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UAE vs AFG, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

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1st T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Dec 29, 2023
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
131/4 (20.0/20)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
203/3 (20.0/20)
Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 72 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Rahmanullah Gurbaz
    100(52)
Right then, that is it from this one-sided game where Afghanistan takes an early lead in the series and UAE will need to go back to the drawing board and come back stronger in the next one to level things up. The 2nd T20I will be played on 31st December, Sunday at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Afghanistan's captain, Ibrahim Zadran says that it is his first time captaining the country and it is a surreal experience. Adds that they have a pretty decent T20I side and in the absence of Rashid Khan, Qais Ahmad bowled brilliantly. Tells that they try to play positive cricket and will continue to do so. Praises Rahmanullah Gurbaz for his century and says his role in the team is to anchor but he got out unfortunately.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the Player of the Match for his stellar ton. He starts by thanking the Almighty. Adds that he enjoyed batting today and it was really exciting to play the innings. States that his plan was to give the strike to Hazratullah Zazai as he was doing well. Mentions that it was not pre-planned to hit this big but everything went in the right direction. He also thanks the crowd as the support in UAE is always massive for Afghanistan.
Muhammad Waseem, the skipper of UAE says that he would like to congratulate Rahmanullah Gurbaz for such a special innings and he says that it was a good wicket but the runs were a little too much for us to achieve. He added that the guys are young and still fresh to this stage but they are all very talented and will definitely look to bounce back in the future games. He ends by saying that they were not able to execute their plans as they would have liked and Afghanistan played really well bringing in the experience that they carry but UAE will bounce back in the upcoming games.
Time for the presentation ceremony....
Earlier in the game, Afghanistan posted a huge total on the board courtesy of a stunning hundred from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and a brilliant fifty from the skipper Ibrahim Zadran. For UAE, Aayan Khan stood out with one wicket and was economical as well while the others were taken to the cleaners. Only if their catching was up to point, things could have been different. Muhammad Jawadullah and Junaid Siddique got the other two wickets. While chasing, their batters failed to get going except for Vriitya Aravind who did put up a good fight but that was never going to be enough for the UAE.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, were excellent with the ball. Both Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi used the conditions well and moved the ball viciously which also helped them to strike three early blows. The spinners were  brilliant as well in the middle overs to keep the batters quiet and put even more pressure on the hosts. Qais Ahmad ended up with a wicket as well but it really an overall effort which helped them defend this total with ease.
UAE did not get the start they wanted as both their openers went back to the hut quite early with the big one being their captain Muhammad Waseem who could have been the key in this chase. The debutant, Samal Udawaththa also couldn't do much. Vriitya Aravind and Basil Hameed struggled initially but slowly steadied things for them. However, as the asking rate was always going up, Basil lost his wicket trying to change gears. Vritya was the line warrior for them with a fighting half-century while the other debutant, Tanish Suri looked unfazed by the situation and will be on to watch out for in the future. In the end, it proved to be too much for them as they fell short by 72 runs.
AFGHANISTAN GO 1-0 UP! A dominant victory for them as all the departments clicked for them and contributed equally. However, the highlight will obviously be that exceptional century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz that set up this game and their bowlers made sure to give absolutely nothing away. The Afghans will take a lot of confidence in the next game and try to wrap up the series with another win.
End Of The Over 20 : 131/4
3 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 119.6
T. Suri
20 (25)
V. Aravind
70 (64)
Naveen
4-0-25-1
19.6
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Tanish Suri
That is the end of the game and Afghanistan has won the game. Pitches the ball up on the off stump and Tanish Suri punches the ball through covers for a run.
19.5
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Tanish Suri
Swing and a miss this time by Tanish Suri. Naveen-ul-Haq hits the length outside the off stump line and Tanish Suri looks to go over covers but misses out on any contact with the ball.
19.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
A slower one, full and on off, Vriitya Aravind looks to drill it away but gets a bottom edge as the keeper dives to his left to stop it. They cross.
19.3
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Naveen-ul-Haq lands this on a hard length and around off, angling in, Vriitya Aravind is very late into his cut and misses.
19.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Tanish Suri
Back of a length and on off, slower too, Tanish Suri mistimes his punch towards covers for a single.
19.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Tanish Suri
Fuller one and around off, shaping in, Tanish Suri looks to push it away but misses.
Who will bowl the last over? It will be Naveen-ul-Haq.
End Of The Over 19 : 128/4
12 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 618.6
V. Aravind
69 (62)
T. Suri
18 (21)
A. Omarzai
4-0-32-0
18.6
6
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
SIX! That's massive by Vriitya Aravind but it is just too late in the innings. Short ball by the bowler at the helmet of the batter and Vriitya Aravind launches a pull shot high up in the sky, taking the ball over the head of deep square leg for a massive six.
18.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Short ball just outside the off stump line. Vriitya Aravind gets beaten by pace while looking to cut the ball.
18.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Tanish Suri
Hits the length hard outside the off stump. Tanish Suri launches a huge heave at the ball getting a top edge falling short of third man for a single.
18.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Tanish Suri
Good short ball at the batter this time. Tanish Suri ducks the down and lets the ball go.
18.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Just short outside the off stump line. Vriitya Aravind taps the ball down to third man for a run.
18.1
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Good start to the over by Vriitya Aravind. Get's a boundary off the first ball. Pitched up on the off stump line with pace and Vriitya Aravind lofts the ball from the crease over mid off for a superb boundary.
End Of The Over 18 : 116/4
8 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 217.5
  • 117.6
V. Aravind
58 (58)
T. Suri
17 (19)
F. Farooqi
4-0-19-2
17.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
Just short outsdie the off stump. Vriitya Aravind tucks it in the gap and runs a single.
17.5
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
Short ball on the batter this time. Vriitya Aravind plays an upper cut falling short of the third man fielder. The throw is away from the wicketkeeper and the batters come back for a second run.
17.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Tanish Suri
Slower ball at the pads this time. Tanish Suri flicks the ball towards the mid-wicket gap and runs a single.
17.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Tanish Suri
FOUR! Tanish Suri plays a superb shot over point for a boundary. Short ball again outside the off stump line with pace. Tanish Suri stays on the crease and slashes the ball up and over point for a superb boundary.
17.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Tanish Suri
Short and wide outside the off stump. Tanish Suri looks to cut it hard but misses out on any contact with the bat.
17.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Tanish Suri
Full toss, outside the off stump line. Missed by the batter. Dot ball.
End Of The Over 17 : 108/4
12 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 216.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 216.6
V. Aravind
55 (56)
T. Suri
12 (15)
A. Omarzai
3-0-20-0
16.6
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
On the pads, flicked away to the right of deep square leg for a couple to end the over.
16.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Tanish Suri
Pitched up on the stumps. Tanish Suri flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket and runs a single.
16.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
DROPPED! Mohammad Nabi dropps a sitter and Vriitya Aravind gets a life. Pitched up on the stumps and Vriitya Aravind looking to flick it on the on side, gets a top edge straight to Mohammad Nabi at covers who fumbles and drops the catch. The batters run and pick up a single.
16.4
wd
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Wide! Wayward outside the off stump line. Wide called.
16.3
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
nails a yorker outside the off stump line. Vriitya Aravind places the ball to the right of point and runs a couple.
16.2
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Cheeky this time and brings up his FIFTY! Pitched up on the stumps with pace this time and Vriitya Aravind offers a scoop taking the ball over short fine leg for a welcome boundary to get to his mile stone.
16.1
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Tanish Suri
Just short at the stumps. Tanish Suri tucks the ball to the left of mid on and runs a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 96/4
6 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 215.6
V. Aravind
46 (52)
T. Suri
10 (13)
M. Nabi
2-0-9-0
15.6
2
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Short ball on the pads. Vriitya Aravind taps the ball between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a couple to end the over.
15.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tanish Suri
Pitched up on the stumps. Tanish Suri drives the ball on the front foot towards deep mid-wicket for one run.
15.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Short at the stumps. Vriitya Aravind flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
15.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tanish Suri
Tossed up on the off stump line. Tanish Suri drives the ball to long off for a run.
15.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Short on the pads. Vriitya Aravind flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.1
0
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Just short following the batter, outside the off stump. Vriitya Aravind taps the ball back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 15 : 90/4
8 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
V. Aravind
42 (48)
T. Suri
8 (11)
Q. Ahmad
3-0-28-1
14.6
1
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Fires this one full and on middle, Vriitya Aravind eases it towards long on for one more.
14.5
1
Qais Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Short delivery on middle. Tanish Suri covers the stump and sweeps it uppishly towards deep backward square leg.
14.4
1
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Flighted, full and on leg, Vriitya Aravind goes inside out to loft it over covers but loses his shape and it goes off the inside half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket. They cross.
14.3
4
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Nice shot! Qais Ahmad drags his length back and around off, Vriitya Aravind makes room by moving to the leg side and smashes it wide if sweeper covers for a boundary.
14.2
1
Qais Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Tossed up, full and on middle, Tanish Suri drills it down to long on for a single.
14.1
0
Qais Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Lower full toss, outside off. Tanish Suri drives it from the outer part of his willow towards point.
End Of The Over 14 : 82/4
4 Runs
  • 1 LB 13.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
V. Aravind
36 (45)
T. Suri
6 (8)
M. Nabi
1-0-3-0
13.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Flatter, short and on middle, keeps low as well, Vriitya Aravind hops up but adjusts well to fend it down the pitch.
13.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tanish Suri
Short delivery on middle and leg. Tanish Suri prods halfway and punches it towards mid on.
13.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Short and on middle, Vriitya Aravind stays back and punches it towards long on for a run.
13.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Short one, on stumps. Vriitya Aravind punches it back to the bowler from the crease.
13.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tanish Suri
Tossed up, full and on middle, Tanish Suri eases it towards long on for a single.
13.1
lb
Mohammad Nabi To Vriitya Aravind
Leg Bye! Fuller delivery on leg, spinning outside leg. Vriitya Aravind thumps his pad and the ball rolls towards fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 78/4
3 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 2 NB 12.6
  • 012.6
T. Suri
4 (6)
V. Aravind
35 (41)
N. Ahmad
3-0-14-0
12.6
0
Noor Ahmad To Tanish Suri
The debutant fails to make the most of it! This is fired full and on middle, Tanish Suri goes too far across to sweep and misses as the ball crashes onto the stumps.
12.6
nb
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Goes short and outside off, Vriitya Aravind punches it through cover-point for a run. Oh..no! It is called a No Ball for overstepping. Free Hit coming up...
12.5
0
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Fuller delivery pitching outside off, shaping away. Vriitya Aravind knees down to heave the ball uppishly, but misses the shot to his outer edge.
12.4
0
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Flatter, full and around leg, Vriitya Aravind goes down to sweep it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.
12.3
0
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Full-length delivery outside of leg. Vriitya Aravind takes his front foot out to nudge the delivery but humps his pad.
12.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Floated, full and on middle, Tanish Suri tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
12.1
0
Noor Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Short delivery outside off, drifting away. Tanish Suri mistimes the cut towards the point. There was  a bit confusion to take a single but ends up no taking the risk.
End Of The Over 12 : 75/4
11 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
T. Suri
3 (3)
V. Aravind
34 (37)
Q. Ahmad
2-0-20-1
11.6
1
Qais Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Quicker, short and around off, takes off a bit, Tanish Suri gets surprised and swats it towards long on for one.
11.5
1
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Pitches up on middle. Vriitya Aravind strides out and lofts it uppishly towards long on. The ball reaches the fielder on two bounces and single done.
11.4
4
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Vriitya Aravind finds the fence again! Qais Ahmad drags his length back outside off, Vriitya Aravind stays back and cuts it away between backward point and short third man for another boundary.
11.3
0
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Full-length delivery just outside leg. Vriitya Aravind tries to sweep it uppishly but thumps his front pad.
11.2
4
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Great shot! Qais Ahmad floats this one up and around middle, Vriitya Aravind uses his feet well to get to the pitch of the ball and gives himself some room as well before smashing it over extra covers for a boundary.
11.1
1
Qais Ahmad To Tanish Suri
A bit fullish delivery outside off. Tanish Suri reaches the delivery and steers it softly towards deep point.
End Of The Over 11 : 64/4
8 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
T. Suri
1 (1)
V. Aravind
25 (33)
N. Ahmad
2-0-11-0
10.6
1
Noor Ahmad To Tanish Suri
Flighted, full and on middle, Tanish Suri strides out and clips it through mid-wicket for his first run in T20Is.
10.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Short one yet again just outside off. Vriitya Aravind crouches down and drives the delivery towards deep point for a single.
10.4
0
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Short once more, outside off, Vriitya Aravind cuts it straight to point.
10.3
4
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Lovely shot! This is tossed up, full and around off, Vriitya Aravind goes inside out and connects well to loft it beautifully over extra covers for a boundary.
10.2
2
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Short again and outside off, Vriitya Aravind moves back and cuts it wide of deep point where the fielder runs to his left and dives to make a good stop. Two runs taken.
10.1
0
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Short delivery to start the over, outside off, drifting out more. Vriitya Aravind stays back and tries to cut but misses ad slips the bat from his gloves.
Drinks! Afghanistan have a firm grip on this game especially because of that wicket right before this break. They will hope to quickly go through the middle order of the hosts and finish things off as they know that the batters will have to take chances to chase this one. United Arab Emirates are in all sorts of trouble and will need someone to step up and replicate what Rahmanullah Gurbaz did for the Afghans, but that looks a bit difficult here. Also, debutant Tanish Suri is the next batter in.
End Of The Over 10 : 56/4
9 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 69.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • W 9.6
B. Hameed
18 (14)
V. Aravind
18 (28)
Q. Ahmad
1-0-9-1
9.6
W
Qais Ahmad To Basil Hameed OUT!
OUT! LBW! There goes the fourth one for the United Arab Emirates and Basil Hameed walks back into the hut. Pitched up delivery on the middle stump line, slower in the air again from Qais Ahmad. Basil Hameed moves around the stumps and looks to sweep the ball but misses out on any contact with the bat. The ball goes on to hit him on the front leg infront of the stumps and Afghanistan players shout for LBW. The umpire takes his time and raises his finger and sends Basil Hameed on his way.
9.5
1
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Darts this one much fuller on middle. Vriitya Aravind uses his wrist to flick it towards mid on for a single.
9.4
1
Qais Ahmad To Basil Hameed
Just short outside the off stump, slower in the air. Basil Hameed punches the ball towards sweepers from the crease and runs a single.
9.3
6
Qais Ahmad To Basil Hameed
SIX! Basil Hameed goes big and out of the ground. What a hit. Tossed up on the off stump and Basil Hameed steps down the tracks and launches the ball straight over the bowler's head for a massive maximum.
9.2
1
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Just short on the pads, Vriitya Aravind flicks the ball straight to short fine leg for a single.
9.1
0
Qais Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Swing and a miss! Short delivery outside off, spinning it out. Vriitya Aravind tries to cut it but gets beaten to the outer edge.
End Of The Over 9 : 47/3
3 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
B. Hameed
11 (11)
V. Aravind
16 (25)
N. Ahmad
1-0-3-0
8.6
0
Noor Ahmad To Basil Hameed
Just short at the off stump line. Basil Hameed punches the ball towards point from the crease and ends the over.
8.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Pitches up this delivery on leg. Vriitya Aravind flicks it towards square leg for a single.
8.4
1
Noor Ahmad To Basil Hameed
Short and wide outside the off stump. Basil Hameed cuts the ball to sweepers for a single.
8.3
0
Noor Ahmad To Basil Hameed
Fullish delivery outside off, shaping out. Basil Hameed fails to have any connection with the ball.
8.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Vriitya Aravind looks to play a cover drive but gets an inside edge towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
8.1
0
Noor Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Short delivery on middle, drifting it out. Vriitya Aravind with no footwork cuts it late straight to the backward point fieldet.
End Of The Over 8 : 44/3
8 Runs
  • 1 LB 7.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 1 WD 7.4
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
V. Aravind
14 (22)
B. Hameed
10 (8)
A. Omarzai
2-0-8-0
7.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Just short at the stump line. Vriitya Aravind stays on the crease and punches the ball to sweepers for a run.
7.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Short length ball on off. Vriitya Aravind defends it solidly back to the bowler.
7.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Hits the length hard on top of the off stump line and gets the ball to move into the right hander. Vriitya Aravind stays on the crease and blocks it off.
7.4
wd
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Wide! Too short for the batter this time. Wide called.
7.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Basil Hameed
Over throw runs from Afghanistan! Short length delivery around off. Basil Hameed defends it towards point. Basil Hameed wants to run but Vriitya Aravind sends him back to the crease. The fielder had a shy towards the strike and mid-wicket fails to back up. They get a bonus run.
7.2
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Basil Hameed
FOUR! Very good shot by Basil Hameed this time for a boundary. Pitched up on the stumps and Basil Hameed threw his hands at the ball taking it over point for a superb boundary.
7.1
lb
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Leg Bye. Huge shout from the keeper and bowler but the umpire was not interested in it. Azmatullah Omarzai fires this on fuller on middle with an inswinger. Vriitya Aravind attempts to flick it but thumps his front pad and it rolls to leg side. They cross.
End Of The Over 7 : 36/3
8 Runs
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
B. Hameed
5 (6)
V. Aravind
13 (18)
Naveen
3-0-22-1
6.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Basil Hameed
Pitches the ball up on the off stump with a hint of inswing to the right hander. Basil Hameed stays on the front foot and blocks the ball off.
6.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Sharp bounce, pitching outside off, nipping in straight to the chest of the batter. Vriitya Aravind guides it towards deep fine leg for a single.
6.4
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Short and wide, with pace. Vriitya Aravind looks to cut the ball but misses it completely.
6.3
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Thats lucky for Vriitya Aravind this time that gets him his first boundary of the night. Pitched up on the stumps and Vriitya Aravind stays on the crease and looks to flick it on the leg side, in the end getting an outside edge taking the ball to the left of third man for a boundary.
6.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Basil Hameed
Just short outside the off stump line and Basil Hameed tucks the ball towards third man and runs a single.
6.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Short and angling into Vriitya Aravind. He cramps on the pull, miscues it but no mid-wicket and he gets away
6.1
wd
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
WIDE! Goode-length delivery way wide outside off, with a hefty outswing. Vriitya Aravind tries to reach the ball but couldn't reach it. Umpire calls it a wide.
End Of The Over 6 : 28/3
1 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
B. Hameed
4 (4)
V. Aravind
7 (14)
A. Omarzai
1-0-1-0
5.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Basil Hameed
Short and wide this time. Basil Hameed looks to cut the ball hard but misses out on any contact with the bat. End of the over.
5.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Hard length, around off. Vriitya Aravind stays back and pushes the ball towards deep point to take a single.
5.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Another one beating the outside edge of the bat. Azmatullah Omarzai bowls the length and gets the ball to move away after pitching. Vriitya Aravind looks to block it from the crease but the late away swing beats his outside edge.
5.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Length delivery on off. Vriitya Aravind hopes a bit on the line of the ball and taps it towards his cover.
5.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Beats him again from outside the leg stump line. Azmatullah Omarzai hits the deck outside the leg stump line and Vriitya Aravind looks to make room and cut the ball but gets beaten again.
5.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Beaten! What a way to start the over! This one was back of length, on off, nipping it away. Vriitya Aravind stays back and gets uncomfortable to block the ball. Misses the delivery to his outer edge, the ball files over the wicket.
Azmatullah Omarzai comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 27/3
7 Runs
  • 24.1
  • 14.2
  • W 4.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
B. Hameed
4 (3)
V. Aravind
6 (9)
F. Farooqi
3-0-11-2
4.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Basil Hameed
Fazalhaq Farooqi bangs in a quick bouncer now, on middle, Basil Hameed dycks under it.
4.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Basil Hameed
Good comeback from Fazalhaq Farooqi! He bowls this on a good length and on off, nips back in sharply, keeps low too, Basil Hameed tries to keep it out but misses due to the lack of bounce.
4.4
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Basil Hameed
FOUR! Basil Hameed gets off the mark in style! Fazalhaq Farooqi serves thia  bit fuller and outside off, Basil Hameed frees his arms and smacks it over point for a boundary.
Basil Hameed walks into the middle to bat.
4.3
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Samal Udawaththa OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Fazalhaq Farooqi strikes again! The short ball ploy has worked for Afghanistan. This is banged into he pitch hard, on middle and leg, Samal Udawaththa once again gets hurried into his pull shot and takes his eyes off as well. As a result, he mistimes it in the air and towards deep square leg where Qais Ahmad runs forward and pouches it safely. The debutant goes and United Arab Emirates are three down now!
4.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
Fine stop! This is short of a length and outside off, Vriitya Aravind cuts hard again but the fielder at point dives to his left to make a brilliant stop. They cross.
4.1
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
Back of a length and around off, Vriitya Aravind cuts it wide of deep point for a brace.
Halt! Samal Udawaththa gets a hit on the left shoulder and has asked for a little treatment. Looks good to continue now.
End Of The Over 4 : 20/2
7 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 23.4
  • 23.5
  • 2 LB 3.6
S. Udawaththa
4 (9)
V. Aravind
3 (7)
Naveen
2-0-14-1
3.6
lb
Naveen-ul-Haq To Samal Udawaththa
Naveen-ul-Haq ends the over with another sharp bumper, on middle, Samal Udawaththa gets hurried into his pull shot again and misses as the ball goes off his helmet over the keeper's head. Two leg byes taken. A mandatory concussion check will happen now.
3.5
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Samal Udawaththa
Naveen-ul-Haq bangs this short and on middle, Samal Udawaththa gets hurried and mistimes his pull over short fine leg for a couple of more runs.
3.4
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Samal Udawaththa
Pitched up and around off, Samal Udawaththa goes for the lofted drive but mistimes it a bit as the ball goes over extra covers. Two runs taken.
3.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Back of a length and outside off, Vriitya Aravind cuts it through backward point for a single.
3.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
JAFFA! Naveen-ul-Haq goes a bit fuller and on off, angles in and then straightens with extra bounce, Vriitya Aravind gets squared up as he tries to keep it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.
3.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Unplayble! Naveen-ul-Haq lands this on a hard length and on the sixth stump line, takes off viciously from the surface, Vriitya Aravind gets beaten all ends up as the keeper takes it over his head.
End Of The Over 3 : 13/2
2 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 1 WD 2.5
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
S. Udawaththa
0 (6)
V. Aravind
2 (4)
F. Farooqi
2-0-4-1
2.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Samal Udawaththa
Short of a length and outside off, Samal Udawaththa slashes at it but misses again.
2.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Samal Udawaththa
This is on a hard length and in the channel outside off, nips back in, Samal Udawaththa looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
2.5
wd
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Samal Udawaththa
Excellent keeping! Fazalhaq Farooqi lose his line and bowls this full but way down the leg side, Samal Udawaththa misses his glance and Rahmanullah Gurbaz behind the stumps dives to his right to make a brilliant stop. He certainly saved a boundary there. Wided.
2.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Samal Udawaththa
BEATEN AGAIN! This is back of a length and outside off, shaping away again, Samal Udawaththa tries to cut it away from his body but misses again.
2.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Samal Udawaththa
BEATEN! Fazalhaq Farooqi pulls his length back this time, on off, shaping away, Samal Udawaththa tries to push it away without much footwork and gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
EDGED BUT DROPPED! A tough chance though! Fazalhaq Farooqi serves this full and outside off, angling away, Vriitya Aravind goes for the flashing drive but gets an outside edge wide of first slip where Mohammad Nabi dives to his right, gets both hands but just fails to hold on to it. A single is taken.
2.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
BEAUTY! Fazalhaq Farooqi lands this on a good length and just around off, shaping away, Vriitya Aravind has a poke at it but misses as the ball just goes past the outside edge.
End Of The Over 2 : 11/2
9 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 21.3
  • W 1.4
  • 5 WD 1.5
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
S. Udawaththa
0 (2)
V. Aravind
1 (2)
Naveen
1-0-9-1
1.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Samal Udawaththa
Short of a length and outside off, Samal Udawaththa bunts it down to point.
1.5
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Samal Udawaththa
This is pitched up and around off, shaping away, Samal Udawaththa looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.5
wd
Naveen-ul-Haq To Samal Udawaththa
FIVE WIDES! Free runs! Naveen-ul-Haq goes a touch fuller around leg, swings a long way to the leg side, Samal Udawaththa misses his flick and the keeper also fails to stop it as the ball runs to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Samal Udawaththa walks in to bat at number 4 for the United Arab Emirates.
1.4
W
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Naveen-ul-Haq strikes now! A huge wicket for Afghanistan as they see the back of Muhammad Waseem. This is on a hard length and around middle, shaping in, Muhammad Waseem stays back tries to loft it over mid on but gets cramped and fails to get the elevation as Hazratullah Zazai there leaps up nicely and grabs a fine catch. Waseem stands there in disappointed but he will have to make that long walk back now. United Arab Emirates lose both their openers!
1.3
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
In the air...safe! Naveen-ul-Haq lands this on a good length and on leg, slower too, Muhammad Waseem looks to flick but gets a leading edge which falls safely in the vacant mid-wicket region as the batters gets across for the second. Good running!
1.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Back of a length and around off, Vriitya Aravind guides it towards third man for a run.
1.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
Naveen-ul-Haq begins with a full delivery as well, on middle, angling in, Muhammad Waseem flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to bowl the second over of the innings.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/1
2 Runs
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • W 0.5
  • 00.6
V. Aravind
0 (1)
M. Waseem
1 (2)
F. Farooqi
1-0-2-1
0.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Vriitya Aravind
Touch fuller and on middle, shaping in as well, Vriitya Aravind looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down.
Vriitya Aravind is the new man in at number 3.
0.5
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Khalid Shah OUT!
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Fazalhaq Farooqi draws first blood! He sets up the batter perfectly here. This is on a hard length and just around off, nips back in sharply again this time, Khalid Shah is second-guessing and tries to push it away without any footwork, and misses as the ball goes through the big gap between bat and pad to shatter the stumps. United Arab Emirates lose an early wicket!
0.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Khalid Shah
Back of a length and outside off, Khalid Shah slashes hard at it but fails to connect.
0.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Khalid Shah
BEAUTY! Fazalhaq Farooqi lands this on a hard length and on off, jags back in sharply, Khalid Shah gets cut in half as he looks to play but misses it completely.
0.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Muhammad Waseem
First runs of the bat! This is on a good length and around leg, Muhammad Waseem nudges it through square leg for a single and gets off the mark.
0.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Muhammad Waseem
Goes fuller again and on middle, swinging in, Muhammad Waseem tucks it straight to short mid-wicket.
0.1
wd
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Muhammad Waseem
United Arab Emirates are underway with extras! Fazalhaq Farooqi starts with a full delivery but down the leg side, shaping in, Muhammad Waseem misses his flick. Wided.
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Match Info
  • Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 72 runs
  • Player of the Match Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Umpire Asif Iqbal (UAE), Shiju Sam (UAE) and Akbar Ali (UAE)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 203/3 in 20.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 203/3 in 20.0 overs
  • I Zadran 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs 37 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • R Gurbaz maiden T20I hundred: 100 runs in 50 balls (7x4) (7x6)
  • Afghanistan 152/1 in 15.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 59 balls between R Gurbaz (72) and I Zadran (23)
  • Afghanistan 100/1 in 11.2 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 91/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 54 off 30 balls between R Gurbaz (44) and I Zadran (9)
  • R Gurbaz T20I fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (4x4) (4x6)
  • Afghanistan 55/1 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 45/1
  • Samal Udawaththa and Tanish Suri make their T20I debut for United Arab Emirates
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 42 balls between V Aravind (35) and T Suri (12)
  • V Aravind 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs 53 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • United Arab Emirates 101/4 in 16.2 overs
  • Drinks: United Arab Emirates 56/4 in 10.0 overs
  • United Arab Emirates 54/3 in 9.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): United Arab Emirates 28/3
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Player Runs Avg.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG 141 47.00
Ibrahim Zadran AFG 86 28.66
Hazratullah Zazai AFG 85 28.33
Muhammad Waseem UAE 84 28.00
Vriitya Aravind UAE 72 36.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Mohammad Nabi AFG 1 6.00
Naveen-ul-Haq AFG 5 6.66
Azmatullah Omarzai AFG 4 8.25
Qais Ahmad AFG 6 6.70
Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG 3 5.80
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