Afghanistan v Ireland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st T20I, Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE, 2024

Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 1st T20I: Afghanistan v Ireland at Sharjah, March 15, 2024

Afghanistan

AFG

111/10 (18.4)

Ireland

IRE

149/6 (20)

Finished

IRE won by 38 runs.

Ireland InningIRE Inning149/6 (20 ov)

Afghanistan InningAFG Inning111/10 (18.4 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Rahmanullah Gurbaz c C Campher b MR Adair 0 (1) Mark Adair to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, c C Campher b MR Adair, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Curtis Campher. Leading to a soft dismissal.

0.2

Mark Adair to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

0.3

Mark Adair to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

0.4

Mark Adair to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

0.5

Mark Adair to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

0.6

Mark Adair to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

End of over 1 (1 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 0 (3)

Ibrahim Zadran 1 (2)

Afghanistan 1/1

Mark Adair 1-0-1-1

1.1

Josh Little to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

1.2

Josh Little to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

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1.3

Josh Little to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 leg bye, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

1.4

Sediqullah Atal c HT Tector b JB Little 1 (5) Josh Little to Sediqullah Atal, no run, c HT Tector b JB Little, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take the gamble with inside out shot towards deep cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Harry Tector. Leading to a soft dismissal.

1.5

Azmatullah Omarzai b JB Little 0 (1) Josh Little to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, b JB Little, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Azmatullah Omarzai as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

1.6

Josh Little to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

End of over 2 (4 runs)

Mohammad Ishaq 1 (1)

Ibrahim Zadran 2 (4)

Afghanistan 5/3

Josh Little 1-0-3-2

Mark Adair 1-0-1-1

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2.1

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mohammad Ishaq no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

2.1

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

2.2

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

2.3

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.4

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.5

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.6

Mark Adair to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 3 (17 runs)

Mohammad Ishaq 17 (7)

Ibrahim Zadran 2 (4)

Afghanistan 22/3

Mark Adair 2-0-18-1

Josh Little 1-0-3-2

3.1

Josh Little to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and strives to hit inside out shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

3.2

Josh Little to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

3.3

Josh Little to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

3.4

Josh Little to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.5

Josh Little to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

3.6

End of over 4 (6 runs)

Mohammad Ishaq 22 (10)

Ibrahim Zadran 3 (7)

Afghanistan 28/3

Josh Little 2-0-9-2

Mark Adair 2-0-18-1

4.1

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

4.2

Barry McCarthy to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

4.3

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease and slash push towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.4

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

4.5

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried uppercut but fails to get bat on it.

4.6

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 5 (3 runs)

Mohammad Ishaq 24 (15)

Ibrahim Zadran 4 (8)

Afghanistan 31/3

Barry McCarthy 1-0-3-0

Josh Little 2-0-9-2

5.1

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

5.2

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Ishaq, 3 runs, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

5.3

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

5.4

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

5.5

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

5.6

Gareth Delany to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 6 (12 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 8 (9)

Mohammad Ishaq 32 (20)

Afghanistan 43/3

Gareth Delany 1-0-12-0

Barry McCarthy 1-0-3-0

6.1

Ben White to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.2

Mohammad Ishaq c BJ McCarthy b BC White 32 (22) Ben White to Mohammad Ishaq, no run, c BJ McCarthy b BC White, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Mohammad Ishaq goes forward to take the gamble with sweep towards deep square leg, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Barry McCarthy. Leading to a soft dismissal.

6.3

Ben White to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

6.4

Ben White to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

6.5

Ben White to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

6.6

End of over 7 (4 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 10 (11)

Mohammad Nabi 2 (2)

Afghanistan 47/4

Ben White 1-0-4-1

Gareth Delany 1-0-12-0

7.1

Gareth Delany to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

7.2

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

7.3

7.4

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

Gareth Delany to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

7.6

Gareth Delany to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.

End of over 8 (2 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 11 (14)

Mohammad Nabi 3 (5)

Afghanistan 49/4

Gareth Delany 2-0-14-0

Ben White 1-0-4-1

8.1

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

8.2

Barry McCarthy to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

8.3

Ibrahim Zadran c HT Tector b BJ McCarthy 11 (16) Barry McCarthy to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, c HT Tector b BJ McCarthy, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take the gamble with inside out shot towards long off, edged!! and expertly caught by Harry Tector. Leading to a soft dismissal.

8.4

Barry McCarthy to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed uppercut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

8.5

Barry McCarthy to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

8.6

Barry McCarthy to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

End of over 9 (4 runs)

Ijaz Ahmadzai 2 (2)

Mohammad Nabi 5 (7)

Afghanistan 53/5

Barry McCarthy 2-0-7-1

Gareth Delany 2-0-14-0

9.1

Gareth Delany to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

9.2

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

9.3

9.4

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

9.5

Gareth Delany to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

9.6

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Mohammad Nabi 8 (10)

Ijaz Ahmadzai 5 (5)

Afghanistan 59/5

Gareth Delany 3-0-20-0

Barry McCarthy 2-0-7-1

10.1

10.2

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.3

10.4

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.

10.5

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

10.6

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

End of over 11 (4 runs)

Ijaz Ahmadzai 7 (9)

Mohammad Nabi 10 (12)

Afghanistan 63/5

Ben White 2-0-8-1

Gareth Delany 3-0-20-0

11.1

Josh Little to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

11.2

Josh Little to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

11.3

Josh Little to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

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11.4

Josh Little to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the off stump, Josh Little has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.

11.4

Josh Little to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

11.5

Josh Little to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

11.6

Josh Little to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried pull but fails to get bat on it.

End of over 12 (8 runs)

Mohammad Nabi 11 (14)

Ijaz Ahmadzai 13 (13)

Afghanistan 71/5

Josh Little 3-0-17-2

Ben White 2-0-8-1

12.1

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 2 runs, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

12.2

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.

12.3

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

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12.4

Ben White to Mohammad Nabi, 3 no ball, No ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease, slams inside out shot, sending the ball towards the long off, umpire calls a no ball as Ben White overstepped the crease.

12.4

Ben White to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

1wd

12.5

Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ijaz Ahmadzai no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

12.5

Ijaz Ahmadzai c C Campher b BC White 16 (17) Ben White to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, c C Campher b BC White, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the stumps, Ijaz Ahmadzai hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Curtis Campher. Leading to a soft dismissal.

12.6

Nangeyalia kharote b BC White 0 (1) Ben White to Nangeyalia kharote, no run, b BC White, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Nangeyalia Kharote as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Nangeyalia kharote 0 (1)

Mohammad Nabi 14 (16)

Afghanistan 79/7

Ben White 3-0-16-3

Josh Little 3-0-17-2

13.1

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

13.2

Gareth Delany to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease and slash inside out shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.3

Gareth Delany to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.4

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.5

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

13.6

Gareth Delany to Mohammad Nabi, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 14 (12 runs)

Mohammad Nabi 25 (20)

Rashid Khan 1 (2)

Afghanistan 91/7

Gareth Delany 4-0-32-0

Ben White 3-0-16-3

14.1

Ben White to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

14.2

Ben White to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

14.3

Mohammad Nabi c HT Tector b BC White 25 (21) Ben White to Mohammad Nabi, no run, c HT Tector b BC White, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take the gamble with inside out shot towards long off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Harry Tector. Leading to a soft dismissal.

14.4

Ben White to Naveen ul Haq, 1 run, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.5

Ben White to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

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14.6

Ben White to Rashid Khan, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Rashid Khan with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

14.6

Ben White to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 15 (4 runs)

Rashid Khan 3 (6)

Naveen ul Haq 1 (1)

Afghanistan 95/8

Ben White 4-0-20-4

Gareth Delany 4-0-32-0

15.1

Barry McCarthy to Rashid Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease, tucks inside out shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

15.2

Barry McCarthy to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

15.3

Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease, tucks pull toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.

15.4

Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, 1 run, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.5

Barry McCarthy to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.6

Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 16 (3 runs)

Naveen ul Haq 2 (4)

Rashid Khan 5 (9)

Afghanistan 98/8

Barry McCarthy 3-0-10-1

Ben White 4-0-20-4

16.1

Rashid Khan c HT Tector b JB Little 5 (10) Josh Little to Rashid Khan, no run, c HT Tector b JB Little, Caught out!! slower ball fulltoss on the off stump, Rashid Khan hangs in the crease to take the gamble with inside out shot towards long off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Harry Tector. Leading to a soft dismissal.

16.2

Josh Little to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

16.3

Josh Little to Fazalhaq Farooqi, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

16.4

Josh Little to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease, tucks pull toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.

16.5

Josh Little to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at long on, who halts the ball.

16.6

Josh Little to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried sloge sweep but fails to get bat on it.

End of over 17 (1 runs)

Naveen ul Haq 2 (7)

Fazalhaq Farooqi 1 (2)

Afghanistan 99/9

Josh Little 4-0-18-3

Barry McCarthy 3-0-10-1

17.1

Mark Adair to Fazalhaq Farooqi, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

17.2

Mark Adair to Naveen ul Haq, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

17.3

Mark Adair to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease and strives to hit ramp shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

17.4

Mark Adair to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at third man, who halts the ball.

17.5

Mark Adair to Naveen ul Haq, 1 run, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

17.6

Mark Adair to Fazalhaq Farooqi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

End of over 18 (8 runs)

Fazalhaq Farooqi 2 (4)

Naveen ul Haq 9 (11)

Afghanistan 107/9

Mark Adair 3-0-26-1

Josh Little 4-0-18-3

18.1

Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

18.2

Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at long off, who halts the ball.

18.3

Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease and strives to hit uppercut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

18.4

Naveen ul Haq c G Delany b BJ McCarthy 13 (15) Barry McCarthy to Naveen ul Haq, no run, c G Delany b BJ McCarthy, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq hangs in the crease to take the gamble with cut towards deep point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Gareth Delany. Leading to a soft dismissal.