Twitter Reactions: Jason Roy, Root and Archer tear Afghanistan apart in a one-sided contest

As expected, it was England who thoroughly dominated Afghanistan in the second warm-up game. The visitors committed plenty of mistakes with the bat in this match which was quite disappointing. Many of the batsmen committed imprudent errors in this encounter and have themselves to blame for this downfall. A submissive Afghan side succumbed to the likes of Jason Roy, Joe Root and Jofra Archer who teamed up leading to the opposition’s downfall.

Archer drew the first blood in this match by getting the wicket of Hazratullah Zazai for 11 runs. Mohammad Shahzad didn’t play in this encounter and Noor Ali Zadran opened the innings in his place. Although he looked good initially, he couldn’t make it big. After scoring 30 runs, he ended up dragging one back onto his stumps. None of the batsmen in the top seven could score more than 30 runs.

The next highest score amongst the top seven batsmen was by Hashmatullah Shahidi who mustered 19 runs. At 92/8, the side looked in all sorts of bother and was staring at a massive embarrassment. But Mohammad Nabi came to their rescue. Coming in six down, he scored 44 runs off 42 balls and was the last man to fall. His knock helped his team get to 160/10 in 38.4 overs.

Jason Roy blows the opposition apart

England got off to a flyer in the chase with both the openers going all guns blazing right from the start. In the first powerplay, they accrued 100 runs despite losing the wicket of Jonny Bairstow for 39. But Jason Roy and Joe Root ensured that no wickets fell further. They played aggressive yet risk-free knocks. The opener played some great shots and hit the ball to all corners of the ground.

He made the most of every loose ball that was bowled and ensured that they were all sent to the boundary. Roy took just 46 balls to stay unbeaten on 89 in an innings that included 11 fours and 4 sixes. Root, on the other hand, played cautiously and stayed unbeaten on 29 balls. England won the game by 9 wickets and Twitterati was all praise for the English opener. They also hailed Root and Jofra Archer for their bowling efforts in this game.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Afghanistan played a T20 match and England played a T10 match, summary of this warm up match. #ENGvAFG#CWC19#زھرا

— Sɘɭʆɩsʜ Sʌqɩɓ ✌️ (@SelfishSaqib) May 27, 2019

This wasn’t a t20 match, was it ? #ENGvAFG https://t.co/BrXYgyZQpb

— Itachi (@__ABoyHasNoName) May 27, 2019

By any chance if #ENGvAFG match today is not a warmup! Cant imagine their command on d top position they shuld have had with d net RR!!! ???? #CWC19

— Siddu Mulumudi???????? (@siddums19) May 27, 2019

@iRashidLatif Rashid bhai you said Eng bowling is weak.. how come They did better bowling than Pak? #ENGvAFG

— Athar Khan (@Athar_r) May 27, 2019

#England truly on fire this #CWC19 … Only a bad day can block them from winning the title this time. #ENGvAFG #EngvsAfg

— Shahnawaz (@Shahnawazdotpk) May 27, 2019

#ENGvAFG this is called ruthless cricket, now one should understand that why @england cricket team is dominating

— K Asif Ahmad (@kasif15) May 27, 2019

ENGLAND????
Stop playing that cruel guys ,160 chased in 17 overs,Guys this a ODI match..#ENGvAFG

— Lifeof yashwanth (@yashu2498) May 27, 2019

It was “ROY”ning runs there in OVAL this eve!!
What a trashing play by @englandcricket & @JasonRoy20 ????#ENGvAFG #WorldCup #warmupmatch

— Shashank (@shashankrameshk) May 27, 2019

I hear no celebrity firing tonight! #ENGvAFG #ENGvAFGWU

— Sayed Jalal شجن (@jsaeedsh) May 27, 2019

Very poor all round perfomance by Afghan team agnst the England team. A lots of errors need to be fixed, specially fielding and bowling areas. Openers need to play wd more responsibility as they provide the start to the team. Thy were absolutely not in the charge today. #ENGvAFG

— Nissar Khanzoi (@Khanzadaworld) May 27, 2019

#Eng team looks very strong this time in the #CWC2019. All of their players are in prime form. Best chance for them to win their maiden WC. #ENGvAFG

— Mahammad Khalid (@mahammadkhalid) May 27, 2019

#ENGvAFG #CWC19 warm-up I was hoping interesting match but #England bowlers got #Afg all out on just 160 great effort but Afg batting has no experience off wc although they defeated Pak in their Ist warm-up chasing the target of 263 @StarSportsIndia

— GAGAN SINGHAL (@Singhalgagan) May 27, 2019

#ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/1vy1owunOR

— What (@What83059535) May 27, 2019

I was supporting @ACBofficials, but i enjoyed @englandcricket batting, in fact it was enjoyable match,
Good luck Afghanistan in World Cup ????????❤️#AfghanAtalan #ENGvAFG

— Idrees_Mujaddidy (@IdyMuja) May 27, 2019