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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 30 Commentary, Live Updates

AFG vs SL, 2023 - ODI Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
242/3 (45.2/50)
241 (49.3/50)
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Right then, we witnessed an exciting chase here in Pune where Afghanistan has come out to be the more dominant team. Their campaign gets better and better with every match and we might just see them qualify for the semi-finals of this tournament. We have another exciting match on Tuesday, the 31st of October at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata where Pakistan will go up against Bangladesh. The game will begin at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT) but our build-up will begin much sooner. Do join us then. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Hashmatullah Shahidi, the skipper of Afghanistan starts by saying that he is very happy and proud of the team as they performed well in all three departments. Adds that the win over Pakistan gave them a lot of confidence to chase down any target and the way they started with the ball was excellent and it was a professional performance. Mentions that all the coaching staff and managing staff push them hard and rally them on and especially Jonathan Trott gave them a lot of confidence in the last game. On his knock, adds that he is the captain and he has to play his role well and is happy to have done that. On Rashid Khan playing his 100th ODI, he says that Rashid Khan is a special player and he brings joy to the team as well. Ends by thanking the people of Afghanistan for their support and applauds the Indian crowd as well for backing them throughout.
Sri Lanka's skipper Kusal Mendis says they were short of runs in the first innings and that 280 to 300 would have been a competitive score to put on the board. He adds that in the second innings, the bowlers bowled really well, especially in the first 10 overs, but after that, the dew started forming and it became tougher to bowl. He also adds that later in the match the pitch started to favour the Afghanistan batters as the ball came on to the bat much better. Ends by saying that Dilshan Madushanka has bowled well in recent times and he is young and learning day by day.
Fazalhaq Farooqi is the Player of the Match for his sensational spell of bowling. He starts by thanking the almighty and says that it is pretty good to get three wins in the tournament and it feels good to contribute to the win. Adds that he was looking for the swing but he didn't get that and hence got away from attacking the stumps and just looked to bowl in good areas. Mentions that they have struggled in the past in the death overs and he tried to use the variations and worked on the death overs in the off days.
The Presentation ceremony…
Earlier in the game we saw Pathum Nissanka give a strong start to the Lankan innings followed by some solid knocks from Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama but no batter could play a big innings and Sri Lanka leap-frogged to the 240-run mark. It was Fazalhaq Farooqi who impressed everyone with his bowling performance as he clinched four wickets for 34 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan weaved their spin magic and troubled the batters taking a wicket each along with one wicket from Azmatullah Omarzai. Afghanistan was the dominant team from the first innings itself with their strong bowling performance.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, will have a win to rejoice as an amazing performance by the batters has kept them alive in this tournament. It is a story of success for the Afghans from the last ODI World Cup where they were placed last on the table to this one where they have a chance to finish in the top 4. After an early setback with Rahmanullah Gurbaz getting dismissed pretty early it seemed a very difficult chase for the batters. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah took things into their own hands and built a steady partnership and stabilized the innings. Afterwards, the skipper played a captain's knock as he kept the runs coming and didn't allow his team to face the pressure. In the end, Hashmatullah Shahidi along with a pumped-up Azmatullah Omarzai finished the innings in just over 45 overs and helped the team secure another victory. Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Azmatullah Omarzai all contributed with the bat, scoring half-centuries but not to take credit from Ibrahim Zadran who played a steady innings under pressure. It was an all-round performance from the Afghans and they will take home a lot of confidence for their next match to come.
Sri Lanka had to defend a meager score of 241 to clinch another win. Dilshan Madushanka gave them a very important breakthrough in the first over itself and put them on the strong foot but after that, the game started slipping out of their hands. They failed to bowl to their strength and allowed the Afghan batters to get used to the pitch and build strong partnerships. It was Dilshan Madushanka again providing them with another wicket and breaking the partnership as he dismissed Ibrahim Zadran. Kasun Rajitha got his first wicket in this match by dismissing Rahmat Shah but not after the latter had done the damage. After that none of the bowlers managed to take wickets and a lack of invention hurt them. Afghanistan managed to chase down the target in just over 45 overs and has put Sri Lanka in a tough spot and almost spoiled their chance to qualify in the top 4.
It was an amazing run-chase here in Pune. Afghanistan have powered their way to their third win and have registered back-to-back wins in any World Cup for the first time by beating the Lankans. Some very strong partnerships and sensible game style have helped the Afghans have a chance to finish in the top 4 and qualify for the semi-finals. The Lankan bowlers tried hard but were short of taking a few wickets. One dropped chance and some poor bowling didn’t go in their favor either. It was a day for the pacers as they proved strong on this surface. Overall, it was a good display of cricket from both the sides but Afghanistan were simply the better team.
End Of The Over 45.2 : 242/3
2 Runs
  • 145.1
  • 145.2
A. Omarzai
73 (63)
H. Shahidi
58 (74)
D. Chameera
9.2-0-51-0
45.2
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
DROPPED AND THAT IS IT! Afghanistan get their third win of the campaign and keep hopes alive of a semi-final berth. This is pitched up on middle and leg, attacking the toes, Azmatullah Omarzai clears the front leg and looks to end proceedings with a bang as he heaves it away toward mid-wicket. The connection isn't great and the ball goes straight to Charith Asalanka at the fence and he spills it. The batters cross for a single and Afghanistan win by 7 wickets!
45.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Scores are level! Full and outside off, driven square on the off side through the point region for a single by Hashmatullah Shahidi.
End Of The Over 45 : 240/3
8 Runs
  • 044.1
  • 144.2
  • 144.3
  • 444.4
  • 144.5
  • 144.6
H. Shahidi
57 (73)
A. Omarzai
72 (62)
K. Rajitha
10-0-48-1
44.6
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
2000 ODI runs for Hashmatullah Shahidi and the skipper is on the verge of guiding his team to yet another historical win. Good length in the channel, tapped away in front of covers for a single.
44.5
1
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Another short ball, this time from around the wicket and angled across off. Azmatullah Omarzai keeps the pull shot down to mid-wicket and collects a single. This is Omarzai's highest score now in ODI cricket.
44.4
4
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Just one hit away now! Banged in short again over middle, Azmatullah Omarzai is waiting for it and pulls it like a tennis forehand smash toward cow corner and picks up another boundary.
44.3
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Slightly back of a length around off and angling in. Hashmatullah Shahidi has a slight shuffle across and tucks it away past square leg for one more.
44.2
1
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
On a shortish length, wide of off, Azmatullah Omarzai hits it on the up and through the cover region for a single.
44.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
On a hard length outside off, played away toward cover.
End Of The Over 44 : 232/3
9 Runs
  • 443.1
  • 043.2
  • 443.3
  • 143.4
  • 043.5
  • 043.6
H. Shahidi
55 (71)
A. Omarzai
66 (58)
D. Chameera
9-0-49-0
43.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Angled in from wider of the crease and on a hard length around off. Hashmatullah Shahidi hops back and drops it onto the deck.
43.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Full on middle, angled in from around the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi clips it straight to mid-wicket.
43.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Keeps it short and bowls it at the hips, Azmatullah Omarzai tucks it away down to fine leg for a single. Just 10 runs needed now for Afghanistan.
43.3
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Clubbed away for four more! Banged in short over middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai rides the bounce well and forces the pull shot aerially well in front of square on the leg side and finds the vacant mid-wicket fence.
43.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Omarzai looked to dispatch that onto the moon! Fuller in length and angling in from around middle, Omarzai has a wild slog across the line but only gets an inside edge into the pads.
43.1
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
EDGED AND FOUR! Hits the deck hard and keeps the line tight on off stump, generating some extra bounce off the deck as well. Azmatullah Omarzai stays leg side and looks to open the face of the bat but edges it past the keeper and into the third man fence for another boundary.
End Of The Over 43 : 223/3
9 Runs
  • 142.1
  • 142.2
  • 042.3
  • 242.4
  • 442.5
  • 142.6
A. Omarzai
57 (54)
H. Shahidi
55 (69)
K. Rajitha
9-0-40-1
42.6
1
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Back of length delivery just outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai lounges and punches the ball to the right of deep point, takes an easy single.
42.5
4
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Pulled away! Kasun Rajitha bowls it short and over off. Azmatullah Omarzai pulls this one with better timing and along the ground. The ball runs away to the deep mid-wicket fence for four runs. Afghanistan are looking to finish it early.
42.4
2
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Dropped! Kasun Rajitha drops it short and over middle. Azmatullah Omarzai pulls it but with no timing. The ball sails towards deep square leg as Pathum Nissanka runs in from the deep. It was a very difficult chance as he dives to reach it but fails to hold onto it. A very good effort from the fielder but maybe he timed his dive a bit too earlier than he needed to.
42.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
On a good length and just outside off. Azmatullah Omarzai tries to play it down the ground but the lack of bounce on the ball beats him.
42.2
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of length on middle and leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi shuffles towards off and clips the ball to square leg for a run.
42.1
1
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
FIFTY UP FOR Azmatullah Omarzai! Kasun Rajitha bowls it on the hard length and outside off. Azmatullah Omarzai punches it to the cover region and takes a single to complete his second fifty in this tournament. He has helped his team manage to stabilize their innings.
End Of The Over 42 : 214/3
7 Runs
  • 141.1
  • 041.2
  • 041.3
  • 041.4
  • 1 WD 41.5
  • 141.5
  • 441.6
H. Shahidi
54 (68)
A. Omarzai
49 (49)
D. Madushanka
9-0-48-2
41.6
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Classy! Dilshan Madushanka overpitches this one outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi takes advantage of the room as he times his drive well and places it in the gap through covers. The ball races away to the fence for four runs to end the over.
41.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Fuller now straight on the off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai drives it towards mid off and takes a quick single. He is safe as the fielder scores a direct hit at the bowler's end.
41.5
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Another short ball around off. This one has been called a wide by the umpire.
41.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Short ball just outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai camps back and tries to cut the ball but couldn't connect.
41.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Banged in short and over off. Azmatullah Omarzai backs out of his shot and lets the ball go to the keeper.
41.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Back of length down the middle, Azmatullah Omarzai stays back and drives the ball to the hands of short cover.
41.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FIFTY FOR Hashmatullah Shahidi! Dilshan Madushanka bowls it fuller and angling outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi drives it to deep point to complete his 18th half-century in ODIs. The skipper standing up when it matters and he has played a very mature innings.
End Of The Over 41 : 207/3
6 Runs
  • 040.1
  • 2 WD 40.2
  • 040.2
  • 040.3
  • 040.4
  • 440.5
  • 040.6
A. Omarzai
48 (45)
H. Shahidi
49 (66)
M. Theekshana
10-0-55-0
40.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Floats this one, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai prods and works the ball to short mid-wicket.
40.5
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! What a shot! Maheesh Theekshana goes full and on middle. Azmatullah Omarzai plays it low and scoops it over the fielder at short fine leg. He has a long chase and dives to stop the ball but the ball is out of his reach and Azmatullah Omarzai gets four runs.
40.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
IN THE AIR! BUT SAFE! Full-length delivery on off, Azmatullah Omarzai comes down the pitch driving the ball aerially towards mid-off, but just falls short in front of the fielder who dives to his right and collects it well on the bounce.
40.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Tossed up and on leg. Azmatullah Omarzai drives it to mid on where the fielder collects it.
40.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Fuller on off, Azmatullah Omarzai rests the ball down to the ground.
40.2
wd
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
TWO WIDES! Fired in quicker but errs in his line, Maheesh Theekshana dishes out a wide down the leg side.
40.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Very full and outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it out on the off side.
End Of The Over 40 : 201/3
8 Runs
  • 139.1
  • 439.2
  • 139.3
  • 039.4
  • 139.5
  • 1 WD 39.6
  • 039.6
A. Omarzai
44 (40)
H. Shahidi
49 (65)
D. Madushanka
8-0-41-2
39.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Takes pace off and floats it full on the pads, flicked straight to mid-wicket.
39.6
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Wide! Short again outside off and left alone. It is just a bit too short for the umpire's liking though.
39.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around off, punched away sweetly off the back foot to deep cover for one. 200 up for Afghanistan!
39.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Nicely bowled but doesn't carry through to the keeper. A slower bumper now, bowled from around the stumps and gets it in at a good height around off. Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to get on top of the bounce and pull but gets a faint edge that lands in front of a diving Kusal Mendis behind the stumps.
39.3
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Banged in short and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai throws his hands at it looking to go over deep point but mistimes it to deep cover-point for a single.
39.2
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! That has been timed to perfection! Sees the batter moving leg side and Dilshan Madushanka tries to fire in the yorker on off stump. Omarzai adjusts well, delays his shot and just punches it sweetly past the diving man at covers for a boundary.
39.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around off and sitting up for the batter. Hashmatullah Shahidi punches it square on the off side and picks up a single toward deep cover-point.
End Of The Over 39 : 193/3
5 Runs
  • 238.1
  • 138.2
  • 138.3
  • 038.4
  • 138.5
  • 038.6
A. Omarzai
39 (37)
H. Shahidi
47 (62)
M. Theekshana
9-0-49-0
38.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Short and over middle, Omarzai stays back and nudges it to mid-wicket.
38.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller and outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi frees his arms and drives it square to deep point for a single. Less than 50 runs are now required for Afghanistan.
38.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fired in and attacking middle and leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays leg side of the ball and watchfully keeps it out.
38.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Floated up on middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai turns it to mid-wicket for one.
38.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Goes full and straight now, Hashmatullah Shahidi digs it out to mid on for a quick single.
38.1
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Good running! Tossed up on shortish length around middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi works it off the back foot past square leg and races back for the second.
End Of The Over 38 : 188/3
10 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 237.2
  • 037.3
  • 237.4
  • 037.5
  • 637.6
A. Omarzai
38 (35)
H. Shahidi
43 (58)
D. Madushanka
7-0-33-2
37.6
6
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
SIX! Nothing going Sri Lanka's way at the moment as Azmatullah Omarzai breaks the shackles by sending the ball over the ropes and Afghanistan inch closer to the win. Another well-directed short ball, right over the shoulder and Omarzai just swings at it. The ball goes off the top edge and flies wide of fine leg for a maximum.
37.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Excellent bowling! Hurls across another short ball, this time following the batter and Azmatullah Omarzai gets himself into a tangle looking to play another ramp. The ball just beats the bat and goes through to the keeper.
37.4
2
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Another short ball, this time outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai attempts the ramp away from the body and mistimes it aerially to the right of third man. It is well wide and the batters get a brace.
37.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Falls in no man's land! banged in on a shorter length at the body and it is bowled slower too. Azmatullah Omarzai gets completely caught on the crease and tries to fend it away but ends up lobbing it over to the right of the bowler who cannot change direction and neither does the fielder from mid-wicket get to it. Omarzai had already started to walk back but will be very relieved.
37.2
2
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Fullish length on the legs, Azmatullah Omarzai flicks it away behind square leg and picks up a couple of runs. Well, that's one way to break the stumps as Kusal Mendis falls onto the stumps while attempting to collect the throw from the deep high to his right.
37.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Azmatullah Omarzai
Starts the new spell with one down the leg side. Kusal Mendis does extremely well behind the stumps to get a glove on it and no wide is given either as the ball just flicked the back leg of the batter.
End Of The Over 37 : 178/3
4 Runs
  • 136.1
  • 136.2
  • 036.3
  • 136.4
  • 036.5
  • 136.6
A. Omarzai
28 (29)
H. Shahidi
43 (58)
M. Theekshana
8-0-44-0
36.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
And again! This is even fuller and drifted on the pads, Azmatullah Omarzai leans on and works it well in front of mid-wicket for a single.
36.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
The attempted googly again, a touch fuller on middle and turning in. Azmatullah Omarzai nudges it to mid-wicket.
36.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller in length outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi goes down to sweep and has to drag it uppishly through the vacant square leg region to pick up a single.
36.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Quicker one on middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi looks to clear the front leg but adjusts well and just punches it out to mid-wicket.
36.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Fuller and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai shows the full face of the bat and pushes it down to long off for a run.
36.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flatter one around middle and off, hit away down the ground to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 174/3
8 Runs
  • 635.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 135.5
  • 135.6
H. Shahidi
41 (55)
A. Omarzai
26 (26)
D. Chameera
8-0-40-0
35.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short ball angled at the body, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets inside the line and pulls it down to fine leg for one more. 68 needed now off 84 balls.
35.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Drags it down a bit and pushes it well outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai reaches out and toe ends it in front of covers for a run.
35.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Three dots in a row now after getting hit for a six on the first ball. Takes pace off and bowls it on a shortish length over middle, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes it down toward mid-wicket.
35.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Back of a length and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai gets on top of the bounce and keeps it down toward backward point.
35.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Good comeback from Dushmantha Chameera! Banged in again but the line is much tighter as the ball zips past the outside edge of an awkwardly defending Azmatullah Omarzai. There's not much from the bowler but out of nowhere, the skipper takes the review in desperation. The replays roll in and there's nothing on UltraEdge.
35.1
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
SIX! BANG! Azmatullah Omarzai is turning on the heat here. Dushmantha Chameera steams in and bowls a short one outside off. Omarzai hangs back and bends his back before using the extra pace and ramping it over third man for another maximum.
End Of The Over 35 : 166/3
9 Runs
  • 134.1
  • 134.2
  • 634.3
  • 134.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
H. Shahidi
40 (54)
A. Omarzai
19 (21)
M. Theekshana
7-0-40-0
34.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Full and fired in straight at 100.5 clicks. Hashmatullah Shahidi firms it back to the bowler.
34.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flatter delivery around off, angled in as well, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays back and pushes it back to the bowler.
34.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Short again, looks to pull again but this is mistimed to the deep for just a single.
34.3
6
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
SIX! All the way and that will take a lot of pressure off Afghanistan. The attempted googly by Maheesh Theekshana, ends up being a drag down on leg stump. Azmatullah Omarzai goes deep in his crease and pulls it over the leaping man at deep square leg for a maximum.
34.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Comes from around the wicket and drops it short over middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more.
34.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Azmatullah Omarzai
Serves it full and quick around off, Azmatullah Omarzai with a good-looking straight drive down to long off for just a single.
End Of The Over 34 : 157/3
4 Runs
  • 133.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 133.4
  • 133.5
  • 133.6
A. Omarzai
11 (18)
H. Shahidi
39 (51)
D. Chameera
7-0-32-0
33.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Pitched a bit further up around off, Azmatullah Omarzai gets on the front foot and opens the bat face to drive it square on the off side for a single.
33.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Should have been put away! Way too short and wide from around the stumps, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays on his toes and cuts it off the toe end to deep cover-point for only a single.
33.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Shorter one around the hips, tucked away off the back foot down to deep backward square leg for a single.
33.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Gets a crucial hand on it! Fuller in length outside off and inviting the drive. Azmatullah Omarzai does so with good timing but the fielder at extra cover dives to his right and gets a hand on it, deflecting the ball to mid off. They try to go for the single but decide against it.
33.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Azmatullah Omarzai
Goes fuller now and looks to angle it into middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it on the up but straight to mid on.
33.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Starts the new spell with a hard-length delivery outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi stands tall and hammers it square on the off side for a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 153/3
4 Runs
  • 132.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 132.4
  • 132.5
  • 132.6
H. Shahidi
37 (49)
A. Omarzai
9 (14)
de Silva
4-0-21-0
32.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Speared in a nagging length around middle and leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi punches it down to long on for one more.
32.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Azmatullah Omarzai
Flatter and quicker on the stumps, tucked away behind square on the leg side for a run.
32.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Nice use of feet from Hashmatullah Shahidi as he pushes this straight ball down to long on for a single.
32.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
A bit more round-arm and angling into the body, Hashmatullah Shahidi gets cramped for room and can only play it back to the bowler.
32.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Full and fired in on middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi jams this one out toward mid on.
32.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Azmatullah Omarzai
Floated up, shorter and around middle, Azmatullah Omarzai waits and works it past mid-wicket for a single. The 150 is now up for Afghanistan.
End Of The Over 32 : 149/3
6 Runs
  • 131.1
  • 131.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 231.5
  • 1 WD 31.6
  • 131.6
A. Omarzai
7 (12)
H. Shahidi
35 (45)
K. Rajitha
8-0-31-1
31.6
1
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Overthrows and they do get the single eventually. Back of a length outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai stays back and dabs it to the left of backward point looking for the single but the fielder makes a good stop. The ball is flicked back at the striker's end but the throw is wide and both batters are alive to the situation as they cross over for a run.
31.6
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Wide! Rajitha grunts and serves a high bumper over middle. Azmatullah Omarzai looks to take it on but the ball flies over his head.
31.5
2
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
The timing on that is sublime. Slightly back of a length and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai stands tall and firms it on the up wide of deep cover. Pathum Nissanka is quick to run around to his right and keeps it down to a couple of runs.
Drinks are on the field as some saw dust is requested by the fielding team. It is anyone's game from here on. Afghanistan have done well to build steady partnerships but they are losing wickets during crucial times which may put them under pressure later in the innings. Sri Lanka too will want to take a few more wickets to strengthen their hold on this game. The game can turn in anyone's favour and both teams will need to play carefully and not let the pressure come back on them.
31.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Full and around off, Azmatullah Omarzai has a slash at it but miscues it toward cover.
31.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowled shorter and around off, Azmatullah Omarzai stays back and blocks it out in front of extra cover.
31.2
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of length, on middle and leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays back and clips the ball to deep square for a run.
31.1
1
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Pitched up around off, Azmatullah Omarzai plays it with an open bat face and pushes it out through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 31 : 143/3
4 Runs
  • 130.1
  • 030.2
  • 130.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
H. Shahidi
34 (44)
A. Omarzai
3 (7)
de Silva
3-0-17-0
30.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Holds it back a touch and drifts it onto off and middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi watchfully pushes it back to the bowler.
30.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Azmatullah Omarzai
Gives it some air and tosses it up on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai drills it down to long on for one.
30.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Looped outside off, goes fuller, Hashmatullah Shahidi reaches the ball lunging forward, and drives the ball to deep extra cover for a single.
30.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Azmatullah Omarzai
Much straighter on the stumps, clipped away wide of square leg for a single.
30.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Azmatullah Omarzai
Quicker and a bit fuller around off, skidding on, Azmatullah Omarzai gets a leading edge onto the off side as he tries to play at it.
30.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fired in on a length and into the legs, Hashmatullah Shahidi tucks it away through wide mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 30 : 139/3
1 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
A. Omarzai
1 (4)
H. Shahidi
32 (41)
K. Rajitha
7-0-25-1
29.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Good length outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai goes hard at this but ends up chopping it into the turf.
29.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Short ball wide outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai attempts to slap the ball through covers, but due to improper connection, the ball bounced to short cover.
29.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Azmatullah Omarzai
Short ball pitches wide outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai lets the ball travel to the keeper.
29.3
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On the hard length and angling on the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidi nudges it away to square leg for a single.
29.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Length delivery, fires this one with a bit more pace on middle and leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi hops and dabs the ball to his legside.
29.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fiery from Kasun Rajitha. He bangs it short and over off. Hashmatullah Shahidi evades it well and the ball is collected by the keeper.
End Of The Over 29 : 138/3
7 Runs
  • 128.1
  • 128.2
  • 428.3
  • 028.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
H. Shahidi
31 (38)
A. Omarzai
1 (1)
de Silva
2-0-13-0
28.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller delivery on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi sits on his knees and sweeps the ball to deep square leg, single done.
28.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Floated full and on off. Hashmatullah Shahidi drives it to the fielder at mid off.
28.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Pitched up on off and middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi prods and drives the ball back to the bowler.
28.3
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! In the air....lands safe. Dhananjaya de Silva tossed this one up and on middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi had to take out a long stride to sweep it across the line. The ball lofts over Angelo Mathews' head and lands safe before running away to the deep square leg fence for four runs.
28.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Azmatullah Omarzai
Looped up around middle, Azmatullah Omarzai waits for the ball, stays back, and clips the ball to the right of mid-wicket for a run.
28.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tossed up on off. Hashmatullah Shahidi drives it to long on for a single to begin the over.
Azmatullah Omarzai walks in at number 5.
End Of The Over 28 : 131/3
5 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 327.2
  • 127.3
  • 127.4
  • 027.5
  • W 27.6
R. Shah
62 (74)
H. Shahidi
25 (33)
K. Rajitha
6-0-24-1
27.6
W
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Kasun Rajitha provides the breakthrough and Sadeera Samarawickrama will be a very relieved man. Rajitha bowls a cross-seamed delivery on length and on the pads and the ball holds up a touch in  the pitch. Rahmat Shah tries to play it across the line on the leg side but the leading edge sends the ball straight up in the air. Dimuth Karunaratne the fielder at mid on completes a safe catch and the drop on the previous ball did not prove fatal for the Lankans as a set Rahmat Shah is dismissed the very next ball.
27.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Dropped! Oh no! Kasun Rajitha goes a bit fuller and outside off. Rahmat Shah slices this one hitting it uppishly to the left of the fielder at point. Sadeera Samarawickrama there fails to hold onto it and spills a big chance. Sri Lanka have missed out on a big wicket.
27.4
1
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of length outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays back and slaps the ball to deep extra cover for an easy single.
27.3
1
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On a good length and over leg. Rahmat Shah gets on top of it and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
27.2
3
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short ball straight above the middle, Hashmatullah Shahidi decides to charge by stepping out of the crease, pulls the ball over short mid-wicket, not getting a proper connection. The mid-on fielder races to the ball and the batters get back for the third run.
27.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On the hard length and angling in on middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 27 : 126/2
6 Runs
  • 426.1
  • 026.2
  • 126.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 126.6
H. Shahidi
21 (30)
R. Shah
61 (71)
de Silva
1-0-6-0
26.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Looped up and fuller, just outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi drives the ball to deep extra cover for a single.
26.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Floated up around off. Hashmatullah Shahidi drives it to the right of the bowler.
26.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Hashmatullah Shahidi
A flighted ball now, goes fuller on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes the ball back to the bowler.
26.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up on off. Rahmat Shah drives it to long on and takes a single.
26.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
Short ball around the fourth stump, Rahmat Shah tries to cut it late but misses the shot.
26.1
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Dhananjaya de Silva is welcomed with a boundary! He bowls it short and over off. Rahmat Shah creates room and rocks back to cut it well in the gap through point. He has timed the shot well as the ball races away to the fence for four runs. The fifty partnership comes up.
Dhananjaya de Silva to have a bowl now.
End Of The Over 26 : 120/2
1 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
H. Shahidi
20 (27)
R. Shah
56 (68)
K. Rajitha
5-0-19-0
25.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length this one around off, and angling away, Hashmatullah Shahidi steers the ball towards backward point.
25.5
1
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On the hard length around off. Rahmat Shah punches it away to deep cover for a single to get to the other end.
25.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Length delivery outside off again, Rahmat Shah attempts to drive the ball but misses again.
25.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Short again around off. Rahmat Shah punches it to the fielder at point.
25.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Good length delivery just outside off, Rahmat Shah tries to defend the ball to his off but doesn't connect, the ball just brushes past the outside edge. A stifled appeal from the keeper but no says the umpire.
25.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Full and outside off. Rahmat Shah drives it to the fielder at cover.
End Of The Over 25 : 119/2
7 Runs
  • 124.1
  • 024.2
  • 124.3
  • 424.4
  • 124.5
  • 024.6
H. Shahidi
20 (26)
R. Shah
55 (63)
D. Chameera
6-0-28-0
24.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller and on middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it back towards mid off to end the over.
24.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Short again this time outside off. Rahmat Shah reaches for it and slaps it to deep point for one more run.
24.4
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Class! Dushmantha Chameera bangs it short and over off. Rahmat Shah stands back and pulls it with perfect balance. He hit it along the ground in the gap through deep mid-wicket. The ball finds the fence for another four runs.
24.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and around leg. Hashmatullah Shahidi clips it to deep square leg for one run to get to the other end.
24.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On length and angling onto the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidi nudges it away to the fielder at mid-wicket.
24.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
FIFTY FOR Rahmat Shah! Dushmantha Chameera goes full and straight on off. Rahmat Shah clips it in front mid-wicket for a single to complete his half-century. Another solid knock by this man.
End Of The Over 24 : 112/2
7 Runs
  • 423.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 123.4
  • 123.5
  • 023.6
H. Shahidi
19 (23)
R. Shah
49 (60)
M. Theekshana
6-0-31-0
23.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Pitched up around off from 'round the wicket. Hashmatullah Shahidi drives it back to the bowler.
23.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Flatter and quicker just outside off. Rahmat Shah drives it to the long off region and takes another single.
23.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
A bit short and over middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi punches it to mid on for one more run.
23.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Floated up on off. Rahmat Shah digs it out to the mid-wicket region for a single.
23.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up on off. Rahmat Shah clips it to mid-wicket where the fielder collects it.
23.1
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! What a way to start the over! Maheesh Theekshana goes very full and on off. Rahmat Shah creates room and drives it through the gap at cover. The ball runs away to the fence for a boundary to begin the over.
End Of The Over 23 : 105/2
4 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 122.4
  • 122.5
  • 222.6
H. Shahidi
18 (21)
R. Shah
43 (56)
D. Chameera
5-0-21-0
22.6
2
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short and on off. Hashmatullah Shahidi pulls it to deep square leg fora couple of runs to end the over.
22.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
On the hard length and outside off taking the pace off. Rahmat Shah punches it to deep cover for a single.
22.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short again this time over leg. Hashmatullah Shahidi pulls it and the ball goes to fine leg after deflecting off the gloves. The batters take a single.
22.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short this time over middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi evades it safely and lets it go to the keeper.
22.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Full now and straight on middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it back to the bowler.
22.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On length and straight on middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi tries to block it but the ball deflects off the edge and rolls away to the off side.
End Of The Over 22 : 101/2
6 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 221.3
  • 1 WD 21.4
  • 021.4
  • 121.5
  • 121.6
H. Shahidi
15 (16)
R. Shah
42 (55)
M. Theekshana
5-0-24-0
21.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Flighted up an outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi slices it to point for one run to end the over.
21.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Fullish and outside off. Rahmat Shah drives it to deep point for a single. 100 runs up for Afghanistan.
21.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Tossed up and around leg. Rahmat Shah misses the sweep as the ball hits the pads. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.
21.4
wd
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Errs in line. Maheesh Theekshana goes full but down the leg side. The umpire signals a wide.
21.3
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Floated up and on off. Rahmat Shah dances down the ground and plays it inside out over covers. The fielder chases it down as the batters get two.
21.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Pitched back and outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi punches it towards deep cover for one run.
21.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Full and on middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi punches it to the fielder at cover.
End Of The Over 21 : 95/2
8 Runs
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 620.3
  • 120.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
R. Shah
39 (52)
H. Shahidi
13 (13)
D. Chameera
4-0-17-0
20.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Short again just around off. Rahmat Shah gets on top of it and plays it to short third with a light hand.
20.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Banged in short again outside off. Rahmat Shah leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.
20.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On length and on off. Hashmatullah Shahidi drives it to cover for a single.
20.3
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
SIX! Oh Unlucky for Dushmantha Chameera! He bangs this one short and over middle. Hashmatullah Shahidi is taken by surprise as he tries to pull it away. Lucky for him, the ball catches the upper edge and sails over the keeper's head all the way beyond the fence for a biggie.
20.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On the hard length and over off. Dushmantha Chameera plays it late and pushes it to the fielder at point.
20.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Short and over off. Rahmat Shah stays back and punches it to cover region for a single to begin the over.
End Of The Over 20 : 87/2
4 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
H. Shahidi
6 (10)
R. Shah
38 (49)
A. Mathews
3-0-18-0
19.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Hashmatullah Shahidi
An effort ball from around the stumps, bowled shorter and around off, curving away late. Hashmatullah Shahidi gets low and sways his head away from the line of the ball.
19.5
1
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length outside off, Rahmat Shah looks to play it on the up but his feet don't move and the ball is edged down to third man for one more.
19.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Bowled from around the stumps, on a hard length and angling in from well outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidi waits and plays it with an angled bat down to third man for another single.
19.3
1
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Pitched up on middle, shaping it back in, Rahmat Shah gets on the front foot and drives it down to long on for a run.
19.2
1
Angelo Mathews To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Good awareness from Hashmatullah Shahidi but lazy from Maheesh Theekshana. Slower and shorter around off, punched away gently to short extra cover where Theekshana attacks the ball but fumbles it and the batters race across for the single.
19.1
0
Angelo Mathews To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Floated up on a shortish length but on a tight line around off. Hashmatullah Shahidi goes on the back foot and punches it square toward point.
End Of The Over 19 : 83/2
4 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
H. Shahidi
4 (6)
R. Shah
36 (47)
D. Madushanka
6-0-23-2
18.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Fuller one, angling into off, Hashmatullah Shahidi flicks it wide of mid on for a quick run.
18.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Banged in short at the body, Rahmat Shah doesn't quite get it under control but manages to pull it over the square leg region for a single.
18.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Unnecessary! Full and straight, Hashmatullah Shahidi drills it back to the bowler who sticks out a left hand and does well to gather it. Dilshan Madushanka then has a rush of blood and hurls in a wild throw at the stumps which beats everyone and goes down to fine leg. Just the single conceded.
18.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Keeps the length full on off and gets it to move away a bit. Hashmatullah Shahidi is pushed back in the crease but manages to dig it out.
18.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Pitches this one right up on the leg stump, getting it to nip away due to the cross-seam. Rahmat Shah looks to flick it off the front foot but gets an outside edge down to third man for a single.
18.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Good length on off, hitting the deck hard and angling it away. Rahmat Shah plays it late and defends it to backward point.
End Of The Over 18 : 79/2
5 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 217.6
H. Shahidi
2 (3)
R. Shah
34 (44)
A. Mathews
2-0-14-0
17.6
2
Angelo Mathews To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi hops on his toes and punches it away through the cover region for a couple of quick runs. Good running!
17.5
0
Angelo Mathews To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Pitched up a bit in the channel around off and angles it across the left-hander. Hashmatullah Shahidi leans forward and shoulders his arms at it.
17.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Slightly fuller and outside off, caressed on the up to sweeper cover for a single.
17.3
0
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Bowled back of a length again around off, Rahmat Shah hesitates a bit going for the big shot and ends up mistiming the punch toward mid on.
17.2
0
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and in the channel, Rahmat Shah taps it out in front of cover-point.
17.1
2
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Shorter one outside off and at a gentle pace as well. This one sits up and Rahmat Shah punches it sweetly down toward deep cover for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 17 : 74/2
4 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 016.6
H. Shahidi
0 (1)
R. Shah
31 (40)
D. Madushanka
5-0-19-2
16.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Ends with another bouncer, this time around off and angling in. Hashmatullah Shahidi ducks under it with ease.
16.6
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Wide! Attempted bumper at the body from over the wicket but this is pushed well down leg for a wide.
It is time for drinks as the players get a breather. Sri Lanka had started well after taking an important wicket in the first over but the partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah stabilized the game in the favour of Afghanistan. Now Sri Lanka have a chance to bounce back as they have dismissed Ibrahim Zadran. Afghanistan on the other hand needs a few more strong partnerships to chase down the target. Hashmatullah Shahidi is the new batter to walk in.
16.5
W
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Something had to give and Dilshan Madushanka has got the breakthrough for his side. A well-directed short ball, over off and angled in, cramping the batter for room. Ibrahim Zadran bends his back and lets the ball come on before attempting the ramp. There's not much pace on the bat and Zadran doesn't quite get it off the middle of the bat as well. The ball flies down to third man where Dimuth Karunaratne comes in and takes a good low catch in front of him. Sri Lanka right back in it now.
16.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Another one that in banged in short but well outside off this time. Rahmat Shah stays back and gives a tap on its head to get it wide of third man for one more.
16.3
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length outside off, punched off the back foot toward backward point for a single.
16.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Oh, a bit of spice on it! Dilshan Madushanka bowls the bumper now over middle and gets it to just zip and shoot off the deck. Ibrahim Zadran can only watch it fly over his head.
16.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Hard length around off, Rahmat Shah stays back and guides it down to third man for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 70/1
3 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
R. Shah
29 (38)
I. Zadran
38 (54)
M. Theekshana
4-0-18-0
15.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Full and quick on off, driven nicely to the left of mid off for a quick single. Something has to give here as neither side seems to be willing to take risks.
15.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one around off, Ibrahim Zadran leans on and drives it wide of sweeper cover, looking for two but has to settle for the single.
15.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated up on a good length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran stands tall and pats it back to the bowler.
15.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Flighted delivery onto the stumps, worked away through mid-wicket for a single by Rahmat Shah.
15.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Another good stop! Full and outside off, driven along the ground but can't get it past extra cover.
15.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Good fielding! Tossed up full and middle, Rahmat Shah flicks it using his wrists to the right of silly mid on but Dhananjaya de Silva there makes a good diving stop.
End Of The Over 15 : 67/1
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
I. Zadran
37 (52)
R. Shah
27 (34)
D. Madushanka
4-0-15-1
14.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Pitched up a bit around off and middle, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out.
14.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Banged in halfway down the track but a bit slower, Rahmat Shah has to wait before rolling his hands over the top of the bounce and pulling it through square leg for one.
14.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Pitched up and angled into the pads, flicked away through backward square leg for a single.
14.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
A bumper now, over the stumps and serving away after passing the batter. Ibrahim Zadran ducks under it.
14.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Switches to around the wicket and offers width on a hard length. Rahmat Shah reaches out and pings it away to the left of deep point. The fielder there is quick to get to it and keeps it down to just a single.
14.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Starts the new spell from over the wicket and serves it full in the blockhole around off. Rahmat Shah bunts it on the bounce dead-straight and past the bowler for no run.
End Of The Over 14 : 64/1
4 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
R. Shah
25 (31)
I. Zadran
36 (49)
M. Theekshana
3-0-15-0
13.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
The call is for two but they won't get it. Drops it short over middle, Rahmat Shah uses the depth of the crease to work it away toward deep mid-wicket and picks up another single.
13.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Throws it wider of the off stump and tries to spin it back in a long way but the ball goes straight on. Ibrahim Zadran chops it in front of covers for a run.
13.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Flatter and quicker around off, Rahmat Shah edges the drive off the back foot down to third man and collects another single.
13.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Nicely looped up, very full and around middle, Rahmat Shah looks to drive it through covers but only manages to push it to the bowler.
13.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Shorter this time outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to rock back and cut but the ball goes off the outer half wide of short third and they pick up a single.
13.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Nagging length, drifting into the pads, Ibrahim Zadran looks to have a swipe across the line but misses it completely and gets hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 13 : 60/1
4 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
I. Zadran
34 (46)
R. Shah
23 (28)
D. Chameera
3-0-9-0
12.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Hard length outside off, Ibrahim Zadran lets the ball come on and just dabs it down late to third man for another single.
12.5
2
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Goes fuller now around off, looking to sneak one past the inside edge. Ibrahim Zadran is late on the drive and gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket and picks up a couple of runs.
12.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
On a hard length around the fifth stump line and at over 140 clicks. Ibrahim Zadran defends it down with soft hands and in front of covers.
12.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length again, hitting the top of off, Ibrahim Zadran stays there and blocks it back to the bowler.
12.2
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Short and at the body, Rahmat Shah gets hurried on but gets inside the line and hooks it down to fine leg for a single.
12.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Good length in the channel and hits the bat hard as Rahmat Shah blocks it in front of covers.
End Of The Over 12 : 56/1
5 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 1 WD 11.5
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
R. Shah
22 (26)
I. Zadran
31 (42)
M. Theekshana
2-0-11-0
11.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Nicely looped up on off, Rahmat Shah leans on and strokes it down to long off for an easy single.
11.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Floated up on a shortish length outside off, Rahmat Shah plays it off the back foot but can't get it through cover-point.
11.5
wd
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Wide! Tries another back-of-the-hand delivery but spills it full and down the leg side for an extra run.
11.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
A touch slower and floated full on the pads, this is worked away in front of mid-wicket for one more.
11.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Goes for the leggie and ends up dragging it down on middle and leg. The ball stays low and Rahmat Shah manages to drag the ball through mid-wicket for a run.
11.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length again, this is punched down to long on for a single.
11.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Bowled flatter and on a length on off, Ibrahim Zadran stands tall and forces it on the bounce to mid on.
End Of The Over 11 : 51/1
1 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
R. Shah
20 (23)
I. Zadran
29 (39)
D. Chameera
2-0-5-0
10.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Another dot to end and just the single comes off it. Hard length over off, Rahmat Shah stays put and solidly blocks it off.
10.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Rahmat Shah
Banged in on a shorter length at over 141 clicks. Rahmat Shah stays on the back foot and manages to fend it off.
10.4
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Bends his back and bowls a bumper outside off, Ibrahim Zadran tries to get inside the line and ramp it down to third man but mistimes it. The ball does go toward third man and they get a single.
10.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it back of a length and over off, Ibrahim Zadran is late to pick up the length and just blocks it back on the deck.
10.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
On a good length and in the channel, angling it in, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it under his eyes.
10.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Full and quick on off, tailing in a bit at 144.3 clicks. Ibrahim Zadran firms it back to the bowler.
Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka are now allowed as many as four fielders outside the 30-yard circle.
End Of The Over 10 : 50/1
6 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
I. Zadran
28 (35)
R. Shah
20 (21)
M. Theekshana
1-0-6-0
9.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Flat and full on middle. Ibrahim Zadran drives it to long on for a single to end the over.
9.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up on leg. Ibrahim Zadran flicks it away to the fielder at mid-wicket.
9.4
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Ibrahim Zadran is in a good rhythm.! Maheesh Theekshana goes a bit full and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it through the gap at covers and times it well. The ball runs away to the fence for four more runs.
9.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Floated up on leg. Rahmat Shah drives it to long on for a single.
9.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Pitched up and on off. Maheesh Theekshana blocks it solidly off his front foot.
9.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Rahmat Shah
Maheesh Theekshana starts his spell with a full ball on the pads. Rahmat Shah miscues his flick as the ball rolls away to the off side.
End Of The Over 9 : 44/1
4 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
I. Zadran
23 (32)
R. Shah
19 (18)
D. Chameera
1-0-4-0
8.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
On the hard length and over off. Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out towards the fielder at point for a dot to end the over.
8.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again, and this one swing into middle. Ibrahim Zadran defends it back towards the bowler.
8.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out towards point. Good bowling from Dushmantha Chameera.
8.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Short again and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran gets on top of it and punches it to the fielder at point.
8.2
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Good shot! Dushmantha Chameera goes full and straight on the pads. Ibrahim Zadran stays back and uses the pace to flick it in the gap through square leg. The ball runs away to the fence for four runs off his bat.
8.1
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Ibrahim Zadran
Dushmantha Chameera starts his spell with a fast one pitched on the hard length and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran was completely beaten by the pace and the bounce. Even the keeper was pushed back by his pace.
End Of The Over 8 : 40/1
4 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
R. Shah
19 (18)
I. Zadran
19 (26)
K. Rajitha
4-0-18-0
7.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On the hard length angling away outside off. Rahmat Shah blocks it towards point to end the over.
7.5
4
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Good shot! Kasun Rajitha pitches this slightly up and on the leg stump. Rahmat Shah picks it up well and flicks it over the infield. The ball runs away to the deep mid-wicket fence for four runs.
7.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Short and over off. Rahmat Shah clips it away to the fielder at mid-wicket.
7.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Goes a bit full and swings outside off. Rahmat Shah drives it down the ground to mid off.
7.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On length and outside off. Rahmat Shah drives it to mid off where the fielder collects it.
7.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On a good length and outside off. Rahmat Shah pats it towards point.
End Of The Over 7 : 36/1
9 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
I. Zadran
19 (26)
R. Shah
15 (12)
A. Mathews
1-0-9-0
6.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and over middle. Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out on the leg side. A good over for Afghanistan.
6.5
4
Angelo Mathews To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! The second of the over! Angelo Mathews drops it short and over off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it close to his body and through the gap at covers. The ball runs away to the fence for four more runs.
6.4
0
Angelo Mathews To Ibrahim Zadran
On a very good length just away from off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it to the left of the fielder at point who makes a very good stop.
6.3
1
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
On the hard length and outside off. Rahmat Shah guides it wide of point for a single.
6.2
0
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
Short again this time just outside off. Rahmat Shah defends it well off his front foot.
6.1
4
Angelo Mathews To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Angelo Mathews is welcomed with a boundary! He bowls it short and outside off. Rahmat Shah likes the room and he times the punch well in the gap through covers. The ball runs away to the fence for four runs to begin the over.
Angelo Mathews comes in as the first change in bowling.
End Of The Over 6 : 27/1
7 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 1 WD 5.3
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 65.6
I. Zadran
15 (23)
R. Shah
10 (9)
K. Rajitha
3-0-14-0
5.6
6
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
SIX! Cracking shot! Kasun Rajitha goes a bit full and angling down the leg side. Ibrahim Zadran was ready for it as he went on the front foot and flicked it well over backward square leg and all the way into the stands for a biggie, the first of the innings.
5.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a good length again this time straight on off. Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to the left of the bowler who manages to stop it well.
5.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again with some movement. Ibrahim Zadran drives it on the full back to the bowler but can't get it past and his frustration seems to be growing with every dot ball.
5.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On a good length and over leg. Ibrahim Zadran blocks it off towards mid-wicket.
5.3
wd
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Errs in line. Kasun Rajitha bowls it short but way down the leg side. Ibrahim Zadran tries to flick it but fails to connect as the umpire signals a wide.
5.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Full and straight on middle. Ibrahim Zadran drives it directly to the fielder at mid on.
5.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On the hard length and on the pads. Ibrahim Zadran drives it back to the right of the bowler.
End Of The Over 5 : 20/1
6 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
R. Shah
10 (9)
I. Zadran
9 (17)
D. Madushanka
3-0-12-1
4.6
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Ends the over in fine fashion! Dilshan Madushanka goes full and outside off. Rahmat Shah reaches it well and drives it through the gap at cover and point. The ball runs away to the fence for a boundary to end the over.
4.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
On the hard length and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it towards mid off and sets off for a quick single.
4.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and over off. Ibrahim Zadran leaves this one alone for the keeper to collect.
4.3
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Very full and straight on middle. Rahmat Shah clips it away to mid-wicket for a single. Another good delivery.
4.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
Shortish and over off. Rahmat Shah stays back and punches it to the fielder at covers.
4.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
On length and angling towards off. Rahmat Shah defends it solidly on the off side.
End Of The Over 4 : 14/1
5 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 1 LB 3.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
I. Zadran
8 (15)
R. Shah
5 (5)
K. Rajitha
2-0-7-0
3.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
On the good length and swinging away outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it to covers where the fielder collects it.
3.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and over off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it to the fielder at cover.
3.4
lb
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
On the hard length in line with leg stump. Rahmat Shah tries to flick it away but it hits the pads and rolls away to the leg side. The batters take a single.
3.3
4
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Good shot! Kasun Rajitha goes too straight and full on the pads. Rahmat Shah stays back and clips it nicely off his pad with good timing. The ball is through the gap at mid-wicket and goes racing away for a four.
3.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Beaten! Kasun Rajitha goes a bit short with a hint of outswing. Rahmat Shah tries to get on top of it and cut it but is beaten by the bounce.
3.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Rahmat Shah
Full and swinging away outside off. Rahmat Shah defends it solidly on the off side.
End Of The Over 3 : 9/1
4 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
I. Zadran
8 (13)
R. Shah
1 (1)
D. Madushanka
2-0-6-1
2.6
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! What a way to end the over! Dilshan Madushanka bowls it on length and angling outside off. Ibrahim Zadran likes the room as he drives it with sweet timing through the gap at covers. The ball races away to the fence for the first boundary of the innings.
2.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Drops it short this time just over off. Ibrahim Zadran is takes by surprise by the bounce as he lets it go to the keeper.
2.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again swinging in onto leg. Ibrahim Zadran digs it out well towards the fielder at square leg who makes a good stop.
2.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
On the hard length and straight into the pads. Ibrahim Zadran defends it solidly down the track.
2.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Short now just over off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it to the fielder at covers from his crease.
2.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
Full and angling in onto middle. Ibrahim Zadran defends it solidly towards covers.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/1
3 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 31.6
I. Zadran
4 (7)
R. Shah
1 (1)
K. Rajitha
1-0-3-0
1.6
3
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Kasun Rajitha goes full and in line with off stump just swinging outside. Ibrahim Zadran drives it through the gap at covers. Angelo Mathews chases it down as the batters run three. That is good running.
1.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Short now and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran punches it down the ground off his back foot.
1.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
A bit full and swinging away from outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it towards the cover region where the fielder makes a good diving stop.
1.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Beaten! Pitched on the hard length with a hint of outswing. Ibrahim Zadran tries to reach for it but is beaten by the swing.
1.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
This ball was pitched up full and swung towards outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it to the fielder at cover.
1.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Ibrahim Zadran
Starts his spell with a good length delivery on middle and off. Ibrahim Zadran has just blocked it out down the track.
Kasun Rajitha to operate from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/1
2 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • W 0.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
I. Zadran
1 (1)
R. Shah
1 (1)
D. Madushanka
1-0-2-1
0.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Ibrahim Zadran
On a good length and on the off pole. Ibrahim Zadran drives it straight down to mid off and takes a single. A very good over from Dilshan Madushanka comes to an end.
0.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmat Shah
On length again angling back in on the pads. Rahmat Shah flicks it away to fine leg and gets off the mark with a single.
Rahmat Shah is in at number 3.
0.4
W
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Dilshan Madushanka draws first blood! It is a perfect delivery from this man. He bowls this one up and the ball bounces on a length and swings in on the pads. Rahmanullah Gurbaz tries to play across the line but the ball hits his pads and is deflected onto the middle stump, uprooting it. Dilshan Madushanka was looking good this over and he has given the Lankans their first wicket in the first over as the dangerous Gurbaz departs for a duck.
0.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short again this time just outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays back and punches this towards covers.
0.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Fuller now in line with leg stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it off to the fielder at square leg.
0.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Dilshan Madushanka starts off the innings with a shortish ball angling outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it off towards mid off from his back foot.
Match Info
  • Venue Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Fazalhaq Farooqi
  • Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 241/10 in 49.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 201/7 in 43.5 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 185/7 (144 runs, 6 wickets)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 157/4 in 33.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/4 in 31.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 139/4: S Samarawickrama lbw b M Rahman 11(15)
  • Referral 2 (29.1 ovs): S Samarawickrama against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AFG: 2)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between K Mendis (18) and S Samarawickrama (32)
  • Sri Lanka 100/2 in 21.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between P Nissanka (36) and K Mendis (13)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 71/1 in 16.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 11.3 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 41/1
  • Sri Lanka 22/1: D Karunaratne lbw b F Farooqi 15(21)
  • Referral 1 (5.2 ovs): AFG against D Karunaratne (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, AFG: 2)
  • A Omarzai dropped on 72 by C Asalanka on 45.2 overs
  • H Shahidi completes 2000 runs in ODI
  • A Omarzai 3rd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (2x4) (3x6)
  • H Shahidi 18th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (1x4) (1x6)
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan 201/3 (151 runs, 2 wickets)
  • Afghanistan 200/3 in 39.5 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 58 balls between H Shahidi (18) and A Omarzai (32)
  • Referral 1 (35.2 ovs): SL against A Omarzai (Caught) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, SL: 1)
  • Afghanistan 150/3 in 32.1 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 145/3 in 31.4 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 56 balls between R Shah (29) and H Shahidi (20)
  • R Shah 25th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 61 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Afghanistan 100/2 in 21.5 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 73/2 in 16.5 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between I Zadran (28) and R Shah (20)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 50/1
  • Afghanistan 50/1 in 10.0 overs
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Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Virat Kohli IND 765 95.62
Rohit Sharma IND 597 54.27
Quinton de Kock SA 594 59.40
Rachin Ravindra NZ 578 64.22
Daryl Mitchell NZ 552 69.00
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Player Wickets Eco.
Mohammed Shami IND 24 5.26
Adam Zampa AUS 23 5.36
Dilshan Madushanka SL 21 6.70
Jasprit Bumrah IND 20 4.06
Gerald Coetzee SA 20 6.23
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