That's it from this game, a day to remember for the Irish as they bag their first Test win. They'll be hoping it is just the start. Afghanistan on the other hand, have a lot to improve. They haven't had the best of times in this format in recent times. We hope you enjoyed our company. Until next time, goodbye and take care.
Andy Balbirnie says he is very happy. They were really good through out. Adds they bowled really well and with a lot of discipline. Mentions they just needed one partnership chasing a small score and they got it. Also says he is proud of the boys and it is a big achievement. Ends by saying he hopes to improve from here on and do well in the limited opportunities.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says they let themselves down with the bat in the first innings. Adds the Irish bowled really well. Adds they did have a few positives, Gurbaz and Naveed were good and credits Zia for the way he bowled. Ends by congratulating the Irish for their first win.
Mark Adair, Man of the Match, says he is feeling great and he is enjoying the moment. States the boys were brilliant and they are extremely happy. Adds Test cricket was difficult but he hopes they can kick on from here. Mentions the players have been excellent and it was superb performance. Ends by saying he is looking forward for the shorter format.
Chasing a small target, they did lose four wickets early but Tucker and Balbirnie played brilliantly. They added over 50. Balbirnie scored a fine half-ton and Tucker supported him well to create history for Ireland.
It was Ireland's pacers yet again who shined the second time around. They yet again bowled out Afghanistan for a moderate total. Young, Barry and Adair all ended with three wickets each and ensured they did not have to chase a big score.
In reply, a combined batting effort saw them take a lead of around 100. Stirling was the star with the bat with a half-ton but there were a few more who got to decent scores which helped them get that lead.
History has been created! This is Ireland's first-ever Test win and it is a convincing one in the end. Right from Day 1 they have dominated. First, they bowled Afghanistan for a low score thanks to a fifer from Adair.
Over 31.3 : 111/4
4 Runs
031.1
331.2
131.3
L. Tucker
27 (57)
A. Balbirnie
58 (96)
N. Zadran
9.3-0-31-2
31.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Lorcan Tucker
There are the winning runs! Fuller and on the pads. Tucker looks to flick but gets an inside edge. It rolls on the leg side for one. Ireland win by 6 wickets.
31.2
3
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
SCORES LEVEL! This is full and outside off. This is driven through covers. The fielder runs to his left and keeps it down to three.
31.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and outside off, Balbirnie looks to drive but it goes off the inner half to mid on.
Over 31 : 107/4
6 Runs
430.1
030.2
1 LB
30.3
030.4
130.5
030.6
L. Tucker
26 (56)
A. Balbirnie
55 (94)
ur Rehman
11-0-33-1
30.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On off, blocked.
30.5
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
A single, now just 4 away! On the pads, this is swept through square leg for one.
30.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, kept out.
30.3
lb
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Angled into the pads. Tucker looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. Leg bye taken.
30.2
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On middle, kept out.
30.1
4
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! Just the big hit away now! On middle, the sweep is out and it is nailed through mid-wicket. This races away to the fence.
Over 30 : 101/4
4 Runs
029.1
029.2
429.3
029.4
029.5
029.6
A. Balbirnie
54 (92)
L. Tucker
22 (52)
N. Zadran
9-0-27-2
29.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On off, this is defended.
29.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Another full ball on middle, it is pushed to mid on again.
29.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
On the fuller side. This is driven but to mid on.
29.3
4
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Cut away. Just the 10 needed. Outside off. This is flayed past point for a boundary.
29.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Around off, blocked.
29.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Andy Balbirnie
Fullish and on off, this is pushed to cover.
Over 29 : 97/4
2 Runs
128.1
128.2
028.3
028.4
028.5
028.6
L. Tucker
22 (52)
A. Balbirnie
50 (86)
ur Rehman
10-0-28-1
28.6
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Quicker and on off, Tucker pushes it to cover.
28.5
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On the stumps, blocked.
28.4
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Floats it up on off, blocked.
28.3
0
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
On middle, kept out.
28.2
1
Zia ur Rehman To Andy Balbirnie
Fifty for Andy Balbirnie. Top, top knock. He saw wickets falling at the other end but has held fort and he is taki by his side to a historic win. On middle, this is pushed past cover for one.
28.1
1
Zia ur Rehman To Lorcan Tucker
Shorter and on off, this is pushed past cover for one.
WI
BAN
AFG 155/10
Top Bowlers
IRE 263/10
Top Batsmen
