ODI World Cup 2023: Top 10 Memes from ENG vs AFG, Match 13

Gurbaz. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)

In a stunning turn of events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Afghanistan secured a historic victory over England in the 13th match of the ODI World Cup 2023. English captain Jos Buttler’s decision to field first appeared to be a tactical one on a pitch seemingly favouring bowlers, but Afghanistan had other plans.

From the first ball, it was evident that Afghanistan’s opening batters, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, meant business. Their aggressive style of play put England’s bowlers on the back foot, as they stitched an impressive partnership that yielded 79 runs in the initial ten overs.

However, Adil Rashid managed to break the opening stand by dismissing Zadran, who was caught at short mid-wicket. England then followed up with two more crucial wickets, raising hopes of a turnaround. Gurbaz was also run out due to a misunderstanding with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi. Mark Wood’s extra pace further troubled the Afghan batters, leading to wickets falling during the middle overs.

Despite these setbacks, Ikram Alikhil emerged as a standout performer, playing a classy innings of 58 and contributing significantly to Afghanistan’s total of 284 runs.

Chasing the target of 285, England got off to a shaky start when Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Jonny Bairstow early on. Joe Root and David Malan were also quick to follow, leaving England in a shaky situation. Jos Buttler’s departure at the hands of Naveen-ul-Haq only added to England’s woes.

England’s glimmer of hope came in the form of Harry Brook, who displayed grit and determination, scoring 66 off 61 balls. However, once Mujeeb Ur Rahman dismissed Brook, the momentum swung firmly in Afghanistan’s favour. Mujeeb bowled brilliantly, claiming three crucial wickets in the middle overs and dismantling England’s middle order.

In the end, Afghanistan secured a historic victory, defeating England by a significant margin of 69 runs.

These are the top 10 Memes from AFG vs ENG, Match 13:

England losing to a minnow in every World Cup is permanent pic.twitter.com/DcjUULUyoY

— Ankit Pathak 🇮🇳 (@ankit_acerbic) October 15, 2023

#ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/HcYozcFusN

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) October 15, 2023

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) October 15, 2023

The last time England lost to a weaker team in the World Cup pic.twitter.com/UIV1GW3pGu

— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) October 15, 2023

#ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/IuAaABhVHS

— Savage (@arcomedys) October 15, 2023

Match Summary #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/lxw8MY5AsK

— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) October 15, 2023

England lost the game to see Australia at the bottom of the points table. pic.twitter.com/bCVkLamnBm

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 15, 2023

Now every run and wicket of Stokes will be termed as “when it mattered”…… pic.twitter.com/JLSkceDhD2

— PRASH 🐺 (@Prash023) October 15, 2023

Australian fans to Pat Cummins#AFGvsENG pic.twitter.com/ksejVfZD7h

— Akash (@vaderakash) October 15, 2023

Kavya maran while watching Harry Brook innings pic.twitter.com/AZYUnocjdR

— 𝙎 (@Alreadysad__) October 15, 2023

Pakistan getting ready to face Afghanistan that too on Chennai pitch pic.twitter.com/NEzoCPwQP8

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 15, 2023

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Opposition bowlers seeing English team batting till number 11 pic.twitter.com/3eViRSvMrz

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) October 15, 2023

Afghanistan defeating World Champions pic.twitter.com/KnESjn7MVN

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 15, 2023

Opposition bowlers seeing English team batting till number 11 pic.twitter.com/3eViRSvMrz

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) October 15, 2023

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) October 15, 2023