In the T20 World Cup, the second match of the Super-12 round will be played between England and Afghanistan at the WACA Ground in Perth on Saturday. In this Group-1 match, on paper, England’s team looks more powerful. However, the Afghanistan team can make any opponent a victim of upset on their day.
Both teams are facing each other in the T20 format after 6 years. Before this, the last match between them was in 2016. In this story, we will know the weather condition, pitch report, and possible playing 11 of both teams. First, let’s look at the performance of English batsmen after the last World Cup-
The England team suffered a major setback on the bowling front before the start of the World Cup. The leading wicket-taker for the English team since the last T20 World Cup, fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. He was bowling well in the new ball as well as in the death overs.
Win Prediction
England is a much stronger team than Afghanistan. Team England has many match-winners and a balanced team. While Afghanistan is a building team. They have Improved their cricket standard very quickly. The team Afghanistan has a good spin-bowling attack. They have spinners like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ul Rahman, and Mohammed Navi.
England is the favorite to win this match.
Match Details
- Fixture- England vs Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup Super 12
- Match No. – 2 (Super 12)
- Date- October 22, 2022
- Day- Saturday
- Time- 04:30 PM IST
- Venue- Perth Stadium, Perth