Twitter Reactions: Morgan-massacre blows away Afghanistan in Manchester
The English skipper's knock almost sealed the fate of the contest.
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England managed to claim the top spot of the points table in the 2019 World Cup after beating Afghanistan by 150 runs. At the Old Trafford in Manchester, the Three Lions put up a strong batting performance that helped them script their fourth victory of the mega event and garner 8 points. For Gulbadin Naib and Co, their campaign went from bad to worse with their fifth straight defeat.
England dictates terms
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the hosts got the Afghans by the scruff of their necks and racked up 397 in their 50 overs. James Vince, who replaced Jason Roy, and Jonny Bairstow put on 44 after which Dawlat Zadran nipped out the former in the 10th over. Joe Root joined Bairstow and the duo added 120 more runs. Bairstow notched his half-century off 61 balls but was unlucky to get out on 90.
Thereafter, Eoin Morgan took the onus upon himself and brought up his 13th ODI century in 57 deliveries. His knock of 148 off 71 was laced with four boundaries and 17 sixes. Root also wasn’t far behind and he backed up his ton against the Windies with an 82-ball 88. Moeen Ali provided the finishing kick with a 9-ball 31. For Afghanistan, Dawlat Zadran and Gulbadin Naib got three wickets each.
A bridge too far for Afghanistan
The Afghans didn’t get off to the best of starts as Noor Ali Zadran perished to Jofra Archer for a 7-ball duck. Naib promoted himself to open the batting and he raced away to a 28-ball 37 before falling prey to Mark Wood. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi put on 52 for the third wicket, but the required rate kept climbing. Rashid Khan broke the stand, getting rid of Rahmat, who managed 46 off 74 balls.
Hashmatullah copped a blow the helmet off Wood and he brought up his fifty off 68 balls. Asghar Afghan also played a knock of 44 off 48 balls. Mohammad Nabi smacked an over-boundary but became Rashid’s third victim. Archer brought an end to Shahidi’s knock after the left-hander got a gutsy 76. Mark Wood added to his wickets column as well, getting rid of Najibullah Zadran. The Afghans ended on 247.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the contest
He is a world class bowler & a delight to watch. Everyone has bad days in our sport
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) June 18, 2019
Stunning innings by @Eoin16 there was a time 11 6s in ODI innings used to be a record, Morgan hit 6 more today!! ???? Treat to watch! #CWC19
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 18, 2019
Mark Wood has been magnificent .. He is equally as important as Jofra .. Outstanding Pace pairing England have now .. #CWC2019
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 18, 2019
It’s England’s already! They have the trophy…! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? @ Star TV, Urmi Estate https://t.co/9SYnILILWY
— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) June 18, 2019
England clinch the No.1 rank on points table. #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/L8t9DIM06p
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 18, 2019
Most sixes in an ODI
46 Eng v WI Grenada 2019
38 Ind v Aus Bengaluru 2013
33 Eng v Afg Manchester 2019 (World Cup)
31 Ind v NZ Christchurch 2009
31 NZ v WI Wellington 2015 (World Cup)#ENGvAFG #CWC19— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) June 18, 2019
Afghanistan may have had a near impossible chase but remember, they also needed to convince themselves that they can keep a good bowling side in the field for 50 overs. #WorkInProgress
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 18, 2019
Afghanistan showing courage and character chasing this mammoth score brilliant to see that #ENGvAFG #CWC19 #bbccricket
— Zeeshan (@zeshanahmd) June 18, 2019
9 overs
110 runs
No wicketsRashid Khan hasn’t had the best day at the office so far… ???? pic.twitter.com/DdjWNfz2MS
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 18, 2019
Jofra Archer is ruthless. Last ball of the match up by 150 runs and bowls a bouncer at the Afghanistan No. 9 Ikram Alikhil, clanks him on the helmet. Jofra can be in my team any day. No mercy!
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) June 18, 2019
Rashid Khan is first spinner in Men’s ODI history to concede 100plus runs in an innings. #EngvAFG
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 18, 2019
If Eoin Morgan was a country. Most SIXES in WC 2019
47 England
26 West Indies
25 Australia
22 EOIN MORGAN
19 Pakistan
16 India #CWC19 #EngvAfg— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 18, 2019
Loving Afghanistan’s kit #bbccricket #cwc19 #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/mfjBu8o7qQ
— The Corpulent Cricketers’ Club (@ClubCorpulent) June 18, 2019
Physically taking the bat out of Eoin Morgan hands might be the only way to stop him today! ???? #ENGvAFG#AfghanAtalan#WeAreEngland pic.twitter.com/pfhg1DT8Hx
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 18, 2019
Rivals on the pitch ????
Friends off it ???? #SpiritOfCricket#ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/GcKsdsyQ4c— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 18, 2019
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