T20 World Cup, England vs Afghanistan, Live Score Updates: Mark Wood Strikes Early, Rahmanullah Gurbaz Falls To Leave Afghanistan 1 Down

ENG vs AFG, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Afghanistan lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the third over of the innings off the bowling of Mark Wood after England won the toss and elected to bowl in a T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 1 match at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday. England, who reached the semi-finals of tournament last year, head into the tournament with series wins over Pakistan and defending champions Australia. The 2010 champions, however, could get a tough competition, especially in the bowling department, with the likes of Rashid Khan and Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi in top form. England suffered a big blow earlier this week when in-form pacer Reece Topley ruled out of the tournament. The Three Lions has roped in Tymal Mills as a like for like replacement for the lankey Topley. Chris Woakes’ participation in the match is also a doubt, after reports suggesting that the all-rounder has a slight fitness issue. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England (Playing XI): Jos Buttler(w/c), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Afghanistan (Playing XI): Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi

T20 World Cup 2022 Live Score Updates Between England and Afghanistan straight from Optus Stadium in Perth