England 197-4 (33 Ovs) vs Afg 325-7 | Scorecard
Noor Ahmad continues. Root starts with a solid defense before taking a single. Buttler follows with a single of his own. A leg bye adds another run to the total. Buttler misses the last delivery but survives.
Just 3 runs from the over. After 29 overs, England are 163-4.
Mohammad Nabi continues.
Root plays towards the leg side but finds no run. The batters then exchange a single each before Buttler launches a massive six to finish the over.
Nine runs from it. After 30 overs, England are 172-4.
Noor Ahmad returns. Root starts the over with a crisp boundary, then backs it up with a well-placed two. Three more singles follow as England continues to build momentum.
After 31 overs, England are 181-4.
Buttler steps up! He slams a huge six, adding pressure back on Afghanistans bowlers.
Nine runs from the over. After 32 overs, England are 190-4.
Noor Ahmad continues. The batters rotate strike, collecting singles throughout the over.
Seven runs from it. After 33 overs, England are 197-4, needing 129 runs from 17 overs.
Drinks are called!