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Match Ended
Match 42, Headingley, Leeds
, Jul 04, 2019
288
(50.0/50)
311/6
(50.0/50)
West Indies beat Afghanistan by 23 runs
% Chance to Win
AFG
WI
Inn Break
Done with the match. 111 runs were given by the Afghan bowlers in the last 10 overs and that cost them big in this match. Plenty of lessons for both sides as they end their campaign here. We now switch our attention to the next match on Friday at Lord's between Pakistan and Bangladesh which is almost a dead rubber. The action will begin at 1030 local (0930 GMT). Do join us then. Cheers!
West Indies skipper, Jason Holder says it was good to get over the line. Mentions that they have had some close encounters in this tournament but he is happy they got over the line today. States the batters set the tone and 300 was a good total. Further adds they did not start as they wanted with the bat but they kept on building partnerships and finished strongly. Admits they were inconsistent in all the three departments throughout the tournament and they need to get a lot more consistent. He congrats Chris Gayle and says he has done leaps and bounds for West Indies' cricket. Finishes with a word of praise for Ian Gould who is also in his last World Cup.
Afghanistan skipper, Gulbadin Naib says they did finish with a good score but at once it did look like they will win the game. Credits the way Rahmat Shah and Ikram played. Further adds that Ali Khil, who is very young, played very well but it is not only him and they have a lot of good youngsters back in Afghanistan. Hopes they keep getting stronger. Further adds he has learned a lot from this World Cup. Ends by saying that the fitness is a big issue for them and they need to improve. Also wants his team to learn how to handle pressure and keep working on their skills.
SHAI HOPE IS THE MAN OF THE MATCH! Says it was important they get that score on the board. Feels that Afghanistan have some decent spinners and it was necessary for them to have the launching pad heading towards the end. States he is not very happy with his performance in this World Cup but hopes he can go from strength to strength. Ends by saying he is happy he finished on a high and hopes to carry it in the next series.
Post the second wicket stand, Afghanistan tried to maintain the same intensity through Najibullah Zadran and Asghar Afghan but they failed to bat longer and the batsmen who followed fell in a heap. After an ordinary beginning with the ball, West Indies picked themselves up and tightened the screws. Kemar Roach was the best bowler for them in terms of control while Carlos Brathwaite with a 4-fer was the most successful bowler for the Caribbean team. Chris Gayle also bowled some tidy overs and he got the prized scalp of Ali Khil. Both teams were pretty ordinary in the field as we witnessed quite a few chances getting missed.
Coming to the summary of this match, West Indies put up a strong batting show and powered their way to a total in excess of 300. Barring Gayle, all their top batsmen performed and the century partnership between Pooran and Holder provided the real impetus at the death. In chase, Afghanistan lost their skipper early but the 133-run stand between Ikram Ali Khil and Rahmat Shah kept on track. Both played delightfully and till the time they were in, Afghanistan were in with a chance.
Chris Gayle has the match ball in his hand as he waves to the crowd. This is the last of the big man at the biggest stage. Plenty of smiles and hugs. He has always been a likable character and is loved all over the world for his unique style.
Another tale of Afghanistan presenting a good fight but then running out of gas before the chequered flag! They close their campaign win-less but have plenty of positives to take forward. Even towards the end of this chase, their lower order batsmen put up a spirited show and narrowed down the defeat margin.
49.6
W
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad OUT!
OUT! What a catch to end the game! That is a screamer! Fabien Allen, he is a good fielder but this is something extraordinary. It is outside off, Shirzad looks to hit it over the off side but it goes off the toe-end. Lobs over towards Allen at cover-point, who runs back, dives by stretching his left hand out and takes a one-handed stunner. He is elated and so are the West Indian players. They end the World Cup with a win by beating AFGHANISTAN BY 23 RUNS!
49.5
6
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
SIX! This guy can hit the ball really well! Oshane goes full and on off, Shirzad smashes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
49.4
0
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
Outside off again, Shirzad swings but misses.
49.3
4
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
FOUR! Another boundary for Shirzad! A full toss outside off, he gets bat on ball, clears the in-field and it races away to the fence.
49.2
0
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
Shorter now and outside off, Shirzad looks to flat-bat it but misses.
49.1
0
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
Yorker outside off, this is jammed out to point.
End Of The Over 49 : 278/9
3 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 148.3
- 148.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
Ur Rahman
7 (5)
S. Shirzad
15 (11)
C. Brathwaite
9-0-63-4
48.6
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
He does not! He misses by a whisker. Mujeeb makes room and Brathwaite follows him. Mujeeb swings but misses, the ball just about kisses the leg pole. An excellent day with the ball for Brathwaite. His figures are 9-0-63-4.
48.5
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Sayed Shirzad
On the bounce! Fuller and on off, Shirzad chips it to long off for one. So one ball left for Brathwaite to get a fifer. Can he?
48.4
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Fuller and on middle, this is hit through mid-wicket for one.
48.3
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Sayed Shirzad
Make that three now as Shirzad mistimes this down to long on for one.
48.2
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Sayed Shirzad
Slower one outside off, the batter swings but misses. 4 more balls left for Brathwaite to get a fifer.
48.1
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Sayed Shirzad
A yorker on middle, this is jammed out to the bowler.
End Of The Over 48 : 275/9
7 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 147.3
- 447.4
- 147.5
- 147.6
S. Shirzad
13 (7)
Ur Rahman
6 (3)
O. Thomas
6-0-33-0
47.6
1
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
A single to end! A yorker on middle, this is jammed out through mid-wicket for one.
47.5
1
Oshane Thomas To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
On the fuller side, Mujeeb smashes it hard but to deep mid-wicket for one.
47.4
4
Oshane Thomas To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
FOUR! Beats the fielder inside the circle and bags a boundary! Mujeeb joins the action. Fuller and on middle, Mujeeb hits it past the diving mid on fielder and a boundary results.
47.3
1
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
Fuller this time and on off, Shirzad drags it over mid-wicket for one.
47.2
0
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
Length and outside off, Shirzad swings but misses.
47.1
0
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
Shorter and outside off, it is flat-batted to mid on for no runs.
End Of The Over 47 : 268/9
8 Runs
- 046.1
- 046.2
- W 46.3
- 146.4
- 646.5
- 146.6
S. Shirzad
11 (3)
Ur Rahman
1 (1)
C. Brathwaite
8-0-60-4
46.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Sayed Shirzad
Keeps strike now as he guides this through point for one.
46.5
6
Carlos Brathwaite To Sayed Shirzad
SIX! In the air... but over this time! Good shot, this! A low full toss on middle, Shirzad gets low and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie. He also wants to present a fight.
46.4
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
He is off the mark as he pulls this through mid-wicket for one.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the last man in!
46.3
W
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan OUT!
OUT! Once again the Brathwaite-Holder partnership combines to hunt down a wicket. West Indies are a wicket away now. CB goes fuller and around off, Rashid hits it flat towards long off. It is hit well but does not get the distance as Holder takes another good catch near the fence. Fourth wicket for CB!
46.2
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
Another dot as this is just inside the tramline on the off side, Rashid leaves it thinking it is a wide. It is not.
46.1
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
Swing and a miss! Slower one outside off, Rashid swings across the line and misses.
End Of The Over 46 : 260/8
5 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 145.5
- 445.6
S. Shirzad
4 (1)
R. Khan
9 (13)
O. Thomas
5-0-26-0
45.6
4
Oshane Thomas To Sayed Shirzad
FOUR! Wow, Shirzad opens his account with a delightful boundary. Very full in length around leg, Shirzad gets behind it and bludgeons it down to long on for a boundary.
45.5
1
Oshane Thomas To Rashid Khan
Pooran drops! A full toss on off, Rashid gets bat on ball and pumps it through the line. It goes aerial to Pooran at extra cover who puts down a sitter at the edge of the circle. A single taken.
45.4
0
Oshane Thomas To Rashid Khan
Another miss. Good length and wide outside off, Rashid flashes and misses.
45.3
0
Oshane Thomas To Rashid Khan
Big swing and a miss. This time Rashid gives the charge to the fast bowler. Tries dismissing it over the boundary line but is beaten for pace.
45.2
0
Oshane Thomas To Rashid Khan
Beaten! Thomas delivers it on a length outside off, Rashid though is glued inside the crease and ends up pushing and missing inside the line. The last delivery forced him to do that.
45.1
0
Oshane Thomas To Rashid Khan
A bouncer around middle and leg, Rashid ducks to save his life.
Sayed Shirzad to bat next. There is a bowling change as well. As expected, Oshane Thomas to operate from this end.
End Of The Over 45 : 255/8
11 Runs
- 044.1
- W 44.2
- 144.3
- 1 WD 44.4
- 1 WD 44.4
- 1 WD 44.4
- 644.4
- 144.5
- W 44.6
D. Zadran
1 (2)
R. Khan
8 (8)
C. Brathwaite
7-0-52-3
44.6
W
Carlos Brathwaite To Dawlat Zadran OUT!
OUT! Sheldon redeems himself this time! This is a very good catch by him. Not sure why Zadran went for that shot though! He needed to hang out there with Rashid but fails to do so. Brathwaite bowls this fuller and on middle, Zadran looks to go big. He does not get the desired elevation and hits it flat towards wide long on. Cottrell runs to his right and takes a tumbling catch. So 11 runs did come off the over but two wickets from it. 57 in 30 needed with only two wickets in hand.
44.5
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
A yorker outside off, Rashid jams it through point for one.
44.4
6
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
SIX! Bowls one inside the tramline and Rashid tonks it over the fence. Khan ain't going down without a fight. Slower one and it is fuller in length. Rashid waits for it and lofts it over the long off fence.
44.4
wd
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
Three wides in a row! Brathwaite is looking to stay away from Rashid's hitting zone but is bowling it too wide outside off.
44.4
wd
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
Another wide as once again this is bowled outside the tramline.
44.4
wd
Carlos Brathwaite To Rashid Khan
Way too wide outside off, Rashid lets it be. Wided.
44.3
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Dawlat Zadran
Fuller and outside off, this is hit through covers for one.
Dawlat Zadran is the new batsman.
44.2
W
Carlos Brathwaite To Asghar Afghan OUT!
OUT! Yes, that is clean! This is probably the final nail in the coffin as Afghan is walking back. Brathwaite bowls a slower one and fuller in length outside off. Afghan looks to go downtown but it goes off the toe end. Holder there takes a well-judged catch just inside the ropes. The umpire does go upstairs to check and replays show that Holder has done well to stay away from the boundary line. A good innings by AA but he needed to be there till the end.
Is that caught cleanly? Jason Holder has taken a skier near the long off fence. Has he touched the boundary line? He's sure and is celebrating with his teammates.
44.1
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Asghar Afghan
Well bowled! A yorker just inside the tramline. Afghan fails to put bat on ball.
Carlos Brathwaite is back into the attack. There was an initial thought of giving this over to Oshane Thomas. Maybe, from the other end.
End Of The Over 44 : 244/6
3 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 1 LB 43.5
- 143.6
A. Afghan
40 (30)
R. Khan
1 (6)
K. Roach
10-2-37-3
43.6
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Pitches it up and outside off, it's pushed square of the wicket on the off side for a run. Outstanding over to finish an outstanding spell, Roach bowls out with figures of 10-2-37-3!
43.5
lb
Kemar Roach To Rashid Khan
Again a grunt is followed by a slower delivery. On a length around middle and leg, Rashid fails to flick and it deflects to point off his pads. They cross for a leg bye.
43.4
0
Kemar Roach To Rashid Khan
Slants in a length ball on off, defended back to the bowler from the crease.
43.3
0
Kemar Roach To Rashid Khan
Roach lets out a grunt and serves a slower short ball outside off. Rashid is early into his flat-batted shot and gets a bottom edge. It goes on one bounce to the keeper.
43.2
0
Kemar Roach To Rashid Khan
Misses out there! Full delivery on the pads, Rashid clips it across the line but finds short fine leg.
43.1
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Short and wide outside off, slapped to sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 43 : 241/6
12 Runs
- 1 WD 42.1
- 442.1
- 442.2
- 142.3
- 142.4
- 042.5
- 142.6
A. Afghan
38 (28)
R. Khan
1 (2)
J. Holder
8-0-46-0
42.6
1
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
A single to end! 12 from the over. So a good comeback by the bowler in the end but still a good over for Afghanistan. This is on a length and around off, Afghan chops it towards short third man for one. 71 needed in 42.
42.5
0
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
DROPPED! But that was nailed! Holder had little time to react but he could not do so in time. He goes fuller and around off, Afghan smashes it back to the bowler. Holder does get his hands in position to take it but can't close his hands in time.
42.4
1
Jason Holder To Rashid Khan
Slower one outside off, this is guided through point for one.
42.3
1
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
A single now! Outside off, AA strokes it through covers for one.
42.2
4
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
FOUR! 9 from 2 balls now! This is a poor ball with fine leg up. A full toss on the pads, Afghan flicks it fine on the leg side and finds a boundary.
42.1
4
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
FOUR! Up and over with the angle! Fuller and outside off, Afghan goes back and lofts it over covers and bags a boundary. 5 from the over so far. Good start to the over, need to make it count.
42.1
wd
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
Way outside the tramline on the off side, Afghan leaves it and the umpire has wided it.
End Of The Over 42 : 229/6
3 Runs
- 041.1
- 141.2
- 041.3
- W 41.4
- 141.5
- 1 WD 41.6
- 041.6
R. Khan
0 (1)
A. Afghan
28 (23)
K. Roach
9-2-35-3
41.6
0
Kemar Roach To Rashid Khan
A dot to end another successful over for Roach. Fuller and on middle, this is hit back to the bowler. 83 needed in the last 8. Run rate needed above 10.
41.6
wd
Kemar Roach To Rashid Khan
A short ball but it is way too short. Wided for height.
41.5
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Good length and on off, Afghan taps it down to covers and steals a quick run.
Rashid Khan's turn to bat. His last opportunity in this World Cup to impress.
41.4
W
Kemar Roach To Samiullah Shinwari OUT!
OUT! Hetmyer takes a beauty! Another one bites the dust! Roach gets his third. A good comeback for him. It is a slower one, an off cutter outside off and shorter in length. Shinwari looks to drag it from outside off but does not get enough power behind it. It goes towards deep mid-wicket where Hetmyer runs in and takes a good catch diving to his right. The task keeps getting tougher for Afghanistan.
41.3
0
Kemar Roach To Samiullah Shinwari
Another dot! Slower one outside off, Shinwari looks to play it late and fine on the off side but misses.
41.2
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
This is on the pads, Afghan looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the off side for one.
41.1
0
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Bowls it wide outside off, it is a seam-up delivery. Afghan hangs his bat out but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 41 : 226/5
6 Runs
- 140.1
- 040.2
- 240.3
- 1 WD 40.4
- 140.4
- 140.5
- 040.6
S. Shinwari
6 (7)
A. Afghan
26 (20)
J. Holder
7-0-34-0
40.6
0
Jason Holder To Samiullah Shinwari
A dot to end! Very full and outside off, Shinwari looks to carve it but it goes off the inner half back to the bowler. Just the 6 from the over. Afghanistan need a few more than that. 86 needed in 54.
40.5
1
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
Excellent delivery! A yorker outside off, Afghan looks to put bat on ball but it goes off the inner half to the left of the keeper for one.
40.4
1
Jason Holder To Samiullah Shinwari
Full and outside off, bowling to his field is the skipper. Shinwari strokes it through cover-point for one.
40.4
wd
Jason Holder To Samiullah Shinwari
WIDE! Way too wide outside off and it has been wided.
40.3
2
Jason Holder To Samiullah Shinwari
Excellent fielding! This is fuller and on off, Shinwari hits it hard down the ground. Brathwaite, at long off, runs to his right and then dives to push it back in. The long on fielder does the mopping up job and the partnership saves two.
40.2
0
Jason Holder To Samiullah Shinwari
Good length and outside off, Shinwari swings but misses.
40.1
1
Jason Holder To Asghar Afghan
Good running! Fuller and outside off, AA looks to drive but it goes off the inner half towards the keeper. The batters take a quick run.
Powerplay 3 time! The umpire signals for it and now West Indies can have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the ring till the end. Jason Holder returns into the attack and will be bowling from the 'round the wicket angle.
End Of The Over 40 : 220/5
5 Runs
- 039.1
- 139.2
- 139.3
- 139.4
- 139.5
- 139.6
A. Afghan
24 (18)
S. Shinwari
3 (3)
K. Roach
8-2-32-2
39.6
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
One more single! Shorter and outside off, Afghan looks to cut but ends up chopping it on the off side for one. Another top over by Roach. 92 needed in the last 10 overs.
39.5
1
Kemar Roach To Samiullah Shinwari
Another single! This is shorter and on middle, Shinwari pulls it through backward square leg for one.
39.4
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Another slower one outside off, Afghan works it behind square on the leg side for one.
39.3
1
Kemar Roach To Samiullah Shinwari
This is angled into the batter, Shinwari works it through mid-wicket for one.
39.2
1
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Lovely delivery! A slow dipping yorker on middle, Afghan jams it out on the leg side and a run is taken.
39.1
0
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Outside off, Afghan slashes at it but it goes off the inner half to the keeper.
End Of The Over 39 : 215/5
14 Runs
- 138.1
- 638.2
- 438.3
- 038.4
- 238.5
- 138.6
A. Afghan
21 (14)
S. Shinwari
1 (1)
S. Cottrell
7-0-43-0
38.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
Once again pushes a full ball with gentle hands towards wide mid on and calls for two. This time though the long on fielder quickly gets to the ball and they have to abort the plan. 14 from the over, 97 needed off 66 balls.
38.5
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
Goes for the yorker but it turns out to be a full toss. Asghar nudges it through mid-wicket and calls for two. Gets it easily. There is some urgency shown by the current Afghan pair.
38.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
Play and a miss! Afghan is deceived by the slower one. It's short and outside off, Afghan slashes his blade early and misses.
38.3
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
FOUR! Asghar Afghan is doing it for Afghanistan! Short and wide outside off, Afghan rocks back and smashes it right through the gap between short third man and backward point. No stopping this one.
38.2
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
SIX! Afghan gets into the position early, rocks back and waits for the ball to arrive. Sheldon serves it in his zone and Asghar launches it over mid-wicket. Muscled.
38.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Samiullah Shinwari
Short in length around off, Shinwari pulls it in front of square leg and picks up a single.
End Of The Over 38 : 201/5
0 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- W 37.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
A. Afghan
8 (9)
S. Shinwari
0 (0)
K. Roach
7-2-27-2
37.6
0
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
Another dot! A wicket maiden by Roach which is tremendous at this stage. Fuller and on off, Afghan strokes it to mid off.
37.5
0
Kemar Roach To Asghar Afghan
This is angled into the pads, Afghan looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.
Samiullah Shinwari is the new batsman.
37.4
W
Kemar Roach To Mohammad Nabi OUT!
OUT! Nabi holes out and the wheels for Afghanistan are coming off! This is a big wicket as Nabi is a very, very dangerous player. Roach strikes in the first over of his new spell. He bowls a slower one outside off, Nabi lofts it over covers but straight to the only man out in the deep. Allen there, makes no mistake. Half the side back in the hut for Afghanistan.
37.3
0
Kemar Roach To Mohammad Nabi
Another dot! Slower one outside off, Nabi guides it to point.
37.2
0
Kemar Roach To Mohammad Nabi
BEATEN! Good length and just outside off, Nabi looks to play it fine on the off side but is beaten.
37.1
0
Kemar Roach To Mohammad Nabi
Back of a length on off, Nabi pushes it towards cover and wants one but is sent back.
Kemar Roach is back into the attack!
End Of The Over 37 : 201/4
5 Runs
- 036.1
- 136.2
- 1 WD 36.3
- 136.3
- 036.4
- 136.5
- 136.6
M. Nabi
2 (2)
A. Afghan
8 (7)
S. Cottrell
6-0-29-0
36.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Mohammad Nabi
Works it with gentle hands towards mid on and scampers across to the other end.
36.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
200 up for Afghanistan! Too full in length on middle and off, it's drilled down the ground for a run as long on cuts it off.
36.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
Shaping back in from a length around off, some extra bounce as well, Afghan tries working it around but gets an inside edge behind towards the keeper. Looks for a run but is sent back.
36.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Mohammad Nabi
Pitches it up and around off, it's driven confidently off the front foot but straight to mid off. Still a run taken.
36.3
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Mohammad Nabi
Heading down the leg side, the batsman tries flicking but misses. Given a wide!
36.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
Straighter in line, it's turned to square leg for a run.
36.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Asghar Afghan
Good length ball on middle and off, Afghan defends it off his back foot to the off side.
End Of The Over 36 : 196/4
9 Runs
- 135.1
- 135.2
- W 35.3
- 435.4
- W 35.5
- 1 WD 35.6
- 135.6
A. Afghan
6 (3)
M. Nabi
0 (0)
C. Gayle
6-0-28-1
35.6
1
Chris Gayle To Asghar Afghan
Floats it up on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one. So 9 off the over but two wickets in it as well. Universe Boss has done his job!
35.6
wd
Chris Gayle To Asghar Afghan
WIDE! Down the leg side, Afghan looks to pull but misses.
Mohammad Nabi arrives in the middle. 118 needed off 85 balls.
35.5
W
Chris Gayle To Asghar Afghan OUT!
OUT! Two wickets in this over and this time it is a run out! The last thing Afghanistan would have wanted. The game has turned on its head. West Indies back on top again. This was just not needed. Very poor from Afghan. He works this with soft hands through mid-wicket and the batters take the first one quickly. Afghan wants a second but Zadran is not interested. AA sees that but still keeps going for it. Zadran eventually has to go for it. It is too late till then. Hetmyer from the deep runs in, picks the ball up and throws it to Brathwaite who has come to the stumps at the non-striker's end from covers. He collects it and whips the bails off. No need to go upstairs. Two new batsmen out there now.
35.4
4
Chris Gayle To Asghar Afghan
FOUR! Gayle fires in a full toss on middle, Afghan sweeps firmly and the square leg fielder fails to stop it. A boundary to open the account for Afghan.
Asghar Afghan comes out to bat.
35.3
W
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil OUT!
OUT! Ikram Ali Khil has to go back! No century for the young man. But what a knock by him, truly showed his class and character. Gayle strikes here after bowling some really tidy overs. A flighted full off spinner, on middle, Ali Khil tries to sweep but misses. He is rapped on the pads, they appeal and the finger goes up. Ikram has a word with his partner and then goes for the DRS. The replays roll in and they find no bat first and then the Ball Tracker shows three reds. The 18-year old walks back to a good ovation from the crowd. 123 needed more.
DRS time! Ikram Ali Khil has been adjudged lbw. He walks up to his partner and decides to take the review at the last moment. Looks quite straight, this. Only an inside edge can save him. No bat on the Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker confirms that everything is right and it's hitting the stumps.
35.2
1
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Goes on the back foot and forces it down to long off for a run.
35.1
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Full and flighted wide outside off, it's swept through square leg for a run.
End Of The Over 35 : 187/2
5 Runs
- 134.1
- 134.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 134.5
- 234.6
N. Zadran
30 (37)
Ali Khil
85 (91)
S. Cottrell
5-0-24-0
34.6
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Najibullah Zadran
A couple to end another good over for West Indies. This is fuller and on middle, this is hit wide of long on for two.
34.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Another slower one. This time Ikram waits for it and works it through mid-wicket for one.
34.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
A swing and a miss! Slower one outside off, Ikram swings across the line but misses.
34.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Goes full and on middle, this is hit towards cover.
34.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Najibullah Zadran
A quick bumper on the body of the batsman, Zadran takes his eyes off the ball and looks to pull but it goes off the higher portion towards backward square leg for one.
34.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Slower one and shorter in length, Ikram mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
Sheldon Cottrell is back!
Drinks break. What a chase this is turning out to be! Brave batting by Afghanistan so far. The century stand for the second wicket has really given them a platform and Ikram Ali Khil holds the key. He has got an able partner in Najibullah Zadran and together they are going quite well. The asking rate though is just over 8 now and they will have to keep that under check. Mouthwatering finish on the cards.
End Of The Over 34 : 182/2
2 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 133.5
- 133.6
Ali Khil
83 (87)
N. Zadran
27 (35)
C. Gayle
5-0-19-0
33.6
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Another single to end! Slower through the air on middle, Ikram works it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
33.5
1
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Just a single now! A full toss and it is quicker. Zadran hits it down to long on and takes one.
33.4
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Make that 4 as this very full ball is hit to covers.
33.3
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
A low full toss on off, NZ hits it to covers. 3 dots.
33.2
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Fuller and on off, Zadran hits it back to the bowler.
33.1
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Full and outside off, this is jammed out to covers.
End Of The Over 33 : 180/2
13 Runs
- 632.1
- 132.2
- 232.3
- 232.4
- 132.5
- 132.6
N. Zadran
26 (30)
Ali Khil
82 (86)
C. Brathwaite
6-0-41-1
32.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
A single to end a top over for Afghanistan! 13 from it. This is on middle and worked through mid-wicket for one. 132 needed in 102 balls.
32.5
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket.
32.4
2
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Another couple! Shorter again on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket. The long on fielder runs to his left, dives and stops it, although not cleanly. He parries it to his left and by the time gets up to collect and throw, the batsmen complete the second run.
32.3
2
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
A couple! Shorter and on middle, Ikram pulls it towards deep square leg. The fielder in the deep gets to the ball. However, when Roach looks to throw it, it slips out and the batters take one extra run.
32.2
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
This is shorter and outside off, Zadran looks to guide it past backward point but the fielder dives and keeps it to one.
32.1
6
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! That is straight as an arrow! That will surely release the pressure which was built in the last over. Full and on middle, Zadran extends his arms and lofts it over the long off fence. Brathwaite is leaking runs.
End Of The Over 32 : 167/2
3 Runs
- 131.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 131.6
N. Zadran
18 (27)
Ali Khil
77 (83)
C. Gayle
4-0-17-0
31.6
1
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Just a single on the last ball! Another good over by Gayle. This is full and on the pads, it is hit down to long on for one.
31.5
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Another dot as Zadran this time gets hold of the reverse sweep but can't get it past point.
31.4
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
This is darted into the pads, Zadran works it to square leg.
31.3
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Zadran now comes down the track and also makes room. Gayle fires it on the body. NZ hits it to covers.
31.2
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Ikram comes down the track and makes this into a full toss. It is hit through mid-wicket for one.
31.1
1
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Fuller and on off, this is hit through covers for one.
End Of The Over 31 : 164/2
9 Runs
- 2 NB 30.1
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 130.3
- 130.4
- 430.5
- 130.6
N. Zadran
16 (22)
Ali Khil
76 (82)
C. Brathwaite
5-0-28-1
30.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
9 from the over! A big one for Afghanistan! This is shorter and outside off, the batter slaps it through covers and takes one.
30.5
4
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
EDGY FOUR! Slower ball and fuller in length outside off, Zadran swings but it goes off the outer half, past the dive of Thomas at short third man and into the fence.
30.4
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Well bowled! Ikram dances down the track and Brathwaite bowls a yorker. Ikram tries to jam it out but it goes off the bottom part towards short fine leg for one.
30.3
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Shorter in length and that has been pulled powerfully through mid-wicket but for one.
30.2
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Good length on off, Zadran drops it on the off side and tries to run but is sent back.
30.1
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Nothing off the Free Hit! A slower one on the fuller side on off. Zadran is way too early in his shot. It goes off the toe end to mid off.
30.1
nb
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. It is also a no ball as they have an extra fielder outside the ring. Free Hit coming up.
End Of The Over 30 : 155/2
1 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
N. Zadran
10 (17)
Ali Khil
74 (80)
C. Gayle
3-0-14-0
29.6
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
On the stumps again and Zadran plays it out. Just the one run from the over. 157 needed in the last 20.
29.5
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Another dot as this is fired on the stumps, NZ pushes it to covers.
29.4
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Well bowled and well kept! Sees Najibullah go for the reverse sweep so fires it down the leg side. Zadran misses and Hope does well to collect it.
29.3
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Flatter and on off, this is pushed to covers.
29.2
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter and on middle, Ikram pulls it hard but on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for one.
29.1
0
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
NOT OUT! Hope has dislodged the bails with his glove without the ball in it. A missed stumping. This is flatter and outside off, Ali Khil looks to sweep but misses. He ends up dragging his feet out of the crease. Hope is in a hurry to take the bails off and does so without collecting the ball. He does ask the question. The umpire takes it upstairs and the replays confirm that it's a clumsy effort by Shai.
Stumping appeal is referred upstairs. It seems that the keeper has not collected the ball cleanly and broken the stumps with his gloves. Oh yes, the replays confirm the same and Ikram Ali Khil gets a lifeline.
End Of The Over 29 : 154/2
8 Runs
- 128.1
- 428.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
Ali Khil
73 (78)
N. Zadran
10 (13)
C. Brathwaite
4-0-19-1
28.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Too full in length around leg, Ali Khil flicks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and runs the first run hard. But that's all he will get.
28.5
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Another slower one, shorter in length and outside off, Zadran connects with his back foot punch and sends it to sweeper cover for a run.
28.4
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Short and outside off, slower in pace, Najibullah stands tall and plays it down to point.
28.3
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Follows the batsman down the leg side with a slower full ball, Ikram keeps it out off the inner half towards square leg. The bowler runs to the ball and stops Ali Khil from taking the second run.
28.2
4
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! This is good batting from the young man. Picks the shortish length outside off very early and puts it away via a pull shot to the deep mid-wicket fence. 150 comes up for Afghanistan!
28.1
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Angles in a good length delivery on middle, Zadran chops it down in front of cover-point and scoots to the other end.
End Of The Over 28 : 146/2
7 Runs
- 027.1
- 227.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 227.5
- 327.6
N. Zadran
8 (10)
Ali Khil
67 (75)
C. Gayle
2-0-13-0
27.6
3
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Three to end! Another good stop! This is full and outside off, Zadran creams it through covers. The fielder in the deep runs to his left, dives and pushes it back in. Saves a run for his side.
27.5
2
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Edgy runs! Flatter and outside off, Zadran looks to cut but it goes off the outside edge past short third man who gives it a chase and pulls it back in. Two taken.
27.4
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Extremely full and quick, this is jammed out to covers.
27.3
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Quicker and shorter on off, this is pushed to covers.
27.2
2
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Fuller this time, Zadran strokes it through extra cover for a brace.
27.1
0
Chris Gayle To Najibullah Zadran
Floats it up on off, it pitches and turns away a little. Zadran pushes at it, it goes off the outer half to point.
End Of The Over 27 : 139/2
1 Runs
- 026.1
- W 26.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 126.6
N. Zadran
1 (4)
Ali Khil
67 (75)
C. Brathwaite
3-0-11-1
26.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Shorter and on the body, this is worked through square leg for one. End of successful over by CB.
26.5
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
On the off pole, NZ keeps it out.
26.4
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Another good length ball, Zadran defends it out.
26.3
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Najibullah Zadran
Back of a length on off, this is kept out.
Promotion for Najibullah Zadran. He has shown decent form in this tournament. In his last knock of 42 against Pakistan, he was involved in a few handy stands. Needs to do exactly that again.
26.2
W
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah OUT!
OUT! Leading edge and taken! Rahmat Shah's charmed life comes to an end. Cottrell will be a relieved man at the moment and this is a much-needed wicket for West Indies as they have broken the 133-run stand which was worrying them. Carlos bowls this on off, it is the slower one. Rahmat plants his front foot across and looks to flick but closes the face of the bat early. It goes off the leading edge towards cover where Gayle takes a good catch diving forward. The Jamaican giant celebrates with push-ups and Carlos also joins him. Funny! Afghanistan need 174 more. Also, with a new batsman out there, Windies have a chance to swell the required run rate.
26.1
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
Fuller and on off, Shah hits it to covers.
End Of The Over 26 : 138/1
6 Runs
- 125.1
- 125.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 125.6
R. Shah
62 (76)
Ali Khil
67 (75)
C. Gayle
1-0-6-0
25.6
1
Chris Gayle To Rahmat Shah
Advances down the track and pushes it past the diving old bowler for a run at long on.
25.5
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Quicker one outside off, drilled to sweeper cover for one.
25.4
1
Chris Gayle To Rahmat Shah
Walks forward and tickles it past the mid-wicket fielder for a run.
25.3
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Nearly sneaks through! Ali Khil jumps out of the crease and almost yorks himself. He digs it out back and Gayle jumps to collect it over his head. Doesn't do so cleanly and they cross for a single.
25.2
1
Chris Gayle To Rahmat Shah
Slower through the air, full and angling down, Rahmat stays back to work it through square leg for a single.
25.1
1
Chris Gayle To Ikram Ali Khil
Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Ikram dances down the track and eases it to long on for a run.
Change in the bowling attack. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, is warming up and getting ready to bowl. There is a buzz around the stadium. People just love to see him in action.
End Of The Over 25 : 132/1
4 Runs
- 124.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 124.4
- 124.5
- 124.6
Ali Khil
64 (72)
R. Shah
59 (73)
C. Brathwaite
2-0-10-0
24.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Fuller outside off, Ali Khil strokes it through covers for one.
24.5
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
Fuller and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
24.4
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Direct hit and Shah was a goner! Ali Khil comes down the track but Carlos bowls it short and it is a slower one. Ikram looks to heave it but it goes off the inner half to short fine leg. Shah goes for a run. Roach has a shy but misses.
24.3
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Another slower one on middle, Ikram works it to mid-wicket.
24.2
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
On the pads, this is worked to short fine leg.
24.1
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
DROPPED! Sheldon Cottrell has dropped an absolute sitter! West Indies needed a wicket, Brathwaite produces an opportunity but Sheldon spills it. This could prove very costly here. A slower one and on middle, Shah looks to clear long on but it goes off the top edge towards that fielder who does not hang on.
End Of The Over 24 : 128/1
6 Runs
- 123.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 123.5
- 423.6
Ali Khil
62 (68)
R. Shah
57 (71)
J. Holder
6-0-28-0
23.6
4
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! Spoils the over! Ends up being a good one for Afghanistan. Ali Khil is on the charge! This is fuller and on the pads, Ikram works it through backward square leg and it races away to the fence.
23.5
1
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Just a single now! This is once again angled into the batter, Shah hits it down to long on for one.
23.4
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Three dots in a row now as this length ball is once again played to point.
23.3
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Around off again, Shah plays it late and to point.
23.2
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length on off, Shah guides it to point.
23.1
1
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Fuller and on middle, Ikram whips it towards deep square leg for one.
Jason Holder to continue from this end...
End Of The Over 23 : 122/1
6 Runs
- 022.1
- 422.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 122.5
- 122.6
Ali Khil
57 (66)
R. Shah
56 (67)
C. Brathwaite
1-0-6-0
22.6
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Ikram Ali Khil
Ali Khil comes down the track but Carlos smartly bowls it slower. Ikram chips it down through mid on for one.
22.5
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
Very full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
22.4
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
Another one on a length and around off, Shah once again defends it out.
22.3
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
Goes back to bowling length on off, Shah keeps it out.
22.2
4
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Too full and a boundary! The Windies are under pressure here. On middle, Shah strokes it past mid on and the ball races to the fence.
22.1
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Rahmat Shah
This is angled into the batter, Shah looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
Carlos Brathwaite is on now!
End Of The Over 22 : 116/1
7 Runs
- 121.1
- 421.2
- 021.3
- 221.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
Ali Khil
56 (65)
R. Shah
51 (62)
J. Holder
5-0-22-0
21.6
0
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Shortish and on off, Ikram jumps and cuts it through the line. The point fielder dives across to his left to make the stop. Good cricket all around. 7 from the over, 196 needed off 168 balls.
21.5
0
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Back of a length ball on middle and off, Ali Khil taps it down to point and looks for a run. He is sent back.
21.4
2
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Turns it off his pads through square leg and immediately calls for two. Gets it with ease in the end.
21.3
0
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Slower one this time, around off, Ali Khil keeps it out to mid-wicket.
21.2
4
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! Shade of arrogance in this shot! Mid on is up so it's a safe shot. Latches onto a length ball wide outside off and thumps it over the infield. The mid off fielder runs after it but the ball teasingly goes to the fence.
21.1
1
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Short and wide outside off, guided down to third man for a run.
End Of The Over 21 : 109/1
8 Runs
- 420.1
- 020.2
- 420.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
Ali Khil
50 (60)
R. Shah
50 (61)
F. Allen
3-0-26-0
20.6
0
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Brings the sweep shot out but it goes off the inner half to short fine leg. So two boundaries in the over.
20.5
0
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Another tossed up ball on off, Ali Khil keeps it out.
20.4
0
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
This is tossed up outside off, it turns back in. Ikram looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.
20.3
4
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! Now gets to his fifty in style! Maiden ODI fifty for him. What a knock this has been. He has shown great character and has really fought hard. A big score is on offer here. He gets a freebie to get there. Short and on middle, Ali Khil goes back and pulls it hard through mid-wicket.
20.2
0
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Flatter and on middle, it is worked to mid-wicket.
20.1
4
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! This is lovely batting from Ali Khil. Also, this brings up the 100-run stand between the two. The chase is well in the balance here because of the this pair. The milestone is brought up in style. It is short and outside off, Ali Khil goes back and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 20 : 101/1
1 Runs
- 019.1
- 119.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
R. Shah
50 (61)
Ali Khil
42 (54)
J. Holder
4-0-15-0
19.6
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
4 dots in a row to end! A good over by Holder. Shorter and on off, Rahmat hits it back to the bowler.
19.5
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Another dot as Rahmat hits this back of a length ball to mid on.
19.4
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
On a length again but this time it is on middle, Rahmat punches it to mid on off the back foot.
19.3
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length on off, Shah stands tall and pushes it to covers.
19.2
1
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
On the fuller side, Ali Khil strokes it through covers and takes one.
19.1
0
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Outside off, Ali Khil guides it to point.
End Of The Over 19 : 100/1
12 Runs
- 118.1
- 418.2
- 118.3
- 418.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
Ali Khil
41 (52)
R. Shah
50 (57)
F. Allen
2-0-18-0
18.6
1
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Fuller and on off, Ali Khil skips down the track and pushes it to mid off where the fielder makes a diving stop. A single to end a 12-run over. 100 up for Afghanistan!
18.5
1
Fabian Allen To Rahmat Shah
Fifty for Rahmat Shah, his 15th in ODIs and first in the World Cup! Full and flighted on off, Rahmat drives it down through mid off for a run. It has been a fine knock so far from him but he needs to carry on if Afghanistan want to get a win.
18.4
4
Fabian Allen To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Quicker one, short and wide outside off, Rahmat camps back and slaps it through backward point. The fielder there runs across to his left before putting in the dive but fails to cut it off.
18.3
1
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Runs down the track to a full ball and helps it in the gap at mid-wicket for a run.
18.2
4
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! Floated full ball around leg, Ikram skates down the track and lofts it over mid off. Doesn't quite time it well to clear the rope but still will get a boundary.
18.1
1
Fabian Allen To Rahmat Shah
Fuller length ball on middle, Shah works it gently to the left of short fine leg and hurries to the other end. The fielder has a shy but misses the stumps at the bowler's end.
End Of The Over 18 : 88/1
8 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 417.4
- 117.5
- 2 NB 17.6
- 117.6
R. Shah
44 (54)
Ali Khil
35 (49)
J. Holder
3-0-14-0
17.6
1
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Just the single from the Free Hit! Shorter and around off, this is hit down to long on for one. 8 from the over. 224 needed in 192 balls.
17.6
nb
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
NO BALL! Holder has overstepped! He goes short and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one. Free Hit coming up.
17.5
1
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Shorter in length and outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
17.4
4
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Rahmat moves into the 40s! This is short and it sits up at a good height. Shah goes back and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
This is a danger period for Rahmat Shah! His last four scores are 35, 24, 36 and 46. This suggests that Rahmat usually throws away his start at this time of his innings. He is on 38 at the moment.
17.3
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Bangs it short again, Rahmat punches it but straight to mid off.
17.2
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
On the shorter side and on off, Shah pushes it to mid off.
17.1
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and on off, Shah goes back and defends it onto the ground.
Drinks break. So far so good from Afghanistan in this big run chase. After an early blow, they have recovered well through this partnership between Rahmat Shah and Ikram Ali Khil. West Indies have been quite inconsistent with their bowling and have not managed to create enough pressure. 232 needed off 198 balls and this match is still very much in the balance.
End Of The Over 17 : 80/1
6 Runs
- 116.1
- 116.2
- 216.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
R. Shah
38 (48)
Ali Khil
34 (48)
F. Allen
1-0-6-0
16.6
1
Fabian Allen To Rahmat Shah
Loopy ball on off, this is hit down to long off for one.
16.5
1
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter outside off, this is hit through point for one.
16.4
0
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter and on the body, Ikram pulls it towards Gayle at short fine leg.
16.3
2
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Just over! Shortish again and on middle, Ikram looks to power it over mid off but he does not get it right off the middle. Still hits it well enough to clear the in-ring fielder. Two taken.
16.2
1
Fabian Allen To Rahmat Shah
Shorter and quicker around off, Rahmat looks to pull but mistimes it towards long on for one.
16.1
1
Fabian Allen To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter and on the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Time for some spin! Fabian Allen to roll his arm now. He is the only genuine spinner in the XI for West Indies. In the last match against Sri Lanka, he did well to bowl an economical spell and then impressed one and all with his batting prowess. Can he provide the breakthrough here?
End Of The Over 16 : 74/1
4 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 415.6
R. Shah
36 (46)
Ali Khil
30 (44)
J. Holder
2-0-6-0
15.6
4
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! All the pressure that was building has been released! Exquisite timing again! This is shorter and outside off, Shah stands tall and guides it past point. Third man runs to his right and looks to stop it with his leg but fails in the attempt.
15.5
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
On the shorter side again, Shah plays it to mid off.
15.4
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
This is angled into the batter, Shah hits it to mid on.
15.3
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Another back of a length ball on off, Shah pushes it to mid off.
15.2
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length again on off, Shah keeps it out.
15.1
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length on off, Shah punches it to mid on.
End Of The Over 15 : 70/1
3 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 1 LB 14.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
R. Shah
32 (40)
Ali Khil
30 (44)
O. Thomas
4-0-21-0
14.6
1
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Good running once more. A length ball outside off, Rahmat presses forward and drives it gently to the right of mid off. They scamper across for a single as the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end.
14.5
0
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Around middle and off, blocked from the back foot by Rahmat.
14.4
1
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Direct hit at the striker's end but Rahmat is safely in. Shortish ball on middle and leg, Ikram stays leg side of it and drops it with gentle hands in front of cover-point. Good calling between the two batsmen as they steal a run.
14.3
lb
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Hurries up the batsman with his extra pace. Shah fails to work it around and it goes off his pads at square leg. They cross for a leg bye.
14.2
0
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Lands it on a length and outside off, Rahmat drives it from the crease to the right of Gayle at extra cover. The big man goes down low to stop the ball and the crowd loves it.
14.1
0
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length ball outside off, Shah taps it down from the crease to point.
End Of The Over 14 : 67/1
2 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
Ali Khil
29 (43)
R. Shah
31 (35)
J. Holder
1-0-2-0
13.6
0
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Nearly edges it to the keeper! Slants across a short of a length ball outside off, Ali Khil attempts to dab it to third man but misses. 2 runs from Jason's first over.
13.5
0
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Play and a miss! Short in length and wide outside off, Ikram stays back to pull on the leg side but fails to connect.
13.4
1
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length ball on middle, Shah turns it off his hips to long leg for a run.
13.3
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Good length ball around off, angling in, Shah remains on the back foot and blocks it to covers.
13.2
0
Jason Holder To Rahmat Shah
Beaten! Extra bounce for the tall fast bowler. Shortish delivery around off, holding its line, Shah tries to run it down but is beaten as it bounces over his bat.
13.1
1
Jason Holder To Ikram Ali Khil
Starts his spell with a back of a length ball on off, angling away, Ikram sticks back and runs it down to third man for a run.
Jason Holder is on now!
End Of The Over 13 : 65/1
11 Runs
- 012.1
- 112.2
- 412.3
- 112.4
- 112.5
- 412.6
R. Shah
30 (32)
Ali Khil
28 (40)
O. Thomas
3-0-19-0
12.6
4
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Caressed! Delightful! What a shot! On the fuller side, Shah just leans into it and creams it past cover. No stopping those. 11 comes from the over. Afghanistan going along well here.
12.5
1
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter in length and on the body, it is pulled down to fine leg for one.
12.4
1
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Fuller and on off, Shah strokes it through covers for one.
12.3
4
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Up and over! Picked the length early there! This was fractionally short around off, Rahmat Shah stands tall and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder and bags another boundary.
12.2
1
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
A single and that brings up the 50-run stand between the two. A good one as they lost Naib early. The two need to continue though. this is on the body, Ali Khil works it through square leg for one.
12.1
0
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter and outside off, this is guided to point.
End Of The Over 12 : 54/1
5 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 111.6
Ali Khil
26 (37)
R. Shah
21 (29)
K. Roach
6-1-27-1
11.6
1
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter in length again and on middle, this is worked around the corner for one.
11.5
1
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Shortish and outside off, Shah flashes at it and edges it down to third man for a run.
11.4
1
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Another single as Ali Khil plays it with an angled bat down to third man.
11.3
1
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Shorter and outside off, Shah pushes it through covers for one.
11.2
1
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
On the shorter side, Ali Khil pulls it down to fine leg for one. 50 up for Afghanistan.
11.1
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Back of a length on middle, Ikram defends it out.
End Of The Over 11 : 49/1
5 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 110.3
- 010.4
- 410.5
- 010.6
R. Shah
19 (27)
Ali Khil
23 (33)
O. Thomas
2-0-8-0
10.6
0
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
On the fuller side on off, Shah jams it out to the bowler.
10.5
4
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! How easily has he played that? Yes, it is a poor ball but still. Short and wide outside off, Shah waits for it, uses the pace of the bowler and guides it through cover-point.
10.4
0
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and on off, Shah keeps it out.
10.3
1
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Full and on the pads, this is flicked through square leg for one.
10.2
0
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
On the fuller side on middle, Ikram works it to mid on.
10.1
0
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Back of a length on middle, Ikram defends it out.
Powerplay 2 begins! Now, West Indies can have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the circle till the 40th over. At the moment, the maroon team has three.
End Of The Over 10 : 44/1
7 Runs
- 49.1
- 29.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
R. Shah
15 (24)
Ali Khil
22 (30)
K. Roach
5-1-22-1
9.6
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length on off, this is pushed to mid off. 7 from the last over of Powerplay 1! Afghanistan have recovered well after losing an early wicket. They are 44 for 1, needing another 268 in 240 balls.
9.5
1
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
A single now as Ikram guides it down to third man.
9.4
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Back of a length on off, Ikram pushes it to covers.
9.3
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
On the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.
9.2
2
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Misfield! Fuller and outside off, Ali Khil hits it towards point where the fielder dives over the ball and the batters take two.
9.1
4
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! One bounce and over the fence! What a shot that is, Ikram says, take that Roach. Fuller in length and around off, Ali Khil lofts it over mid on and bags a boundary.
End Of The Over 9 : 37/1
3 Runs
- 28.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
R. Shah
15 (23)
Ali Khil
15 (25)
O. Thomas
1-0-3-0
8.6
0
Oshane Thomas To Rahmat Shah
On the body, this is worked towards mid on.
8.5
1
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Goes short this time! Ikram looks to pull but mistimes it towards backward square leg for one.
8.4
0
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Fuller in length again on off, Ikram hits it to covers.
8.3
0
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Shorter in length and just outside off, Ali Khil throws his bat at it but misses.
8.2
0
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Fuller and on off, this is hit to covers.
8.1
2
Oshane Thomas To Ikram Ali Khil
Well played! Back of a length ball around off, Ikram guides it past point and takes two.
Oshane Thomas is on now!
End Of The Over 8 : 34/1
5 Runs
- 07.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 47.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
R. Shah
15 (22)
Ali Khil
12 (20)
K. Roach
4-1-15-1
7.6
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
On the middle pole, this is hit back to the bowler.
7.5
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length and on off, Shah defends it out.
7.4
4
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Easy-peasy! A half volley on the pads and Shah flicks it through square leg for a boundary. Runs coming thick and fast for Afghanistan now.
7.3
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Good length and this is angled into the off pole, Shah blocks it out.
7.2
1
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Another length ball around off, Ikram plays it late down to third man for one.
7.1
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Back of a length on off, this is pushed to covers.
End Of The Over 7 : 29/1
10 Runs
- 1 WD 6.1
- 46.1
- 06.2
- 1 WD 6.3
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
R. Shah
11 (18)
Ali Khil
11 (18)
S. Cottrell
4-0-19-0
6.6
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Ends the over with a boundary! 10 from the over, a good one for Afghanistan. Once again Sheldon opts for a straighter line. This time Shah works it through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence.
6.5
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
A slower one outside off, Shah pushes it to mid on.
6.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
A little too straight again, Shah easily works it to mid-wicket.
6.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
On middle, this is worked to square leg.
6.3
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
A sharp short ball, it bounces over the batter's head though and it has been wided.
6.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Goes fuller this time and on off, Shah strokes it to mid off.
6.1
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Classy! Slightly shorter and outside off this time. Shah waits for it and then guides it past point for a boundary. Welcome boundary.
6.1
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
WIDE! Short and down the leg side, Shah looks to pull but misses.
End Of The Over 6 : 19/1
3 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 05.5
- 25.6
Ali Khil
11 (18)
R. Shah
3 (12)
K. Roach
3-1-10-1
5.6
2
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Uppish but safe! Fuller and on off, Ali Khil strokes it uppishly but through covers for two.
5.5
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Another one on a length, Ali Khil guides it to point.
5.4
1
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Another fuller length ball on middle, Shah strokes it towards mid on and takes one.
5.3
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Good shot and good fielding! Shorter and on off, Shah gets on top of the bounce and guides it towards point where the fielder dives to his right and stops it.
5.2
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
Good length and on off, Shah defends it out.
5.1
0
Kemar Roach To Rahmat Shah
On the fuller side on off, this is driven back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 5 : 16/1
5 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 14.3
- 44.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
Ali Khil
9 (16)
R. Shah
2 (8)
S. Cottrell
3-0-9-0
4.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Beaten again! Fuller and wider outside off, Ikram throws his bat at it and misses.
4.5
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Goes for the short one around off, Ikram looks to pull but is beaten by pace. A little fun out there, Gayle is appealing, he also tries to convince his skipper to take the review but Holder is not interested.
4.4
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
FOUR! Nicely played! Cottrell fails to adjust to the left-hander. He drifts it on the pads. Ikram works it fine on the leg side and bags a boundary.
4.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Well fielded! Shorter and around off, Shah guides it towards point where Allen dives to his left and stops it. Could not stop the single though.
4.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Another one on a length and around off, Shah defends it.
4.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
BEATEN! Shah seems to be worried about the ball coming in. This is fuller and just outside off, Shah looks to drive but plays inside the line and the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
End Of The Over 4 : 11/1
0 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
Ali Khil
5 (13)
R. Shah
1 (5)
K. Roach
2-1-7-1
3.6
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Maiden! Back of a length ball on off, Ali Khil once again remains inside the crease and punches it to mid off. Tidy over by Roach.
3.5
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Shortish and around leg, Ikram stays back footed and defends it on the leg side. Five dots.
3.4
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Leans forward to a length ball outside off and pushes it with gentle hands to covers.
3.3
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Digs in a shortish ball on middle, Ikram pulls across the line but finds the fielder in front of square leg.
3.2
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Full and outside off, Ikram drives but finds the fielder on the off side.
3.1
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Good length ball on off, angling away, Ali Khil defends it off his back foot.
End Of The Over 3 : 11/1
3 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 12.5
- 12.6
Ali Khil
5 (7)
R. Shah
1 (5)
S. Cottrell
2-0-4-0
2.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Lovely delivery! This is fuller and around off, it shapes away. Ikram looks to defend but it goes off the outer half down to third man for one.
2.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Shorter in length and around off, it is dragged towards mid on for one.
2.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Back of a length on off, Shah hops and keeps it out.
2.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Back of a length on off, this is guided down to third man for one.
2.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Another one on the pads, Ikram looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls towards the keeper who dives to his right and stops it.
2.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Ikram Ali Khil
Fuller and on middle, this is hit to mid on.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/1
7 Runs
- 01.1
- 41.2
- W 1.3
- 21.4
- 01.5
- 11.6
Ali Khil
3 (3)
R. Shah
0 (3)
K. Roach
1-0-7-1
1.6
1
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
On the pads, this is worked towards square leg for a single. A successful first over by Roach.
1.5
0
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
On the shorter side again and outside off, Ali Khil looks to cut but misses.
1.4
2
Kemar Roach To Ikram Ali Khil
Good fielding! On the shorter side and on the body, Ikram pulls it towards fine leg. Cottrell runs to his right, dives and stops it. Saves two for his side.
Ikram Ali Khil is the number 3 batsman.
1.3
W
Kemar Roach To Gulbadin Naib OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Roach has the last laugh and Naib falls. One shot too many by him. It is on the fuller side and around off, Naib looks to heave it over the leg side but it goes off the inner half and straight to mid-wicket. Lewis makes no mistake. Bad start for Afghanistan and the perfect one for West Indies.
1.2
4
Kemar Roach To Gulbadin Naib
FOUR! Too short and Naib puts it away! It is on the body, bounces at a good height for the batter. Naib pulls it over square leg for a boundary. First of the run chase.
1.1
0
Kemar Roach To Gulbadin Naib
Back of a length on off, Naib stands tall and guides it to point.
Kemar Roach to bowl from the other end with the second new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
R. Shah
0 (3)
G. Naib
1 (3)
S. Cottrell
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Another full ball around off, Shah drives it square on the off side but can't get past point. Just the one run from the first over.
0.5
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
BEATEN! On the fuller side again and outside off, Shah does go after it but misses.
0.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Rahmat Shah
Goes very full now and it is on off, Shah strokes it to covers.
0.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Gulbadin Naib
The run chase is underway! Back of a length and around off, Naib look to push at it but gets an inside edge which goes towards short fine leg for one.
0.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Gulbadin Naib
A half shout! Back of a length on middle, Naib looks to flick but misses to get hit high on the pads.
0.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Gulbadin Naib
Starts off with a back of a length ball on off, Naib pushes it to mid off.
We are back for the chase! The West Indies players are in a huddle as the Afghanistan openers, Gulbadin Naib and Rahmat Shah, pass by them. The Windies players now make their way out to the middle. Naib will be on strike and he will be facing Sheldon Cottrell who has the first new ball in hand. Here we go...
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Match Info
- Venue Headingley, Leeds
- Weather Sunny
- Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to bat
- Result West Indies beat Afghanistan by 23 runs
- Player of the Match Shai Hope
- Umpire Nigel Llong (ENG), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Ian Gould (ENG)
- Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: West Indies 311/6 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): West Indies 311/6 (111 runs, 2 wickets)
- West Indies 303/6 in 49.4 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 103 off 66 balls between N Pooran (50) and J Holder (45)
- N Pooran 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- West Indies 250/4 in 45.3 overs
- 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 42 balls between N Pooran (28) and J Holder (22)
- N Pooran dropped on 18 by Ikram in 41.3 overs
- N Pooran dropped on 12 by G Naib in 40.1 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): West Indies 200/4 (157 runs, 3 wickets)
- West Indies 200/4 in 39.4 overs
- N Pooran dropped on 7 by R Shah in 38.6 overs
- Drinks: West Indies 174/3 in 34.5 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 48 balls between S Hope (14) and S Hetmyer (36)
- West Indies 150/2 in 30.3 overs
- S Hope 13th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- Referral 1 (23.6 ovs): AFG against E Lewis (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, WI: 1) (Retained)
- West Indies 100/1 in 23.3 overs
- E Lewis 5th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 62 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- Drinks: West Indies 78/1 in 17.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 52 balls between E Lewis (30) and S Hope (18)
- West Indies 50/1 in 11.5 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): West Indies 43/1
- S Hope dropped on 5 by R Khan in 7.1 overs
- R Khan dropped on 8 by N Pooran in 45.5 overs
- Afghanistan 254/7 in 44.3 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan 220/5 (176 runs, 4 wickets)
- Afghanistan 200/4 in 36.5 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 182/2 in 34.0 overs
- Afghanistan 150/2 in 28.2 overs
- R Shah dropped on 57 by S Cottrell in 24.1 overs
- Ikram maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 58 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 113 balls between R Shah (50) and Ikram (46)
- Afghanistan 100/1 in 19.0 overs
- R Shah 15th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 57 balls (9x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: Afghanistan 80/1 in 17.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between R Shah (21) and Ikram (27)
- Afghanistan 50/1 in 11.2 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 44/1
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma IND | 648 | 81.00 |
| David Warner AUS | 647 | 71.88 |
| Shakib Al Hasan BAN | 606 | 86.57 |
| Kane Williamson NZ | 578 | 82.57 |
| Joe Root ENG | 556 | 61.77 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc AUS | 27 | 5.43 |
| Lockie Ferguson NZ | 21 | 4.88 |
| Jofra Archer ENG | 20 | 4.57 |
| Mustafizur Rahman BAN | 20 | 6.70 |
| Jasprit Bumrah IND | 18 | 4.41 |
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