It was impossible to overlook the political mission creep of Eng Vs Afg in the Champions Trophy for a few chilly weeks at the beginning of the year. However, there is a chance that a cricket match will be permitted to take center stage on Wednesday in Lahore. The situation could potentially lead to an interesting match.
Team Updates Eng Vs Afg
Despite being one of England’s breakthrough bowlers during the winter, Brydon Carse’s seven overs against Australia were dismissed at a little under ten an over due to his battered toes. Given his elimination from the tournament, Jamie Overton is the most likely replacement for him.
If Lahore’s circumstances hold true as they did in the first game, the outcome could even include the impact that his potent lower-order hitting has frequently promised but infrequently provided.
England’s Team
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (week), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood are the England starting lineup.
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi made the remark that “the England team struggles a bit against spinners” and hinted that the same starting lineup that faltered against South Africa would play in Lahore. They will have to contend with 30 overs of the best and most diverse slow bowlers in subcontinental conditions in Rashid, Mohammad Nabi, and Noor Ahmad.
However, they will at least avoid having to face their main destroyer at the World Cup, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who has been dealing with injury recently and isn’t playing in the 50-over format.
Afghanistan’s Team
Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt.), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (worker), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and nine others: 10 Noor Ahmad, 11 Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Rashid Khan.
Conditions and Pitch
England gained a comprehensive understanding of Lahore’s run-heavy conditions during their tournament opener, and they anticipate similar conditions on a new surface. However, the temperature could be significantly lower. Although it is not anticipated to affect the game, the rain that has been falling on the eve of the match could help England’s pace-dominant attack by keeping the clouds in place.
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