Watch: Naveen Ul Haq dismantles Jos Buttler's stumps in ENG vs AFG ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash
Afghanistan bowler Naveen Ul Haq clean bowled England skipper Jos Buttler in ENG vs AFG CWC 2023 match.
Known for their power-hitting, England batters are struggling to chase down 285 runs against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. Afghanistan bowlers have shown great spirit against the defending champions. Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Rahman have curtailed the power-hitting English batting line-up and have put them on the back-foot in Delhi.
Along with the spinners, Afghanistan pacers have also shown a similar determination. Fazalhaq Farooqi picked up Jonny Bairstow's wicket in his first over, while Naveen-ul-Haq got Jos Buttler's wicket in his second spell. Buttler was looking to get England’s innings back on track, along with Harry Brook. After Malan’s wicket, England looked to be on the road to recovery, but Naveen-ul-Haq sent Buttler back in time for Afghanistan.
Naveen Ul Haq castles Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler was trying to play a full stretch drive against Naveen-ul-Haq, but there was a big gap between his bat and pad. Naveen delivered one from a wide angle that came straight into Jos Buttler's stumps. England skipper was looking to play an angled drive, but he was not in a place to connect. Buttler lost his wicket against Afghan pacer and moved back to the pavilion after adding nine to the scorecard.
England have lost their six wickets inside 30 overs and have scored 143 runs. Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan have done magnificent work for Afghanistan in the middle-overs. Mohammad Nabi is playing his 150th ODI game for Afghanistan, and he is working hard to make it a special occasion for his national side. Delhi’s wicket played a lot better than everyone expected, and fans are witnessing one of the most challenging games of the World Cup 2023.
Harry Brook is on the crease, fighting it out for England against Afghanistan bowling line-up. Brook has scored his half-century and is looking all set for his maiden World Cup century. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 284 runs in 50 overs. Afghanistan reached a challenging total with help from small partnerships that kept building up during their innings. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80) and Ikram Alikhil (58) played magnificent knocks.
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