5 memorable moments from the England­-Afghanistan match that don't fade away

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Joe Root is run out by Mohammad Nabi

2. Nabi’s brilliant catch

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Nabi takes the catch to dismiss Jos Buttler
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The tournament has already seen plenty of impressive catches and another one was added to the list after this game. Mohammad Nabi is not only Afghanistan's all­time leading T20I wicket­taker and a handy batsman but also a fantastic fielder as he demonstrated against England.

With the side already struggling at 50/4, Samiullah Shenwari came in to bowl and was driven powerfully to short extra cover where Nabi was positioned. Although the shot was hit like a bullet, Nabi just dived forward and to his left and scooped the ball into his hands like a heron catching a fish. The fact that it was inches from the ground and he was almost diving full length to dismiss England's most destructive batsman (Jos Buttler) made it even better.

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