Sri Lanka A v Afghanistan A, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Final, ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2024

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final: Sri Lanka A v Afghanistan A at Al Amarat, Yesterday

Sri Lanka A

SL-A

133/7 (20)

Afghanistan A

AFG-A

134/3 (18.1)

Finished

AFG-A won by 7 wickets

Sri Lanka A InningSL-A Inning133/7 (20 ov)

Afghanistan A InningAFG-A Inning134/3 (18.1 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Zubaid Akbari b S Arachchige 0 (1) Sahan Arachchige to Zubaid Akbari, no run, b S Arachchige, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Zubaid Akbari hangs in the crease, 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.

0.2

Sahan Arachchige to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige delivers off break ball at full length, Darwish Rasooli goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Darwish Rasooli to just 1 run.

0.3

Sahan Arachchige to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

0.4

Sahan Arachchige to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige delivers off break ball at full length, Sediqullah Atal goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

0.5

Sahan Arachchige to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

0.6

Sahan Arachchige to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes forward 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.

End of over 1 (3 runs)

Darwish Rasooli 2 (3)

Sediqullah Atal 1 (2)

Afghanistan A 3/1

Sahan Arachchige 1-0-3-1

1.1

Nimesh Vimukthi to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and dabs push with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

1wd

1.2

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

1.2

Nimesh Vimukthi to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, and Darwish Rasooli hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.3

Nimesh Vimukthi to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Nimesh Vimukthi delivers an off break ball at a perfectly good length, on the stumps, causing Darwish Rasooli to goes forward and execute defensive shot. but, the ball is stopped by the fielder, limiting to 1 run. Swift fielding by the bowler.

1.4

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.5

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.

1.6

Nimesh Vimukthi to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 2 (3 runs)

Darwish Rasooli 3 (7)

Sediqullah Atal 2 (4)

Afghanistan A 6/1

Nimesh Vimukthi 1-0-3-0

Sahan Arachchige 1-0-3-1

2.1

Sahan Arachchige to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

2.2

Sahan Arachchige to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

2.3

Sahan Arachchige to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

2.4

Sahan Arachchige to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

2.5

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

2.6

Sahan Arachchige to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige delivers arm ball at full length, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.

End of over 3 (5 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 5 (8)

Darwish Rasooli 5 (9)

Afghanistan A 11/1

Sahan Arachchige 2-0-8-1

Nimesh Vimukthi 1-0-3-0

3.1

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Nimesh Vimukthi delivers off break ball at full length, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

3.2

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.3

Nimesh Vimukthi to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.4

Nimesh Vimukthi to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.5

3.6

End of over 4 (7 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 11 (12)

Darwish Rasooli 6 (11)

Afghanistan A 18/1

Nimesh Vimukthi 2-0-10-0

Sahan Arachchige 2-0-8-1

4.1

Nipun Ransika to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and caresses drive to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.

4.2

Nipun Ransika to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

4.3

Nipun Ransika to Darwish Rasooli, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

4.4

Nipun Ransika to Darwish Rasooli, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

4.5

Nipun Ransika to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.6

Nipun Ransika to Darwish Rasooli, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 5 (19 runs)

Darwish Rasooli 20 (15)

Sediqullah Atal 16 (14)

Afghanistan A 37/1

Nipun Ransika 1-0-19-0

Nimesh Vimukthi 2-0-10-0

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5.1

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, 1 leg bye, Ramesh Mendis delivers off break ball at short length, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

5.2

Ramesh Mendis to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

5.3

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Ramesh Mendis delivers off break ball at full length, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

5.4

Ramesh Mendis to Darwish Rasooli, 2 runs, off break ball, short length, on the stumps, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

5.5

Ramesh Mendis to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Ramesh Mendis delivers off break ball at full length, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

5.6

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

End of over 6 (6 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 17 (17)

Darwish Rasooli 24 (18)

Afghanistan A 43/1

Ramesh Mendis 1-0-5-0

Nipun Ransika 1-0-19-0

6.1

Dushan Hemantha to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at slip, who blocks the ball right away.

6.2

Darwish Rasooli c N Fernando b D Hemantha 24 (20) Dushan Hemantha to Darwish Rasooli, no run, c N Fernando b D Hemantha, Caught out!! legbreak good length on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take the gamble with cut towards short cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Nuwanidu Fernando. Leading to a soft dismissal.

6.3

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

6.4

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

6.5

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.6

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 7 (2 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 18 (20)

Karim Janat 1 (1)

Afghanistan A 45/2

Dushan Hemantha 1-0-2-1

Ramesh Mendis 1-0-5-0

7.1

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

7.2

Ramesh Mendis to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.3

Ramesh Mendis to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.

7.4

Ramesh Mendis to Karim Janat, 1 run, Ramesh Mendis delivers off break ball at full length, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.

7.5

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

7.6

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Ramesh Mendis bowls a sharp delivery, and Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 8 (2 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 19 (23)

Karim Janat 2 (4)

Afghanistan A 47/2

Ramesh Mendis 2-0-7-0

Dushan Hemantha 1-0-2-1

8.1

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease, trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

8.2

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, yorker, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.3

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

8.4

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

8.5

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, googly, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

8.6

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

End of over 9 (2 runs)

Karim Janat 3 (9)

Sediqullah Atal 20 (24)

Afghanistan A 49/2

Dushan Hemantha 2-0-4-1

Ramesh Mendis 2-0-7-0

9.1

9.2

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

9.3

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

9.4

Ramesh Mendis to Karim Janat, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

9.5

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

9.6

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 25 (29)

Karim Janat 4 (10)

Afghanistan A 55/2

Ramesh Mendis 3-0-13-0

Dushan Hemantha 2-0-4-1

10.1

Nimesh Vimukthi to Karim Janat, 2 runs, Nimesh Vimukthi delivers off break ball at full length, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

10.2

Nimesh Vimukthi to Karim Janat, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short cover for 1 run.

10.3

10.4

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

10.5

Nimesh Vimukthi to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

10.6

Nimesh Vimukthi to Karim Janat, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the stumps, Karim Janat goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 11 (12 runs)

Karim Janat 13 (14)

Sediqullah Atal 28 (31)

Afghanistan A 67/2

Nimesh Vimukthi 3-0-22-0

Ramesh Mendis 3-0-13-0

11.1

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

11.2

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.

11.3

11.4

Ramesh Mendis to Karim Janat, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.5

11.6

Ramesh Mendis to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal 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 deep point for 1 run.

End of over 12 (5 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 32 (36)

Karim Janat 14 (15)

Afghanistan A 72/2

Ramesh Mendis 4-0-18-0

Nimesh Vimukthi 3-0-22-0

12.1

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

12.2

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

12.3

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep square leg for 1 run.

12.4

Eshan Malinga to Karim Janat, 1 run, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to take bouncer of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

12.5

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers fast ball at full length, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1lb

12.6

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

End of over 13 (4 runs)

Karim Janat 15 (17)

Sediqullah Atal 34 (40)

Afghanistan A 76/2

Eshan Malinga 1-0-3-0

Ramesh Mendis 4-0-18-0

13.1

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long off for a colossal Maximum!

13.2

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the stumps, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sweep to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

13.3

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.4

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

13.5

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

13.6

Dushan Hemantha to Karim Janat, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha delivers legbreak at full length, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 14 (13 runs)

Karim Janat 28 (23)

Sediqullah Atal 34 (40)

Afghanistan A 89/2

Dushan Hemantha 3-0-17-1

Eshan Malinga 1-0-3-0

14.1

Eshan Malinga to Karim Janat, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards slip for 1 run.

14.2

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.

14.3

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards short fine leg for 1 run.

14.4

Eshan Malinga to Karim Janat, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Karim Janat hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

14.5

Eshan Malinga to Karim Janat, 2 runs, Karim Janat hangs in the crease to take fast 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.

14.6

Karim Janat b E Malinga 33 (27) Eshan Malinga to Karim Janat, no run, b E Malinga, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A bold move from Karim Janat as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

End of over 15 (6 runs)

Karim Janat 33 (27)

Sediqullah Atal 35 (42)

Afghanistan A 95/3

Eshan Malinga 2-0-9-1

Dushan Hemantha 3-0-17-1

15.1

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.2

Dushan Hemantha to Mohammad Ishaq, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the stumps, Mohammad Ishaq goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sweep to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

15.3

Dushan Hemantha to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

15.4

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

15.5

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.6

Dushan Hemantha to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid off for 1 run.

End of over 16 (9 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 37 (46)

Mohammad Ishaq 7 (2)

Afghanistan A 104/3

Dushan Hemantha 4-0-26-1

Eshan Malinga 2-0-9-1

16.1

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.

16.2

Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16.3

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga bowls a sharp delivery, and Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

16.4

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga delivers slower ball at good length, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

16.5

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Sediqullah Atal goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

16.6

Eshan Malinga to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 17 (7 runs)

Sediqullah Atal 43 (51)

Mohammad Ishaq 8 (3)

Afghanistan A 111/3

Eshan Malinga 3-0-16-1

Dushan Hemantha 4-0-26-1

17.1

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

17.2

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

17.3

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

1lb

17.4

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

17.5

Nimesh Vimukthi to Mohammad Ishaq, 3 runs, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 3 runs.

2wd

17.6

Nimesh Vimukthi to Sediqullah Atal, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, full length, That sails wide of the off stump, Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease and attempts defensive shot but fails to connect. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.

17.6

Nimesh Vimukthi to Mohammad Ishaq, 1 run, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

End of over 18 (19 runs)

Mohammad Ishaq 12 (5)

Sediqullah Atal 55 (55)

Afghanistan A 130/3

Nimesh Vimukthi 4-0-40-0

Eshan Malinga 3-0-16-1

18.1

Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Ishaq, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Ishaq hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.