ICC World Cup: Afghanistan make history after stunning defending champions England by 69 runs
Afghanistan vs England: Afghanistan sealed the first major upset of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in New Delhi on Sunday, October 15, and their first-ever win in ODI World Cup.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Liam Livingstone. Afghanistan set England a target of 285 to win, which the defending champions fell way short as they were bowled out for 215. (Image: Reuters).
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During the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Afghanistan and England in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, England's captain Jos Buttler was bowled out by Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq. (Image: AP)
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Afghanistan's Mujeeb ur Rahman, second from the right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Harry Brook during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and England in New Delhi, India, on Sunday (Image: AP)
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England's Sam Curran bowls a delivery while Afghanistan's Ikram Alikhil watches during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and England. (Image: AP)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz played an impactful innings, scoring 80 runs off 57 balls, setting the stage for Afghanistan to achieve their second-highest total in ODI World Cups. The team posted 284 runs on the scoreboard, which proved to be sufficient for them to secure a surprising victory over England.
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Afghanistan's Ikram Alikhil hits a six as England's captain Jos Buttler watches during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and England in New Delhi, India, on Sunday. (AP Image)
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Fans in New Delhi, India, watch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and England on Sunday. (AP Photo)
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Fans in New Delhi, India, watch the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and England on Sunday. (AP Photo)
