AFG vs ENG | Naveen-ul-Haq's absolute jaffa leaves Jos Buttler's wickets in a mess
Jos Buttler is a renowned batsman celebrated for his exceptional shot-making and smooth batting prowess, making him a challenging wicket to secure. However, Afghanistan's bowler, Naveen-ul-Haq, managed to unlock the code and dismiss him with a superb delivery in a World Cup match on Sunday.
In England's pursuit of 284, their start was shaky, largely due to the Afghan bowlers. Early on, Farooqi managed to dismiss Bairstow with just 3 runs on the scoreboard, with a marginal LBW decision. Mujeeb's delivery that kept low saw Root departing for 11 runs. England, with 52 runs on the board for the loss of 2 wickets at the conclusion of the powerplay, worked to stabilize after these initial setbacks. Afghanistan was putting up a formidable fight, and although Malan (32) contributed to keeping the scoreboard ticking, Nabi's astute bowling outfoxed him. The scoreboard read 68/3 when the captain, Jos Buttler, took the crease. Regrettably, the English captain couldn't stay at the wicket for an extended period.
In the second ball of the 18th over, Naveen-ul-Haq delivered a fantastic ball to Buttler, which resulted in his dismissal. It was a brilliant piece of bowling from Naveen-ul-Haq, although Buttler's shot choice wasn't the best. Naveen-ul-Haq went slightly wider of the crease and bowled a fuller-length ball outside off, tempting Buttler to attempt an expansive shot. Buttler took the bait and went for a big booming drive, but the ball moved substantially, leaving him bewildered. There was a significant gap between his bat and pad, allowing the ball to pass through and shatter the stumps. Buttler tried to play around the angled delivery, but it flicked in with a wicked wrist action from wide on the crease and swiftly went back through the gate.
Twitter erupted with reactions and took to social media to express their admiration for the bowler's skill and the effectiveness of the delivery.
That was an absolute jaffa!
#CricketWorldCup #CricketWorldCup2023 #ENGvsAFG pic.twitter.com/d28M8IRTzG
— Cric Browse (@CricBrowse) October 15, 2023
Give and take!
Naveen ul Haq clean bowls Jos Buttler and the Indian crowd roars in support. If you love us, you get love back.
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) October 15, 2023
This is difficult for a lot of people to understand.
He couldn't believe that!
A Naveen-ul-Haq in-dipper left Jos Buttler's stumps in a mess#ENGvsAFG #CWC23
— Johny Bava (@johnybava) October 15, 2023
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That's India for you!
Naveen ul Haq clean bowled Jos Buttler and the Indian crowd roars in support. If you love us, you get love back.
— @vipin mishra 🇮🇳 (@viplnt) October 15, 2023
This is difficult for a lot of people to understand.
That hurts mowa bro!
Adthadu anukunna prathisari debbesthunnad 🫤 pic.twitter.com/mMDFBSi1Di
— Kathi (@Shankarannaw) October 15, 2023
He was left in shock!
Naveen has cleaned up Jos Buttler! HUGE wicket for Afghanistan..!!
— Mian asaim (@mian_asaim) October 15, 2023
who will be smelling an upset.#ENGvsAFG #CWC23 #ENGvAFG #CWC2023 #ICCWorldCup2023 #icccricketworldcup2023 #ICCMensCricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/jplbeekKzx
Absolute peach!
Naveen Ul Haq You little beauty! He got the big wicket of Jos Buttler and England lost their 4 wickets in 91 runs against Afghanistan 😱🔥 pic.twitter.com/TKGynqaUAU
— Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_) October 15, 2023
Match turning point!
Massive wicket for Afghanistan!
— 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 (@Gyan84s) October 15, 2023
Naveen cleans up Jos Buttler with a peach 🔥#ENGvsAFG pic.twitter.com/QrEXvPlR01
Agreed on this!
Massive wicket for Afghanistan!
— Utsav 💔 (@utsav__45) October 15, 2023
Naveen cleans up Jos Buttler with a peach 🔥#ENGvsAFG pic.twitter.com/RdlZORJF6l
Big big wicket!
Wow!!! Jaffa from Naveed Ul Haq to dismiss Jos buttler. A huge wicket for Afghanistan. England will not score more than 250.
— Ammar Hassan (@aamarhassan15) October 15, 2023
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