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2nd ODI, Bready Cricket Club, Bready , Aug 07, 2026
207
(33.4/47)
299/8
(47.0/47)
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs
% Chance to Win
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AFG
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In 7th heaven - Last 7 completed ODIs, 7 wins for Afghanistan over Ireland. The last time the Irish beat the Afghans in this format was way back in 2019, in Belfast - 7 long years back. This contest was anything but a contest from the scorecard but if you take that one man out - Rashid Khan - the game could have actually got much closer than it did. The 18-month gap between ODIs also hurt the home side with clear rustiness visible and one expects a better display come the third ODI on Monday, 10th August, 2026. As far as the Afghans are concerned, they would want a more clinical show in both departments and gain an unassailable lead. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled on Monday at 9.45 am GMT, but our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
Made plans, executed well - That is the simple explanation from the victorious skipper of Afghanistan, RAHMAT SHAH, on his team's win. He says that the top order played well, they assessed the conditions well and that's why the score nearly reached 300. On his batters not converting their starts, Shah admits that his side missed out on 20-30 runs and feels that they could have got those if they had not given wickets in the middle overs. On his specific bowling changes, the skipper agrees, stating that he was making his changes based on the heavy wind. Explains that he tried to use his fast bowlers against the wind and spinners into the wind. Praises Rashid Khan for bowling really well and is happy to have him in the side. On Afghanistan's bowling overall, RS says that the plans were made in the dressing room, but the bowling unit executed it well in the middle, hence the result is good.
A bit of rust - That's what the captain of Ireland, PAUL STIRLING, reckons. Feels that they were rusty in all three facets and will look back at it in the next 24 hours. Details that in the field, they probably could have had a chance for a couple of runouts and in the batting, the back end just did not turn up. On the three debutants, Stirling says that they all showed what they can do and it is all about putting everything together in a package. Stresses that the debutants have shown signs that they belong here and the future looks bright. On how to deal Rashid, Paul says that the team has got to adapt pretty quickly. Admits that in the past as well, Ireland have found the spinner challenging but also believes that the batters did well to target the other bowlers in this game. Ends by saying that if not for Rashid, his side was very much in the game.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - The award goes to the champion from Afghanistan - RASHID KHAN - for stunning bowling figures of 7.4-0-34-6. On what did he enjoy while bowling, Rashid says that we get sharp spin here, which he really likes. But more importantly, he says, the challenge was hitting the right areas consistently. To this, the next question is what were those right areas on this pitch. Khan replies by stating that a length of around 5-5.5 metres, in line of the stumps, kept you in the game. However, he feels that nowadays, with so much T20 cricket, the spinners need to keep things simple for themselves and keep mixing it up with variations of pace on any surface. On his aim for improvement for the next game, RK gets the team in focus instead, saying that one game does not make his side a tough team. Remembers that Afghanistan had a very tough series against India, where their bowling was exposed, so they need to do better with the ball. Understands that they did not get a chance to bowl at the death here and want to improve there and also with the new ball. Ends by saying that with the World Cup in mind, if their bowling improves, Afghanistan can do well.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Adapting to the conditions - Afghanistan did that, but Ireland could not. Given the fact that they had not played an ODI for 18 months told and despite winning the toss in favourable conditions, they could not make use of those. Inconsistent lines and lengths meant that the visitors piled on 299/8 after the game was shortened to 47 overs per side due to the early morning rain. While the hosts struggled to land the ball on one area consistently, the tourists batted fairly well, though they got an array of starts which were not converted. Ibrahim Zadran stood tall with his 84 while Mark Adair and Gavin Hoey were the pick of the Irish bowlers.
Ireland vs Rashid - Eventually, it has come down to that. It is not a surprise but it will hurt the home side a lot. With due respect to the champion, Ireland are not playing him for the first time but just could not read the ball out of his hand. Additionally, having done the hard work to get to 198/5, to lose their last 5 wickets for just 9 runs is a hard pill to swallow. Just like the Afghans, the Irish struggled to hang in there. Ibrahim Zadran's role was matched by Cade Carmichael, with a fine 62, but while Afghanistan had 6 batters scoring 30 or more, Ireland had only 2. Still, don't think the pitch was into question at all, as apart from bounce and a little bit of spin, the deck was a batting beauty.
Cometh the champion - Once again, we realize how crucial is Rashid Khan to his team's chances. He was on fire right from his first over, even arguing with the umpire and being told off. And he fuelled that anger towards his opposition, snaring 6 wickets. Barring Mohammad Saleem, who endured a torrid day, every bowler did well.
A poor finish - This is, in reference to both, Ireland's batting and our own coverage. We would like to extend heartfelt apologies for the lack of consistency in the coverage for this game. There seemed to be a massive issue from the streaming source and unfortunately, towards the end, it just got worse. Back to the match, the hosts have just got bulldozed in the last 4-odd overs.
End Of The Over 33.4 : 207/10
0 Runs
- 033.1
- W 33.2
- 033.3
- W 33.4
B. McDonough
0 (2)
G. Hoey
1 (5)
R. Khan
7.4-0-34-6
33.4
W
Rashid Khan To Byron McDonough OUT!
OUT! b Rashid Khan.
33.3
0
Rashid Khan To Byron McDonough
No run.
33.2
W
Rashid Khan To Jai Moondra OUT!
OUT! c Mohammad Saleem b Rashid Khan.
33.1
0
Rashid Khan To Jai Moondra
No run.
End Of The Over 33 : 207/8
3 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 132.6
J. Moondra
3 (4)
G. Hoey
1 (5)
F. Farooqi
7-1-32-1
32.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Jai Moondra
1 run.
32.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gavin Hoey
1 run.
32.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gavin Hoey
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
32.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gavin Hoey
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
32.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Jai Moondra
Short and outside off, Moondra cuts it to deep point for a single.
32.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Jai Moondra
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
End Of The Over 32 : 204/8
3 Runs
- 031.1
- 231.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- W 31.5
- 131.6
J. Moondra
1 (1)
G. Hoey
0 (2)
R. Khan
7-0-34-4
31.6
1
Rashid Khan To Jai Moondra
1 run.
31.5
W
Rashid Khan To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! b Rashid Khan.
31.4
0
Rashid Khan To Curtis Campher
No run.
31.3
0
Rashid Khan To Curtis Campher
No run.
31.2
2
Rashid Khan To Curtis Campher
2 runs.
31.1
0
Rashid Khan To Curtis Campher
No run.
DRINKS BREAK. We would like to apologize again for the lack of continuous flow in commentary. The broadast stream is facing some issues and everyone is trying their level best to sort it out. Appreciate your patience in adjusting and understanding. As far as this game is concerned, only a miracle can take Ireland past the finish line. Afghanistan are on track for a win and a major win at that. Rashid Khan finding his form back could not have come at a better time.
End Of The Over 31 : 201/7
0 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- W 30.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
G. Hoey
0 (2)
C. Campher
21 (14)
F. Farooqi
6-1-29-1
30.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gavin Hoey
Full and outside off, Gavin Hoey drives it straight to cover. A WICKET MAIDEN for Farooqi! His bowling figures now read 6-1-29-1.
30.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gavin Hoey
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Gavin Hoey walks in next, at number 9, replacing Mark Adair.
30.4
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Mark Adair OUT!
OUT! STRAIGHT TO MID OFF! The run chase is disintegrating now. On a length, around off, angling away, Mark Adair looks to go over the top but does not connect it well at all. The ball hits the toe end of the bat and lobs towards mid off where Rahmat Shah makes no mistake. From 198/5, IRELAND ARE NOW 201/7! 99 more needed from 98 balls.
30.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Mark Adair
No run.
30.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Mark Adair
No run, played towards covers.
30.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Mark Adair
Full and straight, pushed towards mid on.
After 30 overs, Ireland are 201/6. At the same stage, Afghanistan were 170/2. So the Irish are 31 runs ahead but have lost 4 extra wickets. Fazalhaq Farooqi is back on. 5-0-29-0 so far.
End Of The Over 30 : 201/6
8 Runs
- 5 WD 29.1
- 029.1
- 029.2
- W 29.3
- 029.4
- 229.5
- 129.6
M. Adair
3 (3)
C. Campher
21 (14)
R. Khan
6-0-31-3
29.6
1
Rashid Khan To Mark Adair
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
29.5
2
Rashid Khan To Mark Adair
2 runs.
29.4
0
Rashid Khan To Mark Adair
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
29.3
W
Rashid Khan To Ben Calitz OUT!
OUT! Dragged on! The batter has played that onto the stumps.
29.2
0
Rashid Khan To Ben Calitz
No run.
29.1
0
Rashid Khan To Ben Calitz
No run.
29.1
wd
Rashid Khan To Ben Calitz
5 Wides!
Apologies once again, as we have lost the feed. Trying to get it back as soon as possible.
End Of The Over 29 : 193/5
15 Runs
- 128.1
- 128.2
- 428.3
- 428.4
- 428.5
- 128.6
B. Calitz
27 (12)
C. Campher
21 (14)
M. Saleem
7-0-66-0
28.6
1
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
More chats with the bowler. Almost after every ball, Rahmat Shah has been in his ear. Now, Hashmatullah Shahidi has a word, and even Rashid Khan comes up woth some tips.
28.5
4
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
FOUR! Make that a hat-trick of boundaries! Mohammad Saleem's day keeps getting worse. He lands this short again, on middle. Ben Calitz expects that length and moves across to get inside the line of it before hooking it to the deep backward square leg fence for four more runs.
28.4
4
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
FOUR MORE! Nothing streaky about this one. On a length, around off, Ben Calitz backs away, then gets in line and punches it to the right of point for consecutive boundaries!
28.3
4
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Good length and just around off, Ben Calitz looks to play away from his body but gets an outside edge. It races to the deep third fence and beats Fazalhaq Farooqi to his right for a boundary.
28.2
1
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
Outside off, worked through mid-wicket for a single.
28.1
1
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
Back of a length and around off, Ben Calitz punches it through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 178/5
16 Runs
- 127.1
- 027.2
- 627.3
- 127.4
- 1 NB 27.5
- 627.5
- 127.6
B. Calitz
13 (7)
C. Campher
20 (13)
A. Omarzai
7-1-42-2
27.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Calitz
On a length, around middle and leg, Calitz tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. 16 from the over, 26 in the last 2!
27.5
6
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Calitz
SIX! Makes full use of the Free Hit! Short of a length and on middle, but not short enough to trouble the batter. Ben Calitz clears his front leg away and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen more.
27.5
nb
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Calitz
No ball.
27.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
On a good length, outside off, Campher defends it towards cover.
27.3
6
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
SIX! Goes all the way! Azmatullah Omarzai bangs this into the pitch, around middle. Curtis Campher goes for the pull shot but gets rushed on it. The ball takes the top edge and flies over the keeper's head for a biggie.
27.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
On a length, outside off, Curtis Campher guides it towards backward point.
27.1
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Calitz
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
End Of The Over 27 : 162/5
10 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 426.3
- 126.4
- 426.5
- 126.6
B. Calitz
5 (3)
C. Campher
13 (10)
M. Saleem
6-0-51-0
26.6
1
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
Short, outside off, Ben Calitz punches it through point for a single, to make it a 10-run over.
26.5
4
Mohammad Saleem To Ben Calitz
FOUR! Second of the over! Mohammad Saleem hits the deck hard and just around off. Ben Calitz opens the bat face and uses the pace of the ball to steer it past point. He timed it so well that it races away to the fence for a boundary. Ireland need 139 runs in 121 balls.
26.4
1
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
Ooohh... if the fielder has picked that up... Full, on middle, Campher pushed it straight to mid on and called for the run. The fielder came chaging in, but at the point of picking the ball, looked up at the batters and fumbled the ball.
26.3
4
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Cut away! Short of a length and outside off. Curtis Campher gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it past the diving point fielder for a boundary.
26.2
0
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
Dropped short, outside off, Campher pulls it straight to mid-wicket.
26.1
0
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
Fuller and on off, Curtis Campher drives it to mid off.
End Of The Over 26 : 152/5
7 Runs
- 225.1
- 025.2
- 425.3
- 125.4
- W 25.5
- 025.6
B. Calitz
0 (1)
C. Campher
8 (6)
A. Omarzai
6-1-26-2
25.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Calitz
On a length, around middle and off, Ben Calitz defends it down the pitch. 7 runs from the over, but a wicket as well. 6-1-26-2 are the bowling figures of Azmatullah Omarzai.
Ireland are self imploding now. 2 wickets in 10 balls. Ben Calitz, on ODI debut, walks in next, at number 7, replacing the set Cade Carmichael.
25.5
W
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Azmatullah Omarzai gets the set batter and Ireland are in big trouble now. He bangs this into the pitch, outside off. Cade Carmichael backs a bit too far away and slashes his bat at it, trying to reach out. He cannot handle the bounce and gets a top edge that flies towards deep third. AM Ghazanfar moves to his left and takes a fine running catch. It almost popped out but he managed to hold on to it. It's the end of Carmichael's fine knock, and Ireland lose half their side now.
25.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
1 run, played towards mid on.
25.3
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
Four! Played towards covers.
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25.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
Full, outside off, Curtis Campher drives this towards mid off.
25.1
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Curtis Campher
Short of a length and outside off, Curtis Campher cuts it wide of point, but the fielder dives to his right to get a good hand on it. It still rolls behind, but Fazalhaq Farooqi in the deep runs to his left to cut it out. Two taken.
Comparison. After 25 overs, Ireland are 145/4. At the same stage, Afghanistan were 156/2.
End Of The Over 25 : 145/4
2 Runs
- 124.1
- W 24.2
- 024.3
- 124.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
C. Carmichael
62 (65)
C. Campher
1 (2)
M. Saleem
5-0-41-0
24.6
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
On a length, outside off, Carmichael opens the face of his bat and guides it towards point.
24.5
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Full and outside off, Cade Carmichael leans and drives it straight to cover.
24.4
1
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
Short, outside off, cut through point for a single.
24.3
0
Mohammad Saleem To Curtis Campher
Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.
Curtis Campher walks in next, at number 6, replacing Lorcan Tucker.
24.2
W
Mohammad Saleem To Lorcan Tucker OUT!
OUT! MASSIVE SHOUT FOR LBW, NOT GIVEN, BUT TUCKER IS RUN OUT! You can either call it unlucky for the batter or exceptional alertness from the fielder. On a length, around off, angling down, Lorcan Tucker looks to flick it away but misses and is hit on the pads. Saleem roars an LBW appeal but the umpire moves away. Now, here comes the drama. Tucker does not know where the ball is and is wandering out of his crease. And the next thing he knows, the stumps are hit by a throw at his end and he has to walk back! Actually, the ball went off his pads towards point and Sediqullah Atal fielded and fired a direct hit at the striker's end. What a lucky break for Afghanistan. The 38-run stand is broken and IRELAND ARE 144/4 CHASING 300!
24.1
1
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
A short ball, outside off, Cade Carmichael pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 24 : 143/3
5 Runs
- 023.1
- 123.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 123.6
C. Carmichael
61 (62)
L. Tucker
23 (20)
A. Omarzai
5-1-19-1
23.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
Outside off, worked through mid-wicket for one.
23.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Lorcan Tucker
NEARLY STRAIGHT TO THE MAN! Short and wide outside off, Tucker slashes hard and almost hits it straight down the throat of Fazalhaq Farooqi at deep cover. The ball lands just in front. A single taken.
23.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
More steep bounce. Short, outside off, Carmichael is taken aback by the extra bounce but manages to fend it awkwardly behind point, for one.
23.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Lorcan Tucker
Just short of good, outside off, steep bounce, Lorcan Tucker rises with the bounce and dabs it to the off side for a run.
23.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
On a length again, outside off, Cade Carmichael eases this through the covers for a single.
23.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
On a length, around off, defended from the crease.
Much much better over from Saleem this time. He looks a lot more comfortable from this end. Good news for Afghanistan as AZMATULLAH OMARZAI IS BACK ON THE FIELD AND READY TO BOWL TOO. Since it was an external injury, he does not have to wait for the time he spent off the field. 4-1-14-1 so far.
End Of The Over 23 : 138/3
5 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 122.5
- 422.6
L. Tucker
21 (18)
C. Carmichael
58 (58)
M. Saleem
4-0-39-0
22.6
4
Mohammad Saleem To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! Spoils a relatively good over. Banged in short, outside off, Lorcan Tucker picks the length in a trice and pulls it, albeit without much timing, to the mid-wicket fence. The stand moves to 32 (36).
22.5
1
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Fuller, around off, Cade Carmichael works it towards mid on for a quick single.
22.4
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Fuller, outside off, CC leans and drives it through cover-point but cannot get it through! Fourth dot ball on the trot.
22.3
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
On a good length, outside off, Cade defends it solidly.
22.2
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
On a length, outside off, Carmichael pushes it towards cover and Tucker charges through for the single but is stopped just in time by the striker. The fielder was charging in as well.
22.1
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Full and outside off, Cade Carmichael drives it down the ground but the bowler gets down low to his left in his followthrough and stops the ball.
That's 17 off the last 2 overs without much risk. And that's forced a bowling change. Mohammad Saleem is back on. 3-0-34-0 so far. This time, he comes on from the end from where Rashid was bowling. The previous time he bowled from Ghazanfar's end and was taken a tour around the park for 21 runs in 1 over.
End Of The Over 22 : 133/3
8 Runs
- 021.1
- 421.2
- 121.3
- 121.4
- 121.5
- 121.6
C. Carmichael
57 (53)
L. Tucker
17 (17)
AM Ghazanfar
5-0-24-0
21.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Around off, pushed through mid on for another single.
21.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
A long hop, outside off, LT cuts it through point for one.
21.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Fuller, outside off, Cade Carmichael lunges and works it towards short fine leg for a run. 169 more needed from 152 balls.
21.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
Shorter, outside off, Lorcan cuts it through point for a single.
21.2
4
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! PLUNDERED! A rare loose ball, a full toss, around middle, Tucker swings it wide of long on, to his right, getting the second boundary in the last 4 balls.
21.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
Full and around off, Lorcan Tucker defends.
End Of The Over 21 : 125/3
9 Runs
- 120.1
- 120.2
- 120.3
- 120.4
- 420.5
- 120.6
L. Tucker
11 (13)
C. Carmichael
55 (51)
R. Khan
5-0-23-2
20.6
1
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Short, outside off, Lorcan goes back and cuts it through point for one more. A bit of a breathing space for Ireland from that over, earning 9 runs.
20.5
4
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! A BOUNDARY AFTER 40 BALLS! On middle, Lorcan Tucker drills it straight back down the ground, past the bowler, to his right, beating long off to his right. 176 more needed from 157 balls.
20.4
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Dropped short, around off, Carmichael rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for another single.
20.3
1
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Full and down the leg side, Tucker clips it to deep mid-wicket for one.
20.2
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
On middle and off, flicked through mid-wicket for a run.
20.1
1
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Full, outside off, driven through the covers for a single.
Drastic change of events. Overs 11-20 - Afg - 61/0 | Ire - 59/2. But in the last 6 overs, Ireland have managed only 20/2.
End Of The Over 20 : 116/3
4 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 219.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 119.6
L. Tucker
4 (9)
C. Carmichael
53 (49)
AM Ghazanfar
4-0-16-0
19.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
Full, outside off, Lorcan Tucker drills it towards long off for a run.
19.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Short, outside off, CC punches it through point for a single.
19.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
A touch short, around off, punched towards long on, but this time Kharote comes in quickly and stops the ball to his left.
19.3
2
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
On middle and off, this time Cade does get the single, working the ball through mid-wicket. In fact, he will get more, as the fielder fumbles, the substitute, Nangeyalia Kharote, on for Azmatullah Omarzai. The ball goes behind and by the time he retrieves it, the batters return for the second.
19.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Mixup between the batters. Carmichael works it to the right of mid-wicket and sets off for what should have been a comfortable single but Tucker is not sure and sends him back.
19.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Full, outside off, Cade Carmichael lunges and pushes it towards cover.
End Of The Over 19 : 112/3
2 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
L. Tucker
3 (8)
C. Carmichael
50 (44)
R. Khan
4-0-14-2
18.6
0
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Outside off, punched straight to cover.
18.5
0
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Outside off, a quicker leggie, LT looks to cut but misses.
18.4
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
MAIDEN ODI 50 FOR CARMICHAEL! Has not been convincing against spin, but he becomes extremely important in this run chase now. A reasonably quick 50, in just 44 balls. Gets there with a punch through mid on for a run.
18.3
1
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Down the leg side, Lorcan goes back and nudges it through square leg for a single. 189 more needed from 171 balls.
18.2
0
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
The googly, around off, Tucker works it towards mid-wicket.
18.1
0
Rashid Khan To Lorcan Tucker
Landed outside off, Lorcan Tucker pushes it towards cover.
Problems. More and more people walking in front of the sightscreen, holding up play.
End Of The Over 18 : 110/3
4 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
C. Carmichael
49 (43)
L. Tucker
2 (3)
AM Ghazanfar
3-0-12-0
17.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Stays on 49. The quicker ball, on middle, skids through, Cade gets across to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. Possibly spinning down the leg side.
Carmichael on 49...
17.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
Nicely done. The carrom ball, outside off, Lorcan picks it, lunges and pushes it towards cover for another single.
17.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Fuller, on middle, Carmichael eases this down to long on for one, to move to 49.
17.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
Short, outside off, Tucker goes back and cuts it through point to get off the mark with a run.
17.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Lorcan Tucker
Fuller, outside off, Lorcan Tucker lunges to block it to the off side.
17.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Short, outside off, Cade Carmichael goes back and punches it down to long on for a single.
The game is turning big time. Lorcan Tucker walks in next, at number 5, replacing Harry Tector.
End Of The Over 17 : 106/3
3 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 116.5
- W 16.6
H. Tector
5 (10)
C. Carmichael
47 (40)
R. Khan
3-0-12-2
16.6
W
Rashid Khan To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The magician strikes again. Rashid Khan tosses up the leg break, full and on off, and gets it to grip and turn away just enough. Harry Tector is drawn forward into his defensive stroke but only manages to get a thin outside edge behind. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the keeper, reacts sharply, fumbles once but grabs it on the second attempt. Ireland are 106/3, still needing 194 runs in 180 balls.
16.5
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Outside off, CC flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
16.4
1
Rashid Khan To Harry Tector
Fuller, around off, Harry Tector pushes it through point for a run.
16.3
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Full and straight, Cade comes forward and drives it towards long on for a single.
16.2
0
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Quicker ball, short in length, the googly, outside off, Carmichael looks to cut but misses.
16.1
0
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Landed outside off, Cade Carmichael defends it to the off side.
End Of The Over 16 : 103/2
3 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 215.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
H. Tector
4 (8)
C. Carmichael
45 (36)
AM Ghazanfar
2-0-8-0
15.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Harry Tector
Full and outside off, driven straight back to the stumps at the other end. No appeal for a run out as Ghazanfar did not get any hand on that.
15.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Harry Tector
Landed outside off, spinning in, Tector looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge to short fine leg.
15.4
2
AM Ghazanfar To Harry Tector
Dropped short, outside off, Harry punches it in front of point for a couple.
15.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Harry Tector
A touch short, outside off, Tector punches it towards short cover.
15.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Harry Tector
Outside off, Harry Tector pushes it back to the bowler.
15.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Full, around off, Cade Carmichael flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. 199 more needed from 191 balls.
AM Ghazanfar returns. From the same end from where he started. 1-0-5-0 so far.
End Of The Over 15 : 100/2
4 Runs
- W 14.1
- 114.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 114.6
C. Carmichael
44 (35)
H. Tector
2 (3)
R. Khan
2-0-9-1
14.6
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Outside off, worked through the leg side for one more. 100 UP FOR IRELAND. A wicket and 4 runs from the over, Rashid's bowling figures read 2-0-9-1 so far.
14.5
1
Rashid Khan To Harry Tector
Overpitched, outside off, driven through mid off for one.
14.4
0
Rashid Khan To Harry Tector
Outside off, punched to the right of the bowler who dives to make a wonderful stop.
14.3
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Short, around off, punched down to long on for a run.
14.2
1
Rashid Khan To Harry Tector
On middle and off, worked through mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS BREAK. What a bizarre passage of 3 overs. Spin was starting to choke the batters, then suddenly pace came back on and released the pressure, before spin eventually struck. The home side seems to be comfortable against pace but is just not able to pick either of Rashid or Ghazanfar. And one feels, that the match lies just there. If the spin twins are seen off, the Irish will back themselves to chase even 100 off the last 10 overs. Harry Tector walks in next, at number 4, replacing Andy Balbirnie.
14.1
W
Rashid Khan To Andy Balbirnie OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! King Khan strikes. It is a short ball, but a quick one and a leg break at that, Andy Balbirnie probably did not pick it because his feet did not move. He tried a flat-footed punch and only succeeded in getting a thick outside edge to the keeper, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. A dramatic period of 3 overs at last results in a wicket for Afghanistan. The 72-run stand is broken and IRELAND ARE 96/2, CHASING 300.
End Of The Over 14 : 96/1
21 Runs
- 013.1
- 413.2
- 1 WD 13.3
- 613.3
- 613.4
- 013.5
- 413.6
C. Carmichael
42 (33)
A. Balbirnie
36 (41)
M. Saleem
3-0-34-0
13.6
4
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
FOUR! 21 FROM THE OVER! Wow. All the pressure built over the last couple of overs has been washed away. One more short ball, outside off, Cade Carmichael expects that length, gets into position early and pulls it all along the ground to the mid-wicket fence!
13.5
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
On a length, outside off, Cade pushes it towards point.
13.4
6
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
SIX MORE! Carmichael is loving this after the stern examination against spin. Another short ball, outside off, again Cade Carmichael picks the length and hooks it over the backward square leg fence! 208 more needed from 200 balls.
13.3
6
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
SIX! POWERFUL! Saleem is struggling with something here. Not an injury, but something in his runup or something else. He is just not able to get any rhythm. A short ball, outside off, Carmichael gets into position quickly and this time, controls the pull, sending the ball high over the square leg fence! 214 more needed from 201 balls.
13.3
wd
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
WIDE. A wayward bouncer, well outside off, let through.
13.2
4
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
FOUR! JUST OUT OF REACH! A short ball, outside off, Cade Carmichael goes for the pull but cannot control his shot. It flies uppishly towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his left but the ball escapes through, to the fence behind.
Reload. Saleem comes running in but loses his runup at the time of delivering the ball and bails out.
13.1
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
On a length, around off, pushed to the leg side.
Change of ends? For one of the spinners, it looks like. Because Mohammad Saleem has been brought back into the attack. After what happened in the previous two overs, don't think we will see pacers for some time now. 2-0-13-0 so far.
End Of The Over 13 : 75/1
5 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 212.6
A. Balbirnie
36 (41)
C. Carmichael
22 (27)
R. Khan
1-0-5-0
12.6
2
Rashid Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Brilliant running. Andy Balbirnie goes back and knocks it into the leg side with soft hands and charges back for the second. Rashid kicks the turf in frustration. 50-RUN STAND IS UP, IN 48 BALLS!
12.5
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Outside off, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
0
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Another LBW appeal. Turned down again. The googly, outside off, fuller in length, Carmichael lunged to flick but missed and was hit on the pads. Maybe, spinning down the leg side.
A small break in play. It seems like Rashid has passed a comment on the previous LBW decision and the umpires are certainly not pleased. They have a chat and then raise it to Rahmat Shah. At the end of the day, we need to respect the umpire's decision.
12.3
0
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Massive shout for LBW! Almost like a celebrappeal. But the umpire is firm and shakes his head. Rashid and Gurbaz share a smile. They feel it was close. Full, outside off, Cade Carmichael got a long way outside the line of the stumps and looked to defend but missed and was hit on the pads. From the replay, it seemed as if the impact was outside off. But the bowler is certainly not happy with the decision.
12.2
1
Rashid Khan To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller, around off, Andy Balbirnie pushes this through mid on for a run.
12.1
1
Rashid Khan To Cade Carmichael
Short, outside off, Cade Carmichael rocks back and punches it towards long off for a single. 229 more needed from 209 balls.
Interesting first over of spin. Balbirnie was okay but Carmichael seemed to be picking the ball off the pitch. Here comes a tougher test in Rashid Khan.
End Of The Over 12 : 70/1
5 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 211.3
- 011.4
- 111.5
- 111.6
C. Carmichael
20 (23)
A. Balbirnie
33 (39)
AM Ghazanfar
1-0-5-0
11.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Ooohhh... full and around off, seemed like the carrom ball, Cade came forward to flick but the ball landed and straightened, taking the leading edge. The ball went towards point and while Balbirnie called for the single, Carmichael was a bit slow to react. Eventually he ran across but a direct hit at the bowler's end would have got him.
11.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller, outside off, Andy drives it through the covers for a run.
11.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Andy Balbirnie
Short of full, outside off, Balbirnie pushes it towards cover.
11.3
2
AM Ghazanfar To Andy Balbirnie
Full and wide outside off, Andy Balbirnie reaches out and steers it behind point for a couple.
11.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
Full, around off, Carmicheal leans and works it through mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Cade Carmichael
AN LBW APPEAL FIRST UP! Not given. That was very close. Ghazanfar starts off on a length, just outside off, Cade Carmichael looks to work it off the pitch to the leg side but misses as the ball comes back in and hits the pads. The replays make it seem even more closer and maybe, the umpire denied it on height.
Right. The spin challenge begins for Ireland. AM Ghazanfar to bowl now.
End Of The Over 11 : 65/1
8 Runs
- 4 LB 10.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 410.6
A. Balbirnie
30 (36)
C. Carmichael
18 (20)
M. Saleem
2-0-13-0
10.6
4
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! MURDERED! Saleem decides to test Balbirnie with the short stuff again but this time, Balbirnie is ready. Picks the length early, gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to the mid-wicket fence.
10.5
0
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
A good, sharp bouncer, around middle, Andy Balbirnie initially thinks about hooking but then bails out.
10.4
0
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, at the stumps, AB defends it towards mid-wicket.
10.3
0
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
Full and straight, Andy pushes it towards mid on.
10.2
0
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, tighter to the off stump, Balbirnie defends.
10.1
lb
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR LEG BYES! Err in line, on a length, down the leg side, Andy Balbirnie misses his tuck but the ball clips his pads on its way to the fine leg fence. 239 more needed from 221 balls.
Nearly neck-and-neck in Powerplay 1. Ireland's 57/1 plays Afghanistan's 65/1. POWERPLAY 2 time. 4 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the 38th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 57/1
8 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 49.6
C. Carmichael
18 (20)
A. Balbirnie
26 (30)
F. Farooqi
5-0-29-0
9.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
FOUR! Two in two! Fazalhaq Farooqi goes fuller and way outside off. Cade Carmichael extends his arms to reach out for it and drills it through covers for four more runs.
9.5
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Cade Carmichael swivels, rolls his wrists and pulls it away to the deep square leg fence for a boundary. 50 comes up for Ireland.
9.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
No run, the batter lets the ball go outside off stump.
9.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
9.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
9.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
End Of The Over 9 : 49/1
10 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 1 LB 8.3
- 48.4
- 1 WD 8.5
- 48.5
- 08.6
A. Balbirnie
26 (30)
C. Carmichael
10 (14)
M. Saleem
1-0-9-0
8.6
0
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
8.5
4
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Loose and punished! Short of a length but down the leg side, there to be put away. Andy Balbirnie clips it away through square leg to collect another boundary.
8.5
wd
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
WIDE! A bouncer but way down the leg side, Andy Balbirnie ducks under it. Wided.
8.4
4
Mohammad Saleem To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Nicely done! Mohammad Saleem sticks to the fuller length but strays onto the pads of the batter. Andy Balbirnie brings his wrists into play and flicks it with superb timing through mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.3
lb
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Back of a length and angling in once more, Cade Carmichael makes no contact as the ball goes off his pads towards short fine. A leg bye is taken.
8.2
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Good length and on middle, nips back in again, Cade Carmichael fails to work it away and gets hit high on the pads.
8.1
0
Mohammad Saleem To Cade Carmichael
Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Fuller one and on middle, shaping in sharply. Cade Carmichael gets beaten by pace on his flick and gets hit on the pads. Probably just going down the leg side.
Looks like Azmatullah Omarzai has injured himself here. It is his left pinky finger and he is walking off with the physio to get some attention. That means a bowling change is necessary, and it will be Mohammad Saleem to replace him.
End Of The Over 8 : 39/1
5 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
C. Carmichael
10 (11)
A. Balbirnie
18 (27)
F. Farooqi
4-0-21-0
7.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
Just short! Fazalhaq Farooqi bangs this into the pitch, around off, and it takes off a bit. Cade Carmichael looks to pull it away but the ball gets big on him. He miscues it to the left of mid-wicket, where Azmatullah Omarzai dives but the ball just drops wide of him. They cross.
7.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
Almost dragged on! Just short of a length and around off, nips back in. Cade Carmichael looks to punch it away but gets a bottom edge. It just bounces over the stumps behind.
7.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
Hard length and around off, Cade Carmichael stabs it out towards short cover.
7.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
A bit fuller and on off, Cade Carmichael defends it on the front foot.
7.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
Back of a length and on off, Cade Carmichael gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.
7.1
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Cade Carmichael
FOUR! Just wide! Good length and angling down the leg side, Cade Carmichael tickles it but a bit too fine. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the keeper, dives to his left but the ball just evades his outstretched glove and races to the fence behind for a boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 34/1
6 Runs
- 1 WD 6.1
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 46.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
A. Balbirnie
18 (27)
C. Carmichael
5 (5)
A. Omarzai
4-1-14-1
6.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
Another dot! Short of a length and outside off, Andy Balbirnie lets it go.
6.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
Full again and on leg, Cade Carmichael glances it towards deep fine for a single.
6.4
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
FOUR! Gets it away! Fuller delivery and well outside off. Cade Carmichael goes chasing after it. The ball flies off the outside edge over backward point for a boundary.
6.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
Back of a length and on off, jags back in sharply. Cade Carmichael gets across to play at it but the ball zips past the inside edge and hits him on the midriff.
6.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
On a length and angling into the pads, Cade Carmichael clips it to short mid-wicket.
6.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
Good-length delivery, in the channel outside off, Cade Carmichael watches it through and leaves it alone.
6.1
wd
Azmatullah Omarzai To Cade Carmichael
WIDE. Omarzai errs in line and serves this full and down the leg side, Cade Carmichael fails to glance it away. Given as a wide.
End Of The Over 6 : 28/1
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 45.6
A. Balbirnie
18 (26)
C. Carmichael
0 (0)
F. Farooqi
3-0-16-0
5.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Fuller in length again and around off. Andy Balbirnie leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through covers for a boundary.
5.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Farooqi follows up the bouncer with a very full delivery, on off, Andy Balbirnie drives it firmly but straight to mid off.
The physio is in for the mandatory concussion check. Everything seems fine and we are good to go again.
5.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
A slower bumper, on middle, Andy Balbirnie goes through the pull early and misses. It goes off his right shoulder onto his helmet.
5.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Short of a length and around off, Andy Balbirnie dabs it down to point.
5.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Back of a length and on middle, Andy Balbirnie pats it towards short mid-wicket.
5.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Beaten! Good length and around off, angling away, Andy Balbirnie has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Early blow to Ireland. Cade Carmichael walks out to bat at number 3.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
0 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- W 4.6
P. Stirling
5 (10)
A. Balbirnie
14 (20)
A. Omarzai
3-1-8-1
4.6
W
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Azmatullah Omarzai draws first blood and it is a WICKET MAIDEN. The pressure of the dot balls got to the Irish skipper here. This is on a nagging length, on middle, angling in a bit. Paul Stirling looks to force the flick but gets it from the toe end of the bat. He ends up chipping it towards mid-wicket, where Mohammad Saleem backtracks a bit and grabs it well above his head. Ireland are 24/1, chasing 300 runs.
4.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
Omazai hits the deck hard, on off, holds its line. Paul Stirling looks to play at it but takes his bottom hand off due to the extra bounce. It takes the shoulder of the bat and rolls towards point.
4.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
Back of a length and on off, Paul Stirling tucks it to short mid-wicket.
4.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
Hard length and around off, Paul Stirling looks to drive it on the up but gets an outside edge along the ground towards first slip. The fielder fumbles a bit but it does not cost anything.
4.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
Fuller and on middle, angling in, Paul Stirling looks to defend it with a straight bat but gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket.
4.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
On a length and on off, Paul Stirling pushes it towards cover.
End Of The Over 4 : 24/0
4 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 43.6
A. Balbirnie
14 (20)
P. Stirling
5 (4)
F. Farooqi
2-0-12-0
3.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
EDGED AND FOUR! Spoils the over a bit! Fazalhaq Farooqi goes fuller and around off, angling away. Andy Balbirnie throws his hands at it and gets an outside edge. It flies well wide of first slip and beats deep third to his left for a boundary.
3.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Farooqi hits the deck hard, on middle, and shapes it back in, Andy Balbirnie gets hurried and stabs it out to the leg side. Five dots in a row!
3.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
A bouncer now, on middle and leg, Andy Balbirnie ducks under it.
3.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Back of a length and around off, Andy Balbirnie looks to cut it away but this is too close to his body. He ends up chopping it off the bottom half of the bat towards short cover.
3.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Landed short of a length and on middle and leg, jags back in sharply. Andy Balbirnie looks to play it from his crease but misses and gets hit high on his body.
3.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Good-length delivery, on off, straightens a bit, Andy Balbirnie stays back and pats it down firmly towards short cover.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
6 Runs
- 12.1
- 4 B 2.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
A. Balbirnie
10 (14)
P. Stirling
5 (4)
A. Omarzai
2-0-8-0
2.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
Nips back in from outside off again, AB looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat through fine leg. A run taken.
2.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
Full and outside off, Andy drives it straight to cover.
2.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
On a good length, around middle and leg, Balbirnie tucks it straight to square leg.
2.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, outside off, left alone.
2.2
b
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR BYES! Bonus runs. On a good length, outside off, Andy Balbirnie stays back to defend but the ball seams back in a long way, stays a touch low and goes between bat and pad. Just goes above the off stump and the keeper. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, tries diving to his left to stop that. But he misses the ball and it races to the fence behind.
2.1
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
On a good length, around middle, Paul Stirling nudges it behind square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/0
8 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 41.6
A. Balbirnie
9 (9)
P. Stirling
4 (3)
F. Farooqi
1-0-8-0
1.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Second boundary of the over. Short and wide outside off, Andy Balbirnie reaches out and punches it through cover-point. 286 more needed from 270 balls.
1.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, outside off, angling away, AB shoulders arms.
1.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Farooqi shifts to over the wicket and bangs it short and down the leg side. Andy hops and nudges it towards mid-wicket.
1.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! HANDSOME! Second bite of the apple. Similar ball to the previous one, full and outside off, this time Andy Balbirnie drives it to the right of cover and gets the gap and the boundary.
1.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
Full and wide outside off, Balbirnie leans and drives it straight to cover.
1.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Andy Balbirnie
On a length, around off, Andy Balbirnie defends.
It will be Fazalhaq Farooqi from the other end, with the second new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 1 WD 0.6
- 40.6
P. Stirling
4 (3)
A. Balbirnie
1 (3)
A. Omarzai
1-0-6-0
0.6
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
FOUR! The first boundary of the chase. Slightly short of a half volley, outside off, Paul Stirling comes half forward and just plays a half punch. But the pace on the ball takes it through the covers towards the ropes.
0.6
wd
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
WIDE. Radar lost. Omarzai probably wants to go full and straight, for the inswinger, but drifts it way too down the leg side. The ball pitches and then moves even further. Paul lets it be and it is an excellent diving stop to his left by the keeper.
0.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
Similar line and length, this time Stirling pushes it towards point.
0.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Paul Stirling
On a length, outside off, Paul Stirling punches it straight to cover.
0.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
A touch short, but a bit too straight. Balbirnie gets outside the line, hops and tucks it through mid-wicket for the first run of the chase.
0.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
On a good length, outside off, angling in, Andy Balbirnie pushes it towards cover.
0.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Andy Balbirnie
On a good length, outside off, left alone.
0
Filters
Type
Overs
Batsmen
- Andy Balbirnie
- Paul Stirling
- Cade Carmichael
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Curtis Campher
- Ben Calitz
- Mark Adair
- Gavin Hoey
- Jai Moondra
- Byron McDonough
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Bready Cricket Club, Bready
- Weather Overcast
- Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
- Result Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs
- Player of the Match Rashid Khan
- Umpire Gareth Morrison (IRE), Roland Black (IRE) and Jonathan Kennedy (IRE)
- Referee Dean Cosker (ENG)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Afghanistan 299/8 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (39-47): Afghanistan 299/8 (72 runs, 4 wickets)
- Afghanistan 250/3 in 41.3 overs
- Power play 2 (11-38): Afghanistan 227/4 (162 runs, 3 wickets)
- Afghanistan 200/3 in 34.2 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 194/2 in 33.0 overs
- Afghanistan 150/1 in 24.1 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 104 balls between I Zadran (53) and S Atal (44)
- I Zadra 10th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: Afghanistan 103/1 in 16.0 overs
- Afghanistan 103/1 in 15.4 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 52 balls between I Zadran (24) and S Atal (24)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 65/1
- Afghanistan 50/1 in 7.1 overs
- Ben Calitz and Jai Moondra make their ODI debut for Ireland
- Match reduced to 47 overs due to wet ground conditions
- R Khan 7th ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/34 (7.2)
- Drinks: Ireland 201/7 in 31.0 overs
- Ireland 200/6 in 29.5 overs
- Ireland 151/4 in 25.3 overs
- C Carmichael maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (6x4) (2x6)
- Ireland 100/1 in 15.0 overs
- Drinks: Ireland 96/2 in 14.1 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 48 balls between A Balbirnie (22) and C Carmichael (22)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Ireland 57/1
- Ireland 53/1 in 9.5 overs
- C Carmichael dropped on 9 by A Omarzai in 7.6 overs
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