One of the most memorable matches between Afghanistan and England came during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where Afghanistan stunned the defending champions with a historic victory.
Match Summary
| Match | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Match 13 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date | 15 October 2023 |
| Afghanistan | 284 all out (49.5 overs) |
| England | 215 all out (40.3 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 69 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
Afghanistan Innings – 284 All Out
Top Scorers
| Batter | Runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 80 (57) |
| Ikram Alikhil | 58 (66) |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 28 (48) |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 28 (16) |
| Rashid Khan | 23 (22) |
Afghanistan got off to a flying start thanks to Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s aggressive 80, while Ikram Alikhil anchored the middle order with a valuable half-century. Late hitting from Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan reach a competitive 284.
Best England Bowlers
| Bowler | Figures |
| Adil Rashid | 3/42 |
| Mark Wood | 2/50 |
| Reece Topley | 1/39 |
England Innings – 215 All Out
Top Scorers
| Batter | Runs |
| Harry Brook | 66 (61) |
| Dawid Malan | 32 (39) |
| Adil Rashid | 20 |
| Reece Topley | 15* |
England never recovered after losing early wickets and were eventually bowled out for 215. Harry Brook fought hard with a well-made 66, but Afghanistan’s spin attack proved too strong.
Best Afghanistan Bowlers
| Bowler | Figures |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 3/51 |
| Rashid Khan | 3/37 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 wickets |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 1 wicket |
Match Highlights
- Afghanistan posted 284 despite losing wickets regularly.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a match-defining 80 off just 57 balls.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman delivered an all-round performance and was named Player of the Match.
- Rashid Khan and Mujeeb shared six wickets to dismantle England’s batting lineup.
- The victory became one of the biggest upsets in Cricket World Cup history.
Key Statistics
- Afghanistan: 284 all out (49.5 overs)
- England: 215 all out (40.3 overs)
- Winning Margin: 69 runs
- Highest Scorer: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80)
- Best Bowling: Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3 wickets)
- Player of the Match: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Why This Match Was Historic
Before this game, England had comfortably defeated Afghanistan in previous World Cup meetings. Afghanistan’s victory announced their arrival as a genuine force in international cricket and was later followed by notable wins against other major teams in ICC events.
FAQ
Who won the Afghanistan vs England World Cup 2023 match?
Afghanistan defeated England by 69 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman won the Player of the Match award.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 80 runs for Afghanistan.
What was England’s final score?
England were bowled out for 215 in 40.3 overs.
What was the winning margin?
Afghanistan won by 69 runs.