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New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Super 12 - Match 40 Commentary, Live Updates

NZ vs AFG, 2021 - T20 Live Commentary

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
125/2 (18.1/20)
124/8 (20.0/20)
New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets
So, that is it from this game! We have our four semi finalists. It will be England and Australia from Group 1 and Pakistan and New Zealand from the other. Now, the next game will decide if Pakistan finishes on top or not when they face Scotland. If they win, they will do so. That game begins at 6 pm local time (2 pm GMT). You can change tabs and enjoy the coverage. Cheers!
Kane Williamson, the Kiwi skipper says that, it was a strong performance against a very good Afghanistan side who have a lot of match winners and the bowlers did the job really well as it was a 150 plus pitch. Mentions that they would have batted first today, which hasn't been the case in this tournament as the pitches have been challenging and that's nice because it helps the overall performance and the fielding effort was brilliant today. Adds that everyone put their 100 percent effort in today and the crowd was supportive as well. On facing England, he mentions that it's going to be a good challenge but they are ready for it and are looking forward to the encounter.
Mohammad Nabi, the skipper of Afghanistan, says that it was their plan to put up a good score after winning the toss but they were not able to do it. Adds that they were few runs short and they should have got atleast got to 140. Tells that they tried really hard but felt that they were 30 runs short. Says that they know how to play in UAE but unfortunately they were not able to execute their plans and they will come back strong next time.
Trent Boult is the Player of the Match. He says that it's nice to top off the performance today and the boys are playing well. Adds that they've had some day games and some night games as well, so that gives them experience and they are confident about the conditions. Mentions that batting or bowling first, they are happy doing both and today the bowlers did the job and then the guys finished it off nicely with the bat.
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Afghanistan needed wickets early on but they failed to get many! Their spinners really did not get a lot of assistance on this very good wicket. There were a couple of wickets to fall but they needed a lot more to actually build pressure. To be honest, they were at least 40 runs short of what could have been a competitive score.
Their batters too did not let the efforts by their bowlers go in vain. The openers got off to a decent start before Mitchell fell. Williamson and Guptill then put on another decent stand before Guptill was dismissed. Then came the stand though which took them over the line and it was between Conway and Williamson. They took their time, paced it well and in the end, chased it down easily.
End of a clinical performance from the Kiwis to book their spot in the semis! Excellent stuff from them in a high-pressure game. To be honest, 120 odd was never going to be enough and it surely did not. Have to credit the efforts from the bowlers who rose to the occasion and restricted Afghanistan to a low score.
End Of The Over 18.1 : 125/2
1 Runs
  • 118.1
D. Conway
36 (32)
K. Williamson
40 (42)
G. Naib
1.1-0-9-0
18.1
1
Gulbadin Naib To Devon Conway
Slower ball, on a length, around middle. Devon Conway eases it to long on for a single. New Zealand WIN THE MATCH BY 8 WICKETS! The Kiwis are into the semi-final!
End Of The Over 18 : 124/2
6 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 1 LB17.6
D. Conway
35 (31)
K. Williamson
40 (42)
Naveen
2-0-16-0
17.6
lb
Naveen-ul-Haq To Devon Conway
Leg bye! Good-length ball, darted on the pads. Devon Conway misses his nudge and gets hit on the pad. The ball rolls away to the leg side for a leg bye! New Zealand are just 1 run away from a victory now!
17.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Kane Williamson
Length ball, outside off. Kane Williamson drives it to wide of mid off. The fielder there runs to his left to stop the ball. The batters cross for a run.
17.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Devon Conway
Length ball, strayed on the pads. Devon Conway clips it to deep square leg for one.
17.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Kane Williamson
Good-length ball, outside off. Kane Williamson punches it past covers and takes a single.
17.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off. Kane Williamson looks to cut but gets it from the inner half of the blade back to the bowler.
17.1
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Kane Williamson
Slower ball, on a length, outside off. Kane Williamson skips down the track and lofts it towards deep cover for a couple.
End Of The Over 17 : 118/2
10 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 1 WD16.4
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 216.6
D. Conway
34 (29)
K. Williamson
36 (38)
Ur Rahman
4-0-31-1
16.6
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Devon Conway
Good running! Tossed up, on middle. Devon Conway clips it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Just 7 runs needed off 18 balls now!
16.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Devon Conway
Flatter ball, outside off. Devon Conway punches it to cover.
16.4
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Devon Conway
Floated, outside off. Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it to deep point for a couple.
16.4
wd
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Devon Conway
Wide! Mujeeb spills this one way down leg. Devon Conway lets it be. Wided!
16.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Devon Conway
A stifled appeal for LBW but the umpire says no. Tossed up, around middle. Devon Conway looks to sweep but he misses and gets hit on his glove.
16.2
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Devon Conway
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Tossed up, around off. Devon Conway skips down and smacks it back past the bowler to collect a boundary.
16.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
Tossed up, outside off. Kane Williamson skips down and eases it to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 108/2
7 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 1 LB15.4
  • 415.5
  • 115.6
K. Williamson
35 (37)
D. Conway
26 (24)
H. Hassan
3-0-14-0
15.6
1
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
Short of a length, around off. Kane Williamson stays back and looks to defend but gets an inside edge behind the sticks. A single taken. 17 runs needed off 24 balls.
15.5
4
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Easy pickings! A juicy full toss, around off. Kane Williamson carves it past mid off and the ball races away to the fence.
15.4
lb
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Leg bye! Back of a length, around middle. Devon Conway looks to pull but he misses and gets hit on his body. The ball rolls away for a leg bye!
15.3
0
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Banged into the deck, around middle. Devon Conway pulls it along the ground towards mid-wicket.
15.2
0
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Swing and a miss! Slower ball, shorter in length, outside off. Devon Conway looks to heave it across the line but he misses.
15.1
1
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, around off. Kane Williamson stays back and taps it to backward point for one.
End Of The Over 15 : 101/2
10 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
D. Conway
26 (21)
K. Williamson
29 (34)
R. Khan
4-0-27-1
14.6
2
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
Devon Conway is clearly riding his luck here! Tossed up, around middle. Conway looks to sweep but gets a top edge. The ball goes over the short fine leg fielder and the batters take two. 24 runs needed off 30 balls.
14.5
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Another googly, around middle and leg. Kane Williamson stays back and flicks it behind square on the leg side for a run.
14.4
1
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
In the air, but lands safe! Tossed up, outside off. Devon Conway looks to play the slog-sweep but he only manages a top edge and the ball falls just short of the deep square leg fielder. A single taken.
14.3
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Fuller in length, around off. Kane Williamson drives it to long on for one.
14.2
1
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
Flatter ball, on middle. Devon Conway stays back and eases it to long on for a run.
14.1
4
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
FOUR! Devon Conway nails it this time! Loopy ball, outside off. Devon Conway gets low and reverse sweeps it towards deep point to collect a boundary.
End Of The Over 14 : 91/2
13 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 413.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
D. Conway
18 (17)
K. Williamson
27 (32)
M. Nabi
4-0-26-0
13.6
1
Mohammad Nabi To Devon Conway
Floated, outside off. Devon Conway prods and drives it to sweeper cover. A single to end the over! 34 runs needed off 36 balls!
13.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Flatter ball, outside off. Kane Williamson punches it to covers for a single.
13.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Devon Conway
Flatter ball, outside off. Devon Conway looks for the reverse-sweep but it goes off the toe end towards short third man. A single taken.
13.3
4
Mohammad Nabi To Devon Conway
FOUR! And again! Tossed up, around middle. Devon Conway gets down yet again and sweeps it to wide of deep mid-wicket for another boundary.
13.2
4
Mohammad Nabi To Devon Conway
FOUR! Top shot! Floated, around leg. Devon Conway gets down on his knee and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a boundary.
13.1
2
Mohammad Nabi To Devon Conway
Loopy ball, outside off. Devon Conway lofts it over covers and collects a couple.
End Of The Over 13 : 78/2
8 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
K. Williamson
26 (31)
D. Conway
6 (12)
G. Naib
1-0-8-0
12.6
0
Gulbadin Naib To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, outside off. Kane Williamson taps it to backward point. Kane Williamson takes a start. The fielder did misfield so Williamson sets off a touch. Conway though is not interested at all and Kane has to go back. The skipper is not happy, questions Conway about where is his attention! One of the rare occasions when Williamson is seen angry. Speaks volumes about how important this game is.
12.5
4
Gulbadin Naib To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Glorious! Full ball, outside off. Kane Williamson drives it through covers and collects a boundary.
12.4
1
Gulbadin Naib To Devon Conway
Length ball, on off. Devon Conway eases it to long off for a single.
12.3
1
Gulbadin Naib To Kane Williamson
Another slower length ball, outside off. Kane Williamson rocks back and slaps it to sweeper cover for a run.
12.2
1
Gulbadin Naib To Devon Conway
Slower one, on the hips. Conway flicks it to deep square leg for one.
12.1
1
Gulbadin Naib To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, Williamson with a short arm jab down to long on for one.
Gulbadin Naib comes to bowl.
End Of The Over 12 : 70/2
7 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
D. Conway
4 (10)
K. Williamson
20 (27)
R. Khan
3-0-17-1
11.6
0
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
On leg and turning into the left-hander. Devon Conway looks to tuck it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
11.5
0
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
On middle and defended back to the bowler.
11.4
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Flighted ball, on off. Kane Williamson dabs it on the off side and rotates the strike.
11.3
4
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
FOUR! Kane Williamson with a trademark shot and this will release a bit of pressure. On middle and leg, Kane Williamson gently nudges it through mid-wicket and the timing is so good that the ball ends up in the fence.
11.2
1
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
Around off and played with soft hands towards backward point. The batters steal a single as well.
11.1
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Dragged down, on the pads and Williamson nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
Rashid Khan (2-0-10-1) comes back to bowl.
End Of The Over 11 : 63/2
2 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
K. Williamson
14 (24)
D. Conway
3 (7)
H. Hassan
2-0-8-0
10.6
1
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
Back of a length, outside off. Kane Williamson goes on the back foot and works it to deep point for a run.
10.5
1
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Here comes the single after a plethora of dot balls. On middle and gently pushed down to long off by Conway for a single.
10.4
0
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Outside off and tapped towards point.
10.3
0
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Peach! Hamid Hassan hurls in a full ball from around the wicket, outside off stump. This one nips in and then straightens. Devon Conway is well beaten.
10.2
0
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Good-length ball, on middle and nipping back in. Conway gets hit on the body as he looks to tuck it away.
10.1
0
Hamid Hassan To Devon Conway
Fullish ball, on middle. Devon Conway keeps it out.
DRINKS! With Martin Guptill also back in the hut, New Zealand look a bit shaky but with just 64 runs needed in 60 balls, they should be able to get there. Afghanistan will need a miracle to go on and win this match. Hamid Hassan is back on. 6 runs came off his first over!
End Of The Over 10 : 61/2
3 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 29.6
K. Williamson
13 (23)
D. Conway
2 (2)
M. Nabi
3-0-13-0
9.6
2
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Tossed up, outside off. Kane Williamson drives it to wide of long off and collects a couple of runs. 64 runs needed off 60 balls.
9.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Floated, around off. Kane Williamson drives it straight back to Mohammad Nabi.
9.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
This is slightly shorter in length, outside off. Kane Williamson stays back and guides it to short third man.
9.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Flatter ball, around middle. Kane Williamson stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.
9.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Tossed up, outside off. Kane Williamson pushes it back to the bowler.
9.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Devon Conway
Tossed up, strayed on the pads. Devon Conway clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 58/2
5 Runs
  • 1 WD8.1
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • W8.5
  • 18.6
D. Conway
1 (1)
K. Williamson
11 (18)
R. Khan
2-0-10-1
8.6
1
Rashid Khan To Devon Conway
Tossed up, on middle. Devon Conway prods and eases it to long on to get off the mark with a run.
Devon Conway is the new man in.
8.5
W
Rashid Khan To Martin Guptill OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Huge wicket this for Afghanistan as their main man, Rashid Khan strikes! A googly, around off. Martin Guptill gets down on his knee and looks for a slog-sweep but he misses and the ball crashes onto his stumps. It is also Rashid Khan's 400th T20 wicket! Can he turn things around for the Afghans?
8.4
0
Rashid Khan To Martin Guptill
Tossed up, around off. Martin Guptill defends it off the front foot.
8.3
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Flatter ball, on middle. Kane Williamson waits for it and works it to long on for a single.
8.2
1
Rashid Khan To Martin Guptill
A half-tracker, around middle. Martin Guptill rocks back and miscues his pull to deep mid-wicket. The batters cross for a run.
8.1
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Floated, around off. Kane Williamson prods and defends it behind square on the off side. A single taken!
8.1
wd
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Wide! Rashid spills this one down leg. Kane Williamson misses his flick. Wide called by the umpire.
End Of The Over 8 : 53/1
3 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
M. Guptill
27 (20)
K. Williamson
9 (16)
M. Nabi
2-0-10-0
7.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Martin Guptill
An appeal for LBW but turned down! Flatter ball, turning in from middle. Martin Guptill looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto his pad.
7.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Martin Guptill
Tossed up, outside off. Martin Guptill blocks it off the front foot.
7.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
This is fuller in length, around middle. Kane Williamson works it to long on for a single.
7.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Another short ball, outside off. Kane Williamson stays back and cuts it to cover.
7.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Martin Guptill
Just a tad short, outside off. Martin Guptill rocks back and punches it to deep cover for one.
Mohammad Nabi is back into the attack.
7.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Kane Williamson
Flatter ball, outside off. Kane Williamson cuts it to deep cover for a run.
End Of The Over 7 : 50/1
5 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
K. Williamson
7 (13)
M. Guptill
26 (17)
R. Khan
1-0-5-0
6.6
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
A single to end the over! Tossed up, on middle. Kane Williamson skips down and nudges it to deep mid-wicket.
6.5
0
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Flatter and quicker, around middle. Kane Williamson blocks it off the back foot.
6.4
1
Rashid Khan To Martin Guptill
Fuller in length, around middle. Martin Guptill eases it to long on for one.
6.3
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Loopy ball, on middle and leg. Kane Williamson tucks it to the leg side to collect a run.
6.2
1
Rashid Khan To Martin Guptill
Tossed up, outside off. Martin Guptill drives it to long off for a single.
Rashid Khan is into the attack now.
6.1
1
Rashid Khan To Kane Williamson
Flatter ball, around off. Kane Williamson prods and defends it to point. The batters cross for a run.
End Of The Over 6 : 45/1
9 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
M. Guptill
24 (15)
K. Williamson
4 (9)
Ur Rahman
3-0-21-1
5.6
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Martin Guptill
FOUR! Consectuive boundaries to end the Powerplay and it is a solid one for the Kiwis. Just another 80 needed! Fuller and outside off, this is smashed past mid off. Boundary.
5.5
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Martin Guptill
FOUR! Pulled away hard! This is way too short and Guptill latches onto it. He smashes it through mid-wicket. Boundary.
5.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Martin Guptill
Just short again! On middle, Guptill closes the face of the bat early as he tries to flick. It goes more off the leading edge but lands short of the bowler.
5.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
That lands just short! Not sure if the fielder moved quickly! On middle, Williamson plays the paddle scoop. It goes uppishly towards short fine leg. Hamid Hassan is late to take off, he though dives and manages to stop the ball as it lands in front of him. A single.
5.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
Flatter and on the stumps, Williamson blocks.
5.1
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 5 : 36/1
6 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
K. Williamson
3 (6)
M. Guptill
16 (12)
H. Hassan
1-0-6-0
4.6
1
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
Good running! Back of a length and on off, this one jags back in a little. Williamson looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the body. It rolls on the off side for one.
4.5
0
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
Outside off, Williamson stays back and then guides it to point.
4.4
0
Hamid Hassan To Kane Williamson
Back of a length and on the shorter side. Williamson hangs back and defends.
4.3
1
Hamid Hassan To Martin Guptill
This lands safe! Fuller and on middle, a slower one. Guptill works it wide of long on for one.
4.2
0
Hamid Hassan To Martin Guptill
Drags his length back now, on middle, this is worked to mid on.
Hamid Hassan comes to bowl.
4.1
4
Hamid Hassan To Martin Guptill
FOUR! Hamid Hassan starts with a gift for the batter! A full toss on off, it is driven down to the long off fence.
End Of The Over 4 : 30/1
4 Runs
  • W3.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
M. Guptill
11 (9)
K. Williamson
2 (3)
Ur Rahman
2-0-12-1
3.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Martin Guptill
Another single now! This is tossed up on middle, Guptill plants his front foot forward and flicks it down to long on. Gets to the other end.
3.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
On middle, Williamson works it down to long on and takes one.
3.4
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Martin Guptill
On middle, Guptill works it down to long on for one.
3.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
On middle Williamson pushes it down to long on and gets off the mark.
3.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Kane Williamson
BEATEN! Lovely from Mujeeb! This is outside off, it lands and then turns away. Williamson reaches out to defend but is beaten.
Kane Williamson walks out to bat at number 3.
3.1
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Daryl Mitchell OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! There is the first wicket for Afghanistan and it is Mujeeb who strikes on his return into the team. Welcome wicket as this guy was taking the game away from them. They though need a couple more quickly. Just the 99 more needed. This lands on off, Mitchell looks to defend but it spins away. Takes a faint outside edge and Shahzad does the rest.
End Of The Over 3 : 26/0
11 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
D. Mitchell
17 (11)
M. Guptill
9 (7)
Naveen
1-0-11-0
2.6
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Daryl Mitchell
Angled into the pads, Mitchell works it towards short fine leg for one.
2.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Martin Guptill
A good slower one this time, fuller and on middle, Guptill looks to go hard at it, it goes off the toe-end towards mid on for one.
2.4
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Martin Guptill
FOUR! That is smashed! Right in the slot this one. Full and outside off, it is powered through mid off. Boundary.
2.3
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Martin Guptill
A slower one outside off, Gutpill throws his bat at it, it goes off the underedge towards the keeper.
2.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Daryl Mitchell
Follows the boundary with a run! On off, this is played towards cover for one.
2.1
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Up and over! That is a lovely shot and Daryl Mitchell is in a hurry to end this one! Fuller and on middle, DM shows the maker's name and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Naveen-ul-Haq comes to bowl.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
8 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 11.6
D. Mitchell
11 (8)
M. Guptill
4 (4)
Ur Rahman
1-0-8-0
1.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Daryl Mitchell
Drop and run! The Kiwis are off to a good start! 8 from Mujeeb's first! On off, Daryl plays it towards point for one.
1.5
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Nice and fine! Second boundary for Mitchell! Shorter in length and outside off, Daryl plays it late, it goes more off the underedge down to the third man fence.
1.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Daryl Mitchell
Slightly shorter in length and outside off, it is cut but to point.
1.3
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Daryl Mitchell
Two, two is the call and two is what they get! Mitchell comes down the track and then works it wide of long on. Two taken.
1.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Daryl Mitchell
Goes wide of the crease and angles it into middle, blocked.
1.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Martin Guptill
That one swings back in a long way from outside off. Guptill works it through square leg for one.
Who will bowl from the other end? Mujeeb Ur Rahman it is.
End Of The Over 1 : 7/0
7 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 20.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
D. Mitchell
4 (3)
M. Guptill
3 (3)
M. Nabi
1-0-7-0
0.6
4
Mohammad Nabi To Daryl Mitchell
FOUR! Finds the gap this time! This is even shorter and outside off, Daryl hangs back and places it between cover and mid off for a boundary. The last ball spoils the over.
0.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Daryl Mitchell
Slightly shorter and on off, Daryl stays back and pushes it to covers.
0.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Daryl Mitchell
Flatter and on middle, DM defends.
0.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Martin Guptill
Floats it up on off, Guptill pushes it wide of long off for one.
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Mohammad Nabi To Martin Guptill
That is brilliant running! New Zealand and Guptill are underway! On middle, this is worked down to long on. They take one. Daryl Mitchell realizes that the fielder is coming towards the ball, slowly and then goes for the second. Najibullah Zadran does not pick it up cleanly and makes the second run easier.
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Mohammad Nabi To Martin Guptill
A good shot to begin with but no runs! Tossed up on off, Guptill drives but to covers.
Match Info
  • Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Bright and Sunny
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Trent Boult
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 124/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 100/4 in 16.5 overs
  • Najibullah Zadran 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 56/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 53/3 in 9.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 23/3
  • New Zealand 101/2 in 15.0 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 61/2 in 10.0 overs
  • New Zealand 50/1 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 45/1
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Babar Azam PAK30360.60
David Warner AUS28948.16
Mohammad Rizwan PAK28170.25
Jos Buttler ENG26989.66
Charith Asalanka SL23146.20
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Wanindu Hasaranga SL165.20
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Trent Boult NZ136.25
Shakib Al Hasan BAN115.59
Josh Hazlewood AUS117.29
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