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Match Ended
One-off Test, Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi , Feb 28, 2024
155&218
263&111/4 (31.3)
Ireland beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets
% Chance to Win
AFG
IRE
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Inn Break
That's it from this game, a day to remember for the Irish as they bag their first Test win. They'll be hoping it is just the start. Afghanistan on the other hand, have a lot to improve. They haven't had the best of times in this format in recent times. We hope you enjoyed our company. Until next time, goodbye and take care.
Andy Balbirnie says he is very happy. They were really good through out. Adds they bowled really well and with a lot of discipline. Mentions they just needed one partnership chasing a small score and they got it. Also says he is proud of the boys and it is a big achievement. Ends by saying he hopes to improve from here on and do well in the limited opportunities.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says they let themselves down with the bat in the first innings. Adds the Irish bowled really well. Adds they did have a few positives, Gurbaz and Naveed were good and credits Zia for the way he bowled. Ends by congratulating the Irish for their first win.
Mark Adair, Man of the Match, says he is feeling great and he is enjoying the moment. States the boys were brilliant and they are extremely happy. Adds Test cricket was difficult but he hopes they can kick on from here. Mentions the players have been excellent and it was superb performance. Ends by saying he is looking forward for the shorter format.
Chasing a small target, they did lose four wickets early but Tucker and Balbirnie played brilliantly. They added over 50. Balbirnie scored a fine half-ton and Tucker supported him well to create history for Ireland.
It was Ireland's pacers yet again who shined the second time around. They yet again bowled out Afghanistan for a moderate total. Young, Barry and Adair all ended with three wickets each and ensured they did not have to chase a big score.
In reply, a combined batting effort saw them take a lead of around 100. Stirling was the star with the bat with a half-ton but there were a few more who got to decent scores which helped them get that lead.
History has been created! This is Ireland's first-ever Test win and it is a convincing one in the end. Right from Day 1 they have dominated. First, they bowled Afghanistan for a low score thanks to a fifer from Adair.
End Of The Over 31.3 : 111/4
4 Runs
- 031.1
- 331.2
- 131.3
L. Tucker
27 (57)
A. Balbirnie
58 (96)
N. Zadran
9.3-0-31-2
31.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
There are the winning runs! Fuller and on the pads. Tucker looks to flick but gets an inside edge. It rolls on the leg side for one. Ireland win by 6 wickets.
31.2
3
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
SCORES LEVEL! This is full and outside off. This is driven through covers. The fielder runs to his left and keeps it down to three.
31.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and outside off, Balbirnie looks to drive but it goes off the inner half to mid on.
End Of The Over 31 : 107/4
6 Runs
- 430.1
- 030.2
- 1 LB 30.3
- 030.4
- 130.5
- 030.6
L. Tucker
26 (56)
A. Balbirnie
55 (94)
ur Rehman
11-0-33-1
30.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On off, blocked.
30.5
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
A single, now just 4 away! On the pads, this is swept through square leg for one.
30.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, kept out.
30.3
lb
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Angled into the pads. Tucker looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. Leg bye taken.
30.2
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On middle, kept out.
30.1
4
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! Just the big hit away now! On middle, the sweep is out and it is nailed through mid-wicket. This races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 30 : 101/4
4 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 429.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
A. Balbirnie
54 (92)
L. Tucker
22 (52)
N. Zadran
9-0-27-2
29.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On off, this is defended.
29.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Another full ball on middle, it is pushed to mid on again.
29.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On the fuller side. This is driven but to mid on.
29.3
4
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Cut away. Just the 10 needed. Outside off. This is flayed past point for a boundary.
29.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, blocked.
29.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Fullish and on off, this is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 29 : 97/4
2 Runs
- 128.1
- 128.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
L. Tucker
22 (52)
A. Balbirnie
50 (86)
ur Rehman
10-0-28-1
28.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Quicker and on off, Tucker pushes it to cover.
28.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On the stumps, blocked.
28.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Floats it up on off, blocked.
28.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On middle, kept out.
28.2
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Fifty for Andy Balbirnie. Top, top knock. He saw wickets falling at the other end but has held fort and he is taki by his side to a historic win. On middle, this is pushed past cover for one.
28.1
1
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Shorter and on off, this is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 28 : 95/4
3 Runs
- 027.1
- 227.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
L. Tucker
21 (47)
A. Balbirnie
49 (85)
N. Zadran
8-0-23-2
27.6
1
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Takes one as this is nudged on the leg side.
27.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
On the off pole. Kept out.
27.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
On off, kept out.
27.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Around off, kept out.
27.2
2
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Two! Outside off. Tucker times it past cover for two.
27.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Goes fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
End Of The Over 27 : 92/4
4 Runs
- 426.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
A. Balbirnie
49 (85)
L. Tucker
18 (41)
ur Rehman
9-0-26-1
26.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Anothet tossed up ball on middle. This is pushed to cover.
26.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Gives it air and lands it on off. This is pushed to cover.
26.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Floats it up on off, Andy keeps it out.
26.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Quicker and on off, this holds its line. Defended.
26.2
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Flatter and on off, kept out.
26.1
4
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Runs needed below 20 now! On the pads. This is swept past short fine leg and this one races away.
End Of The Over 26 : 88/4
5 Runs
- 125.1
- 125.2
- 225.3
- 125.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
L. Tucker
18 (41)
A. Balbirnie
45 (79)
Z. Khan
3-0-13-0
25.6
0
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
25.5
0
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Good delivery! This lands around off and spins away. Tucker looks to defend but is beaten.
25.4
1
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
On middle. Too short. This is worked on the leg side for one. Khan has been quite poor. Has leaked runs in the few overs he has bowled.
25.3
2
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Two more! Runs needed now below 25! Fuller and outside off. This is carved past point for two.
25.2
1
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller and outside off, this is driven towards cover for one.
25.1
1
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Another single! On the pads, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
End Of The Over 25 : 83/4
7 Runs
- 424.1
- 124.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 124.5
- 124.6
A. Balbirnie
41 (76)
L. Tucker
17 (38)
ur Rehman
8-0-22-1
24.6
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
A single to end a productive over for the visitors! Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
24.5
1
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller and on middle, this is pushed towards mid on for one.
24.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Just short! Floats it up on off, Tucker looks to push at it with hard hands. It goes off the outside edge but still does not carry to second slip.
24.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On middle, kept out.
24.2
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Now works this around the corner and takes one more run off the target needed.
24.1
4
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Off the outer half and Ireland and nearing their first win in Tests. Outside off. Andy plays it square on the off side. It goes past the diving fielder and behind for a boundary.
End Of The Over 24 : 76/4
3 Runs
- 023.1
- 123.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 123.5
- 1 NB 23.6
- 023.6
L. Tucker
16 (35)
A. Balbirnie
35 (73)
Z. Khan
2-0-8-0
23.6
0
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Around off, kept out.
23.6
nb
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
A loud appeal but turned down. Would not have mattered as it is a no ball. Around off. Tucker looks to play the reverse sweep but misses to get hit on the pads. Looked close.
23.5
1
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
On the pads. This is swept down to fine leg for one.
23.4
0
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
That is a beauty! How has that missed the off pole? This lands outside off and spins back in. Andy looks to drive but it goes past the inside edge and misses the off pole.
23.3
0
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Tossed up on off, blocked.
23.2
1
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
On the pads, this is flicked through square leg and a run is taken.
23.1
0
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
On the pads, this is worked on the leg side. It lands short of short leg.
End Of The Over 23 : 73/4
4 Runs
- 022.1
- 2 LB 22.2
- 122.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
L. Tucker
15 (31)
A. Balbirnie
34 (70)
ur Rehman
7-0-15-1
22.6
1
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On middle. The sweep is out, it is hit through square leg for one.
22.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Around off, kept out.
22.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Flatter and on middlr, blocked.
22.3
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Runs coming quickly now! Angled in on off. Shorter. This is pushed past cover for one.
22.2
lb
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Another couple! On the pads. Balbirnie looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls down towards fine leg. Two taken.
22.1
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, this is pushed to the man at cover.
End Of The Over 22 : 69/4
5 Runs
- 121.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 1 NB 21.4
- 021.4
- 121.5
- 221.6
L. Tucker
14 (28)
A. Balbirnie
33 (67)
Z. Khan
1-0-5-0
21.6
2
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Two to end! On the pads. Tucker works it fine on the leg side and takes two.
21.5
1
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
21.4
0
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Flighted ball and on off, kept out.
21.4
nb
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Gives it air and bowls it fuller and on off, Balbirnie looks to drive but it goes off the inner half back to the bowler. No ball given.
21.3
0
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and on middle, Balbirine defends it nicely.
21.2
0
Zahir Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Slower and on off, defended.
21.1
1
Zahir Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Wrong end! On the pads, this is worked through square leg. They take one. Tucker sets off for the second but is sent back from halfway down. The throw is to the keeper who collects it and then has a shy at the other end but misses. Tucker would have been in though.
End Of The Over 21 : 64/4
1 Runs
- 020.1
- 120.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
A. Balbirnie
32 (62)
L. Tucker
11 (26)
ur Rehman
6-0-13-1
20.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
On off, kept out.
20.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
That is unplayable! This is floated up around off, it lands and spins away. Balbirnie looks to drive but is beaten. He was done in by the dip on the ba there.
20.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Floats it up on off, kept out.
20.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Slower through the air and outside off. Andy looks to sweep but misses.
20.2
1
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Outside off, Tucker goes back and guides it past point for one.
20.1
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Flighted ball and on off, Tucker plays it to cover.
End Of The Over 20 : 63/4
1 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 119.6
L. Tucker
10 (24)
A. Balbirnie
32 (58)
N. Zadran
7-0-20-2
19.6
1
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Short and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.
19.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Back of a length and on off, this is pushed to cover.
19.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Fullish again and on off. Tucker pushes it but to mid off again.
19.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Yet again goes full, looking some swing but there is not any. It is driven firmly to mid off.
19.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
On the fuller side again, outside off. Tucker looks to drive but this goes off the inner half to mid off.
19.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
On the fuller side and around off. Tucker drives but finds cover.
End Of The Over 19 : 62/4
1 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
A. Balbirnie
32 (58)
L. Tucker
9 (18)
ur Rehman
5-0-12-1
18.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Close! Fired down the leg side. Andy looks to sweep but misses. It goes just past the leg pole.
18.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Quicker and on off. Andy punches it to cover.
18.4
1
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Slightly fuller and outside off. Tucker leans into it and strokes it through covers. A single taken.
18.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Flatter and on off. Defended.
18.2
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On off, kept out.
18.1
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Close! Angled into middle. Tucker looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. There's a short leg waiting but this lands safe.
End Of The Over 18 : 61/4
2 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
L. Tucker
8 (14)
A. Balbirnie
32 (56)
N. Zadran
6-0-19-2
17.6
1
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
Now Tucker takes one as he guides this towards point. He is a busy player. Will keep the scoreboard ticking along.
17.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Just outside off. Andy lets it come to him and then guides it past point for one.
17.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Another dot! Just outside off. This is pushed to cover.
17.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is pushed to the man at mid on.
17.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
No carry there! Outside off. Left alone. This one stays quite low.
17.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Goes full again and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
End Of The Over 17 : 59/4
5 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 416.5
- 016.6
L. Tucker
7 (13)
A. Balbirnie
31 (51)
ur Rehman
4-0-11-1
16.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Dot to end! Corrects his line and bowls it on off. Kept out.
16.5
4
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! Tickled nice and fine! Runs coming quickly now! On the pads. Tucker works it fine on the leg side and it races away to the fence.
16.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Slower this time and on off. Tucker lunges and keeps it out.
16.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Quicker and on middle. This lands and holds its line. Tucker defends.
16.2
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Flatter this time and on off, this is pushed to cover.
16.1
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is swept through square leg for one. He had to hit that or he would have been an LBW candidate.
End Of The Over 16 : 54/4
7 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 115.3
- 415.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
L. Tucker
3 (8)
A. Balbirnie
30 (50)
N. Masood
8-1-27-1
15.6
0
Nijat Masood To Lorcan Tucker
Beaten! A beaut of a delivery to end! Length and outside off, this lands and jags back in. Tucker looks to defend but it goes past the inside edge and over the middle pole.
15.5
1
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
This is shortish and outside off. It is pushed past cover for one. This is turning out to be a good over.
15.4
4
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Clipped away! Fifty up with that boundary! Angled into the pads. A little too straight and a little too full. This is worked through mid-wicket. This one races away.
15.3
1
Nijat Masood To Lorcan Tucker
Quick run! These quick singles are useful when runs are hard to come. On middle, this is pushed towards mid on for one.
15.2
0
Nijat Masood To Lorcan Tucker
Confidence! Takes a few steps down the track! This is on a length and around off. Tucker plays it solidly to cover.
15.1
1
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Back of a length and on off, this is pushed towards cover and he gets to the other end.
End Of The Over 15 : 47/4
3 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 214.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
L. Tucker
2 (5)
A. Balbirnie
24 (47)
ur Rehman
3-0-6-1
14.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
This is flatter, this one goes on with the angle. Defended.
14.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Zia pushes this one through. It lands around off and spins away. Tucker is beaten as he looks to defend.
14.4
2
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Out comes the sweep. This is the thing about Tucker, he loves playing these shots and will score quickly. On middle, this is swept through square leg for two.
14.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Floats it up on off, nice and slow. Tucker pushes it to cover.
14.2
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Slightly shorter this time, Andy goes back and pushes it past cover and takes one.
14.1
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Slower and on off, this is defended.
End Of The Over 14 : 44/4
5 Runs
- 013.1
- 413.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
L. Tucker
0 (1)
A. Balbirnie
23 (45)
N. Masood
7-1-20-1
13.6
0
Nijat Masood To Lorcan Tucker
Good length and on off, Tucker keeps it out well.
13.5
1
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and on off, Andy leans into it and gets it past cover for one.
13.4
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Good length and around off, Andy pushes it to the man at cover.
13.3
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Down the leg side. Left alone.
13.2
4
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Off the outside edge! Length and around off. Andy looks to defend but this goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence. Handy boundary. Runs are hard to come by at the moment.
13.1
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and on middle, this is pushed to mid on.
End Of The Over 13 : 39/4
1 Runs
- 012.1
- 112.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- W 12.6
P. Stirling
14 (22)
A. Balbirnie
18 (40)
ur Rehman
2-0-3-1
12.6
W
Zia ur Rehman To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Shah takes a good catch. Stirling falls. The big fish is out of here. Zia ur Rehman has been so good so far and he deserves this wicket. This is slower, it lands on off and then turns away. Paul looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and the first slip fielder takes a good low catch. Game on. Afghanistan now 6 wickets away.
12.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Paul Stirling
Another massive appeal but turned down again! The review is taken. This could be close. Seems to be spinning away from off. NOT OUT! It is! It is turning too much and that is a top decision. The impact is outside off too. This is full and on off. Stirling looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads.
12.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Paul Stirling
A loud appeal but turned down! Pitched outside leg. This lands around leg and spins away. Stirling looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads.
12.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Paul Stirling
Floats it up on off, kept out.
12.2
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this comes in with the arm. Andy lets it come to him and works it on the leg side for one.
12.1
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Relentless stuff! Attacks the stumps, the pace is nice and slow. Defended.
End Of The Over 12 : 38/3
0 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
P. Stirling
14 (18)
A. Balbirnie
17 (38)
N. Masood
6-1-15-1
11.6
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
This time he gets the ball to come back in. It is fuller and on middlr. It shapes back in. Stirling looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
11.5
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
Solid from Stirling! On middle, kept out.
11.4
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
Beaten! Slightly fuller and shaping away. Stirling looks to push at it but is beaten.
11.3
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
Stirling takes a few steps ahead and this is angled into the pads. He looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
11.2
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
Good length agajn, angled into middle from wide of the crease. Kept out.
11.1
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
On off, kept out.
End Of The Over 11 : 38/3
2 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 210.6
A. Balbirnie
17 (38)
P. Stirling
14 (12)
ur Rehman
1-0-2-0
10.6
2
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Off the outer half but runs! Floats it up, it lands on off and there is a little bit of turn away. It goes off the outside edge and through point for two.
10.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Flatter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
10.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Big turn again! This is slower and around off, it lands and turns away sharply. Andy looks to push at it but is beaten.
10.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Flatter this time and on middle. Andy keeps it out.
10.2
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Slower and on off, this one goes on with the arm. It is pushed to cover.
10.1
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
That is a beauty! These 70-odd runs are not going to be easy. This is angled into the off pole. It lands and spins away. Balbirine is beaten as he tries to defend.
We are back for what could be the last session of the day and possibly of the match too! Stirling and Balbirine walk out to resume their innings. Zia ur Rehman to begin.
... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
Afghanistan have fought back well! Ireland still in the driving seat but credit to the character shown by the hosts. They are defending a small total but got three wickets early. Stirling and Balbirnie though have steadied the ship a little. The Irish would hope these two can continue the good work. Afghanistan on the other hand, will know if they get these two, game could well and truly be in their side. Join us for what could be the last session of this game in a bit.
End Of The Over 10 : 36/3
5 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 49.6
P. Stirling
14 (12)
A. Balbirnie
15 (32)
N. Zadran
5-0-17-2
9.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Paul Stirling
FOUR! The session ends with a boundary! Short and outside off. This is flayed past point and it races away. That will be Tea!
9.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and on off, this is pushed past cover for one.
9.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
9.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to cover.
9.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Outside off, left alone.
9.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
End Of The Over 9 : 31/3
5 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 48.6
P. Stirling
10 (11)
A. Balbirnie
14 (27)
N. Masood
5-0-15-1
8.6
4
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on middle, this is hammered through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.
8.5
1
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
A single as this is nudged on the leg side.
8.4
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
8.3
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
On the off pole. Kept out.
8.2
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
On middle. Kept out.
8.1
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Good length again and on off. Andy pushed it to cover.
End Of The Over 8 : 26/3
5 Runs
- 17.1
- 47.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
P. Stirling
6 (10)
A. Balbirnie
13 (22)
N. Zadran
4-0-12-2
7.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Paul Stirling
Around off. Defended.
7.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Paul Stirling
On off, kept out.
7.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Paul Stirling
On off, kept out.
7.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Paul Stirling
Around off, kept out.
7.2
4
Naveed Zadran To Paul Stirling
FOUR! That is driven nicely! Length and around off. Stirling stands tall and strokes it through covers. Boundary.
7.1
1
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
A single now as this is tucked on the leg side for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 21/3
2 Runs
- 06.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
P. Stirling
2 (5)
A. Balbirnie
12 (21)
N. Masood
4-0-10-1
6.6
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
Outside off. Stirling goes after it but misses.
6.5
1
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Shortish and on off, this is pushed past cover for one.
6.4
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
6.3
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
On off, defended.
6.2
1
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
A single as this is worked through square leg for one.
6.1
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
Around off, kept out.
End Of The Over 6 : 19/3
2 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 25.6
A. Balbirnie
11 (18)
P. Stirling
1 (2)
N. Zadran
3-0-7-2
5.6
2
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Two to end the over! On middle, this is clipped through mid-wicket for two.
5.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On off, kept out.
5.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and outside off. Andy slashes but misses.
5.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On the stumps, defended.
5.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On off, this is pushed to cover.
5.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, blocked.
End Of The Over 5 : 17/3
6 Runs
- 04.1
- 24.2
- W 4.3
- 14.4
- 34.5
- 04.6
P. Stirling
1 (2)
A. Balbirnie
9 (12)
N. Masood
3-0-8-1
4.6
0
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
On off, kept out.
4.5
3
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Three! On middle, this is worked through square leg. Three taken.
4.4
1
Nijat Masood To Paul Stirling
On middle. This is nudged around the corner for one.
4.3
W
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! Edged and taken! Three down now and Afghanistan are on a rampage here. This is on a length and around off, this lands and moves away. Tector looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge and the keeper takes it. Massive wicket. Tector is the best batter in this side.
4.2
2
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector
Two! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.
4.1
0
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector
On off, blocked.
End Of The Over 4 : 11/2
2 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 23.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
A. Balbirnie
6 (11)
H. Tector
0 (4)
N. Zadran
2-0-5-2
3.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On off, kept out.
3.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
3.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On off, kept out.
3.3
2
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Two! Length and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.
3.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
3.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, blocked.
End Of The Over 3 : 9/2
1 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
H. Tector
0 (4)
A. Balbirnie
4 (5)
N. Masood
2-0-2-0
2.6
0
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector
Solid! On off, defended.
2.5
0
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector
Outside off, left alone.
2.4
0
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector
Outside off, left alone.
2.3
0
Nijat Masood To Harry Tector
Outside off, left alone.
2.2
1
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.
2.1
0
Nijat Masood To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, Andy looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/2
3 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 31.3
- 01.4
- W 1.5
- W 1.6
C. Campher
0 (1)
A. Balbirnie
3 (3)
N. Zadran
1-0-3-2
1.6
W
Naveed Zadran To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Two in two. That is a beauty and Afghanistan are back in this. Length and on off, this lands and comes back in too. Campher plays outside the line. This goes past the inside edge and hits the stumps.
1.5
W
Naveed Zadran To Peter Moor OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! That is a beauty and Afghanistan strike early. This is on off, it jags back in. Moor looks to drive but this sneaks through the gap between bat and pad and it hits the stump.
1.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Peter Moor
On off, defended.
1.3
3
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Three! Shorter and around off, this is pushed past cover for three.
1.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Back of a length and on off, blocked.
1.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Outside off. Left alone.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
- 4 LB 0.1
- 1 NB 0.2
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
P. Moor
0 (7)
A. Balbirnie
0 (0)
N. Masood
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
Outside off, left alone.
0.5
0
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
Just short! Afghanistan need luck to their way, they need everything to carry and they need to take it. In fact, this has carried but not taken. Tough chance. Length and around off. Moor pushes at it, this goes off the outside edge low to second slip but he spills it.
0.4
0
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
Around off, kept out.
0.3
0
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
That is a lovely nut! Length and around off, this lands and moves away. Moor looks to defend but is beaten.
0.2
0
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
Solid! On a length and around off, this is pushed to cover.
0.2
nb
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
Now a no ball! Good length and on off, blocked.
0.1
lb
Nijat Masood To Peter Moor
FOUR! Off the mark with a boundary are the Irish! On the pads. This is tickled fine down the leg side and it races away to the fence.
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- Theo van Woerkom
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Match Info
- Venue Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Ireland beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match Mark Adair
- Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
- Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
- Stumps: Ireland 100/4 in 31.0 overs
- Ireland 100/4 in 30.3 overs
- Referral 3 (24.6 ovs): AFG against H Tector (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, IRE: 2)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 80 balls between C Campher (25) and H Tector (25)
- Drinks: Ireland 56/2 in 14.0 overs
- Ireland 52/2 in 11.5 overs
- Referral 2 (5.6 ovs): P Moor against AFG (LBW) Successful (AFG: 3, IRE: 2)
- Referral 1 (3.6 ovs): A Balbirnie against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 3, IRE: 2)
- A Balbirnie dropped on 0 by R Shah in 1.6 overs
- Tea: Afghanistan 155/10 in 54.5 overs
- Innings Break: Afghanistan 155/10 in 54.5 overs
- M Adair maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/39 (16.5)
- Afghanistan 153/9 in 53.5 overs
- Referral 3 (51.6 ovs): IRE against Z Khan (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, IRE: 1)
- Drinks: Afghanistan 120/7 in 40.0 overs
- Afghanistan 100/6 in 34.2 overs
- Lunch: Afghanistan 86/3 in 27.0 overs
- I Zadran 4tth Test fifty: 52 runs in 72 balls (9x4) (ox6)
- Referral 2 (21.5 ovs): H Shahidi against IRE (Caught) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, IRE: 2)
- H Shahidi dropped on 19 by A Balbirnie in 19.4 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 72 balls between I Zadran (32) H Shahidi (19)
- Afghanistan 50/2 in 16.2 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 34/2 in 13.0 overs
- Referral 1 (6.5 ovs): IRE against R Shah (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 3, IRE: 2)
- R Gurbaz (AFG), T Woerkom (IRE), B McCarthy (IRE) and C Young (IRE) makes their Test debut
- Stumps: Afghanistan 134/3 in 37.0 overs
- H Shahidi 2nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 82 balls (5x4) (ox6)
- Afghanistan 104/2 in 29.5 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 94 balls between N Ali Zadran (33) and H Shahidi (14)
- Referral 2 (24.1 ovs): IRE against H Shahidi (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 3, IRE: 2)
- Drinks: Afghanistan 72/2 in 20.0 overs
- Referral 1 (19.1 ovs): IRE against N Ali Zadran (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 3, IRE: 3) Retained
- Afghanistan 50/2 in 13.3 overs
- Tea: Ireland 263/10 in 83.4 overs
- Innings Break: Ireland 263/10 in 83.4 overs
- New ball taken: Afghanistan 261/9 in 80.0 overs
- Z Rehman maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/58 (28.3)
- Referral 7 (78.5 ovs): AFG against A McBrine (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 0, IRE: 0)
- Ireland 250/8 in 77.1 overs
- Ireland 242/8: M Adair lbw b Z Rehman 15(20)
- Referral 6 (75.2 ovs): M Adair against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, IRE: 0)
- Drinks: Ireland 233/7 in 73.0 overs
- Ireland 200/6 in 63.4 overs
- P Stirling Maiden Test fifty: 52 runs in 87 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 79 balls between P Stirling (33) and L Tucker (13)
- Ireland 153/5 in 50.6 overs
- Drinks: Ireland 134/5 in 45.0 overs
- Referral 5 (43.6 ovs): AFG against P Stirling (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, IRE: 1)
- Ireland 106/5: H Tector lbw b Naveed Zadran 32(73)
- Referral 4 (35.3 ovs): H Tector against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, IRE: 1)
- Irland 101/4 in 29.3 overs
- A Balbirnie 4th Test fifty: 50 runs in 86 balls (4x4) (ox6)
- 5th wkt Partnership: 53 off 81 balls between A Balbirnie (31) and L Tucker (18)
- Drinks: Ireland 73/4 in 23.0 overs
- Irland 53/4 in 15.4 overs
- Referral 3 (12.5 ovs): AFG against P Stirling (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, IRE: 3)
- Tea: Ireland 36/3 in 10.0 overs
- Ireland 13/3: H Tector c R Gurbaz b N Masood 2(7)
- Referral 2 (4.3 ovs): AFG against H Tector (LBW) Successful (AFG: 2, IRE: 3)
- Referral 1 (3.5 ovs): AFG against A Balbirnie (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, IRE: 3)
- P Moor dropped on 0 by I Zadran in 0.5 overs
- Innings Break: Afghanistan 218/10 in 75.4 overs
- Afghanistan 200/7 in 67.3 overs
- Lunch: Afghanistan 182/7 in 63.0 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 155/5 in 49.0 overs
- Afghanistan 151/5 in 46.4 overs
- Referral 3 (40.5 ovs): H Shahidi against IRE (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 3, IRE: 2) (Retained)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | 75 | 37.50 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | 75 | 37.50 |
| Lorcan Tucker IRE | 73 | 73.00 |
| Lorcan Tucker IRE | 73 | 73.00 |
| Paul Stirling IRE | 66 | 33.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Adair IRE | 8 | 2.89 |
| Zia ur Rehman AFG | 6 | 2.36 |
| Craig Young IRE | 5 | 2.53 |
| Naveed Zadran AFG | 5 | 3.27 |
| Barry McCarthy IRE | 4 | 2.62 |
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