Afghanistan vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1770527906307 • Afghanistan won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 1-over encounter of Tournament Series #1770527906307, Afghanistan took on England on Feb 8, 2026, 06:06 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 44 runs and 0 wickets fall between Afghanistan (24/0 in 1.0 overs) and England (20/0 in 1.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (24/0)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 24/0 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 24.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 24 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 4 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 425.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ibrahim Zadran, who contributed 7 runs off 2 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, Sam Curan led the bowling figures with 0/24 in 1.0 overs (economy 24.00).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (20/0)
Pursuing a target of 25 runs for victory, England recorded 20/0 in 1.0 overs at a scoring rate of 20.00 runs per over. Sam Curan anchored the chase for England with 15 runs from 4 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 375.0), alongside Archer who chipped in with 5 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Ibrahim Zadran delivered a key spell of 0/20 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 20.00.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan), who combined for 24 runs off 6 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) topped the match rankings with 20.0 total points, followed closely by Sam Curan (12.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rahmanullah Gurbaz.