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AFG vs NAM, 2021 - T20 Live Commentary
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Super 12 - Match 27, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
, Oct 31, 2021
160/5
(20.0/20)
98/9
(20.0/20)
Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs
% Chance to Win
AFG
NAM
Inn Break
So, that is it from this game! Cricketing action does not end here though. The big game follows, India against New Zealand. That game begins at 6 pm local (2 pm GMT). Cheers!
Mohammad Nabi, the Afghanistan captain says, the boys are in the good morale. Mentions, they are mentally prepared for the chase, if it ever comes to that. Adds that Zazai and Shahzad have been brutal with the bat up front since ages and hopes they are just working along nicely. Mentions, they are happy to perform with the pace attack today and praises Hassan for his exceptional spell. Adds, he was informed yesterday about Afghan’s decision. Says, it was a shocking decision, but Afghan will be a great T20I captain for the history. Adds, Nabi could not make him change his decision, as Afghan was stuck to his word.
Gerhard Erasmus, the Namibian skipper, says that they knew it was going to be a level up from the previous game as they are a Test nation and have quality bowling. Adds that they had to change their plans a bit and believes that the batters couldn't stay for too long on the crease and they did give away a few more runs in the Powerplay as well. Mentions that 160 was a good total and they just had too much quality in attack and even with Mujeeb not playing, all their pacers bowled well. Adds that they know the challenge is getting greater but they deserve to be here and takes this as a stepping stone for the future.
Naveen-ul-Haq wins the Player of the Match award, but he dedicates his man of the match award to Asghar, for his contribution to Afghanistan cricket. He says, Naveen-ul-Haq has been exceptional in the shortest form of cricket. Naveen adds it is very special to play in front of the fans. On the new ball, he says he did study a lot and thought to bring in variations would benefit him. Naveen also adds Afghan has been a great skipper for generations. Afghan ends by thanking the fans for their support.
... Presentation Time ...
Earlier in the innings, the Afghan openers got off to a flying start. But as both fell, the run flow was brought under control. Nabi and Afghan knocked some crucial runs to reach the 160-run mark. In the end, Afghan bowlers were on song and got over the line in the end with ease.
Chasing 161 was always going to be a difficult for Namibia, they needed partnerships but they got none. Just the one batter managed to cross the 20-run mark and that was a David Wiese. The rest really struggled to cope to the pace of the wicket and in the end have fallen well short of the target.
Yet another comprehensive win for Afghanistan! They were without Mujeeb Ur Rahman but they did not miss him one bit. Another excellent display with the ball by them but this time it was the pacers who worked their magic. Naveen-ul-Haq started things off with two quickly. Gulbadin Naib and Hamid Hassan then continued the good work. Rashid Khan was economical but the three mentioned above were the stars. Difficult to pick one as all three were equally good.
A fitting end then for Asghar Afghan. A big one to round off what has been a career to remember. He is being carried around the ground by Gulbadin Naib on his shoulders.
End Of The Over 20 : 98/9
4 Runs
- 019.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 119.6
R. Trumpelmann
12 (9)
B. Scholtz
6 (11)
K. Janat
2-0-11-0
19.6
1
Karim Janat To Ruben Trumpelmann
That's it, Afghanistan are back to winning ways! On middle and Ruben Trumpelmann heaves it to deep mid-wicket for another one. AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 62 RUNS!
19.5
1
Karim Janat To Bernard Scholtz
Length this time, around off. Bernard Scholtz gets it through covers for a single.
19.4
0
Karim Janat To Bernard Scholtz
Short ball, banged in slow and well outside off. Bernard Scholtz tries to reach it and uppercut it but misses.
19.3
1
Karim Janat To Ruben Trumpelmann
Full and straight, Ruben Trumpelmann digs it out to long off for another one.
19.2
1
Karim Janat To Bernard Scholtz
Fullish ball, angled in at the leg stump. Bernard Scholtz clears his front leg and heaves it down to long on for a single.
19.1
0
Karim Janat To Bernard Scholtz
A length ball, on off and this is tapped to cover-point.
Karim Janat to bowl the final over.
End Of The Over 19 : 94/9
9 Runs
- 118.1
- 418.2
- 418.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
R. Trumpelmann
10 (7)
B. Scholtz
4 (7)
Naveen
4-0-26-3
18.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ruben Trumpelmann
Another slower one from Naveen-ul-Haq. This is on a length and outside off. Ruben Trumpelmann swings hard at it but misses it completely.
18.5
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ruben Trumpelmann
Slower one, banged in around the helmet. Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it across nicely but straight to deep square leg. Doesn't take the single yet again.
18.4
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ruben Trumpelmann
Back of a length, outside off. Trumpelmann pulls it down to long off but denies the single.
18.3
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ruben Trumpelmann
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries and Ruben Trumpelmann is spoiling Naveen-ul-Haq's figures. Full and right in the slot again, Trumpelmann smokes it back past the bowler and finds the fence yet again.
18.2
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ruben Trumpelmann
FOUR! Slower one, right in the slot, around off stump. Ruben Trumpelmann brooms it across and finds the wide long on fence.
18.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Bernard Scholtz
On off and Scholtz guides it nicely to third man for a single.
End Of The Over 18 : 85/9
5 Runs
- 1 WD 17.1
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 217.5
- 117.6
B. Scholtz
3 (6)
R. Trumpelmann
2 (2)
G. Naib
4-1-19-2
17.6
1
Gulbadin Naib To Bernard Scholtz
Length ball, on off and driven through covers for a single.
17.5
2
Gulbadin Naib To Bernard Scholtz
Naib is keeping is slow and well outside off. This time Bernard Scholtz waits for it and caresses it through covers for a couple of runs.
17.4
0
Gulbadin Naib To Bernard Scholtz
Another slower one, outside off. Bernard Scholtz cuts it straight to point.
17.3
0
Gulbadin Naib To Bernard Scholtz
Slower one, pushed well outside the off stump. Bernard Scholtz cannot get it past the ring of fielders on the off side.
17.2
0
Gulbadin Naib To Bernard Scholtz
Fullish ball, around off and driven straight to extra cover.
17.1
1
Gulbadin Naib To Ruben Trumpelmann
Shortish ball, on middle. Ruben Trumpelmann pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.1
wd
Gulbadin Naib To Ruben Trumpelmann
WIDE! Naib digs in a short one, down the leg side. Ruben Trumpelmann ducks under and a wide is called.
End Of The Over 17 : 80/9
3 Runs
- 1 WD 16.1
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- W 16.5
- 016.6
B. Scholtz
0 (1)
R. Trumpelmann
1 (1)
H. Hassan
4-0-9-3
16.6
0
Hamid Hassan To Bernard Scholtz
Peach! Just outside the off stump, bowled with some venom as well. Bernard Scholtz looks to have a poke at it but the ball whizzes past the outside edge. Hamid Hassan ends with brilliant figures of, 4-0-9-3!
Bernard Scholtz is the last man to walk in.
16.5
W
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese OUT!
OUT! Cleaned up! Hamid Hassan has been exceptional today and down goes the nineth wicket for Namibia. Hamid Hassan bowls a full wide, around off and tailing back in sharply. David Wiese looks to drive it through covers but gets an inside edge back onto the off stump. David Wiese has to walk back after a fighting innings and Afghanistan have the finish line in sight right now.
16.4
1
Hamid Hassan To Ruben Trumpelmann
Full and straight, Ruben Trumpelmann digs it out on the off side and picks up a run.
16.3
1
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
Hassan rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls a good-length ball, around middle. David Wiese looks to club it away but mistimes it badly towards mid-wicket. They get a single.
16.2
0
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
Hassan injects some pace this time and bowls another length ball, around middle. Wiese takes a swing across the line but misses yet again.
16.1
0
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
Slower one, on middle and angling in. Wiese looks to swipe across the line but misses. The ball goes off the thigh pads onto the off side.
16.1
wd
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
WIDE! Hassan looks to target the pads but drifts down the leg side. Wided.
Ruben Trumpelmann walks out at number 10.
End Of The Over 16 : 77/8
4 Runs
- 015.1
- 215.2
- 115.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- W 15.6
Ya France
3 (5)
D. Wiese
25 (26)
G. Naib
3-1-14-2
15.6
W
Gulbadin Naib To Pikky Ya France OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Another one bites the dust for Namibia and Gulbadin Naib has his second wicket of the match. It's the slower ball yet again and it's bowled on a length, on off stump. Pikky Ya France looks to up the ante by going for the big shot but ends up skying it high just to the left of the bowler. Gulbadin Naib settles under it and takes the skier comfortably.
15.5
0
Gulbadin Naib To Pikky Ya France
Nicely bowled slower ball, on a length, around the off stump. Pikky Ya France winds up for the big shot but gets beaten comprehensively.
15.4
1
Gulbadin Naib To David Wiese
Slower one, back of a length and on middle. David Wiese hangs back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
The fielder has hurt himself, while attempting to catch the ball. The physio comes out to have a look at it. The player has gone off the field.
15.3
1
Gulbadin Naib To Pikky Ya France
In the air...just short! A slower length ball, on middle. Pikky Ya France looks to swipe across the line but gets a top edge towards the mid-wicket region. The fielder races in from the deep and puts in a full-stretched dive but can't quite get to the ball. They take two and the fielder seems to have hurt his shoulder. Hope he is fine.
15.2
2
Gulbadin Naib To Pikky Ya France
Naib offers some width this time and Pikky Ya France goes after it. He slashes it over backward point and picks up a couple of runs.
15.1
0
Gulbadin Naib To Pikky Ya France
Fullish ball, around off and pushed towards covers.
Gulbadin Naib is back into the attack. He replaces Rashid Khan.
Pikky Ya France comes out to bat now.
End Of The Over 15 : 73/7
8 Runs
- 214.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- W 14.5
- 414.6
D. Wiese
24 (25)
Ya France
0 (0)
Naveen
3-0-17-3
14.6
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To David Wiese
FOUR! Top shot from David Wiese. Back of a length, around off. Wiese hangs back and cuts it behind point point for a boundary. Namibia need 88 runs in 30 balls.
14.5
W
Naveen-ul-Haq To Jan Frylinck OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Naveen-ul-Haq comes back on and picks up his third wicket. Naveen-ul-Haq hurls across a length ball, outside off and this is the slower ball. Jan Frylinck looks to loft it over mid off but is undone by the lack of pace and ends up skying it towards mid off. Mohammad Nabi settles under it and takes an easy catch.
14.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To David Wiese
On off and this is driven through covers for a run.
14.3
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To David Wiese
A length ball, angled in on off stump. Wiese taps it off the back foot towards point. Jan Frylinck is halfway down the track and the fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
14.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Jan Frylinck
Naveen-ul-Haq bangs it in short, around leg stump. Jan Frylinck pulls it down towards wide long on for a single.
14.1
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Jan Frylinck
A slower one, around middle and leg. Jan Frylinck just works it through mid-wicket. Gurbaz races in from the fence and with a one-handed pick up throws it to the bowler, who fails to collect and they get two in the end. Good running.
Change! Naveen-ul-Haq is back on now!
End Of The Over 14 : 65/6
4 Runs
- 1 WD 13.1
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 213.6
D. Wiese
19 (22)
J. Frylinck
3 (11)
R. Khan
4-0-14-1
13.6
2
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Flatter one, around off. David Wiese rocks back and cuts it through point for a couple. Rashid Khan ends his spell with figures of, 4-0-14-1!
13.5
1
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
Rashid Khan angles it in, on off, from around the stumps. Jan Frylinck taps it to point for a quick single.
13.4
0
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
Tossed up, on middle and Frylinck pats it back to the bowler.
13.3
0
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
On middle, Jan Frylinck looks to nudges it on the leg side but gets an outside edge onto the pads.
13.2
0
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
Here comes the wrong 'un. On off and going away from the left-hander, beating the outside edge of Jan Frylinck.
13.1
0
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
On the pads and turned away towards square leg.
13.1
wd
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
WIDE! Spilled down the leg side, Frylinck looks to sweep but misses. Wided.
End Of The Over 13 : 61/6
3 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
J. Frylinck
2 (6)
D. Wiese
17 (21)
H. Hassan
3-0-6-2
12.6
1
Hamid Hassan To Jan Frylinck
Full and on off. Jan Frylinck nudges it to mid-wicket and takes a quick single. Another good over by Hamid Hassan. Just 3 runs off it.
12.5
0
Hamid Hassan To Jan Frylinck
Full length and wide outside off. Jan Frylinck pushes it towards point. Rashid Khan dives to his right to make a good stop.
12.4
0
Hamid Hassan To Jan Frylinck
On a length, around off. Jan Frylinck pushes it to cover.
12.3
0
Hamid Hassan To Jan Frylinck
Length and on off. Jan Frylinck defends it out watchfully.
12.2
1
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
Full, around middle and leg. Wiese hangs back and flicks it through mid-wicket for another single.
12.1
1
Hamid Hassan To Jan Frylinck
A single to start the over! A length ball, outside off. Frylinck reaches out and pushes it through point for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 58/6
2 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 111.4
- 1 LB 11.5
- 011.6
D. Wiese
16 (20)
J. Frylinck
0 (1)
R. Khan
3-0-10-1
11.6
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Flatter and outside off. Wiese cuts it to point.
11.5
lb
Rashid Khan To Jan Frylinck
LEG BYE! Tossed up, on the pads. Frylinck looks to flick it away but misses. The ball goes to the leg side off the pads. They collect a leg bye.
11.4
1
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
A single now. Full and on the pads. Wiese flicks it to square leg and gets a single.
11.3
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Short and on off. Wiese stays back and cuts it to point.
11.2
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Floated, full and on off. Wiese stays back and defends it out.
11.1
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Loopy ball, on off. Wiese guides it to short third man.
Jan Frylinck comes in at number 8.
End Of The Over 11 : 56/6
1 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- W 10.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- W 10.6
JJ Smit
0 (3)
D. Wiese
15 (15)
H. Hassan
2-0-3-2
10.6
W
Hamid Hassan To JJ Smit OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Hamid Hassan picks up the second wicket of the over. Smit goes back on a duck with the softest of dismissals. Back of a length, around off. This one is quicker. Smit stays inside the crease and looks to move away from the line. But the ball takes the blade and goes towards the keeper. Mohammad Shahzad takes a good catch behind the stumps.
10.5
0
Hamid Hassan To JJ Smit
Full, around middle and leg. Smit stays back and digs it out safely.
10.4
0
Hamid Hassan To JJ Smit
A slower, full-length ball, on off. Smit blocks it back to the bowler.
JJ Smit is the new man in.
10.3
W
Hamid Hassan To Gerhard Erasmus OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Take a bow, Hamid Hassan. He got Gerhard Erasmus on the dance floor. It was a perfect yorker. Hassan fires in a yorker, on middle, right in the slot. Erasmus looks to dig it out but misses it completely. Erasmus is on the ground after that. The ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Hamid Hassan picks up his first wicket of the game and Namibia are in a spot of bother with half of the side being sent back.
10.2
1
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
Full and on the pads. Wiese flicks it through square leg and gets a single.
10.1
0
Hamid Hassan To David Wiese
Hassan fires in a yorker, on leg. Wiese stays back and looks to flick it away but misses. The ball goes to the off side off the pads. Hassan appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Going down leg.
DRINKS! Naveen-ul-Haq gave Afghanistan the perfect start and they haven't looked back since then, piling on the pressure on the opposition. Afghanistan will now look to wrap up this match at the earliest. Namibia are reeling at the moment but have their skipper, Erasmus and the experienced Wiese at the crease. With 106 runs still required off just 60 balls, the two batters at the crease will have to pull off a miracle. Also, Hamid Hassan (1-0-2-0) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 55/4
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 29.3
- 09.4
- 29.5
- 19.6
D. Wiese
14 (13)
G. Erasmus
12 (13)
R. Khan
2-0-9-1
9.6
1
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Full and on off. Wiese flicks it towards long on for a single. Namibia are 55/4 at the halfway mark.
9.5
2
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Slower through the air, full and on off. Wiese drives it past mid off. The batters pick two before the fielder cuts it out.
9.4
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Flatter and on off. Wiese goes back in the crease and punches it to cover.
9.3
2
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Two runs! Full and on off. Wiese paddle sweeps it towards fine leg. The batters pick two with ease.
9.2
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Flighted, full and on off. Wiese plays it back to the bowler.
9.1
1
Rashid Khan To Gerhard Erasmus
Full and on off. Erasmus kneels and sweeps it towards fine leg. They take one. This also brings up 50 for Namibia.
End Of The Over 9 : 49/4
10 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 28.4
- 18.5
- 48.6
D. Wiese
9 (8)
G. Erasmus
11 (12)
G. Naib
2-1-10-1
8.6
4
Gulbadin Naib To David Wiese
FOUR! David Wiese gets his first boundary of the chase. Touch short, on off. Wiese stays back, swivels and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. A good over for Namibia, 10 runs off it.
8.5
1
Gulbadin Naib To Gerhard Erasmus
Full length and outside off. Erasmus steers it to short third man. Asghar Afghan dives to his left and make a great stop. The batters pick up a single.
8.4
2
Gulbadin Naib To Gerhard Erasmus
A couple this time! Good-length ball, on the fourth stump line. Erasmus stays back and cuts it past point. The batters take two.
8.3
1
Gulbadin Naib To David Wiese
Full toss, on off. Wiese punches it towards long off for another single.
8.2
1
Gulbadin Naib To Gerhard Erasmus
Another run now! A slower, length ball, around off. Erasmus pushes it gently towards cover. The batters cross for a single.
8.1
1
Gulbadin Naib To David Wiese
Fuller and on off. Wiese flicks it past mid on and gets a single.
Gulbadin Naib (1-1-0-1) is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 8 : 39/4
3 Runs
- W 7.1
- 07.2
- 27.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
D. Wiese
3 (5)
G. Erasmus
7 (9)
R. Khan
1-0-3-1
7.6
1
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Full and on leg. Wiese tucks it towards mid on for a single. A great over by Rashid Khan, a wicket and just three runs off it.
7.5
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Flatter and short, outside off. The ball turns away. Wiese looks to cut it away but misses.
7.4
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Flatter and on the pads. Wiese stays back and clips it to square leg.
7.3
2
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Darted on the pads. Wiese flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
7.2
0
Rashid Khan To David Wiese
Tossed up, around off. Wiese pushes it to cover.
David Wiese comes in at number 6.
7.1
W
Rashid Khan To Zane Green OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Rashid Khan strikes on his very first delivery. Zane Green has to go back on just 1. Googly, around middle, Green looks to scoop it over the keeper's head but misses. The ball goes through and disturbs the stumps. Namibia are four man down now. Not a good sight for them.
Rashid Khan will now come in to roll his arms.
End Of The Over 7 : 36/3
7 Runs
- 06.1
- 46.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 1 WD 6.5
- 06.5
- 16.6
Z. Green
1 (6)
G. Erasmus
7 (9)
K. Janat
1-0-7-0
6.6
1
Karim Janat To Zane Green
Fuller and on middle, Green strokes it down to long on for one.
6.5
0
Karim Janat To Zane Green
On off, Green pushes it to covers.
6.5
wd
Karim Janat To Zane Green
WIDE! Down the leg side, Green lets it be.
6.4
1
Karim Janat To Gerhard Erasmus
A single now! Shorter and on off, this is guided to point.
6.3
0
Karim Janat To Gerhard Erasmus
PUT DOWN! Rahmanullah Gurbaz had two or three goes at it but it did not stay in! Erasmus comes down the track and this is bowled fuller and outside off. Erasmus reaches out for it, it goes off the toe-end towards cover. Gurbaz looks to take it but it spills out, he tries taking it on the second attempt as he falls onto the ground but the ball does not stay in. Janat is not happy. He would have loved a wicket in his first over. Not to forget, he maybe low in confidence after going for 24 in the last game of his over.
6.2
4
Karim Janat To Gerhard Erasmus
FOUR! Brilliantly timed! Short and outside off, Erasmus just uses the pace and guides it past point for a welcome boundary. Need a few more.
6.1
0
Karim Janat To Gerhard Erasmus
Angled into the middle pole, defended.
Karim Janat is now brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/3
0 Runs
- 05.1
- W 5.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
Z. Green
0 (4)
G. Erasmus
2 (5)
G. Naib
1-1-0-1
5.6
0
Gulbadin Naib To Zane Green
A wicket maiden to begin with by Naib! On off, blocked. Afghanistan are bossing the game right now. Namibia are 29 for 3 after the first 6.
5.5
0
Gulbadin Naib To Zane Green
Good length again, this is pushed to covers.
5.4
0
Gulbadin Naib To Zane Green
Fuller and on middle, this is driven back to the bowler.
5.3
0
Gulbadin Naib To Zane Green
Almost chops it on! Maybe he was expecting a slower one but Naib bowls it seam-up, on a length and on off. Green is late in defending it. It goes off the inner half and on the leg side.
Zane Green comes in with Namibia in a spot of bother.
5.2
W
Gulbadin Naib To Nicol Loftie-Eaton OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Number three down and now this looks an uphill task for Namibia. The slower one once again does the trick. It is shorter and around off, Nicol is way too early in the pull. This does not bounce a lot, sneaks under the bat and hits the off pole.
5.1
0
Gulbadin Naib To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Good length and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
A change from both ends as Gulbadin Naib comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 5 : 29/2
2 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
G. Erasmus
2 (5)
Nicol Loftie
14 (14)
H. Hassan
1-0-2-0
4.6
0
Hamid Hassan To Gerhard Erasmus
A full toss on middle, Erasmus works it to mid-wicket. A really good first over by Hassan.
4.5
0
Hamid Hassan To Gerhard Erasmus
On off, Erasmus pushes it to mid off.
4.4
1
Hamid Hassan To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Direct hit would have been close! Another slower one on off, it is guided to point. The batters go for one. The fielder there has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
4.3
0
Hamid Hassan To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
A yorker now outside off, Nicol Loftie-Eaton jams it out to short third man. Two dots in a row.
4.2
0
Hamid Hassan To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
A slower one, fuller and outside off, does not bounce a lot. Nicol looks to lift it over cover but it sneaks under the bat.
4.1
1
Hamid Hassan To Gerhard Erasmus
Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off for one.
Hamid Hassan comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 4 : 27/2
8 Runs
- 1 LB 3.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 63.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
Nicol Loftie
13 (11)
G. Erasmus
1 (2)
M. Nabi
2-0-17-0
3.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Almost an action replay of the last ball! Fired on middle, Nicol looks to push at it but it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
3.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Fires this one on middle, Nicol looks to push but it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
3.4
6
Mohammad Nabi To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
SIX! Beautiful hit! Second biggie of Nabi! Nicol skips down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.
3.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Gerhard Erasmus
Shorter and on middle, this is worked to mid-wicket for one.
3.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Gerhard Erasmus
Floats it up on off, it is pushed to covers.
3.1
lb
Mohammad Nabi To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
NOT OUT! Impact is umpire's call and that seemed the case to the naked eye too! This is fired around off. Nicol looks to play the reverse sweep but misses. It hits the pad and rolls towards short third man. The batters take one as the bowler appeals. Turned down. Reviewed and replays show that the umpire's call stays. Leg bye signaled.
After some discussion with the keeper, Mohammad Nabi has taken the review for an LBW decision. UltraEdge shows there's no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that the ball does go on to hit the stumps but the impact is deemed as umpire's call. The onfield decsion of Not Out stands but Afghanistan don't lose the review.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/2
6 Runs
- 22.1
- 12.2
- 02.3
- W 2.4
- 22.5
- 12.6
Nicol Loftie
7 (7)
G. Erasmus
0 (0)
Naveen
2-0-9-2
2.6
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Another slower one, fuller and on off, this is pushed wide of mid off for one. Another wicket taking over by Naveen.
2.5
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
That is a top shot! Deserved a boundary but the stumps at the non-striker's end plays at the 12th fielder. Fuller and on middle, this is driven back hard but it hits the stumps at the other end and deflects wide of long on for two.
The captain, Gerhard Erasmus is in at number 4.
2.4
W
Naveen-ul-Haq To Michael Van Lingen OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Naveen-ul-Haq has another one! Another lovely slower one. The batter is done by the lack of pace completely. Michael Van Lingen skips down the track, Naveen shortens the length and also takes the pace off. Michael Van Lingen is way too early in the flick, it goes off the top edge and it is a simple catch to the man at short fine leg. Hamid makes no mistake. Namibia in trouble.
2.3
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Michael Van Lingen
Good timing but for no runs! Length and on middle, Michael strokes it back at the bowler.
2.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
On off, Nicol pushes it towards cover and takes one.
2.1
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Really good running again! Fuller and on middle, Nicol pushes it towards the right of mid-wicket who dives and deflects it away from long on. Two taken.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/1
10 Runs
- 21.1
- 61.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
Nicol Loftie
1 (3)
Van Lingen
11 (6)
M. Nabi
1-0-10-0
1.6
1
Mohammad Nabi To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Floated around off. Nicol Loftie-Eaton taps it to point for a single.
1.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Tossed up, on off. Nicol Loftie-Eaton defends it back to the bowler.
1.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Michael Van Lingen
Darted on the pads. Michael Van Lingen flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
1.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Michael Van Lingen
On the pads. Michael Van Lingen tucks it to mid-wicket.
1.2
6
Mohammad Nabi To Michael Van Lingen
SIX! Michael Van Lingen frees his arms now. Tossed up, around off. Michael Van Lingen comes down the track and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
1.1
2
Mohammad Nabi To Michael Van Lingen
Nicely flighted, around off. Michael Van Lingen comes down the track and mistimes the off drive towards wide long off for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 1 : 3/1
3 Runs
- 00.1
- 10.2
- 10.3
- W 0.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
Nicol Loftie
0 (1)
Van Lingen
2 (2)
Naveen
1-0-3-1
0.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Nicol Loftie-Eaton
A length ball, on off. Nicol Loftie-Eaton plays it back to the bowler.
Who will bowl from the other end? It's going to be the skipper, Mohammad Nabi.
0.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Michael Van Lingen
Quick run! On middle, this is worked to mid on and the batter gets to the other end.
Nicol Loftie-Eaton comes in at number 3.
0.4
W
Naveen-ul-Haq To Craig Williams OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Namibia lose a wicket early. Not what they would have wanted. It is never easy to hit it down the ground on a slow wicket and Craig Williams finds that out. Fuller and on middle, another slower one. Williams looks to loft it straight but is through the shot. He only hits it high up in the air towards mid on where the substitute fielder, Usman Ghani takes a dolly.
0.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Michael Van Lingen
Angled into the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
Asghar Afghan is seen sitting in the dug out, full of tears. Will we see him back on the field for one last time during this innings? Well, all cricketing fans across the world will hope to.
0.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Craig Williams
Namibia are underway! Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
0.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Craig Williams
Starts off with a length ball, holds in the surface a touch. Williams looks to push it to the off side but it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
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Match Info
- Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Weather Bright and Sunny
- Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs
- Player of the Match Naveen-ul-Haq
- Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
- Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Afghanistan 160/5 in 20.0 overs
- Afghanistan 150/5 in 19.1 overs
- Referral 4 (16.2 ovs): NAM against M NABI (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 0, NAM: 0)
- Afghanistan 113/4 : N Zadran lbw b Nicol Loftie-Eaton 7 (11)
- Referral 3 (15.4 ovs): N Zadran against NAM (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 0, NAM: 1)
- Afghanistan 100/3 in 14.1 overs
- Referral 2 (13.6 ovs): NAM against N Zadran (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, NAM: 1)
- M Shahzad completes 2000 runs in T20I
- Drinks: Afghanistan 68/2 in 9.5 overs
- Afghanistan 68/2 : R Gurbaz lbw b Nicol Loftie-Eaton 4 (8)
- Referral 1 (9.5 ovs): R Gurbaz against NAM (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, NAM: 2)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 36 balls between H Zazai (32) and M Shahzad (17)
- Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Afghanistan 50/0
- Afghanistan 50/0 in 6.0 overs
- Drinks: Namibia 55/4 in 10.0 overs
- Namibia 50/4 in 9.1 overs
- G Erasmus dropped on 6 by R Gurbaz in 6.3 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 29/3
- Referral 1 (3.1 ovs): AFG against N Loftie-Eaton (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, NAM: 2) (Retained)
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
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| Babar Azam PAK | 303 | 60.60 |
| David Warner AUS | 289 | 48.16 |
| Mohammad Rizwan PAK | 281 | 70.25 |
| Jos Buttler ENG | 269 | 89.66 |
| Charith Asalanka SL | 231 | 46.20 |
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| Wanindu Hasaranga SL | 16 | 5.20 |
| Adam Zampa AUS | 13 | 5.81 |
| Trent Boult NZ | 13 | 6.25 |
| Shakib Al Hasan BAN | 11 | 5.59 |
| Josh Hazlewood AUS | 11 | 7.29 |
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