England vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 3 H2H matches (2012–2022)
Last 3 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
ENG Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
ENG
W3 L0
AFG
W2 L2
Active Streaks
View All →No active streaks found
Streaks will appear once players build consecutive match performances
Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
ENG at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Luke Wright
105 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adil Rashid
5 wkts
AFG at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Gulbadin Naib
49 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shapoor Zardan
3 wkts
Hit Rates
Full Hit Rates →ENG Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
AFG Form
Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
England
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
England · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Kieswetter (wk) | b Shapoor Zardan | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Hales | run out (Karim Sadiq) | 31 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 114.81 |
| Luke Wright | not out | 99* | 55 | 8 | 6 | 180 |
| Eoin Morgan | c Nawroz Mangal b Izatullah Dawlatzai | 27 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 117.39 |
| Jos Buttler | lbw b Izatullah Dawlatzai | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 214.29 |
| Jonny Bairstow | c Karim Sadiq b Dawlat Zadran | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240 |
| Samit Patel | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapoor Zardan | 3 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawlat Zadran | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Izatullah Dawlatzai | 3 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 18.67 | 0 | 3 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Karim Sadiq | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Stuart Broad b Steven Finn | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Nawroz Mangal (c) | c Stuart Broad b Stuart Broad | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Shafiqullah Shafiq | c Ravi Bopara b Jade Dernbach | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Sadiq | run out (Jos Buttler) | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Asghar Afghan | c Jonny Bairstow b Stuart Broad | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Mohammad Nabi | b Samit Patel | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | c Steven Finn b Graeme Swann | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Eoin Morgan b Jade Dernbach | 44 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 137.5 |
| Dawlat Zadran | st Craig Kieswetter b Samit Patel | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shapoor Zardan | lbw b Graeme Swann | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 52.94 |
| Izatullah Dawlatzai | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Finn | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Jade Dernbach | 2.2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 7.27 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Broad (c) | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Samit Patel | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Graeme Swann | 4 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wright | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Luke Wright
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Samit Patel
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Stuart Broad
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Dawlat Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Shapoor Zardan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Graeme Swann
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Alex Hales
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Jonny Bairstow
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Izatullah Dawlatzai
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Steven Finn
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Karim Sadiq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Jade Dernbach
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Nawroz Mangal
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Samiullah Shinwari
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Craig Kieswetter
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Shafiqullah Shafiq
AFG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Match report not available yet.
England vs Afghanistan: who played
England won by 116 runs in T20 World Cup 2012 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 21 September 2012. Luke Wright top-scored with 99 off 55 balls and Samit Patel took 2/6.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Afghanistan?
England XI: Craig Kieswetter (wk), Alex Hales, Luke Wright, Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Samit Patel, Stuart Broad (c), Graeme Swann, Steven Finn, Jade Dernbach, Ravi Bopara. Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Nawroz Mangal (c), Shafiqullah Shafiq, Karim Sadiq, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shinwari, Gulbadin Naib, Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zardan, Izatullah Dawlatzai.
Who won England vs Afghanistan?
England won by 116 runs.
When and where was England vs Afghanistan played?
England vs Afghanistan was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Friday 21 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in England vs Afghanistan?
England scored 80/10 in 17.2 overs. Afghanistan scored 196/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Afghanistan?
Luke Wright was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Afghanistan?
Luke Wright top-scored with 99 off 55 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Afghanistan?
Samit Patel took 2/6 in 3 overs.