England vs Afghanistan – October 15 – ICC Cricket World Cup

Considering the current form and depth of both teams, the English team seems to have an edge over Afghanistan.

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Match Details 

Teams: England vs Afghanistan

Ground: The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Central Delhi.

Series: This is the 13th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Season: The match is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 season.

Hours of play (local time): The match will start at 14:00. The first session will be from 14:00 to 17:30, followed by an interval from 17:30 to 18:00. The second session will be from 18:00 to 21:30.

Match days: The match will be held on October 15, 2023.

Probable Playing XIs

England

Jos Buttler (c&wk), Alex Hales, Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

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Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ben Stokes, Rashid Khan

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Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match

The probable best batters for the match between England and Afghanistan on October 15, 2023, could be:

Jos Buttler from England: The English captain is a versatile batter in the lineup. He is a T20 great and has the ability to shift gears when needed. With a spin-heavy Afghanistan at the opposition, he is their best bet to tackle the Afghan spin.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz has had a sensational start to his international career so far, especially in the ODI format, where he has scored two centuries in the six games he has played.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

The probable best bowlers for the match between England and Afghanistan on October 15, 2023, could be:

Adil Rashid from England: Adil Rashid is a key player in England’s bowling attack. His leg-spin has been effective in the middle overs, and he has a knack for picking up crucial wickets.

Rashid Khan from Afghanistan: Rashid Khan is one of the top-ranked spinners in the world. He has been consistently performing well for Afghanistan and was sensational in the PSL 2023.

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

DateGroundScoreResult
May 27, 2019The Oval, LondonEngland: 161/1 (17.3/50)
Afghanistan: 160 (38.4/50)
England beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Afghanistan

DateMatch DetailsResult
September 05, 20236th Match, Group B, Afghanistan vs Sri LankaSri Lanka won by 2 runs
September 03, 20234th Match, Group B, Afghanistan vs BangladeshBangladesh won by 89 runs
August 26, 20233rd ODI, Afghanistan vs PakistanPakistan won by 59 runs
August 24, 20232nd ODI, Afghanistan vs PakistanPakistan won by 1 wicket (with 1 ball remaining)
August 22, 20231st ODI, Afghanistan vs PakistanPakistan won by 142 runs

Last 5 Games of England

DateMatch DetailsResult
September 26, 20233rd ODI, England vs IrelandNo result
September 23, 20232nd ODI, England vs IrelandEngland won by 48 runs
September 15, 20234th ODI, England vs New ZealandEngland won by 100 runs
September 13, 20233rd ODI, England vs New ZealandEngland won by 181 runs

Prediction Based on Performance

As the match approaches, the cricket prediction leans in favor of England given their recent performances. Looking at the last five games, England’s performance has been stellar. They have won three of the last five matches with a significant run difference, proving their strong batting and bowling lineup. Their victory over New Zealand by a whopping 181 runs showcases their capability to dominate the field. Meanwhile, the match with Ireland was a no-result, which does not impact their winning ratio.

On the contrary, the Afghanistan team has suffered continuous losses in their last five matches. They were defeated by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and thrice by Pakistan, which points to a struggling form. The team has an uphill task, especially when it comes to handling pressure situations.

Considering the current form and depth of both teams, the English team seems to have an edge over Afghanistan. The batting strength, which includes players like Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, coupled with the seasoned spin attack of Adil Rashid, makes England a formidable opponent. On the contrary, Afghanistan, despite having talented players like Rashid Khan, seems to be falling short in terms of overall team synergy and performance.

Information About Injuries in Teams 

England:

Ben Stokes was a major doubt for the tournament opener against New Zealand due to a hip injury. He missed England’s final warm-up match against Bangladesh. Even if he managed to play in the opener, there were concerns about his ability to last throughout the gruelling schedule of this seven-week tournament.

Afghanistan:

Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and Azmatullah Omarzai were injured and could not participate in the tournament.

England vs Afghanistan: Winning Chance

The match between England and Afghanistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup is on Sunday, October 15. The odds for England to win are +333, and the odds for Afghanistan to win are +12500.

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Report About Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is a cricket stadium located on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. Here’s a brief history and background of the stadium:

  • Establishment: The stadium was established in 1883 and was initially used as a ground for playing polo. It was only in 1948 that it was converted into a cricket ground.
  • Former Name: It was originally named the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, after the nearby Kotla fort.
  • Ownership and Operation: The stadium is owned and operated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).
  • Capacity: The stadium has a seating capacity of 41,842.
  • Notable Features: The home team’s dressing room was named after Raman Lamba and the away dressing room after Prakash Bhandari. One of the stands of the stadium was named after former Indian captain Virat Kohli.

About ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the premier international championship for One Day International (ODI) cricket. Organized by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament takes place every four years. It is celebrated as one of the most-watched sporting events globally and is regarded by the ICC as the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.

The current format involves a qualification phase spanning the preceding three years, determining the teams that earn the right to compete in the tournament phase. In this phase, 10 teams, including the host nation, compete for the coveted title, with matches taking place at venues within the host nation over the course of about a month.

Australia boasts the most World Cup victories, having clinched the title five times. India and West Indies have each triumphed twice, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have secured the championship once each. The reigning champions are England, who claimed the title in the 2019 World Cup edition.

Rudra Chanda