Bairstow was untroubled until on 90, and insight of his eighth one-day international century, he chipped a return catch to Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib. A visibly annoyed Bairstow walked off having been in command during a 99-ball innings that featured eight fours and three sixes. Afghanistan held England to 46-1 off the first 10 overs — their lowest powerplay total so far this World Cup. Rank-outsiders Afghanistan, yet to win a game at this tournament, helped England with some woeful outfielding that saw needless runs conceded. Naib rang the changes with his bowlers but, until he struck himself, it made no difference to Bairstow, with even leg-spin star Rashid Khan dismissively pulled for a four and six in three balls by the England opener.

Source: Pakistan Today June 18, 2019 11:48 UTC