England vs Afghanistan – Super 12 – Preview & Prediction | 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is England vs Afghanistan on and what time does it start? England vs Afghanistan will take place on Saturday 22nd October, 2022 – 12:00 (UK)
Where is England vs Afghanistan taking place? England vs Afghanistan will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia
Where can I get tickets for England vs Afghanistan? Click here for the latest ticket information for England vs Afghanistan
What channel is England vs Afghanistan on in the UK? England vs Afghanistan will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream England vs Afghanistan in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream England vs Afghanistan live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ENGLAND
- England’s preparation for the 2022 World Cup has been strong with them not only beating Pakistan in a thrilling seven-match T20i series in the sub-continent, but also overcoming tournament hosts and reigning champions Australia 0-2 in a three-game series earlier this month.
- It hasn’t all been plain-sailing though, with England’s bowling suffering a huge blow leading up to this match after Reece Topley suffered an ankle injury in training which will rule him out of the entire tournament.
AFGHANISTAN
- It’s common knowledge these days just how strong Afghanistan are at the T20i format of the game, with their bowling unit in particular so incredibly intimidating, led of course by the magical mystery-spinner Rashid Khan and captained well by off-spinning all-rounder Mohammad Nabi.
- Wicket-keeper and opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s is a slight doubt after being hit on the foot by Shaheen Shah Afridi in his side’s World Cup warm-up match against Pakistan, but should be able to play nonetheless.
THE PREDICTION
This match will surely be defined by how well England play Afghanistan’s plethora of quality spin-bowlers. No doubt that Jos Buttler’s side contains by far the superior firepower with the bat both up top and down the order, but Afghanistan boasts a bowling attack which leaves no room for error from an English point of view. In Australia though, conditions are expected to suit the batters and with a vast array of shots within their armoury, England should be able to overpower Afghanistan across their batting innings whether they be setting or chasing a target. With that in mind, back Buttler’s men to triumph in this one.
