wickets away from a huge win here!
34.1 - 1 run, Rashid drives to long-on for an easy single.
Over 36: England 182/8
England need 103 runs in 84 balls to win. Is it still possible?
35.6 - FOUR! Too full from Rashid and Wood uses the slog sweep to send it flying over midwicket.
35.5 - No run, another googly from Rashid and Wood looks to cut but is beaten.
35.4 - No run, beaten! Wood heaves at the full delivery but only hits the ground.
35.3 - No run, googly from Rashid and Wood gets a big inside edge onto the pads.
35.2 - 1 run, Adil Rashid now pats it to cover for a single.
35.1 - FOUR! The battle of the leg-spinners starts off with a poor half-tracker from Rashid and Adil Rashid pulls it over midwicket.
Rashid Khan [7.0-1-23-1] comes back into the attack to try and finish things up.
Over 37: England 190/8
Mujeeb Ur Rahman signs off with excellent figures of 10-1-51-3
36.6 - No run, good solid defence from Rashid to end the over.
36.5 - 1 run, Wood flicks to deep square leg for a single.
36.4 - FIVE Runs! Bonus runs for England as Rashid tucks to the leg-side and sets off for a single. Mujeeb picks up the ball and fires a wild throw that escapes to the boundary.
36.3 - 1 run, Wood punches to cover and races across for a quick single.
36.2 - No run, fires it into the pads of Wood who pushes it back to the bowler.
36.1 - 1 run, Mujeeb tosses it up to Rashid who flicks to midwicket.
Over 38: England 196/8
37.6 - No run, Wood goes hard on the pull but only chops it into the pitch.
37.5 - 1 run, Rashid drives uppishly to sweeper cover.
37.4 - 1 run, Wood hangs back again and guides it to third man.
37.3 - FOUR! Wood just backs away and plays a late cut to send it racing past point.
37.2 - No run, beaten now as Wood takes a wild swing at the full delivery.
37.1 - No run, full onto the stumps and Wood defends.
Pace on now as Fazalhaq Farooqi [5.0-0-30-1] is back into the attack.
Over 39: England 199/9
38.6 - No run, dropped! Wood slashes hard and sends it flying low towards the man at cover but the ball doesn't stick. That could've been curtains for England.
38.5 - 1 run, Topley reaches out and cuts to cover to get off the mark.
Reece Topley, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
38.4 - WICKET! Adil Rashid c Nabi b Rashid Khan 20 (13)
Rashid wins the battle of the leg-spinners! He gets the slower ball to grip and take a healthy outside edge. Nabi does brilliantly at slip to react quickly and take a good low catch as the ball was dipping in front of him.
Afghanistan just one wicket away from victory!
38.3 - 1 run, Wood heaves but it takes a big inside edge onto the pads and past the keeper.
38.2 - No run, beaten! Wood backs away and looks to cut but it bounces over his blade.
38.1 - 1 run, Adil Rashid heaves to send it to long-on for a single.
Rashid Khan [8.0-1-32-1] is back into the attack. He has two more overs left to try and seal this win.
Over 40: England 213/9
England need 72 runs in 60 balls can they still dream?
39.6 - FOUR! Top class batting from Topley as Farooqi nails the yorker but Topley again backs away and creams it through cover.
39.5 - FOUR! Topley backs away again and this time slaps the shorter delivery straight down the ground.
39.4 - FOUR! Topley backs away and swings and an inside edge sends it racing past the keeper to fine leg.
39.3 - 1 run, back of length onto the pads and Wood gets a big leading edge that loops and lands safely at midwicket.
39.2 - 1 run, low full toss onto the stumps and Topley punches it past cover for a single.
39.1 - No run, beaten! Farooqi beats the edge and it only just misses the top of the off-stump!
Over 40.3: England 215/all-out
40.3 - WICKET! Mark Wood b Rashid Khan 18 (22)
BOWLED HIM! Rashid Khan lights up the stumps to spark off wild celebrations among the Afghanistan players and fans. Wood looks to swing across the line but is beaten as the ball crashes into the stumps.
40.2 - 1 run, Topley clears his front foot and pulls it to long-on.
40.1 - 1 run, Rashid starts off with the googly that Wood slaps through cover.
The final over of Rashid Khan's spell.
Afghanistan win by 69 runs!
What a win for Afghanistan as they turn over the defending champions to record their first win at the 2023 World Cup.
The batting was good as Gurbaz (80) and Ikram (58) powered them to a good total of 284. But the bowling was superb as they never let England settle.
Harry Brook (66) provided some resistance but ultimately the spin trio of Mujeeb (3/51), Rashid (3/37) and Nabi (2/16) helped seal what will go down as a historic win for Afghanistan cricket.
Player of the Match Mujeeb Ur Rahman dedicates his award and the win to the people of Herat who have been hit by a series of earthquakes!
Very proud moment to be here at the World Cup and beating the champions. Great achievement for the whole team and this is the kind of opportunity we have been working hard for. Wonderful performances by the bowlers and the batters. (On his responsibility with the new ball) As a spinner, it is pretty hard to bowl in the powerplay. But I have been working in the nets. There is not much room for error to bowl wide so I have tried to bowl wicket-to-wicket. We knew that dew will play some part and that is why I wanted to bowl in the powerplay. The ball was holding a little bit as well. Even if there was dew, I was mentally prepared. Not to give much room and bowl in the right areas. (On the batting) It is all about the management. They have been giving me confidence. I want to contribute as a lower-order batter as well, and those 25-30 runs helps the team as well. I want to continue doing that. I want to dedicate this award to the people back home, who have been affected by the earthquake. This is something we could do as a team and I could do myself as a player.Mujeeb Ur Rahman (28 off 16 balls & 3/51) - Translated by Rashid Khan
It's the first-time Afghanistan have beaten England in ODI cricket!
Buttler admits his side were poor with both bat and ball
Disappointing to win the toss and concede that many, me missing that first ball down the leg side set the tone. Credit to Afghanistan, they outplayed us today. It came down to execution, we weren’t quite at the level we’d like to be with both bat and ball. They have some fantastic bowlers, the dew didn’t come in as much as we expected, the ball held up a bit too. They bowled dead straight and kept the stumps in play, we just weren’t quite good enough. You got to let these defeats hurt, there’s no point in getting over things too quickly, we need to reflect. There’s a lot of character in this group, we need to show a lot of resilience and come back stronger. We need to have guys being able to perform under pressure and that’s what all of us will be working hard towards.Jos Buttler (England captain)
It's the first but not the last win for Afghanistan in this tournament says captain Shahidi
I’m quite happy, all the teammates are happy. This is the best win for us, the confidence will be there for the next game and I’m very proud. The openers get a lot of credit. They gave us a great start but unfortunately we lost back to back wickets in the middle again, lot of credit to the openers though, especially Gurbaz. Ikram was with us for the last 2 years and didn’t get a lot of chances, today I believed in him and gave him a chance and he repaid my faith. Mujeeb batted brilliantly, he led from the front and scored important runs for us. We have to score runs, our batting lineup needs to score more for our spinners. We have a lot of confidence about our spinners. Fazal started very well, the first wicket gave us a lot of momentum. When I was batting, I realized the wicket wasn’t supportive for batters against spinners. I told the boys that 280-290 will be enough when I got back into the dressing room. I want to say that the belief, trust and talent is there. Last couple of games we didn’t finish well but the belief is there. This is just the first win, we are looking for more in the tournament. This was just the first one, not the last one.Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan captain)
What next for both these teams?
England have time to reflect on this defeat and get their combination right as they next take the field on October 21 in Mumbai where they will face South Africa who have looked dangerous so far in the tournament.
Afghanistan travel to Chennai where they will face off against New Zealand on October 18.
That's it from us for tonight!
Join us again tomorrow as we bring you all the updates from Australia vs Sri Lanka which starts at 2 PM.
Afghanistan's victory means Australia are now the team sitting at the bottom of the table and the Aussies will be eager to get their first win and move on up the table. Sri Lanka are also winless in the tournament and will provide stiff competition to prevent going rock-bottom themselves.
Till then it's goodbye and goodnight from us.