England 291-7 (46 Ovs) vs Afg 325-7 | Scorecard
Farooqi continues. Root goes big! A huge six to start the over, sending the pressure back to Afghanistan. He follows it up with a single through the covers.
Overton mistimes his shot-no run. He then manages to push one for two more runs, but Root seems a bit uncomfortable at the crease.
Overton works it towards extra cover for a single.
Edge… but it doesn't carry! A lucky escape for Root. The over ends with a dot ball.
10 runs from the over. After 45 overs, England are 278-6, needing 48 runs from 30 balls.
Azmatullah Omarzai returns. Overton starts with a well-placed shot, picking up two runs. He follows it up with a single to rotate the strike.
Root looks uncomfortable but stands firm. He doesn't want to run-so he slams a boundary instead! Pressure back on Afghanistan.
England need 41 from 27 balls.
Root nudges one for two more runs. But then-edge and gone!
Big wicket! Root departs for 120 off 111 balls. A crucial breakthrough for Afghanistan!
Arche ris the new batter and he is off the mark with a boundary.
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