Sam Curran five-for sees England past Afghanistan in low-scorer
Liam Livingstone helps seal stuttering chase as England miss significant NRR boost
22/10Result
14th Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, Oct 22 2022
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![England]( "England")
113/5 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
22/10Result
14th Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, Oct 22 2022
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![England]( "England")
113/5 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Questions about England's bowling? Wood, Curran and Stokes have some answers
England selected only four frontline bowlers against Afghanistan, and it paid dividends in helpful conditions
Afghanistan ready to script 'remarkable stories' as two-year wait of playing in Australia ends
In 2020, they were scheduled to play their first Test in Australia, but the pandemic and political tumult dashed their hopes
Chris Woakes doubtful for England's opener against Afghanistan
Seamer's quad stiffness the latest injury setback for England after they lost Topley for the entire World Cup
Preview
Can Afghanistan's spin threat derail power-packed England?
Jos Buttler's team begin the World Cup in ominous form, but injury concerns still surround Livingstone and Woakes
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ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |