Postpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Clint Wheeldon
BBC Test Match Special
That is a much-needed boundary for Afghanistan.
Summary
England struggle for fluency in chase - only completing victory in penultimate over
Five wickets for Curran as Afghanistan collapse from 91-4 to 112 all out
Curran first England bowler to take five wickets in a T20
Wood, bowling at high speeds, takes two wickets, as does Stokes
Livingstone, Moeen, Buttler & Rashid all take brilliant catches for England
Postpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Afg 20-1published at 4 overs
Chris Woakes starts brilliantly with four dot balls, putting Hazratullah Zazai under real pressure.
But he responds perfectly with a perfectly timed upper cut over the off-side for four runs.
England will be happy with this start though, and it's going to be tough going for Afghanistan. But they are holding their own pretty well at the moment.
Afg 15-1published at 3 overs
Mark Wood hits 94mph from his final ball.
A frighteningly fast over brings England a wicket and concedes just four runs.
Afg 15-1published at 2.4 overs
But the quicker it comes, the quicker it travels.
Mark Wood overpitches and all Ibrahim Zadran has to do is plonk the bat down and it races through the covers for four.
Postpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Ravi Bopara
Former England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesThat is a big blow to Afghanistan. Gurbaz is someone who would have got the bulk of the runs.
Postpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Clint Wheeldon
BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesGurbaz stands there and stares down the pitch. He turns and starts his way off. Wood thought it was out straight away and leapt into the air.
WICKETpublished at 2.1 overs
Gurbaz c Buttler b Wood 10 (Afg 11-1)
Mark Wood strikes with his first ball!
It's full, it's fast and Gurbaz can do nothing but get a faint edge on it through to Jos Buttler behind the stumps and England enjoyed that one.
Wood is straight into his work. He bowled so quickly in the series leading up to this game, hitting upwards of 95mph, and England are going to need him at his very best during the tournament.
Postpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Ravi Bopara
Former England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's a steady start. I get the impression on this pitch that it has bounce but not much pace. It's more of a sticky upward bounce.
Afg 11-0published at 2 overs
Woakes responds well, just a single coming from the last three balls.
Looking at some of England's players and Moeen Ali has impressively matched his spikes to the exact same colour as the playing shirt. You've got to rate that commitment.
Postpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Clint Wheeldon
BBC Test Match SpecialThat's a terrific shot. He flicked it down legside, helped it on its way, and it flew all the way for the maximum.
Afg 10-0published at 1.3 overs
Oh, wow. What a remarkable shot this is!
Chris Woakes bowls a pretty standard line and length but Gurbaz gets down on one knee and slog sweeps him over his shoulder for six! So good.
Postpublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Ravi Bopara
Former England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialThat was a little carrot thrown by Stokes.
Afg 2-0published at 1 over
Good pace and carry from Stokes as Rahmanullah Gurbaz tries to swat a couple from outside off stump into the stands but is unable to connect.
He takes a single from the last ball and that's a measured start from Afghanistan, who are always an entertaining team to watch.
Postpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport in PerthJerusalem faintly echos around the Perth Stadium…
Afg 1-0published at 0.2 overs
A dot ball to start proceedings, followed by Afghanistan's first run as Hazratullah Zazai sneaks a single into the leg-side.
Postpublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Interesting move from England, with Ben Stokes bowling the first over.
Hazratullah Zazai is the Afghanistan batter on strike and Rahmanullah Gurbaz at the other end.
Postpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
England get into a huddle on the outfield after the anthems and it's time to get going.
Also why does every kit feel so underwhelming compared to New Zealand's? I'm genuinely obsessed with it.
Postpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Just looking at the batting depth of England's line-up and it is ridiculous, isn't it?
Sam Curran at eight (who has opened in the IPL!) and Chris Woakes at nine. But does it leave the bowling a bit light?
Postpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport in PerthThis is not going to be a big crowd - the Perth Stadium may be a quarter full - but there are England shirts everywhere. Jos Buttler’s side will be well supported.
Postpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 22 October 2022
London Spirit fan Harry Kane...
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