Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe - T20 World Cup Live Cricket Score, Live Blog
Mohammad Nabi smashed his maiden fifty off 30 balls as Afghanistan notched up 186/6 against Zimbabwe. Will Afghanistan seal their spot in the Super 10s or will Zimbabwe break their losing streak against them? Catch all the live action between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe from Nagpur.
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- Updated: March 12, 2016 04:50 PM IST
Mohammad Shahzad gave Afghanistan a great start as they dominated against Zimbabwe. However, Mohammad Nabi was the difference as they blasted 77 runs in the last five overs to help them reach 186/6. Nabi's maiden fifty has put Afghanistan one step closer but Zimbabwe will be determined to chase this total down. Catch all the live action between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe from Jamtha. (LIVE SCORECARD|SCHEDULE |ÂNEWS |ÂVIDEOS |ÂGALLERY | POINTS TABLE)
Afghanistan have once again shown their mettle in this tournament with two comfortable wins. They have the bowlers for the condition while the batting, led by Mohammad Shahzad's belligerence, have put on a wonderful show.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe have shown grit in their wins against Hong Kong and Scotland. However, today will be their big test. In four Twenty20 internationals, they have never won against Afghanistan. They will be determined to break the jinx and progress to the Super 10s.
The winner of this match will join Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and England in Group 1.
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Afghanistan lost some quick wickets but then Shenwari and Nabi took the game away. Zimbabweans did a good job in the first 10 overs but were out of rhythm in the next 10. Tiripano was the only one who bowled brilliantly and picked up three wickets while the rest were out of sorts. Can the Afghans go on to defend their highest total in T20Is? Or will Zimbabwe chase this down and go through for the mega event? We shall find out in a short while.
What a batting performance this from the Afghans after opting to bat first. Shenwari and Nabi have pulled off a great show towards the end and have taken the total to a massive one. The duo threaded a 98-run stand between them and boy, they were stupendous. Mohammad Shahzad started in his typical fashion as he gave a perfect start with is 23 balls 40. However, when he departed their innings started to dent.
Bye! AFGHANISTAN END ON 186/6! Full length delivery on off, Zadran swings his bat and misses. Shafiqullah quickly crosses over and there is another shy at the striker's end. He hits but and the umpire refers it upstairs. Shafiqullah was well inside the crease and another bye is taken.
Wide! Full and wide outside off, Zadran allows it to go through. The umpire stretches his arms again!
DAWLAT ZADRAN is the new man in!
OUT! RUN OUT! MUTUMBAMI CAN SMILES NOW! Shafiqullah misses the full toss and Nabi wanted to cross over. The keeper makes an under arm throw and he hits it this time. Nabi is nowhere in the frame and continues running towards the dug-out.
Tad full and around off, Shafiqullah mistimes it high in the air towards the off side. He was lucky as the ball falls in no mans land. A couple taken!
Wide! The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for the batsman. The Umpire signals a wide.
Bye! Full and outside off, Nabi throws his bat at it but fails. Mutumbami is having a bad day behind the stumps. Another miss by him and they cross for a bye.
This time his chips it over mid off for a single.