Japan v Afghanistan, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st Match, Asian Games in Japan Men's, 2026

Asian Games in Japan Men's 1st Match: Japan v Afghanistan at Nisshin, September 24, 2026

Japan

JPN

81/10 (19.3)

Afghanistan

AFG

129/6 (20)

Finished

AFG won by 48 runs

Afghanistan InningAFG Inning129/6 (20 ov)

Japan InningJPN Inning81/10 (19.3 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, and Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

0.2

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.3

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake c K Janat b AD Ahmadzai 0 (3) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, no run, c K Janat b AD Ahmadzai, OUT! Abdullah Ahmadzai strikes early in the chase. He delivers a back-of-a-length ball on the stumps, and Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake is caught by Karim Janat for a three-ball duck. Japan lose their first wicket without a run on the board.

1wd

0.4

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger full length, on the off stump, Abdullah Ahmadzai strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.

0.4

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

0.5

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

1lb

0.6

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease, aims to slam flick shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

End of over 1 (2 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 0 (3)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 0 (0)

Japan 2/1

Abdullah Ahmadzai 1-0-1-1

1.1

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

1.2

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

1.3

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!

1.4

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1.5

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1.6

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 run, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 2 (9 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 8 (8)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 1 (1)

Japan 11/1

Faridoon Dawoodzai 1-0-9-0

Abdullah Ahmadzai 1-0-1-1

2.1

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

2.2

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Four, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and Reo Sakurano-Thomas dispatches it to the fence for four. Japan move along smoothly in this modest chase.

2.3

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.

2.4

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

2.5

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2.6

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Japan continue their chase comfortably.

End of over 3 (10 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 13 (12)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 6 (3)

Japan 21/1

Abdullah Ahmadzai 2-0-11-1

Faridoon Dawoodzai 1-0-9-0

3.1

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

3.2

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

3.3

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 2 runs, Reo Sakurano-Thomas goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

3.4

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, edged!! towards the deep point for 1 run.

3.5

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

3.6

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Faridoon Dawoodzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly to end the over.

End of over 4 (3 runs)

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 13 (14)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 9 (7)

Japan 24/1

Faridoon Dawoodzai 2-0-12-0

Abdullah Ahmadzai 2-0-11-1

4.1

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Karim Janat targets the stumps with a full length ball. The batter keeps it out for a dot.

4.2

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.

4.3

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1wd

4.4

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Reo Sakurano-Thomas no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

4.4

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

4.5

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.

4.6

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 5 (5 runs)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 13 (13)

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 13 (14)

Japan 29/1

Karim Janat 1-0-5-0

Faridoon Dawoodzai 2-0-12-0

5.1

Nangeyalia kharote to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

5.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

5.3

Nangeyalia kharote to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

5.4

Nangeyalia kharote to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

5.5

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming b N kharote 14 (17) Nangeyalia kharote to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, b N kharote, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming 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.

5.6

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 6 (2 runs)

Benjamin Ito 0 (1)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 14 (15)

Japan 31/2

Nangeyalia kharote 1-0-2-1

Karim Janat 1-0-5-0

6.1

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

6.2

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

6.3

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.

6.4

Karim Janat to Benjamin Ito, no run, Karim Janat bowls another tight dot ball as the batter cannot find a run. Japan still need 94 runs from 80 balls in this chase.

6.5

Karim Janat to Benjamin Ito, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.6

Karim Janat to Benjamin Ito, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 7 (10 runs)

Benjamin Ito 5 (4)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 19 (18)

Japan 41/2

Karim Janat 2-0-15-0

Nangeyalia kharote 1-0-2-1

7.1

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, full length, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!

7.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, 2 runs, Nangeyalia Kharote serves a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter works it away to pick up two runs.

7.3

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, Four, Nangeyalia Kharote delivers and Benjamin Ito finds the boundary rope for four. Japan continues to move along comfortably in this chase.

7.4

Benjamin Ito b N kharote 17 (8) Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, no run, b N kharote, Bowled him! Nangeyalia Kharote serves a full length delivery straight on the stumps, crashing into the timber. Benjamin Ito departs for a quickfire 17 off eight balls. Despite the wicket, the chase remains comfortable.

7.5

Nangeyalia kharote to Alex Shirai Patmore, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the short cover for 1 run.

7.6

Nangeyalia kharote to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, good length, on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

End of over 8 (13 runs)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 19 (19)

Alex Shirai Patmore 1 (1)

Japan 54/3

Nangeyalia kharote 2-0-15-2

Karim Janat 2-0-15-0

8.1

Arab Gul to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Alex Shirai Patmore hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

8.2

Arab Gul to Alex Shirai Patmore, 1 run, Arab Gul pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter pushes it away to take one run.

8.3

Arab Gul to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run.

8.4

Arab Gul to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Arab Gul bowls a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it for no run.

8.5

Arab Gul to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Alex Shirai Patmore hangs in the crease, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

8.6

Arab Gul to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, and Alex Shirai Patmore hangs on and tries to hit push, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 9 (2 runs)

Alex Shirai Patmore 2 (6)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 20 (20)

Japan 56/3

Arab Gul 1-0-2-0

Nangeyalia kharote 2-0-15-2

9.1

Nangeyalia kharote to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.

1lb

9.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Alex Shirai Patmore, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Alex Shirai Patmore hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.

9.3

Nangeyalia kharote to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease 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 1 run.

9.4

Nangeyalia kharote to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays sweep to the short fine leg.

9.5

Nangeyalia kharote to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Shirai Patmore hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

9.6

Nangeyalia kharote to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Alex Shirai Patmore hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 10 (3 runs)

Alex Shirai Patmore 2 (10)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 22 (22)

Japan 59/3

Nangeyalia kharote 3-0-17-2

Arab Gul 1-0-2-0

10.1

Najibullah Zadran to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, 1 run, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

10.2

Najibullah Zadran to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Najibullah Zadran bowls a full length delivery on the leg stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

10.3

Alex Shirai Patmore b N Zadran 2 (12) Najibullah Zadran to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, b N Zadran, Najibullah Zadran strikes to break through for Afghanistan. Alex Shirai Patmore is dismissed for three, leaving Japan four down in this tight run chase. The pressure mounts as the required rate climbs.

10.4

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Takahashi hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

10.5

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.

10.6

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ibrahim Takahashi hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 11 (1 runs)

Ibrahim Takahashi 0 (3)

Reo Sakurano-Thomas 23 (23)

Japan 60/4

Najibullah Zadran 1-0-1-1

Nangeyalia kharote 3-0-17-2

11.1

Reo Sakurano-Thomas b A Gul 23 (24) Arab Gul to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, b A Gul, Arab Gul bowls a full length delivery on the stumps and crashes through the defense. Reo Sakurano-Thomas departs for 23 off 24 balls. That strikes a severe blow in this tight chase.

11.2

Arab Gul to Charlie Hara Hinze, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

11.3

Arab Gul to Charlie Hara Hinze, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Charlie Hara Hinze hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

11.4

Arab Gul to Charlie Hara Hinze, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Charlie Hara Hinze hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.

11.5

Arab Gul to Charlie Hara Hinze, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot to the short mid wicket.

11.6

Charlie Hara Hinze c I Alam b A Gul 0 (5) Arab Gul to Charlie Hara Hinze, no run, c I Alam b A Gul, Caught out !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Charlie Hara Hinze hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ismat Alam, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Charlie Hara Hinze.

End of over 12 (0 runs)

Charlie Hara Hinze 0 (5)

Ibrahim Takahashi 0 (3)

Japan 60/6

Arab Gul 2-1-2-2

Najibullah Zadran 1-0-1-1

12.1

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Takahashi hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.2

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Najibullah Zadran bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, defended cleanly back to the bowler.

12.3

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Ibrahim Takahashi hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

12.4

Najibullah Zadran to Wataru Miyauchi, 1 run, Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

12.5

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Najibullah Zadran bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run.

12.6

Najibullah Zadran to Ibrahim Takahashi, 1 run, An accurately pitched top spinner on the stumps, Ibrahim Takahashi goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

End of over 13 (3 runs)

Ibrahim Takahashi 2 (8)

Wataru Miyauchi 1 (1)

Japan 63/6

Najibullah Zadran 2-0-4-1

Arab Gul 2-1-2-2

13.1

Arab Gul to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Takahashi hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

13.2

Ibrahim Takahashi c I Alam b A Gul 2 (10) Arab Gul to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, c I Alam b A Gul, Arab Gul pushes a full length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run taken as the required rate continues to climb steeply in the chase.

13.3

Arab Gul to Declan Suzuki, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Declan Suzuki hangs in the crease and slash reverse sweep towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away. Dropped catch

13.4

Arab Gul to Declan Suzuki, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Declan Suzuki hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

13.5

Arab Gul to Declan Suzuki, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Declan Suzuki hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

13.6

Declan Suzuki b A Gul 0 (4) Arab Gul to Declan Suzuki, no run, b A Gul, Bowled out !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Declan Suzuki goes back 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.

End of over 14 (0 runs)

Declan Suzuki 0 (4)

Wataru Miyauchi 1 (1)

Japan 63/8

Arab Gul 3-2-2-4

Najibullah Zadran 2-0-4-1

14.1

Najibullah Zadran to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

14.2

Najibullah Zadran to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

14.3

Najibullah Zadran to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Najibullah Zadran bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run.

14.4

Najibullah Zadran to Wataru Miyauchi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

14.5

Najibullah Zadran to Makoto Taniyama, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Makoto Taniyama goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1wd

14.6

Najibullah Zadran to Makoto Taniyama, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Makoto Taniyama with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

14.6

Najibullah Zadran to Makoto Taniyama, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Makoto Taniyama goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 15 (3 runs)

Makoto Taniyama 1 (2)

Wataru Miyauchi 2 (5)

Japan 66/8

Najibullah Zadran 3-0-7-1

Arab Gul 3-2-2-4

15.1

Arab Gul to Makoto Taniyama, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Makoto Taniyama goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

15.2

Arab Gul to Wataru Miyauchi, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the off stump. Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

15.3

Arab Gul to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, goes back, tried cut but fails to get bat on it.

15.4

Arab Gul to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

15.5

Arab Gul to Wataru Miyauchi, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Wataru Miyauchi goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

15.6

Arab Gul to Makoto Taniyama, no run, Arab Gul bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run. The steep required rate slips further out of reach in this chase.

End of over 16 (6 runs)

Makoto Taniyama 2 (4)

Wataru Miyauchi 7 (9)

Japan 72/8

Arab Gul 4-2-8-4

Najibullah Zadran 3-0-7-1

16.1

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

16.2

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Wataru Miyauchi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.3

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

16.4

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi, 2 runs, An accurately pitched bouncer on the off stump, Wataru Miyauchi goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long off for 2 runs.

16.5

Wataru Miyauchi b AD Ahmadzai 9 (14) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, b AD Ahmadzai, Cleaned up! Abdullah Ahmadzai spears in a fast yorker right on the stumps. Wataru Miyauchi stays back to have a swing, misses the line completely, and watches the timber get shattered for nine off 14 balls. That all but closes out an improbable chase.

16.6

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Shoma Slater, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping the required rate climbing in this steep chase.

End of over 17 (2 runs)

Shoma Slater 0 (1)

Makoto Taniyama 2 (4)

Japan 74/9

Abdullah Ahmadzai 3-0-13-2

Arab Gul 4-2-8-4

17.1

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Makoto Taniyama, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Makoto Taniyama hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.

17.2

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

17.3

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Shoma Slater, 1 run, Shoma Slater goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

17.4

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Makoto Taniyama, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Makoto Taniyama goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

17.5

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Makoto Taniyama, 1 run, Makoto Taniyama hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook pull, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.

17.6

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Shoma Slater, 1 run, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 18 (4 runs)

Shoma Slater 2 (4)

Makoto Taniyama 4 (7)

Japan 78/9

Faridoon Dawoodzai 3-0-16-0

Abdullah Ahmadzai 3-0-13-2

18.1

Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

18.2

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

18.3

Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

18.4

Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.5

Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

18.6

Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, 1 run, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 19 (1 runs)

Shoma Slater 3 (10)

Makoto Taniyama 4 (7)

Japan 79/9

Karim Janat 3-0-16-0

Faridoon Dawoodzai 3-0-16-0

19.1

Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

19.2

Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater, 2 runs, Shoma Slater 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 third man for 2 runs.

19.3

Shoma Slater b N kharote 5 (13) Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater, no run, b N kharote, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Shoma Slater 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!