Root, Butter rally England

Wed, 26 February 2025

21:18

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!

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