England 97-2 (16 Ovs) vs Afg 325-7 | Scorecard
Rashid Khan is introduced into the attack with a slip in place. Root works the first ball for a single. Duckett follows up with a crisp boundary.
A short googly allows Root to adjust and play it off the pitch, collecting three runs. Another short ball, but Duckett can only manage a single. A dot ball ends the over.
10 runs from it. After 13 overs, England are 80-2.
Farooqi continues. A leading edge—but dropped! A lucky escape for Duckett. He then guides one towards third man for a couple. A delivery strays down leg, and the umpire signals wide.
Duckett defends the next two before the batters exchange a single each.
After 14 overs, England are 85-2.
Rashid Khan continues. A few singles keep the scoreboard ticking before Root finishes the over in style, driving a boundary.
Eight runs off the over. After 15 overs, England are 93-2.
Farooqi back into the attack. Duckett collects a single. Root pushes one straight to the fielder. Three more singles follow as England keeps things steady.
After 16 overs, England are 97-2. Time for drinks!
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