*Ian Bell made the 35th ODI 50 of his career. It was his sixth such score in the World Cup
*Afghanistan became England’s 18th opponent in ODIs, while England were Afghanistan’s 15th.
*The 83-run stand between Alex Hales and Ian Bell is the fourth-best opening stand against Afghanistan in all ODIs by any opponent. The best remains the 224-run partnership between Zimbabwe’s Hamilton Masakadza and Sikandar Raza at Bulawayo in 2014. However, the 83-run stand is the best against Afghanistan in the World Cup, bettering the 53 between New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum at Napier earlier in the tournament.
*In six innings in this World Cup, Ian Bell’s scores have been: 36, 8, 54, 49, 63, 52* — 262 runs (ave 52.40).
*England recorded their 41st win in World Cups. Only Australia (58), New Zealand (46) and India (44) have won more.
