Pakistan v Afghanistan, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Semi Final 2, Asian Games Mens T20I, 2023

Asian Games Mens T20I Semi Final 2: Pakistan v Afghanistan at Hangzhou, October 06, 2023

Pakistan

PAK

115/10 (18)

Afghanistan

AFG

116/6 (17.5)

Finished

AFG won by 4 wickets

Pakistan InningPAK Inning115/10 (18 ov)

Afghanistan InningAFG Inning116/6 (17.5 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Aamer Jamal to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and tries defensive shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.2

Aamer Jamal to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

0.3

Aamer Jamal to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

0.4

Aamer Jamal to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Aamer Jamal sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

0.5

Aamer Jamal to Mohammad Shahzad, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.6

Aamer Jamal to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Aamer Jamal sends down a sharp delivery, Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 1 (9 runs)

Mohammad Shahzad 4 (3)

Sediqullah Atal 5 (3)

Afghanistan 9/0

Aamer Jamal 1-0-9-0

1.1

Sediqullah Atal lbw b Qasim Akram 5 (4) Qasim Akram to Sediqullah Atal, no run, lbw b Qasim Akram, Out LBW !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to attempt defensive shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Qasim Akram appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Sediqullah Atal's dismissal.

1.2

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, and Noor Ali Zadran hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.3

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Qasim Akram sends down a sharp delivery, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

1.4

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps. Noor Ali Zadran goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.5

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.6

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, 4 bye, Bye !! , good length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, tries to swat it, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 4 runs off bye.

End of over 2 (8 runs)

Noor Ali Zadran 4 (5)

Mohammad Shahzad 4 (3)

Afghanistan 17/1

Qasim Akram 1-0-4-1

Aamer Jamal 1-0-9-0

2.1

Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Shahzad elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

2.2

Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.3

Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward deep point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2.4

Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Mohammad Shahzad hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

2.5

Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Arafat Minhas sends down a sharp delivery, Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

2.6

Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Shahzad 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 3 (4 runs)

Mohammad Shahzad 8 (9)

Noor Ali Zadran 4 (5)

Afghanistan 21/1

Arafat Minhas 1-0-4-0

Qasim Akram 1-0-4-1

3.1

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

3.2

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Qasim Akram delivers legbreak at good length, Noor Ali Zadran goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Noor Ali Zadran to just 1 run.

3.3

Qasim Akram to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, and Mohammad Shahzad hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

3.4

Qasim Akram to Mohammad Shahzad, 1 run, Mohammad Shahzad hangs in the crease 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.

3.5

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

3.6

Qasim Akram to Noor Ali Zadran, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

End of over 4 (14 runs)

Noor Ali Zadran 17 (9)

Mohammad Shahzad 9 (11)

Afghanistan 35/1

Qasim Akram 2-0-18-1

Arafat Minhas 1-0-4-0

4.1

Mohammad Shahzad b A Minhas 9 (12) Arafat Minhas to Mohammad Shahzad, no run, b A Minhas, Bowled out !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran 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.

4.2

Arafat Minhas to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Shahidullah Kamal goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.3

Shahidullah Kamal c Qasim Akram b A Minhas 0 (2) Arafat Minhas to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, c Qasim Akram b A Minhas, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Shahidullah Kamal hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards short mid wicket, but the ball finds safe hands of Qasim Akram, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Shahidullah Kamal is out.

4.4

Arafat Minhas to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

4.5

Arafat Minhas to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

4.6

Arafat Minhas to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak 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.

End of over 5 (1 runs)

Afsar Zazai 1 (3)

Noor Ali Zadran 17 (9)

Afghanistan 36/3

Arafat Minhas 2-0-5-2

Qasim Akram 2-0-18-1

5.1

Aamer Jamal to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Aamer Jamal sends down a sharp delivery, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

5.2

Aamer Jamal to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Afsar Zazai hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

5.3

Aamer Jamal to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai 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.

5.4

Aamer Jamal to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

5.5

Aamer Jamal to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Aamer Jamal sends down a sharp delivery, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

5.6

Aamer Jamal to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 6 (1 runs)

Noor Ali Zadran 17 (12)

Afsar Zazai 2 (6)

Afghanistan 37/3

Aamer Jamal 2-0-10-0

Arafat Minhas 2-0-5-2

6.1

Sufiyan Muqeem to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

6.2

Sufiyan Muqeem to Noor Ali Zadran, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

6.3

Sufiyan Muqeem to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot Ball !! , full length, on the off stump, and Noor Ali Zadran hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

6.4

Sufiyan Muqeem to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran goes back 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 cover for 1 run.

6.5

Sufiyan Muqeem to Afsar Zazai, 2 runs, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 2 runs.

6.6

Sufiyan Muqeem to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sufiyan Muqeem sends down a sharp delivery, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 7 (8 runs)

Afsar Zazai 5 (9)

Noor Ali Zadran 22 (15)

Afghanistan 45/3

Sufiyan Muqeem 1-0-8-0

Aamer Jamal 2-0-10-0

7.1

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Khushdil Shah delivers legbreak at good length, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Noor Ali Zadran to just 1 run.

1lb

7.2

Khushdil Shah to Afsar Zazai, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.

7.3

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.4

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

Khushdil Shah to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai 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 long on for 1 run.

7.6

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, and Noor Ali Zadran hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 8 (4 runs)

Noor Ali Zadran 24 (19)

Afsar Zazai 6 (11)

Afghanistan 49/3

Khushdil Shah 1-0-3-0

Sufiyan Muqeem 1-0-8-0

8.1

Arafat Minhas to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Arafat Minhas delivers an off break ball at a perfectly full length, on the stumps, causing Afsar Zazai to hangs in the crease and execute flick shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run.

8.2

Arafat Minhas to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

8.3

Arafat Minhas to Noor Ali Zadran, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

8.4

Arafat Minhas to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

8.5

Arafat Minhas to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot 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 square leg for 1 run.

8.6

Arafat Minhas to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Arafat Minhas sends down a sharp delivery, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 9 (6 runs)

Afsar Zazai 7 (13)

Noor Ali Zadran 29 (23)

Afghanistan 55/3

Arafat Minhas 3-0-11-2

Khushdil Shah 1-0-3-0

9.1

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump. Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.2

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, 2 runs, Khushdil Shah delivers off break ball at full length, Noor Ali Zadran goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Noor Ali Zadran to just 2 runs.

9.3

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

9.4

Khushdil Shah to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Khushdil Shah delivers an off break ball at a perfectly full length, on the off stump, causing Afsar Zazai to hangs in the crease and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run.

9.5

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

9.6

Khushdil Shah to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 10 (8 runs)

Noor Ali Zadran 36 (28)

Afsar Zazai 8 (14)

Afghanistan 63/3

Khushdil Shah 2-0-11-0

Arafat Minhas 3-0-11-2

10.1

Usman Qadir to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and plays flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at for 1 run.

10.2

Usman Qadir to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease 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 deep square leg for 1 run.

10.3

Usman Qadir to Afsar Zazai, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

10.4

Usman Qadir to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

10.5

Usman Qadir to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot 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 square leg for 1 run.

10.6

Usman Qadir to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease 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 point for 1 run.

End of over 11 (5 runs)

Afsar Zazai 11 (18)

Noor Ali Zadran 38 (30)

Afghanistan 68/3

Usman Qadir 1-0-5-0

Khushdil Shah 2-0-11-0

11.1

Sufiyan Muqeem to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai goes forward and plays off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

11.2

Sufiyan Muqeem to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sufiyan Muqeem sends down a sharp delivery, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

11.3

Sufiyan Muqeem to Noor Ali Zadran, 1 run, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease 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.

11.4

Sufiyan Muqeem to Afsar Zazai, 1 run, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease and plays flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.5

Noor Ali Zadran c H Ali b S Muqeem 39 (33) Sufiyan Muqeem to Noor Ali Zadran, no run, c H Ali b S Muqeem, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Noor Ali Zadran hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Haider Ali, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Noor Ali Zadran.

11.6

Sufiyan Muqeem to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat 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 12 (3 runs)

Karim Janat 0 (1)

Afsar Zazai 13 (20)

Afghanistan 71/4

Sufiyan Muqeem 2-0-11-1

Usman Qadir 1-0-5-0

12.1

Afsar Zazai c Asif Ali b U Qadir 13 (21) Usman Qadir to Afsar Zazai, no run, c Asif Ali b U Qadir, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Afsar Zazai hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Asif Ali, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Afsar Zazai.

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12.2

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Gulbadin Naib with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

12.2

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

12.3

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

12.4

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Usman Qadir sends down a sharp delivery, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

12.5

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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.

12.6

Usman Qadir to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Usman Qadir sends down a sharp delivery, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Karim Janat 0 (2)

Gulbadin Naib 7 (4)

Afghanistan 79/5

Usman Qadir 2-0-13-1

Sufiyan Muqeem 2-0-11-1

13.1

Sufiyan Muqeem to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot 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.

13.2

Sufiyan Muqeem to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

13.3

Sufiyan Muqeem to Karim Janat, 2 runs, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and plays sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.

13.4

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

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13.5

Sufiyan Muqeem to Karim Janat, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Karim Janat no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

13.5

Sufiyan Muqeem to Karim Janat, 1 run, Sufiyan Muqeem delivers at full length, Karim Janat goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Karim Janat to just 1 run.

13.6

Sufiyan Muqeem to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and Gulbadin Naib hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 14 (5 runs)

Gulbadin Naib 8 (6)

Karim Janat 3 (6)

Afghanistan 84/5

Sufiyan Muqeem 3-0-16-1

Usman Qadir 2-0-13-1

14.1

Karim Janat c Asif Ali b U Qadir 3 (7) Usman Qadir to Karim Janat, no run, c Asif Ali b U Qadir, Caught out !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Asif Ali, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Karim Janat.

14.2

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sharafuddin Ashraf elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

14.3

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

14.4

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

14.5

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

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14.6

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sharafuddin Ashraf with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

14.6

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 15 (5 runs)

Sharafuddin Ashraf 4 (5)

Gulbadin Naib 8 (6)

Afghanistan 89/6

Usman Qadir 3-0-18-2

Sufiyan Muqeem 3-0-16-1

15.1

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

15.2

Sufiyan Muqeem to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive 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.

15.3

Sufiyan Muqeem to Sharafuddin Ashraf, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sufiyan Muqeem sends down a sharp delivery, Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

15.4

15.5

Sufiyan Muqeem to Sharafuddin Ashraf, 1 run, Sharafuddin Ashraf goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

15.6

Sufiyan Muqeem to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, and Gulbadin Naib hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 16 (2 runs)

Gulbadin Naib 9 (9)

Sharafuddin Ashraf 5 (8)

Afghanistan 91/6

Sufiyan Muqeem 4-0-18-1

Usman Qadir 3-0-18-2

16.1

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

16.2

Usman Qadir to Sharafuddin Ashraf, 1 run, Sharafuddin Ashraf hangs in the crease 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.

16.3

16.4

16.5

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease, dabs reverse sweep with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

16.6

Usman Qadir to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease 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 point for 1 run.

End of over 17 (2 runs)

Gulbadin Naib 10 (13)

Sharafuddin Ashraf 6 (10)

Afghanistan 93/6

Usman Qadir 4-0-20-2

Sufiyan Muqeem 4-0-18-1

17.1

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Aamer Jamal sends down a sharp delivery, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

4lb

17.2

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.

7nb

17.3

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, 7 no ball, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball 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!

1wd

17.3

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Gulbadin Naib's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

17.3

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Aamer Jamal sends down a sharp delivery, Gulbadin Naib hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

17.4

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

1wd

17.5

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

17.5

Aamer Jamal to Gulbadin Naib, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gulbadin Naib elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.