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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 3 Commentary, Live Updates

BAN vs AFG, 2022 - T20 Live Commentary

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
127/7 (20.0/20)
131/3 (18.3/20)
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets
That's it then from this game and Afghanistan have qualified for the Super 4 phase, leaving one more space in Group B. The action in the Asia Cup 2022 continues on Wednesday, 31st August as India take on Hong Kong in Dubai in a Group A clash. India can join Afghanistan in the next phase of the competition with a win in that game. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but our build-up, as usual, will begin a lot earlier. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (4-0-16-3) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant spell. Mujeeb starts by congratulating his entire nation and teammates. He says that he did not get the chance to bowl at the start in the previous game, but he likes to bowl in the Powerplay. Adds that he played in Sharjah before and knows the pitch well. Mentions that his whole plan was to bowl wicket to wicket and that helped him to get the wickets.
Mohammad Nabi, the captain of Afghanistan starts by thanking the almighty. He says that everyone knows how incredible the two spinners are. Also says that Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan are world-class bowlers. Adds that they were ahead in the game by taking early wickets and that was their plan. Mentions that they do have some power-hitters in the ranks. Praises Najibullah Zadran's effort for the way he ended the game.
Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that it is tough when you lose four wickets in the first 7-8 overs. Adds that they were 10-15 runs short. He praises his bowlers for this performance and says that they were in the game for 15 overs but credits the Afghani batters for their performance. Ends by saying that they will need to improve their batting and comeback harder in the next match.
The Presentation ceremony...
The man of the moment, Najibullah Zadran is down for a quick chat. He starts by thanking the almighty and by congratulating the whole nation on this victory. Adds that he looked for the straight hits and took his time to settle in. Says that he aimed to play his natural game and kept it simple. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony.
Earlier in the game, Shakib Al Hasan opted to bat first and almost instantly, the decision backfired. Bangladesh lost early wickets in the Powerplay as Mujeeb Ur Rahman ran right through their top order and they were pushed onto the back foot. Mosaddek Hossain and Mahmudullah did manage to build up a stand and Mosaddek played a gem of a knock to take his side to a total that was a bit better than a run-a-ball. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan both picked up three wickets each and were simply sensational. With a low target to chase down, all Afghanistan needed was one big stand and that came for the fourth wicket between Ibrahim Zadran and Najibullah Zadran, with the latter taking the game completely away from the opposition and Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for the Super 4 phase.
Bangladesh will be disappointed in the end as their batters just didn't put up enough runs on the board. Their spinners, however, were almost as good as their counterparts but just couldn't pick up enough wickets. Their pacers were bang average and one would have expected much better from the likes of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Bangladesh will now have to battle it out against Sri Lanka in their next game and whoever wins that one will make it to the Super 4.
Afghanistan have come into this tournament high on confidence and they are playing to the best of their abilities. They needed just 128 runs to win but given the nature of the wicket, it wasn't going to be easy. Both openers got starts and then got out and the skipper too couldn't put up a fight. It was Ibrahim Zadran who held up one end beautifully and when it mattered most, Najibullah Zadran targeted the Bangladeshi pacers and hit them to all corners and even finished proceedings with a biggie. He remained unbeaten on 43 off just 17 balls and that 69-run stand between the two Zadrans was enough for Afghanistan to win the game.
We have witnessed yet another thriller of a game in the Asia Cup. Well, we were on the verge of one but Najibullah Zadran has just powered Afghanistan into the Super 4 by flexing his muscles. The game was hanging on a knife's edge but it is Afghanistan who have made it back-to-back wins in the competition and they have done so very convincingly.
End Of The Over 18.3 : 131/3
7 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 618.3
N. Zadran
43 (17)
I. Zadran
42 (41)
M. Hossain
2.3-0-12-1
18.3
6
Mosaddek Hossain To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! Najibullah Zadran finishes things off in style! This is tossed up, full and on off, Najibullah Zadran smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie. Afghanistan WIN BY 7 WICKETS. Also, they have made it to the Super Four.
18.2
1
Mosaddek Hossain To Ibrahim Zadran
Short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran mistimes his pull towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.1
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on leg, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 18 : 124/3
22 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 417.3
  • 017.4
  • 1 WD17.5
  • 617.5
  • 617.6
N. Zadran
37 (16)
I. Zadran
41 (39)
M. Saifuddin
2-0-27-1
17.6
6
Mohammad Saifuddin To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! TWO IN A ROW! It is full, outside off. Zadran clears his front leg and smokes it over the long off fence for another maximum. The Bangladesh fans are silent now.
17.5
6
Mohammad Saifuddin To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! This is huge! Back of a length, on off. Najibullah Zadran stays back and throws his blade at it. The ball flies over the fine leg fence.
17.5
wd
Mohammad Saifuddin To Najibullah Zadran
WIDE! It is full, wide of off, outside the tramline. Wided.
17.4
0
Mohammad Saifuddin To Najibullah Zadran
Full length, on off. Zadran gets an inside edge on his pads.
17.3
4
Mohammad Saifuddin To Najibullah Zadran
FOUR! Najibullah Zadran gets into the act now! A length ball, outside off. Zadran picks up the length early and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
17.2
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Ibrahim Zadran
Length ball, on the pads, Zadran flicks it to deep square leg and crosses for one.
17.1
4
Mohammad Saifuddin To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Incredible shot! Ibrahim Zadran seems to be in a hurry to end things here. It is full length, on the pads. Zadran flicks it over mid-wicket. It goes through the gap and over the fence.
Mohammad Saifuddin (1-0-5-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 17 : 102/3
17 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 1 WD16.2
  • 616.2
  • 016.3
  • 1 WD16.4
  • 616.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
I. Zadran
36 (37)
N. Zadran
21 (12)
M. Rahman
3-0-30-0
16.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Ibrahim Zadran
A single to end the over! A length ball, outside off. Zadran drives it through covers for one. A great over for Afghanistan. 17 runs off it.
16.5
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Najibullah Zadran
A length ball, outside off. Zadran slices it over point. It lands safely and they take one. Afghanistan are back in the game.
16.4
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! BANG! For the second time in this over a wide ball is followed by a maximum. 100 is up for Afghanistan. It is full, outside off. Najibullah Zadran hits it flat and hard over the man at long off for a maximum.
16.4
wd
Mustafizur Rahman To Najibullah Zadran
WIDE! Rahman now serves it full, wide outside off and outside the tramline. Wide called.
16.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Najibullah Zadran
Swing and a miss! Rahman comes 'round the wicket. It is in the slot, around  off. Zadran looks to heave it away but misses. The ball swings past the off pole.
16.2
6
Mustafizur Rahman To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! Zadran steps on the gas this time. It is a length ball, on the pads. Zadran swivels and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. There was a man in the deep but he could just look it sail over him.
16.2
wd
Mustafizur Rahman To Najibullah Zadran
WIDE! Rahman hurls in a short ball, wide outside off. This one flies off the deck. Zadran leaves it alone. Wide called due to height.
16.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Ibrahim Zadran
A length ball, outside off. Zadran steers it to third man for a single.
Mustafizur Rahman (2-0-13-0) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 16 : 85/3
9 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 615.5
  • 015.6
N. Zadran
8 (8)
I. Zadran
34 (35)
M. Hasan
4-0-26-0
15.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
Flatter and full, on off, Najibullah Zadran goes for the big shot again but misses it completely. 43 runs needed in 23 balls now.
15.5
6
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! BANG! This is tossed up, full and on off, Najibullah Zadran stays there and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
15.4
0
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
A half-volley, on off, Najibullah Zadran drives it straight to covers.
15.3
1
Mahedi Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Slower through the air, short and on off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block it but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket. They cross.
15.2
1
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
Full agian and on off, Najibullah Zadran slaps it down to long on for a run.
15.1
1
Mahedi Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran forces it towards long on for one.
End Of The Over 15 : 76/3
11 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 214.3
  • 414.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
I. Zadran
32 (33)
N. Zadran
1 (4)
T. Ahmed
3-0-22-0
14.6
1
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it towards mid-wicket for one. 11 runs from the over then.
14.5
4
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Two in a row! This is full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran makes room and smashes it wide of the mid off fielder for a boundary.
14.4
4
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Tremendous shot! This is on a hard length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran stays there and just opens the face of his bat at the last moment to guide it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
14.3
2
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran slices it up in the air and towards sweeper cover. The ball falls in no man's land and they pick up two runs.
14.2
0
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
Swing and a miss! This is on a good length and on off, shaping away, Ibrahim Zadran has a wild swing at it but misses.
14.1
0
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
A dot! This is full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran goes for the slog but gets an inside edge onto his pads and goes nowhere. The crowd is cheering every dot ball.
End Of The Over 14 : 65/3
3 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
N. Zadran
1 (4)
I. Zadran
21 (27)
M. Hasan
3-0-17-0
13.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
A dot to end the over! A really good over for Bangladesh. It is tossed up, outside off, Zadran mistimes it back to the bowler.
13.5
1
Mahedi Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
A single now as this is worked to long on.
13.4
1
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
Quicker and full, on off. Zadran makes room and slashes it to deep point for a single.
13.3
0
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
Fuller, at the stumps. Zadran eases it back to the bowler.
13.2
0
Mahedi Hasan To Najibullah Zadran
Full and on off, defended out.
13.1
1
Mahedi Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Around off, Zadran hits it to long on for a single.
Najibullah Zadran is the new man in.
End Of The Over 13 : 62/3
5 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • W12.6
M. Nabi
8 (9)
I. Zadran
19 (25)
M. Saifuddin
1-0-5-1
12.6
W
Mohammad Saifuddin To Mohammad Nabi OUT!
OUT! LBW! Mohammad Saifuddin picks up the wicket off the last ball. Bangladesh players are celebrating and they know they have got their man here. It is a length ball, on off, it skids on. Mohammad Nabi shuffles across and looks to tickle it leg side. He ends up playing all around it and gets rapped on the pads. Mohammad Saifuddin appeals and the finger goes up. Mohammad Nabi has a chat with his partner but decides against the review.
12.5
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Ibrahim Zadran
A single now! Slower short delivery, on off. Zadran waits for it and dabs it down to third man. They cross.
12.4
0
Mohammad Saifuddin To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length, around off. Zadran opens the face of the bat and guides it to point.
12.3
2
Mohammad Saifuddin To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length, on middle and leg. Zadran tucks it to deep square leg. The batters push hard and get two runs. This is really good running.
12.2
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Mohammad Nabi
Length again, on the pads, Nabi hangs back and flicks it to deep square leg for one.
12.1
1
Mohammad Saifuddin To Ibrahim Zadran
This is a length ball, on the pads, Zadran flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Mohammad Saifuddin to have a bowl now.
End Of The Over 12 : 57/2
3 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 211.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
I. Zadran
15 (21)
M. Nabi
7 (7)
Shakib
4-0-13-1
11.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it towards long off for a single. A brilliant from Shakib Al Hasan comes to an end. He conceded only 13 runs and picked up one wicket in his four overs.
11.5
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Another dot as this full delivery is knocked towards covers.
11.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Flighted, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it out.
11.3
2
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated, full and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drills it towards deep point region for a brace.
11.2
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Full again and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards covers.
11.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran leans on and drives it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 11 : 54/2
6 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
M. Nabi
7 (7)
I. Zadran
12 (15)
T. Ahmed
2-0-11-0
10.6
4
Taskin Ahmed To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! Nicely played! This is full and on middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi helps it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. The last ball spoils the over for Taskin Ahmed.
10.5
1
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
Bangs in a short delivery, on off, Ibrahim Zadran upper cuts it on the bounce towards third man. A single taken and 50 comes up for Afghanistan.
10.4
1
Taskin Ahmed To Mohammad Nabi
This is on a good length and on leg, Mohammad Nabi eases it towards long on for a single.
10.3
0
Taskin Ahmed To Mohammad Nabi
On a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi blocks it out.
10.2
0
Taskin Ahmed To Mohammad Nabi
Length again, on middle, angling in, Mohammad Nabi looks to cut from close to his body but gets an bottom edge towards the keeper where Mushfiqur Rahim moves to his right to stop it.
10.1
0
Taskin Ahmed To Mohammad Nabi
This is on a hard length and on middle, Mohammad Nabi guides it off his backfoot towards point.
Drinks break! The game is very evenly poised at the moment. The wicket has a lot in it for the bowlers and Bangladesh have done a really good job till now. Afghanistan know that they need one big stand in order to get ahead in the game. With 80 needed off 60 deliveries, it is anybody's game at the moment. A fascinating final passage of play awaits. Also, Taskin Ahmed (1-0-5-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 10 : 48/2
3 Runs
  • 09.1
  • W9.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
I. Zadran
11 (14)
M. Nabi
2 (2)
M. Hossain
2-0-5-1
9.6
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Ibrahim Zadran
A dot to end the over. On the stumps. Zadran pushes it gently towards extra cover. A wicket-taking over of Hossain comes to an end.
9.5
1
Mosaddek Hossain To Mohammad Nabi
Another single now! Fuller, on the stumps. Nabi shuffles and flicks it to long on. They cross.
9.4
1
Mosaddek Hossain To Ibrahim Zadran
Zadran pushes this full delivery through mid off for one.
9.3
1
Mosaddek Hossain To Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is off the mark instantly! It is full, outside off. Nabi drives it to sweeper cover for one.
The skipper, Mohammad Nabi walks in at number 4.
9.2
W
Mosaddek Hossain To Hazratullah Zazai OUT!
OUT! LBW! It looks plumb and the umpire agrees as well. Zazai has a chat with his partner and takes the review. Coming to the delivery, Hossain goes 'round the wicket, it is coming in with the angle, on middle. Hazratullah Zazai gets low and looks to whip it across the line. He misses and gets rapped on the pads. It looks to be plumb. The umpire raises his finger. The review though does not work in favour of Afghanistan, as the Ball Tracking confirms that it is umpire's call on the ball hitting the wickets. Afghanistan lose their batter here but not the review.
9.1
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Hazratullah Zazai
It is floated, outside off. Zazai looks to cut it away but misses.
End Of The Over 9 : 45/1
8 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 48.5
  • 18.6
H. Zazai
23 (24)
I. Zadran
10 (12)
M. Rahman
2-0-13-0
8.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Hazratullah Zazai
Back of a length, on off. Zazai pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more. A good over for Afghanistan, 8 runs off it.
8.5
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Hazratullah Zazai
FOUR! Cracking shot! This should ease some pressure. It is a slower delivery, fuller in length, outside off. Zazai waits for it and slaps it along the ground through covers. It races away through the gap for a boundary.
8.4
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Ibrahim Zadran
Rahman serves it a bit shorter, on the body. Zadran flicks it behind square on the leg side for one more.
8.3
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Hazratullah Zazai
Good length, on fourth stump. Zazai makes some room and steers it towards backward point. They take a single.
8.2
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Hazratullah Zazai
A dot now! Back of a length, around off. Zazai gets it back to the bowler off the inner half.
8.1
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Ibrahim Zadran
Full length, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran drives it to sweeper cover. They take one.
End Of The Over 8 : 37/1
2 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
H. Zazai
17 (20)
I. Zadran
8 (10)
M. Hossain
1-0-2-0
7.6
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Hazratullah Zazai
Quicker one, full and on the leg stump, Hazratullah Zazai misses his flick and the ball hits the pads. Only 2 runs from the over.
7.5
1
Mosaddek Hossain To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated, short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it towards deep square leg for one.
7.4
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Ibrahim Zadran
Short again and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to the right of the bowler where Mosaddek Hossain cuts it out.
7.3
1
Mosaddek Hossain To Hazratullah Zazai
A bit short and on off, Hazratullah Zazai moves back and forces it towards long off for a single.
7.2
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Hazratullah Zazai
Flatter and around middle and leg, Hazratullah Zazai looks to sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads.
7.1
0
Mosaddek Hossain To Hazratullah Zazai
Tossed up, full and on off, Hazratullah Zazai knocks it back to the bowler.
Mosaddek Hossain is now brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 35/1
6 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 1 LB6.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
I. Zadran
7 (8)
H. Zazai
16 (16)
T. Ahmed
1-0-5-0
6.6
0
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
Good comeback from Taskin! He bowls it on a length and on middle, angling in, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it towards mid on. A dot!
6.5
4
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Width on offer and punished! This is on a hard length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran stays there and smashes it over point for a boundary.
6.4
lb
Taskin Ahmed To Hazratullah Zazai
Another length delivery, on the pads, Hazratullah Zazai misses his flick and the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. They cross.
6.3
1
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran hops up and pushes it towards covers for a single. Tight bowling from Taskin!
6.2
0
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
This is on a good length and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran knocks it to the leg side.
6.1
0
Taskin Ahmed To Ibrahim Zadran
Taskin Ahmed start with a sharp bouncer! This is short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran sways away from it.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/1
10 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 25.4
  • 45.5
  • 05.6
H. Zazai
16 (15)
I. Zadran
2 (3)
M. Hasan
2-0-14-0
5.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Length ball, around off, this is cut away again but straight towards the cover region. At the end of the Powerplay, Afghanistan are 29/1!
5.5
4
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
FOUR! That is raw power from Hazratullah Zazai. On a length and at the stumps, Zazai hangs back and punches it past the diving fielder at mid off for a boundary.
5.4
2
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
On the pads, Zazai flicks it past the man at square leg and picks up a couple of runs.
5.3
0
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
And again! Quicker and flatter, cut away off the back foot towards cover-point.
5.2
0
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Flatter again, around off, this is tapped away towards point.
5.1
4
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
EDGED AND FOUR! Quicker delivery, from around the wicket and fired in on off stump. Hazratullah Zazai goes back to a full ball and looks to cut close to his body. The ball takes the inside edge and misses the off stump by a whisker before running away into the fence.
End Of The Over 5 : 19/1
4 Runs
  • W4.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
I. Zadran
2 (3)
H. Zazai
6 (9)
Shakib
3-0-10-1
4.6
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
A hint of flight on that occasion, looped up on off stump. Ibrahim Zadran solidly defends it off the front foot.
4.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
A bit slower and shorter, on off stump. Hazratullah Zazai has to wait for it and he taps it in front of mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
4.4
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
Length ball, on the pads, this is pushed towards mid on for one more.
4.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
A bit fuller and on middle, Zazai stays inside the crease and watchfully works it leg side for a run.
4.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Ibrahim Zadran
On middle and leg, this is worked away through mid-wicket for a single.
Ibrahim Zadran is the new man in.
4.1
W
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! Shakib Al Hasan does eventually get Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Bangladesh have their first wicket! Nicely flighted, on a length and pushed wider. Gurbaz dances down the track but gets completely beaten in the flight. The ball turns away a touch after picthing and Mushfiqur Rahim has all the time in the world to whip off the bails. Gurbaz was looking edgy and now has to depart.
End Of The Over 4 : 15/0
4 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 23.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
H. Zazai
4 (7)
R. Gurbaz
11 (17)
M. Hasan
1-0-4-0
3.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Zazai backs away and Mahedi Hasan sees this Hasan follows the batter and angles it into the body. Zazai gets an inside edge and is lucky that the ball didn't go on to hit the stumps.
3.5
1
Mahedi Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Flatter delivery around leg stump, Gurbaz goes deep in his crease and pushes it down to long on for a single.
3.4
0
Mahedi Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back to around the wicket now. This is fired in on the pads, Gurbaz looks to work it leg side but the ball holds a bit in the surface again.
3.3
2
Mahedi Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Switches to over the wicket now for the right-hander. This is fired in full and at the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz wrists it through mid-wicket and picks up an easy couple of runs.
3.2
1
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Quicker delivery, a bit on the shorter side and around off. Zazai punches this one through extra cover and rotates the strike.
3.1
0
Mahedi Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Around off, Hazratullah Zazai just punches it towards mid off.
Mahedi Hasan comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 3 : 11/0
4 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
H. Zazai
3 (4)
R. Gurbaz
8 (14)
Shakib
2-0-6-0
2.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Flatter one, close to the off pole, this is cut away to sweeper cover for one more.
2.5
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a length again and this one holds a bit in the surface. Gurbaz waits for it and pushes it down the ground for a run.
2.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Length ball, around middle and this is tucked away towards mid-wicket.
2.3
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Quicker one, around middle, punched off the back foot towards mid on for a single.
2.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
DROPPED! A chance goes begging early for Bangladesh and how much will this cost them? A tad shorter and around middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz mistimes the pull off the back foot and hits it flat towards long on. Mahmudullah over there comes forward but spills the low catch. Single taken.
2.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz pre-meditates and moves past the leg stump. Shakib Al Hasan follows him and floats it around leg stump. Gurbaz plays it onto the off side.
End Of The Over 2 : 7/0
5 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
R. Gurbaz
6 (10)
H. Zazai
1 (2)
M. Rahman
1-0-5-0
1.6
1
Mustafizur Rahman To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good half stop! Length again, around off, this is nicely driven on the up but the man at cover dives to his left and gets a hand on it. Just the single then.
1.5
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A touch fuller, on middle and skidding through. Gurbaz plays it out with soft hands towards cover.
1.4
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Hits the hard length now, around off, Gurbaz hops onto the back foot and defends it back onto the deck.
1.3
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Length ball, angled across the right-hander. Gurbaz steps out and looks to swing across the line but gets beaten past the inside edge.
1.2
4
Mustafizur Rahman To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Overpitched and punished! Right in the slot around off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz makes a bit of room and thumps it right back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
1.1
0
Mustafizur Rahman To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
It is full, angled across the right-hander, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it alone.
Mustafizur Rahman to share the new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
R. Gurbaz
1 (4)
H. Zazai
1 (2)
Shakib
1-0-2-0
0.6
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Risky single but they make it in time! On off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches it straight towards mid off and sets off the for the single. Hazratullah Zazai is a bit late to set off and the throw comes in at the striker's end. It is a direct hit and it is sent upstairs. The replays show that Zazai made it in time.
Is it a run out? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays confirm that the batter is safe. The big screen shows NOT OUT.
0.5
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On the pads and pushed awya towards mid on.
0.4
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Flatter delivery, around off, Gurbaz backs away and cuts it straight towards point.
0.3
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good length, from around the wicket and on off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz defends it out.
0.2
1
Shakib Al Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Quicker again, angled onto middle, Zazai forces it off the back foot and towards mid on for a quick single. Afghanistan are up and running here.
0.1
0
Shakib Al Hasan To Hazratullah Zazai
Shakib starts off with a quicker and shorter ball on off. Hazratullah Zazai gets pushed onto the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.
Match Info
  • Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
  • Weather Cool
  • Toss Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mujeeb Ur Rahman
  • Umpire Asif Yaqoob (PAK), Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND) and Anil Chaudhary (IND)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 127/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 100/6 in 16.2 overs
  • Bangladesh 53/5: A Hossain lbw b R Khan 12(15)
  • Referral 3 (10.3 ovs): A Hossain against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (BAN: 1, AFG: 2)
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 50/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 50/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Bangladesh 28/4: M Rahim lbw b R Khan 1(4)
  • Referral 2 (6.2 ovs): AFG against M Rahim (LBW) Successful (BAN: 2, AFG: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 28/3
  • Bangladesh 13/2: A Haque lbw b Ur Rahman 5(14)
  • Referral 1 (3.6 ovs): AFG against A Haque (LBW) Successful (BAN: 2, AFG: 2)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between I Zadran (22) and N Zadran (25)
  • Afghanistan 100/3 in 16.4 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/2 in 10.5 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 48/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.2 ovs): H Zazai against BAN (LBW) Successful (BAN: 2, AFG: 2) (Retained)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 29/1
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