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Afghanistan vs Ireland, 2nd T20I Match Summary

AFG vs IRE, 2024 - T20 Summary

Afghanistan vs Ireland Scorecard

Match Ended

2nd T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Mar 17, 2024

Afghanistan

152/9 (20.0/20)

Ireland

142/8 (20.0/20)

Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs

Player of the Match

Rashid Khan

25(12)&4/14(4)

AFG 152/9

Top Batsmen

Mohammad Nabi

59 (38)

6x4s
3x6s
155.26SR

Sediqullah Atal

35 (32)

2x4s
1x6s
109.37SR

Top Bowlers

Mark Adair

ECON 6.75

OVERS

27/3

R/W

Josh Little

ECON 5.00

OVERS

20/2

R/W

IRE 142/8

Top Batsmen

Andy Balbirnie

45 (44)

3x4s
2x6s
102.27SR

Gareth Delany

39 (18)

3x4s
4x6s
216.66SR

Top Bowlers

Rashid Khan

ECON 3.50

OVERS

14/4

R/W

Nangeyalia Kharote

ECON 5.75

OVERS

23/2

R/W

Right then, that is it from the second game of this 3-match T20I series as Afghanistan wins this by 10 runs and levels the series one each. The third and final T20I of this series will be played on 18th March at 9.30 pm IST (4 pm GMT). Join us an hour early for the pre-match build-up. Until then, stay safe and enjoy your time.

The skipper of Afghanistan Rashid Khan is the Player of the Match for his all-around contribution today.

The losing skipper of Ireland Paul Stirling says he enjoyed the game and he feels there are a lot of positives despite the defeat today. Adds that they are united and it all comes naturally for them as they have been together since a long time. Closes by saying that those knocks from Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan turned out to be key in this game and that's what has been the difference today. Credits Gareth Delany for a brilliant knock and keeping them alive till the last over.

Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony ...

Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Ireland were off to the worst possible start as they lost their top 4 inside the powerplay. Mohammad Nabi along with opener Sediqullah Atal put up a 79 partnership for the 5th wicket and stabled the ship for Afghanistan. Rashid Khan landed a few lusty blows at the end and dragged the score past 150 for Afghanistan. For Ireland, Mark Adair picked up 3 wickets while Joshua Little and Barry McCarthy picked up a couple each. Ben White took one as well.

Mohammad Nabi is up for a quick chat and he says that there was a bit of pressure in the first few overs but that eased off as he spent time in the middle. Added once he realized the pitch was true he then advised Sediqullah Atal to play each ball at its merit and that worked for both the batters. Mentions there wasn't any dew and the ball was gripping nicely. Says that the wicket of Paul Stirling was key as he looked dangerous and that was a crucial moment in the game.

The bowling from Afghanistan was spot on as they were prompt with their bowling changes and they managed to take wickets frequently once the first wicket partnership was broken. Rashid Khan in particular was sensational with the ball and the batters of Ireland had no idea on how to tackle him tonight. Rashid Khan was also the pick of the bowlers as he picked up 4 and gave just 14 runs off his 4 overs. Nangeyalia Kharote picked up a couple while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mohammad Nabi took one each.

Chasing down a tricky total Ireland were off to a flying start with their openers scoring for fun and making the most out of the Powerplay. Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie added 49 for the first wicket and laid a solid platform for the rest to come and have a go at but Rashid Khan ripped apart the Irish batting unit in the middle overs as the side lost wickets regularly in the middle phase and were not able to build any partnership in the middle overs. Gareth Delany at the end kept fighting hard but he too couldn't do the job with the bat as the team fell short by 10 runs. Andy Balbirnie was the top scorer for Ireland as he smashed 45 runs for them. Gareth Delany fought hard and scored 39 but wasn't able to win the game for his side.

Afghanistan wins this classic and they now level the series 1 each. An excellent outing from Rashid Khan with both bat and the ball has earned his side a victory that brings them level in the series.

Over 20 : 142/8

7 Runs

019.1
119.2
019.3
619.4
019.5
W 19.6

G. Delany

39 (18)

B. McCarthy

6 (9)

F. Farooqi

4-0-48-1

19.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany OUT!

OUT! FINISHES OFF WITH A WICKET! On a length wide of off, Gareth Delany swings hard and lands the ball in the safe custody of Sediqullah Atal at deep point. Afghanistan win this by 10 runs.

19.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

Barring any extra delivery this is it for Afghanistan as Gareth Delany fails to get this over the fence for another biggie and now the equation comes down to 11 off the last delivery.

19.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

SIX! Gareth Delany keeps Ireland in this one. Full toss wide of off, Gareth Delany relocates outside off and swings hard. Connects well and lands the ball on the other side of the fence for a maximum.

19.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

Low full toss wide of off, Gareth Delany under edges this back to the bowler.

19.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Barry McCarthy

On a length wide of off, Barry McCarthy punches this to extra-cover and takes a single. Gareth Delany comes back on strike.

19.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Barry McCarthy

Nails the wide yorker to perfection, Barry McCarthy looks to slice this towards third man region but misses.

Gareth Delany is playing a blinder and it is he who has put his team almost on the cusp of sealing the series. 18 needed of the last 6 balls.

Over 19 : 135/7

11 Runs

018.1
118.2
118.3
118.4
418.5
418.6

G. Delany

33 (14)

B. McCarthy

5 (7)

Naveen

4-0-23-0

18.6

Naveen-ul-Haq To Gareth Delany

FOUR! Gareth Delany, you beauty! Pitched up outside off, Gareth Delany drives this through backward point and gets another boundary. Brings the equation down to18 off the last over.

22 needed off the last 7 now.

18.5

Naveen-ul-Haq To Gareth Delany

FOUR! A timely boundary and Ireland breathes fresh air again. On a length around off, Gareth Delany clears his front leg and lofts this over the bowler for a boundary straight down the ground.

18.4

Naveen-ul-Haq To Barry McCarthy

Full and wide outside off, Barry McCarthy slices this to deep third for one.

18.3

Naveen-ul-Haq To Gareth Delany

Short and wide of off, Gareth Delany cuts this in the deep towards off for one.

18.2

Naveen-ul-Haq To Barry McCarthy

Back of a length in middle, Barry McCarthy pulls this to deep mid-wicket for one.

18.1

Naveen-ul-Haq To Barry McCarthy

THIS HAPPENS FOR THE SECOND TIME TODAY! On a length wide of off, Barry McCarthy dances down the track and looks for the lofted drive, gets an inside edge and onto the off pole but the bails don't come off. Lucky escape for Barry McCarthy.

22 came off the Fazalhaq Farooqi over and now Ireland needs just 29 off the last two overs.

Over 18 : 124/7

22 Runs

617.1
617.2
017.3
017.4
617.5
417.6

G. Delany

24 (11)

B. McCarthy

3 (4)

F. Farooqi

3-0-41-0

17.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

FOUR! Full toss wide of off, Gareth Delany slashes hard and connects well as the ball lofts over point for a boundary to end the over.

17.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

SIX! Gareth Delany is pulling things back in Ireland's favor as he hits the third maximum of this over. Pitched up in the slot around off, Gareth Delany slogs this out of the park over the long on fielder for a biggie.

17.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

Short-pitched outside off, Gareth Delany swipes early at it and the ball goes past him in a flash.

17.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

On a length outside off, Gareth Delany dabs this to short third for no run.

17.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

SIX! ANOTHER MAXIMUM! On a length outside off, Gareth Delany clears his front leg and launches this out of the park with a lofted stroke straight down the ground over the sight screen.

17.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany

SIX! DISPATCHED! On a length angling into the batter, Gareth Delany stands still and slogs this way behind the fence towards deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.

Full Commentary

20 OV

7 Runs

F. Farooqi to B. McCarthy G. Delany

019.1
119.2
019.3
619.4
019.5
W 19.6

19 OV

11 Runs

Naveen to B. McCarthy G. Delany

018.1
118.2
118.3
118.4
418.5
418.6

18 OV

22 Runs

F. Farooqi to G. Delany

617.1
617.2
017.3
017.4
617.5
417.6

17 OV

4 Runs

Naveen to B. McCarthy G. Delany

016.1
116.2
116.3
116.4
016.5
116.6

16 OV

3 Runs

R. Khan to G. Dockrell M. Adair B. McCarthy G. Delany

W 15.1
015.2
W 15.3
115.4
015.5
2 LB 15.6

15 OV

5 Runs

N. Kharote to G. Dockrell A. Balbirnie

014.1
014.2
114.3
014.4
414.5
W 14.6

14 OV

4 Runs

M. Nabi to A. Balbirnie G. Dockrell

113.1
113.2
113.3
013.4
113.5
013.6

13 OV

3 Runs

N. Kharote to A. Balbirnie G. Dockrell

012.1
112.2
012.3
112.4
112.5
012.6

12 OV

5 Runs

M. Nabi to A. Balbirnie C. Campher G. Dockrell

111.1
111.2
111.3
W 11.4
111.5
111.6

11 OV

5 Runs

R. Khan to A. Balbirnie C. Campher

110.1
210.2
010.3
110.4
110.5
010.6

10 OV

5 Runs

M. Nabi to A. Balbirnie C. Campher

19.1
19.2
19.3
09.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

2 Runs

R. Khan to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie H. Tector C. Campher

18.1
18.2
08.3
W 8.4
W 8.5
08.6

8 OV

9 Runs

N. Kharote to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie

27.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
47.5
07.6

7 OV

6 Runs

R. Khan to A. Balbirnie L. Tucker

06.1
16.2
06.3
36.4
16.5
16.6

6 OV

6 Runs

N. Kharote to P. Stirling L. Tucker A. Balbirnie

45.1
W 5.2
15.3
05.4
05.5
15.6

5 OV

2 Runs

Naveen to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling

04.1
14.2
04.3
04.4
14.5
04.6

4 OV

14 Runs

A. Omarzai to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie

43.1
43.2
43.3
13.4
03.5
13.6

3 OV

14 Runs

F. Farooqi to P. Stirling A. Balbirnie

12.1
1 WD 2.2
02.2
02.3
62.4
02.5
62.6

2 OV

10 Runs

Naveen to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling

4 LB 1.1
11.2
11.3
01.4
01.5
41.6

1 OV

5 Runs

F. Farooqi to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling

00.1
10.2
00.3
40.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Weather Clear
Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
Result Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs
Player of the Match Rashid Khan
Umpire Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG), Izatullah Safi (AFG) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
Referee David Boon (AUS)