Afghanistan v Ireland, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE, 2024

Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 3rd T20I: Afghanistan v Ireland at Sharjah, March 18, 2024

Afghanistan

AFG

155/7 (20)

Ireland

IRE

98/10 (17.2)

Finished

AFG won by 57 runs.

Afghanistan InningAFG Inning155/7 (20 ov)

Ireland InningIRE Inning98/10 (17.2 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

0.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

0.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

0.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

0.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 1 (9 runs)

Paul Stirling 0 (1)

Andy Balbirnie 9 (5)

Ireland 9/0

Fazalhaq Farooqi 1-0-9-0

1.1

Andy Balbirnie b N Haq 9 (6) Naveen ul Haq to Andy Balbirnie, no run, b N Haq, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A bold move from Andy Balbirnie as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

1.2

Lorcan Tucker b N Haq 0 (1) Naveen ul Haq to Lorcan Tucker, no run, b N Haq, Bowled out !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, A bold move from Lorcan Tucker as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

1.3

Naveen ul Haq to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

1.4

Naveen ul Haq to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Naveen Ul Haq bowls a sharp delivery, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

1lb

1.5

Naveen ul Haq to Paul Stirling, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

1.6

Naveen ul Haq to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 2 (2 runs)

Harry Tector 1 (2)

Paul Stirling 0 (3)

Ireland 11/2

Naveen ul Haq 1-0-1-2

Fazalhaq Farooqi 1-0-9-0

2.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a sharp delivery, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

2.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a sharp delivery, and Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

2.4

Paul Stirling b F Farooqi 4 (7) Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling, no run, b F Farooqi, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Paul Stirling as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

2.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a sharp delivery, and Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

2.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher 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.

End of over 3 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 0 (2)

Harry Tector 1 (2)

Ireland 15/3

Fazalhaq Farooqi 2-0-13-1

Naveen ul Haq 1-0-1-2

3.1

Naveen ul Haq to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.2

Naveen ul Haq to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

1lb

3.3

Naveen ul Haq to Harry Tector, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

3.4

Naveen ul Haq to Curtis Campher, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.5

Naveen ul Haq to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher 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 point for 1 run.

3.6

Naveen ul Haq to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 4 (10 runs)

Harry Tector 5 (6)

Curtis Campher 5 (4)

Ireland 25/3

Naveen ul Haq 2-0-10-2

Fazalhaq Farooqi 2-0-13-1

4.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident ramp shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

4.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector 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.

4.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

4.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Harry Tector, 1 run, Harry Tector goes forward 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.

4.6

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Curtis Campher 6 (6)

Harry Tector 10 (10)

Ireland 31/3

Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-19-1

Naveen ul Haq 2-0-10-2

5.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

5.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a sharp delivery, and Harry Tector hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

5.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

5.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Tector 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.

5.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Harry Tector goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.

5.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

End of over 6 (5 runs)

Curtis Campher 6 (7)

Harry Tector 15 (15)

Ireland 36/3

Azmatullah Omarzai 1-0-5-0

Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-19-1

1lb

6.1

Rashid Khan to Harry Tector, 1 leg bye, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

6.2

Rashid Khan to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Rashid Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

6.3

Rashid Khan to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Rashid Khan bowls a sharp delivery, and Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

6.4

Rashid Khan to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak 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.

6.5

Rashid Khan to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, yorker, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.6

Rashid Khan to Harry Tector, 1 run, Leg Bye !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector goes forward, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

End of over 7 (3 runs)

Harry Tector 16 (18)

Curtis Campher 7 (10)

Ireland 39/3

Rashid Khan 1-0-2-0

Azmatullah Omarzai 1-0-5-0

7.1

7.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

7.3

Harry Tector c N Haq b A Omarzai 16 (21) Azmatullah Omarzai to Harry Tector, no run, c N Haq b A Omarzai, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to hit pull to deep mid wicket but it resulted in a catch taken by Naveen Ul Haq. Harry Tector is dismissed.

7.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1wd

7.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving George Dockrell with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

7.5

7.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a sharp delivery, and George Dockrell hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 8 (1 runs)

George Dockrell 0 (3)

Curtis Campher 7 (10)

Ireland 40/4

Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-6-1

Rashid Khan 1-0-2-0

8.1

Rashid Khan to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.

8.2

Rashid Khan to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

8.3

Rashid Khan to George Dockrell, 2 runs, George Dockrell goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 2 runs.

8.4

Rashid Khan to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

8.5

Rashid Khan to George Dockrell, 1 run, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.6

Rashid Khan to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 9 (4 runs)

Curtis Campher 8 (12)

George Dockrell 3 (7)

Ireland 44/4

Rashid Khan 2-0-6-0

Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-6-1

9.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell 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.

1lb

9.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

9.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai delivers an fast ball at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Curtis Campher to hangs in the crease and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run.

9.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

9.5

George Dockrell c N Haq b A Omarzai 3 (11) Azmatullah Omarzai to George Dockrell, no run, c N Haq b A Omarzai, Caught out!! fast ball full length on the stumps, George Dockrell hangs in the crease to take the gamble with flick shot towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Naveen Ul Haq. Leading to a soft dismissal.

9.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 10 (2 runs)

Gareth Delany 0 (1)

Curtis Campher 9 (13)

Ireland 46/5

Azmatullah Omarzai 3-0-7-2

Rashid Khan 2-0-6-0

10.1

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, 2 runs, Curtis Campher goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

10.3

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

10.4

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

10.5

Nangeyalia kharote to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Nangeyalia Kharote bowls a sharp delivery, and Gareth Delany hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

10.6

Nangeyalia kharote to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 11 (8 runs)

Gareth Delany 1 (3)

Curtis Campher 16 (17)

Ireland 54/5

Nangeyalia kharote 1-0-8-0

Azmatullah Omarzai 3-0-7-2

11.1

Mohammad Nabi to Gareth Delany, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball, on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

11.2

Mohammad Nabi to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, yorker, on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

11.3

Mohammad Nabi to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

11.4

Mohammad Nabi to Curtis Campher, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.5

Mohammad Nabi to Gareth Delany, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to long on for a colossal Maximum!

11.6

Mohammad Nabi to Gareth Delany, 2 runs, Gareth Delany goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 12 (16 runs)

Gareth Delany 16 (8)

Curtis Campher 17 (18)

Ireland 70/5

Mohammad Nabi 1-0-16-0

Nangeyalia kharote 1-0-8-0

12.1

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

12.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Curtis Campher goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

12.3

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, 1 run, Curtis Campher goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.4

Nangeyalia kharote to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.5

Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, no run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the off stump, Curtis Campher goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.6

Curtis Campher c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b N kharote 28 (23) Nangeyalia kharote to Curtis Campher, no run, c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b N kharote, Caught out!! arm ball yorker on the off stump, Curtis Campher hangs in the crease to take the gamble with flick shot towards long off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by . Leading to a soft dismissal.

End of over 13 (12 runs)

Curtis Campher 28 (23)

Gareth Delany 17 (9)

Ireland 82/6

Nangeyalia kharote 2-0-20-1

Mohammad Nabi 1-0-16-0

13.1

Rashid Khan to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.2

Rashid Khan to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, yorker, on the off stump, Rashid Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

13.3

Rashid Khan to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

13.4

Rashid Khan to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.5

Rashid Khan to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

13.6

Rashid Khan to Mark Adair, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Rashid Khan bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Adair hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 14 (3 runs)

Mark Adair 1 (2)

Gareth Delany 19 (13)

Ireland 85/6

Rashid Khan 3-0-9-0

Nangeyalia kharote 2-0-20-1

14.1

14.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

14.3

Nangeyalia kharote to Mark Adair, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

14.4

Nangeyalia kharote to Mark Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

14.5

Nangeyalia kharote to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, yorker, on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease and tucks flick shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

14.6

Nangeyalia kharote to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, yorker, on the off stump, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease and slash cut towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 15 (6 runs)

Gareth Delany 20 (17)

Mark Adair 6 (4)

Ireland 91/6

Nangeyalia kharote 3-0-26-1

Rashid Khan 3-0-9-0

15.1

Mark Adair b A Omarzai 6 (5) Azmatullah Omarzai to Mark Adair, no run, b A Omarzai, Bowled out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Mark Adair goes forward, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

15.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Barry McCarthy, 1 run, Barry McCarthy goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

15.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast 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.

15.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Barry McCarthy, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Barry McCarthy hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

15.5

Barry McCarthy c & b A Omarzai 1 (3) Azmatullah Omarzai to Barry McCarthy, no run, c & b A Omarzai, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Barry McCarthy as the batter hangs in the crease to play defensive shot, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Azmatullah Omarzai for Barry McCarthy's dismissal. Swift fielding by the bowler.

15.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Josh Little, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Little hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 16 (2 runs)

Josh Little 0 (1)

Gareth Delany 21 (18)

Ireland 93/8

Azmatullah Omarzai 4-0-9-4

Nangeyalia kharote 3-0-26-1

16.1

Gareth Delany c I Zadran b R Khan 21 (19) Rashid Khan to Gareth Delany, no run, c I Zadran b R Khan, Caught out!! googly good length on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes back to take the gamble with pull towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ibrahim Zadran. Leading to a soft dismissal.

16.2

Rashid Khan to Ben White, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Ben White hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1lb

16.3

Rashid Khan to Ben White, 1 leg bye, Ben White goes forward to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

16.4

Rashid Khan to Josh Little, 1 run, Josh Little goes forward to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

16.5

Rashid Khan to Ben White, 1 run, Ben White goes forward to take legbreak of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

16.6

Rashid Khan to Josh Little, 1 run, Josh Little goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Josh Little 2 (3)

Ben White 1 (3)

Ireland 97/9

Rashid Khan 4-0-12-1

Azmatullah Omarzai 4-0-9-4

1lb

17.1

Naveen ul Haq to Josh Little, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Josh Little hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

17.2

Ben White b N Haq 1 (4) Naveen ul Haq to Ben White, no run, b N Haq, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, A bold move from Ben White as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!