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<p>Fantastic fifer from sensational Sam Curran wreaked havoc on Afghanistan as England got the better of Mohammad Nabi-led side by five wickets to get off to a winning start in their T20 World Cup 2022's Super 12 opener on Saturday (October 22).

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England ride on Sam Curran-fifer to open winning account at T20 World Cup despite gritty Afghanistan's bowling effort

<p>England Skipper Jos Buttler will not undermine any team which has Rashid Khan, especially Afghanistan, the wicketkeeper-batter said ahead of their T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match on Saturday, October 22 at Perth Stadium.</p>

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Any side with Rashid Khan in T20 cricket is big: England skipper Jos Buttler does not rule out Afghanistan upset

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