ICC World Cup 2019 warm-up: England beat Afghanistan by nine wickets

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match - England v Afghanistan - Kia Oval, London, Britain - May 27, 2019 England's Jason Roy and Joe Root walk off the pitch together Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters)

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Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match - England v Afghanistan - Kia Oval, London, Britain - May 27, 2019 England's Jason Roy and Joe Root walk off the pitch together Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters)

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Jofra Archer got England off to a good start by taking the wickets of Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmat Shah. (Action Images via Reuters)

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England kept picking up wickets at regular intervals throughout Afghanistan’s innings. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Mohammad Nabi’s innings of 44 runs from 42 balls helped Afghanistan post 160 runs on the board. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow strung a 77-run opening partnership. (AP)

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Jonny Bairstow scored 39 runs off 22 balls. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Jason Roy remained unbeaten on 89 runs from 46 balls as England wrapped up their chase in 17.3 overs. (Action Images via Reuters)