What a game of cricket we have just had! Phew! I think we all need a breather after witnessing that. Afghanistan script a historic win against England at Lahore. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a big total of 325 courtesy of herculean effort by Zadran. Azmatullah scalped a fifer in the second innings to send the Three Lions to the doldrums. Let us look at the heroes and villains of today’s game.
Hero (s) of the day: This award for this game has to go to Zadran and Azmatullah. These two have created history with their contributions today. Zadran scored 177 off 146 deliveries to make it the highest score ever by a batsman in Champions Trophy. Azmatullah pitched in with 41 and a fifer. Super performance by these two.
Loser of the day: The entire English squad is the winner of this award. Particularly Jos Buttler in terms of the captainship in this game. Joe Root bowling in the death caused a problem that had no solution. This team’s tenacity and intensity was questioned prior to the tournament and the critics were proved right as England have now crashed out of the tournament.
Poetic moment of the day: The last wicket of the game, was bowled by Azmatullah and caught by Zadran. Could it be any sweeter? Truly these two did not deserve to lose this game and they made sure that they did not. Cricket can truly give such poetic storylines.
