Cricket World Cup 2023 - "Absolutely Shocking": World Reacts As Afghanistan Stun England For Historic Win
Afghanistan handed a shock 69-run loss to defending champions England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.
Afghanistan handed a shock 69-run loss to defending champions England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. England, who were chasing a target of 285 runs, were bundled out for 215 in 40.3 overs. Rashid Khan Mujeeb Ur Rahman was among the star performers, picking three wickets apiece. While Rashid returned 3 for 37 in 9.3 overs, Mujeeb picked 3 for 51 in 10 overs. The world reacted to Afghanistan's historic victory with varied opinions. While some lashed out at the England cricket team, others praised Afghanistan for their terrific performance.
Check out the reactions here:
Wonderful all-round effort by Afghanistan led by a solid knock from @RGurbaz_21.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2023
Bad day for @ECB_cricket.
Against quality spinners, you have to read them from their hand, which the England batters failed to do. They read them off the pitch instead, which I felt led to their… pic.twitter.com/O4TACfKh21
Looks like Eng and Aus are going to struggle to reach the top 4.#ENGvsAFG
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 15, 2023
Absolutely shocking from England.
— ENIC OUT (@nad_THFC) October 15, 2023
With this defeat against Afghanistan, England has become the first team to lose against all other 11 Test playing teams in the World Cup. #AFGvsENG #AFGvENG #CWC #CWC2023
— pratap purohit(@Pratap1808) October 15, 2023
Congratulations Afghanistan have trounced the defending champions England by 69 runs!
— (@Haroon2288) October 15, 2023
Afghanistan also end a 14-match losing streak in World Cups with that phenomenal show!
that greatest-ever win pic.twitter.com/b3iQ2cQsd0
The Defending Champions slips on their way a chance to enter top 4 by getting shocked by Afghanistan who are now just behind England on 6th place.
— Zo (@Zohaibby) October 15, 2023
Tomorrow's Fixture :
Australia vs Sri Lanka | 1.30 PKT at Lucknow.#AFGvENG | #CWC23 | #Cricket | #GreenTeam
Big upset of this ICC World Cup
— Ashutosh Srivastava (@sri_ashutosh08) October 15, 2023
Afghanistan beat defending champion England be like.
Well played Afghan Naveen-Ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Harry Brook . England missed Ben stokes.#ENGvsAFG #AFGvsENG #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/ine8iZippE
Afghanistan scripted history with a stunning upset win over defending champions England in Delhi in a thrilling #CWC23 clash #ENGvAFG |: https://t.co/bg3maGwrG6 pic.twitter.com/YJ2Qd4dDN8
— ICC (@ICC) October 15, 2023
AFGHANISTAN DESTROYED ENGLAND AT DELHI....!!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 15, 2023
A moment of history in the World Cup, Their biggest day in cricket by defeating the defending Champions in the mega event. pic.twitter.com/RIwmfQj63r
Earlier, top knocks from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil propelled Afghanistan to 284.
Gurbaz smashed 80 runs while Ikram hit 58. Mujeeb Ur Rehman also played a crucial knock of 28 off 16 balls. For England, Adil Rashid was the pick of the bowlers as he took three wickets.
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