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Afghanistan vs Ireland, 1st ODI Match Summary

AFG vs IRE, 2024 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs Ireland Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Mar 07, 2024

Afghanistan

310/5 (50.0/50)

Ireland

275/8 (50.0/50)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 35 runs

Player of the Match

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

121(117)

AFG 310/5

Top Batsmen

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

121 (117)

8x4s
6x6s
103.41SR

Ibrahim Zadran

60 (93)

4x4s
2x6s
64.51SR

Top Bowlers

IRE 275/8

Top Batsmen

Harry Tector

138 (147)

9x4s
3x6s
93.87SR

Lorcan Tucker

85 (76)

8x4s
2x6s
111.84SR

Top Bowlers

Fazalhaq Farooqi

ECON 5.10

OVERS

51/4

R/W

Azmatullah Omarzai

ECON 4.70

OVERS

47/2

R/W

Right then, that is it from the game. Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in this ODI series. The action continues as the second game will be played on Saturday, the 9th of March. The game will begin at 5 pm IST (11.30 am GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the skipper of Afghanistan, says that he is happy with my team's performance. He adds that they played really well out there and they had to do something special. He says that Fazal bowled well with the new ball and Ibrahim and Gurbaz were amazing with the bat. Ends by saying that they will hope they carry on with the winning momentum.

Paul Stirling, the skipper of Ireland, says that Afghanistan are the deserving winner, as they played better than them. He adds that the toss was the factor and Harry Tector has been superb with the bat. Ends by saying that they will turn the tables at the end of the series.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the Player of the Match. He says that he is happy with the win. Says that they all played well and he always loved batting with Ibrahim. Says that the wicket was not easy at start but they did well in the end. Credits the bowlers for their effort and he feels excited about his hundred.

Time for the presentations...

Mohammad Nabi is in for a chat. He says that the wicket was good and there was dew as well. Adds that they bowled tight lines and lengths and got their rewards. Says that Gurbaz played well and showed his class. Ends by saying that hitting is going well and he hopes to do well in the coming games as well.

Earlier in the game, Afghanistan scored 310 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran had a strong opening partnership of 150 runs. Gurbaz scored 121 runs while Zadran scored 60 runs. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi also contributed with quick runs. Theo van Woerkom took 3 wickets for Ireland, while Graham Hume and Craig Young took one wicket each.

Ireland were off to a shaky start as their top order collapsed early on. However, Tucker and Tector formed a strong partnership, with Tucker playing aggressively and Tector anchoring the innings. Tector scored a century but Ireland fell short of the target by 35 runs. Lorcan Tucker was dismissed for 85 while Harry Tector fell after scoring 138.

A convincing win for Afghanistan in the first ODI! Afghanistan were excellent with the ball with Farooqi and Omarzai proving to be formidable bowlers. They were the standout bowlers, with Farooqi taking 4 wickets and Omarzai taking 2. They had a slight hiccup, breaking the Harry Tector-Lorcan Tucker partnership, which went on for 173 runs! Once that was broken, they gained their momentum back.

Over 50 : 275/8

6 Runs

149.1
149.2
W 49.3
249.4
1 LB 49.5
149.6

G. Hume

9 (8)

van Woerkom

2 (2)

G. Naib

6-0-38-1

49.6

Gulbadin Naib To Graham Hume

Slower one, on off, Graham Hume toe ends it towards mid on for one. Afghanistan beat Ireland by 35 runs!

49.5

Gulbadin Naib To Theo van Woerkom

Lands it down leg as this goes off Theo van Woerkom's pads towards the leg side. They cross for a leg bye.

49.4

Gulbadin Naib To Theo van Woerkom

Bowls it on off, Theo van Woerkom flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Theo van Woerkom walks in.

49.3

Gulbadin Naib To Harry Tector OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! Fuller one, on off, Harry Tector lofts it but mistimes it completely. It goes in the air towards long off. Mohammad Nabi settles under it and takes a fine catch. Harry Tector walks back after an excellent knock!

49.2

Gulbadin Naib To Graham Hume

Lands it on off, Graham Hume flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

49.1

Gulbadin Naib To Harry Tector

Lands it on off, Harry Tector slogs it to mid-wicket for one.

Over 49 : 269/7

7 Runs

048.1
148.2
148.3
148.4
048.5
448.6

G. Hume

7 (6)

H. Tector

137 (145)

A. Omarzai

10-0-47-2

48.6

Azmatullah Omarzai To Graham Hume

FOUR! Streaky! A low full toss, Graham Hume looks to drive it but gets an outside edge. The ball finds the third man fence for a boundary!

48.5

Azmatullah Omarzai To Graham Hume

Bowls it outside off, it keeps low, Graham Hume looks to heave it but misses.

48.4

Azmatullah Omarzai To Harry Tector

Touch short and on off, Harry Tector punches it to deep covers for one.

48.3

Azmatullah Omarzai To Graham Hume

A low full toss, Graham Hume taps it to covers for one.

48.2

Azmatullah Omarzai To Harry Tector

Touch short and on off, Harry Tector punches it to covers for one.

48.1

Azmatullah Omarzai To Harry Tector

Bowls it outside off, Harry Tector looks to slap it but misses.

Over 48 : 262/7

11 Runs

447.1
247.2
247.3
147.4
147.5
147.6

H. Tector

135 (142)

G. Hume

2 (3)

F. Farooqi

10-1-51-4

47.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Harry Tector

Bowls it on off, Harry Tector taps it to mid off for one.

47.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Graham Hume

Lands it on off, Graham Hume taps it to covers for one.

47.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Harry Tector

Bowls it on off, Harry Tector taps it to mid off for one.

47.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Harry Tector

Bowls it on off, Harry Tector taps it to deep covers for a brace.

47.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Harry Tector

Touch short and on off, Harry Tector tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

47.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Harry Tector

FOUR! Fine shot! Bowls it on off, Harry Tector scoopes it over short third for a boundary.

Over 47 : 251/7

4 Runs

1 WD 46.1
146.1
046.2
W 46.3
046.4
146.5
146.6

H. Tector

125 (137)

G. Hume

1 (2)

A. Omarzai

9-0-40-2

46.6

Azmatullah Omarzai To Harry Tector

Touch short and on off, Harry Tector punches it to covers for one.

46.5

Azmatullah Omarzai To Graham Hume

Lands it outside off, Graham Hume pushes it to covers for one.

Full Commentary

50 OV

6 Runs

G. Naib to H. Tector G. Hume van Woerkom

149.1
149.2
W 49.3
249.4
1 LB 49.5
149.6

49 OV

7 Runs

A. Omarzai to H. Tector G. Hume

048.1
148.2
148.3
148.4
048.5
448.6

48 OV

11 Runs

F. Farooqi to H. Tector G. Hume

447.1
247.2
247.3
147.4
147.5
147.6

47 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to H. Tector A. McBrine G. Hume

1 WD 46.1
146.1
046.2
W 46.3
046.4
146.5
146.6

46 OV

3 Runs

F. Farooqi to H. Tector M. Adair

145.1
145.2
145.3
045.4
045.5
W 45.6

45 OV

7 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector M. Adair

044.1
044.2
644.3
144.4
044.5
044.6

44 OV

13 Runs

A. Omarzai to M. Adair H. Tector

143.1
143.2
143.3
143.4
2 NB 43.5
643.5
143.6

43 OV

4 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector G. Dockrell M. Adair

142.1
142.2
142.3
W 42.4
1 LB 42.5
042.6

42 OV

6 Runs

M. Nabi to G. Dockrell H. Tector

141.1
241.2
041.3
241.4
041.5
141.6

41 OV

4 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector G. Dockrell

140.1
040.2
040.3
140.4
140.5
140.6

40 OV

3 Runs

M. Nabi to H. Tector G. Dockrell

139.1
139.2
039.3
139.4
039.5
039.6

39 OV

10 Runs

F. Farooqi to L. Tucker

038.1
238.2
038.3
438.4
438.5
W 38.6

38 OV

7 Runs

M. Nabi to L. Tucker H. Tector

137.1
037.2
037.3
037.4
037.5
637.6

37 OV

6 Runs

F. Farooqi to H. Tector L. Tucker

036.1
136.2
136.3
136.4
236.5
136.6

36 OV

3 Runs

M. Nabi to H. Tector L. Tucker

035.1
035.2
135.3
135.4
035.5
135.6

35 OV

9 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to H. Tector L. Tucker

134.1
134.2
134.3
434.4
134.5
134.6

34 OV

11 Runs

G. Naib to L. Tucker H. Tector

1 WD 33.1
133.1
133.2
133.3
033.4
133.5
633.6

33 OV

5 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to L. Tucker H. Tector

132.1
232.2
032.3
132.4
032.5
132.6

32 OV

4 Runs

G. Naib to H. Tector L. Tucker

131.1
131.2
031.3
031.4
031.5
231.6

31 OV

13 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector L. Tucker

130.1
430.2
630.3
130.4
030.5
130.6

30 OV

3 Runs

A. Omarzai to H. Tector L. Tucker

029.1
129.2
129.3
129.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

5 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector L. Tucker

028.1
228.2
128.3
028.4
128.5
128.6

28 OV

3 Runs

A. Omarzai to H. Tector L. Tucker

027.1
027.2
127.3
127.4
127.5
027.6

27 OV

3 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector L. Tucker

026.1
1 LB 26.2
026.3
226.4
026.5
026.6

26 OV

4 Runs

M. Nabi to L. Tucker H. Tector

125.1
025.2
025.3
125.4
125.5
125.6

25 OV

14 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector L. Tucker

424.1
424.2
024.3
124.4
424.5
124.6

24 OV

8 Runs

M. Nabi to L. Tucker H. Tector

3 LB 23.1
123.2
123.3
123.4
123.5
123.6

23 OV

1 Runs

N. Ahmad to L. Tucker H. Tector

122.1
022.2
022.3
022.4
022.5
022.6

22 OV

5 Runs

M. Nabi to L. Tucker H. Tector

121.1
121.2
121.3
021.4
121.5
121.6

21 OV

9 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector L. Tucker

020.1
1 WD 20.2
220.2
120.3
020.4
420.5
120.6

20 OV

3 Runs

M. Nabi to H. Tector L. Tucker

019.1
119.2
019.3
119.4
119.5
019.6

19 OV

3 Runs

N. Ahmad to H. Tector L. Tucker

118.1
118.2
018.3
118.4
018.5
018.6

18 OV

8 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to L. Tucker H. Tector

417.1
117.2
117.3
117.4
017.5
117.6

17 OV

6 Runs

G. Naib to H. Tector L. Tucker

016.1
116.2
116.3
016.4
216.5
216.6

16 OV

2 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to L. Tucker H. Tector

015.1
015.2
115.3
015.4
015.5
115.6

15 OV

11 Runs

G. Naib to H. Tector L. Tucker

414.1
1 WD 14.2
014.2
114.3
414.4
114.5
014.6

14 OV

3 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to H. Tector L. Tucker

013.1
113.2
013.3
113.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

1 Runs

G. Naib to H. Tector L. Tucker

112.1
012.2
012.3
012.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

7 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to H. Tector L. Tucker

111.1
011.2
111.3
411.4
011.5
111.6

11 OV

6 Runs

F. Farooqi to C. Campher L. Tucker H. Tector

W 10.1
110.2
010.3
410.4
110.5
010.6

10 OV

3 Runs

A. Omarzai to C. Campher

09.1
09.2
09.3
29.4
09.5
19.6

9 OV

5 Runs

F. Farooqi to C. Campher H. Tector

18.1
08.2
08.3
08.4
48.5
08.6

8 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to H. Tector

07.1
07.2
07.3
47.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

6 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Balbirnie H. Tector C. Campher

W 6.1
1 WD 6.2
46.2
06.3
06.4
16.5
06.6

6 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to C. Campher

05.1
05.2
05.3
05.4
45.5
05.6

5 OV

2 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Balbirnie C. Campher

14.1
04.2
14.3
04.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie C. Campher

13.1
13.2
23.3
W 3.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

0 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Balbirnie

02.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to P. Stirling

2 LB 1.1
01.2
01.3
21.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

2 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Balbirnie

00.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
00.5
20.6

Match Info

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Weather Clear
Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to field
Result Afghanistan beat Ireland by 35 runs
Player of the Match Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Umpire Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
Referee David Boon (AUS)