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United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Commentary, Live Updates

UAE vs AFG, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
138/1 (18.2/20)
137/6 (20.0/20)
United Arab Emirates beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game with United Arab Emirates getting a win against Afghanistan 7 years after their first win in 2016. The tone is perfectly set for a cracker of a game in the third and final T20I to be played on Sunday 19th February at the same venue after a short turnaround. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but you can join us early for the build-up in much earlier. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Muhammad Waseem is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stunning knock scoring 91 in 50 balls. He says that he was not able to score runs in the previous game and is happy that he could do that here. Adds that the pitch was slow in the first game and their aim was to take the game deep and cover later which did not work out. Mentions that he wanted to finish this game off quickly to put pressure on Afghanistan ahead of the decider.
Chundangapoyil Rizwan the captain of United Arab Emirates thanks the Almighty for this moment. He says that they needed to get this win as it would build belief in them to go forward and beat the bigger teams more often. Mentions that they were bowling consistently in the last game and they stuck to that in this match but they still want to improve. Credits Muhammad Waseem for doing an amazing job and adds that Vriitya Aravind also played his part in the 100-run partnership as one player has to play the supporting role.
Rashid Khan the skipper of Afghanistan says that the score was below par. Adds that they need to improve their performance in Powerplay while batting. Tells that 160-170 would have been a good total, but credits Muhammad Waseem and says that when you are defending around 130 and if someone scores around 90 it will be a one-sided contest. Mentions that they missed a trick in their bowling as they did not stick to the right lengths. Ends by saying that they need to avoid their mistakes in the next game and expect it to be a good contest.
Time for the presentation...
Vriitya Aravind is up for a chat and he says that it was a great bowling effort to restrict Afghanistan to 138. Adds that Muhammad Waseem made his life easier and he could take his time. Tells that he was not timing the ball at the start, but the time in the middle helped him find his rhythm. Mentions that they took good confidence from the last game and they would like to repeat this performance in the decider as well.
Fareed Ahmad and Rashid Khan were really economical in their spells but with Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Naveen-ul-Haq plundered around the field, their contribution had no effect on the result of the game. Karim Janat claimed the only wicket that fell but all the blame cannot lie with the bowlers. The batters were really poor as well as they put up an under-par score on the board with most of them getting off to decent starts but not capitalizing on it. Najibullah Zadran batted through to the end but his inning never got the required momentum and it was due to some good discipline by the entire United Arab Emirates bowling unit. Zawar Farid and Zahoor Khan claimed two wickets each with Junaid Siddique and Raja Akif chipping in with one each and helped set the platform for this massive moment.
United Arab Emirates started the run chase with positive intent as Muhammad Waseem took 12 runs from the first over bowled by Azmatullah Omarzai. This set the tone for an outstanding Powerplay where they scored 68 runs with no wickets lost and the platform had been set to pull off an unlikely win. Vriitya Aravind struggled initially but his opening partner's hitting form allowed him sufficient time to get settled at the wicket. The opening stand was worth 119 runs and the hosts needed 19 runs in 36 balls when Muhammad Waseem was dismissed on 91 runs of just 50 deliveries. Chundangapoyil Rizwan joined Vriitya Aravind out in the middle with the latter staying unbeaten on 38 and they completed the formality registering a comfortable win.
What have we witnessed here? United Arab Emirates have pulled off a remarkable upset which sees them pick up just their second win over Afghanistan and level the series 1-1. All the credit has to go to Muhammad Waseem who has played a remarkable knock to lead his team to a 9-wicket win with 10 balls to spare and this will really boost the confidence of an upcoming side. The visitors will have to go back to the drawing room and rework their plans as they were poor in all departments of the game and they will want to come back stronger in the next game.
End Of The Over 18.2 : 138/1
1 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
V. Aravind
38 (46)
C. Rizwan
9 (14)
A. Omarzai
3.2-0-31-0
18.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Vriitya Aravind hits the winning runs! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this back of a length and outside off, Vriitya Aravind punches it through covers for a single. United Arab Emirates win by nine wickets and level the series!
18.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Full and outside off, Vriitya Aravind goes for the drive, but misses it completely.
End Of The Over 18 : 137/1
4 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
C. Rizwan
9 (14)
V. Aravind
37 (44)
Ur Rahman
4-0-40-0
17.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Angles this one into the batter, short and on leg, Chundangapoyil Rizwan flicks it towards square leg.
17.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
SCORES LEVEL! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Vriitya Aravind whips it wide of deep square leg for just a run.
17.4
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Flatter, full and outside off, Vriitya Aravind goes inside out and loft sit wide of sweeper covers for a brace.
17.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Short again and on middle, Vriitya Aravind makes room, but slaps it towards mid off.
17.2
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Short and on middle, Chundangapoyil Rizwan pushes it towards long on for a single.
17.1
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Floated, full and on middle, Chundangapoyil Rizwan knocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 17 : 133/1
6 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • 116.6
C. Rizwan
8 (11)
V. Aravind
34 (41)
F. Ahmad
3-0-15-0
16.6
1
Fareed Ahmad To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Back of a length and on off, Chundangapoyil Rizwan guides it towards third man for a single.
16.5
4
Fareed Ahmad To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
FOUR! Up and over! Fareed Ahmad serves this full and on off, Chundangapoyil Rizwan shows the full face of the bat and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
16.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Pitched up, on middle, Chundangapoyil Rizwan chips it towards mid on.
16.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Short and on middle, Chundangapoyil Rizwan tries to ramp it over the keeper, but misses. He looks at the square leg umpire, but it is a fair delivery.
16.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Fuller one and on middle, Chundangapoyil Rizwan drives it towards mid on.
16.1
1
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
This is on a good length and on off, Vriitya Aravind taps it to the off side for a quick single.
End Of The Over 16 : 127/1
5 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
V. Aravind
33 (40)
C. Rizwan
3 (6)
K. Janat
2-0-13-1
15.6
1
Karim Janat To Vriitya Aravind
On a length and on middle, Vriitya Aravind works it through mid-wicket for one more.
15.5
1
Karim Janat To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Touch fuller and on middle, Chundangapoyil Rizwan works it off the inner half through square leg for one.
15.4
0
Karim Janat To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Short of a length and outside off, Chundangapoyil Rizwan looks to play at it, but gets beaten all ends up.
15.3
1
Karim Janat To Vriitya Aravind
Length again and on off, Vriitya Aravind steers it through backward point for one more.
15.2
1
Karim Janat To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
On a length and on leg, Chundangapoyil Rizwan nudges it towards fine leg for a run.
15.1
1
Karim Janat To Vriitya Aravind
Back of a length and on off, Vriitya Aravind dabs it towards point for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 122/1
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
C. Rizwan
1 (3)
V. Aravind
30 (37)
R. Khan
4-0-16-0
14.6
0
Rashid Khan To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Flatter, full and on off, Chundangapoyil Rizwan goes for the drive, but misses and the ball goes just past the off pole as Afsar Zazai fails to collect it cleanly. United Arab Emirates 16 runs away from victory.
14.5
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Another short delivery, on middle, Vriitya Aravind tucks it through mid-wicket for one.
14.4
1
Rashid Khan To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Floated, full and on off, Chundangapoyil Rizwan pushes it wide of mid off for a single.
14.3
0
Rashid Khan To Chundangapoyil Rizwan
Slower through the air, on off, Chundangapoyil Rizwan blocks it towards short covers.
14.2
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Short again and outside off, Vriitya Aravind punches it through cover-point for a single.
14.1
0
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Quicker, short and on off, Vriitya Aravind keeps it out to the off side.
Chundangapoyil Rizwan walks out to bat at number 3.
End Of The Over 14 : 119/1
8 Runs
  • 613.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • W 13.6
M. Waseem
91 (50)
V. Aravind
28 (34)
K. Janat
1-0-8-1
13.6
W
Karim Janat To Muhammad Waseem OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! An outstanding inning has come to an end and it is the opening stand has finally been broken! Muhammad Waseem has played really well to take his side a few steps away from a historical win. Karim Janat bowls this one full and outside the off stump. Muhammad Waseem looks to go over the infield but hits it straight into the hands of Rashid Khan at mid off. Afghanistan finally have a breakthrough but with just 19 runs required in 36 balls, it has come a bit too late.
13.5
0
Karim Janat To Muhammad Waseem
Bangs this in short and going down leg. Muhammad Waseem ducks under this one.
13.4
0
Karim Janat To Muhammad Waseem
Goes full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem knocks this firmly but is unable to find the gap in the off side.
13.3
1
Karim Janat To Vriitya Aravind
Delivered wide outside off on a good length. Vriitya Aravind guides this to deep backward point for one.
13.2
1
Karim Janat To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Muhammad Waseem pushes this away for a single.
13.1
6
Karim Janat To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! Muhammad Waseem smashes this one away!
Karim Janat has been introduced into the attack now.
End Of The Over 13 : 111/0
8 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 612.5
  • 112.6
M. Waseem
84 (45)
V. Aravind
27 (33)
Ur Rahman
3-0-36-0
12.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls this one short and outside off. Muhammad Waseem cuts this to deep point for a single to retain strike.
12.5
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! Picked up nicely! Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls this full and on the pads. Muhammad Waseem gets down on one knee and deposits this over deep backward square leg for a maximum.
12.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Tosses this full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem knocks this back to the bowler.
12.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Short and in line with the stumps. Muhammad Waseem looks to pull and misses. An appeal but the umpire remains unmoved.
12.2
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Flighted full and outside off. Vriitya Aravind dabs this into the off side and takes a run.
12.1
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Bowls this full and outside off. Vriitya Aravind knocks this back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 12 : 103/0
5 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
V. Aravind
26 (31)
M. Waseem
77 (41)
R. Khan
3-0-13-0
11.6
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
In line with the stumps on a fuller length. Vriitya Aravind eases this down to long on for one more.
11.5
1
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem thumps this back towards the bowler who parries it into the off side with his foot. They take a single.
11.4
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Goes full and into the stumps. Vriitya Aravind digs this out back past the bowler towards long on for one more.
11.3
1
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
That is the 100 for United Arab Emirates and they get there with all their wickets intact. This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Muhammad Waseem knocks this to long off for a run.
11.2
0
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls this one slightly short and outside the off stump. Muhammad Waseem punches this towards mid-wicket.
11.1
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Rashid Khan floats this one full and outside off. Vriitya Aravind gets forward and guides this down to long on for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 98/0
11 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 410.6
M. Waseem
75 (38)
V. Aravind
23 (28)
A. Omarzai
3-0-30-0
10.6
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! This has been played beautifully! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this short and outside off. Muhammad Waseem back away a bit and plays at the ball late to get enough on it and clear the wicket-keeper. The ball runs away to the ropes behind the batter for four runs.
10.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! Muhammad Waseem continues to play his shots and he is in a hurry to take his team over the finish line! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this full and outside the off stump. Muhammad Waseem thumps this towards deep cover and collects four runs.
10.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls this slightly back of a length and in line with the stumps. Muhammad Waseem looks to make room and cut the ball into the off side but gets beaten.
10.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Wide outside off on a good length. Vriitya Aravind guides this towards third man for a single.
10.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
On a good length and outside off. Muhammad Waseem punches this towards deep cover-point for a single.
10.1
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this short and wide outside off. Vriitya Aravind cuts this towards deep backward point for a single.
DRINKS! United Arab Emirates are in cruise control at the moment and Muhammad Waseem has absolutely taken the attack to the Afghanistan bowlers. This opening partnership is building nicely and the hosts need 51 runs to win from 60 balls. This should be a routine run chase and Afghanistan will have to take a handful of wickets if they are to get back into the game.
End Of The Over 10 : 87/0
4 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
M. Waseem
66 (34)
V. Aravind
21 (26)
R. Khan
2-0-8-0
9.6
0
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Flighted, full and on middle, Muhammad Waseem turns it towards short mid-wicket.
9.5
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Slightly shorter and on middle, Vriitya Aravind goes on his back foot and knocks it towards long on for a one.
9.4
0
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
A googly now, on middle, turning in, Vriitya Aravind looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg.
9.3
1
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Shorter in length and on middle, Muhammad Waseem punches it towards long on for another run.
9.2
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Tossed up, full and on middle, Vriitya Aravind drives it towards long on for a run.
9.1
1
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Floated, short and on middle, Muhammad Waseem moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 83/0
7 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
M. Waseem
64 (31)
V. Aravind
19 (23)
A. Omarzai
2-0-19-0
8.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
Fuller one and outside off, Muhammad Waseem lofts it on the bounce towards sweeper cover for another run.
8.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Back of a length and on off, Vriitya Aravind dabs it towards point for a run.
8.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
Azmatullah Omarzai bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Vriitya Aravind tries to ramp it over the keeper, but misses.
8.3
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Lovely timing! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this on a hard length and on the fifth stump line, Vriitya Aravind lets it come to him, opens the face of the bat to steer it through point for a boundary.
8.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
Short of a length again, on off, takes off form the surface, Muhammad Waseem gets surprised with the extra bounce, but keeps it down towards point. They cross.
8.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
Short of a length and on middle, angling in, Muhammad Waseem tries to poke at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 8 : 76/0
4 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
V. Aravind
14 (20)
M. Waseem
62 (28)
F. Ahmad
2-0-9-0
7.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Overpitched and on off, Vriitya Aravind drives it firmly again but finds mid off one more time.
7.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Fareed Ahmad continues bowling fuller, outside off this time, angling away, Vriitya Aravind tries to reach for it, but fails to make any contact.
7.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Pitched up and around off, Vriitya Aravind leans on and drills it straight to mid off.
7.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
On a length and on off, Vriitya Aravind steers it towards point.
7.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Fuller again and on middle, Vriitya Aravind tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
7.1
4
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
FOUR! Classy shot! Fareed Ahmad serves this full and around off, Vriitya Aravind drives it with perfect timing past the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 72/0
4 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
V. Aravind
10 (14)
M. Waseem
62 (28)
R. Khan
1-0-4-0
6.6
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
A single to end the over as this shorte delivery is forced down to long on by Arvind.
6.5
1
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Shortish and on middle, Muhammad Waseem knocks it towards long on for one.
6.4
0
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Quicker, short and on midde, Muhammad Waseem pushes it towards the right of the bowler where Rashid Khan dives to that side and makes a good stop.
6.3
1
Rashid Khan To Vriitya Aravind
Slightly shorter and on off, Vriitya Aravind punches it off the back foot towards long off for a run.
6.2
1
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Short again and on leg, Muhammad Waseem moves back and flicks it through square leg for a single.
6.1
0
Rashid Khan To Muhammad Waseem
Rashid Khan starts with a flatter delivery, short and on middle, Muhammad Waseem goes for the pull shot, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes to the off side. He is lucky he hit that or else it was plumb.
The magician from Afghanistan is into the attack and if there is anyone who can change the course of this game it will be Rashid Khan.
End Of The Over 6 : 68/0
12 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 65.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
V. Aravind
8 (12)
M. Waseem
60 (24)
Naveen
2-0-23-0
5.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Back of a length and on leg, angling in, Vriitya Aravind looks to make room and cut it, but chops it onto the ground towards the keeper. United Arab Emirates are on 68 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
Fuller again and on middle, Muhammad Waseem drills it off the inner hafl towards long on for a single.
5.4
6
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! BANG! Muhammad Waseem no signs of stoping here! Naveen-ul-Haq serves this full and on middle, slower too, Muhammad Waseem waits for it and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
5.3
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! FIFTY FOR WASEEM! This has come in no time. He has absolutely smashes it all around the park and put his side in a good position. Naveen-ul-Haq lands this short and on leg, Muhammad Waseem pulls it past the diving short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
5.2
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Length again and on off, Vriitya Aravind looks to cut it away, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side. They cross.
5.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
This is on a good length and on middle, Vriitya Aravind blocks it back to the bowler.
Naveen-ul-Haq is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 56/0
5 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 34.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
V. Aravind
7 (9)
M. Waseem
49 (21)
F. Ahmad
1-0-5-0
4.6
1
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Bowls this on a fuller length and outside off. Vriitya Aravind knocks this towards cover-point and sets off for a run.
4.5
1
Fareed Ahmad To Muhammad Waseem
Back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Muhammad Waseem pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.4
3
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Bowls this one outside the off stump. Vriitya Aravind pushes this into the gap towards deep cover-point and Muhammad Waseem pushes his partner for the third run.
4.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Continues bowling on a good length and outside off. Vriitya Aravind dabs this towards point and Muhammad Waseem askes him for the strike.
4.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
On a good length once again and pitching outside leg. Vriitya Aravind looks to pull but does not connect cleanly and gets hit on the body.
4.1
0
Fareed Ahmad To Vriitya Aravind
Fareed Ahmad bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Vriitya Aravind defends this into the off side.
End Of The Over 4 : 51/0
22 Runs
  • 63.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 63.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
M. Waseem
48 (20)
V. Aravind
3 (4)
Ur Rahman
2-0-28-0
3.6
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! A huge over for United Arab Emirates and they have gotten off to a flier! A low full toss bowled at the stumps. Muhammad Waseem thumps this back over the bowler's head for six more runs. 22 runs from the over.
3.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Muhammad Waseem dabs this back down the pitch.
3.4
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! Second six of the over and this is an exhibition of Muhammad Waseem's power! Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls this short and into the pads. Muhammad Waseem goes deep in the crease and mistimes his shot high towards long off. Despite not getting a clean connection he clears the ropes.
3.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Muhammad Waseem defends this back towards the bowler.
3.2
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! The onslaught continues from this devastating batter! Mujeeb Ur Rahman floats this one full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem knocks this aerially towards long off for four runs.
3.1
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! It has been a Muhammad Waseem show! Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowls this short and outside off. Muhammad Waseem rocks back and pulls this over deep square leg for six more runs.
End Of The Over 3 : 29/0
11 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 62.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
V. Aravind
3 (4)
M. Waseem
26 (14)
Naveen
1-0-11-0
2.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Vriitya Aravind
Wider outside off on a fuller length. Vriitya Aravind looks to hit through the line but does not connect.
2.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
Continues to bowl full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem knocks this towards mid on and sets off for a single.
2.4
6
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! That is a monstrous hit! Naveen-ul-Haq goes full once again and outside the off pole. Muhammad Waseem crunches this over long off for six runs and he is in a hurry to get to the target.
2.3
4
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! A misfield gives Muhammad Waseem yet another boundary! Naveen-ul-Haq bowls this full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem drives this to the left of mid on and Rashid Khan dives over the ball and concedes four runs.
2.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
Goes full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem hits this hard but straight to the mid on fielder.
2.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Muhammad Waseem
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls this on a good length and angled in from outside off. Muhammad Waseem defends this solidly back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 2 : 18/0
6 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 21.6
V. Aravind
3 (3)
M. Waseem
15 (9)
Ur Rahman
1-0-6-0
1.6
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Short once again and into the stumps. Vriitya Aravind just about clears the mid-wicket fielder as he looks to hit uppishly. They take a brace.
1.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Tosses this full and outside off. Vriitya Aravind defends this one solidly.
1.4
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls this full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem drives this down to long off for one.
1.3
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Slightly short and into the stumps. Muhammad Waseem clips this towards deep square eg and they run well to complete two runs.
1.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Muhammad Waseem
Floats this one full and outside off. Muhammad Waseem blocks this back towards the bowler.
1.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman To Vriitya Aravind
Mujeeb Ur Rahman fires this one full and outside off. Vriitya Aravind looks to push it away and gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.
We will see some spin from the other end as Mujeeb Ur Rahman is ready to bowl now.
End Of The Over 1 : 12/0
12 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
M. Waseem
12 (6)
V. Aravind
0 (0)
A. Omarzai
1-0-12-0
0.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
Into the stumps this time on a good length. Muhammad Waseem gets this off the outside half of his bat towards point. 12 runs from the first over.
0.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! Azmatullah Omarzai has got his length all wrong here! This is bowled short and really wide outside off. Muhammad Waseem reaches for the ball and slaps it over the infield towards deep point for the third boundary on the over.
0.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Muhammad Waseem shoulders his arms to this one.
0.3
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and Muhammad Waseem is looking really good here! This is bowled on a good length and outside off. Muhammad Waseem punches this into the gap towards deep cover-point for four more runs.
0.2
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! Muhammad Waseem opens his account with great timing! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this full and on the pads. Muhammad Waseem flicks this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
0.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Muhammad Waseem
What a jaffa to start off proceedings! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Muhammad Waseem looks to stroke this into the off side but gets beaten all ends up.
Match Info
  • Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result United Arab Emirates beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Muhammad Waseem
  • Umpire Akbar Ali (UAE), Shiju Sam (UAE) and Asif Iqbal (UAE)
  • Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 137/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 100/5 in 16.5 overs
  • Drinks : Afghanistan 58/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/2 in 9.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Afghanistan 34/2
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 69 balls between M Waseem (76) and R T V Aravind (24)
  • United Arab Emirates 100/0 in 11.3 overs
  • Drinks : Afghanistan 87/0 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): United Arab Emirates 68/0
  • M Waseem 6th T20I Fifty: 53 runs in 22 balls (6x4) (4x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 24 balls between M Waseem (48) and R T V Aravind (3)
  • United Arab Emirates 51/0 in 3.6 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Muhammad Waseem UAE 199 66.33
Karim Janat AFG 116 58.00
Vriitya Aravind UAE 114 57.00
Afsar Zazai AFG 79 26.33
Ibrahim Zadran AFG 69 34.50
Player Wickets Eco.
Zahoor Khan UAE 5 6.83
Zawar Farid UAE 4 7.22
Rashid Khan AFG 4 5.50
Junaid Siddique UAE 3 7.50
Gulbadin Naib AFG 2 6.50
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