England open campaign with thumping win

Sep 21, 2012

Afghanistan got a great start after winning the toss with Shapoor Zadran bowling a wicket maiden•Getty Images

Alex Hales also began tentatively before finding his touch for 31 from 27 balls before being run out backing up•Getty Images

But Luke Wright was the star of the show, finishing unbeaten on 99•Getty Images

...and sharp work from Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad ran out Karim Sadiq as Afghanistan tumbled to 26 for 8•AFP

Craig Kieswetter was the man to depart, he fell for a duck•Associated Press

But Luke Wright found supreme touch, making a 34-ball half-century•Getty Images

Defending 196, England struck early, Jade Dernbach with his first ball•Getty Images

There was at least something for Afghanistan to cheer with Gulbodin Naib's late hitting•Hindustan Times

Eoin Morgan tried to inject pace into the innings with 27 off 23 balls•Getty Images

Things quickly got worse for Afghanistan as Shafiqullah was caught first ball...•AFP

But it came far too late as England won by 116 runs•AFP