NEW DELHI, Mar 22:
Their campaign back on track with a stunning win over South Africa, a resurgent England would be looking to plug their bowling loopholes when they take on an ever-improving Afghanistan in a Super 10 Group 1 match of the ICC World Twenty20, here tomorrow.
After being bruised and battered by Chris Gayle in the six-wicket defeat to West Indies in their tournament-opener, England, facing a must-win situation, rode on Joe Root’s class act to register a close two-wicket win against South Africa in a high-scoring encounter to keep their hopes alive.
Chasing a mammoth 230-run target, Root single-handedly got England over the line with a thundering 83 off 44 balls.
If not for Root’s heroics, England would have been virtually out of the tournament after their bowling department leaked runs for a second consecutive match.
And even though they start as favourites against Afghanistan, England would be aware that their bowlers would have to put up an improved performance. (PTI)
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