T20 World Cup 2022: Match 14, ENG vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 WC match between ENG vs AFG?

England and Afghanistan will square off in Match 14 of the T20 World Cup 2022 and the second game of the Super 12 Stages at the Perth Stadium. This is expected to be a tight game especially with Afghanistan improving largely in all the three departments in recent times and their batting has come to the fore with exciting talents. 

England will start as one of the favourites in the tournament and they are coming off a comprehensive series victory against the defending champions Australia in a three-match T20Is. With a lot of match winners in the squad, it is going to be a challenge for the management while choosing the playing XI. Reece Topley's injury has been a major setback however, they have got the backup options covered. 

On the other hand, this will be a big game for Afghanistan who crumbled under pressure in the Asia Cup 2022 after starting so well in the tournament. They have a lot to prove and will be up for the challenge against the mighty England side. Rashid Khan's four overs is expected to be vital and Mohammad Nabi will expect the top-order to set a good platform for the side.  

Match Details

England and Afghanistan, Match 14, T20 World Cup 2022

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Date and Time: October 22, 4:30 PM

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The WACA pitch has been traditionally quite fast and the bowlers will enjoy the assistance from the conditions. It is a tough ground to defend and the skipper winning the toss will be looking to bowl first at the venue. 

Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs AFG

England 

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Afghanistan

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter: Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is expected to lead the way for England with his explosiveness at the start and he can be a dangerous proposition with his 360-degree hitting. The right-hander did play in the T20I series in Australia recently and returned with a bang straightaway from injury by scoring a half-century. The 32-year-old will be keen to start the tournament on a high. 

Probable best bowler: Sam Curran

Sam Curran has been silently producing performances of high quality and has stepped up whenever the captain needs him. He can bowl in different phases of the game and his power hitting abilities is quite underrated. He has been in excellent form coming into the tournament and will be looking to continue on the good rythym. 

Today's Match Prediction: England to win the match

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for ENG vs AFG

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.