ENG vs AFG, T20 World Cup highlights: Curran's historic 5-wicket haul seals England's comfortable win over Afghanistan

"We saw the way the Afghanistan team made it quite tricky, we knew they have world-class spinners in the middle there. Nice to get the first win. Every team can beat anyone. Hopefully we takes today's confidence into Wednesday's game and then the big one against Australia on Friday. Hopefully we can play with confidence," Curran said after the match.

Liam Livingstone remained unbeaten on 29 off 21 balls as England have managed to beat Afghanistan in the low-scoring encounter at Perth. Sam Curran emerged as the pick of the bowlers in the contest. Curran's historic five-wicket haul has sealed England's first win at the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. 

Mohammad Nabi leaks 7 runs in the 18th over. Buttler-led England only need 2 runs to register their first win in the T20 World Cup 2022. ENG 111-5 after 18 overs.

Despite losing five wickets, England are still in the driving seat at Perth. Livingstone and Moeen are expected to complete the run-chase for the Three Lions. England need 9 runs in 18 balls. ENG 104/5 after 16.4 overs.

OUT! Rashid Khan has his first wicket at the T20 World Cup. Ibrahim Zadran was safe as houses as Brook fails to clear the boundary. Harry Brook c Ibrahim Zadran b Rashid Khan 7(6). ENG 97/5 after 15.3 overs. 

Harry Brook has joined Liam Livingstone at the crease after Malan's departure. Livingstone, who plied his trade with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is playing a crucial knock for England in the low-scoring encounter. Livingstone has smashed 22 off 14 balls. England need 18 runs in 30 balls.

OUT! What a catch by Nabi. A stunning diving catch by the Afghanistan skipper Nabi and England have lost its 4th wicket. Malan departs for 18 in the 14th over. ENG 80/3 after 13.2 overs.

Leading by example, Nabi is keen on mounting the pressure. The Afghanistan skipper leaks 5 runs in the 13th over. ENG 76-3. England now need 37 runs in 42 balls.

OUT! Ben Stokes has been cleaned up by Nabi. The experienced bowler has got the better of the Englishman in the 11th over. Stokes b Nabi 2(4). A forgetful outing with the willow for Stokes. ENG 66-3 after 11 overs.

Dawid Malan and Ben Stokes are tasked to complete the 113-run chase for England in the 20-over contest. Malan is unbeaten on 13 off 20 balls while Stokes has faced only 2 balls. England need 51 runs in 60 balls.

OUT! Finally a breakthrough for Afghanistan. Fazalhaq Farooqi has removed Hales, who struggled to get going throughout his stay at the crease. Hales c Fazalhaq Farooqi b Fareed Ahmad 19(20). Ben Stokes is the next batter in for England.

The onus is on spinners Rashid and Mujeeb to stage Afghanistan's comeback in the low-scoring encounter against England. Alex Hales is hoping to cash in on his start after Buttler's departure. Hales was dropped by Nabi in the 8th over. ENG 50-1 after 8 overs.

OUT! Farooqi has bagged the jackpot wicket of Buttler before the end of the 5th over. A sharp catch taken by Mujeeb at the deep. Buttler c Mujeeb b Fazalhaq Farooqi 18(18). ENG 35-1 after 5 overs.

Fazalhaq Farooqi would have bagged the first wicket for Afghanistan in the 5th over. A chance has gone begging for Nabi & Co. as Qais has dropped Hales. Rubbing salt into the wound, Hales smoked a massive six on the next ball. ENG 35/0 after 4.5 overs.

Jos Buttler is in a hurry to wrap up the contest in England's favour. The England skipper has creamed three fours in the ongoing powerplay. Buttler is unbeaten on 13 off 13 balls. Alex Hales (3 off 4 balls) is still looking for his first boundary. ENG 21-0 after 3 overs.

Opener Alex Hales and skipper Jos Buttler have kickstarted the run-chase for England at Perth. Giving England a good start, Buttler smashed the first boundary in the 1st over bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi. ENG 5-0 after 1 over.

Sam Curran, who missed out on taking a hat-trick, has picked up two wickets in the final over. Curran removed Usman Ghani on the second ball of the final over. The England pacer then handed Fazalhaq Farooqi a duck to register his maiden five-wicket haul in T20I cricket. Curran is the first England bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the shortest format. Afghanistan are all out for 112 in 19.4 overs.

OUT! Mujeeb is dismissed by Woakes, who finally has his first wicket. Woakes has signed off after leaking 24 runs in 4 overs. AFG 112-8 after 19 overs. Sam Curran will bowl the 20th over.

OUT! Another one bites the dust. Ben Stokes is safe as houses and Sam Curran has removed Azmatullah. A golden duck for Rashid Khan! That's two in two for Curran. Afghanistan have struggled to get going against England bowlers at Perth. Curran has bagged 3 wickets and leaked 10 runs in 3 overs. AFG 109-7 after 18 overs.

Spinner Rashid leaks 9 runs in the 17th over. Sam Curran is now back into the attack. AFG 106-5 after 17 overs. Can Afghanistan finish strong in death overs?

Joining the party next at Perth is Buttler, who has just plucked a one-handed stunner to dismiss Mohammad Nabi. Nabi c Buttler b Mark Wood 3(5). AFG 95/5 after 15.4 overs.

What a catch by Rashid! The Englishman dived at full stretch to complete the dismissal of Najibullah Zadran. England’s fielding has been top-notch. Najibullah c Adil Rashid b Stokes 13(11). AFG 83/4 after 14.4 overs.

Mark Wood was brought back into the attack to bowl the 14th over. The Englishman has managed to unnerve the Afghanistan batters with his fast bowling exploits. Zadran and Ghani will have to switch gears if Afghanistan want to register a challenging total at the Perth Stadium. AFG 82/3 after 14 overs.

Spinner Adil Rashid has leaked 13 runs in his third over. Najibullah was eyeing the shorter boundary when he take the aerial route during Rashid's over. He was rewarded with a six on the fourth ball of the over. AFG 78-3 after 13 overs.

OUT! Moeen Ali has taken a match-changing catch as dangerman Zadran departs. Sam Curran has opened his wicket account at the T20 World Cup. Ibrahim Zadran c Moeen Ali b Sam Curran 32(32). AFG 64/3 after 11.3 overs. Najibullah Zadran has joined Usman Ghani at the crease.