Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 28th Match, Group D, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 28th Match, Group D: Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates at Delhi, February 16, 2026

Afghanistan

AFG

162/5 (19.2)

United Arab Emirates

UAE

160/9 (20)

Finished

AFG won by 5 wickets

United Arab Emirates InningUAE Inning160/9 (20 ov)

Afghanistan InningAFG Inning162/5 (19.2 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Junaid Siddique to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.2

Rahmanullah Gurbaz c SB Khan b J Siddique 0 (2) Junaid Siddique to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, c SB Khan b J Siddique, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Sohaib Khan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

0.3

Junaid Siddique to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.4

Junaid Siddique to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib goes back to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1wd

0.5

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Ibrahim Zadran's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

0.5

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.6

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 1 (2 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 0 (2)

Gulbadin Naib 1 (2)

Afghanistan 2/1

Junaid Siddique 1-0-2-1

1.1

Haider Ali to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.2

Haider Ali to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

1.3

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.4

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

1.5

Haider Ali to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.6

Haider Ali to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 2 (2 runs)

Gulbadin Naib 2 (6)

Ibrahim Zadran 1 (4)

Afghanistan 4/1

Haider Ali 1-0-2-0

Junaid Siddique 1-0-2-1

2.1

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball. Dropped catch

2.2

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

2.3

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Ibrahim Zadran hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

2.4

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back, dabs punch with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.5

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

2.6

Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 3 (5 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 6 (10)

Gulbadin Naib 2 (6)

Afghanistan 9/1

Junaid Siddique 2-0-7-1

Haider Ali 1-0-2-0

3.1

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, tucks inside out shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

3.2

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

3.3

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

3.4

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes back, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

3.5

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sweep sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

3.6

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 4 (18 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 24 (16)

Gulbadin Naib 2 (6)

Afghanistan 27/1

Haider Ali 2-0-20-0

Junaid Siddique 2-0-7-1

4.1

Muhammad Jawadullah to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

4.2

Muhammad Jawadullah to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.3

Muhammad Jawadullah to Gulbadin Naib, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

4.4

Muhammad Jawadullah to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

4.5

Muhammad Jawadullah to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

4.6

Muhammad Jawadullah to Gulbadin Naib, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 5 (12 runs)

Gulbadin Naib 13 (11)

Ibrahim Zadran 25 (17)

Afghanistan 39/1

Muhammad Jawadullah 1-0-12-0

Haider Ali 2-0-20-0

5.1

Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

5.2

Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take slower ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

5.3

Gulbadin Naib c Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan 13 (12) Muhammad Arfan to Gulbadin Naib, no run, c Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Harshit Kaushik, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Gulbadin Naib.

5.4

Muhammad Arfan to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Muhammad Arfan sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Sediqullah Atal goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

5.5

Muhammad Arfan to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the leg stump, and Sediqullah Atal hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

5.6

Muhammad Arfan to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 6 (2 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 1 (3)

Ibrahim Zadran 26 (19)

Afghanistan 41/2

Muhammad Arfan 1-0-2-1

Muhammad Jawadullah 1-0-12-0

6.1

Simranjeet Singh to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

6.2

Simranjeet Singh to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

6.3

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.4

Simranjeet Singh to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.5

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

6.6

Simranjeet Singh to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal goes back and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 7 (4 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 3 (7)

Ibrahim Zadran 28 (21)

Afghanistan 45/2

Simranjeet Singh 1-0-4-0

Muhammad Arfan 1-0-2-1

7.1

Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Ibrahim Zadran hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

7.2

Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.3

Muhammad Arfan to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump. Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

7.4

Muhammad Arfan to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

7.5

Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

7.6

Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

End of over 8 (11 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 34 (25)

Sediqullah Atal 8 (9)

Afghanistan 56/2

Muhammad Arfan 2-0-13-1

Simranjeet Singh 1-0-4-0

8.1

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

8.2

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.3

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

8.4

Simranjeet Singh to Sediqullah Atal, Six, Six !! What a delivery! top spinner lands right on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

8.5

Simranjeet Singh to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal goes forward 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.

8.6

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

End of over 9 (11 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 38 (29)

Sediqullah Atal 15 (11)

Afghanistan 67/2

Simranjeet Singh 2-0-15-0

Muhammad Arfan 2-0-13-1

9.1

Muhammad Jawadullah to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

9.2

Muhammad Jawadullah to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal goes back, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

9.3

Muhammad Jawadullah to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal goes forward to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

9.4

Muhammad Jawadullah to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

9.5

Sediqullah Atal b M Jawadullah 16 (14) Muhammad Jawadullah to Sediqullah Atal, no run, b M Jawadullah, Bowled out !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and 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.

9.6

Muhammad Jawadullah to Darwish Rasooli, 2 runs, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 10 (5 runs)

Darwish Rasooli 2 (1)

Ibrahim Zadran 40 (31)

Afghanistan 72/3

Muhammad Jawadullah 2-0-17-1

Simranjeet Singh 2-0-15-0

10.1

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook drive, edged!! and the ball sails towards long off for 1 run.

10.2

Haider Ali to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays drive, towards the long off for 1 run.

10.3

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.4

Haider Ali to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

10.5

Haider Ali to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.6

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 11 (5 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 43 (34)

Darwish Rasooli 4 (4)

Afghanistan 77/3

Haider Ali 3-0-25-0

Muhammad Jawadullah 2-0-17-1

11.1

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Ibrahim Zadran goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

11.2

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

11.3

Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, Four, Four !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

11.4

Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.5

Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes forward to take off break 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.

11.6

Simranjeet Singh to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 12 (12 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 50 (37)

Darwish Rasooli 9 (7)

Afghanistan 89/3

Simranjeet Singh 3-0-27-0

Haider Ali 3-0-25-0

12.1

Haider Ali to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1wd

12.2

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

12.2

Haider Ali 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 drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

12.3

Haider Ali to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back 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.

1wd

12.4

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Ibrahim Zadran no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

12.4

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward 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.

12.5

Haider Ali to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

12.6

Haider Ali to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Ibrahim Zadran 53 (40)

Darwish Rasooli 12 (10)

Afghanistan 97/3

Haider Ali 4-0-33-0

Simranjeet Singh 3-0-27-0

13.1

Ibrahim Zadran c W Muhammad b Muhammad Arfan 53 (41) Muhammad Arfan to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, c W Muhammad b Muhammad Arfan, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Waseem Muhammad, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ibrahim Zadran.

13.2

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

13.3

Muhammad Arfan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.4

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.5

Muhammad Arfan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

13.6

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 14 (3 runs)

Darwish Rasooli 13 (12)

Azmatullah Omarzai 2 (3)

Afghanistan 100/4

Muhammad Arfan 3-0-16-2

Haider Ali 4-0-33-0

14.1

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Azmatullah Omarzai hangs on and tries to hit inside out shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

14.2

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

14.3

Muhammad Jawadullah to Darwish Rasooli, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump. Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

14.4

Muhammad Jawadullah to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take outswinger of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a textbook flick shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards mid off for 1 run.

14.5

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

14.6

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Azmatullah Omarzai 6 (7)

Darwish Rasooli 18 (14)

Afghanistan 109/4

Muhammad Jawadullah 3-0-26-1

Muhammad Arfan 3-0-16-2

15.1

Simranjeet Singh to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.2

Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.3

Simranjeet Singh to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! With a brilliant top spinner on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

15.4

Simranjeet Singh to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.5

Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.6

Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive 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 long off for 1 run.

End of over 16 (10 runs)

Darwish Rasooli 20 (17)

Azmatullah Omarzai 14 (10)

Afghanistan 119/4

Simranjeet Singh 4-0-37-0

Muhammad Jawadullah 3-0-26-1

16.1

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

16.2

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

16.3

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, Four, Four !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump. Darwish Rasooli goes back, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

16.4

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, 2 runs, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

16.5

Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

16.6

Muhammad Arfan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 17 (14 runs)

Azmatullah Omarzai 15 (11)

Darwish Rasooli 33 (22)

Afghanistan 133/4

Muhammad Arfan 4-0-30-2

Simranjeet Singh 4-0-37-0

17.1

Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! What a delivery! slower ball lands right on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers punch sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

17.2

Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

17.3

Darwish Rasooli b J Siddique 33 (23) Junaid Siddique to Darwish Rasooli, no run, b J Siddique, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and 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.

17.4

Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

17.5

Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and plays a well-timed drive 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 cover for 2 runs.

17.6

Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 18 (11 runs)

Azmatullah Omarzai 25 (15)

Mohammad Nabi 1 (1)

Afghanistan 144/5

Junaid Siddique 3-0-18-2

Muhammad Arfan 4-0-30-2

18.1

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

18.2

Muhammad Jawadullah to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

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18.3

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off cutter back of length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Azmatullah Omarzai no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

18.3

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Azmatullah Omarzai hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

18.4

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

18.5

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off cutter lands right on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

18.6

Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Four !! off cutter, good length, on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai goes back and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 19 (13 runs)

Azmatullah Omarzai 36 (20)

Mohammad Nabi 2 (2)

Afghanistan 157/5

Muhammad Jawadullah 4-0-39-1

Junaid Siddique 3-0-18-2

19.1

Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward 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 mid off for 1 run.

19.2

Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

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