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Afghanistan vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI Match Summary

AFG vs NED, 2022 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Scorecard

Match Ended

3rd ODI, West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha , Jan 25, 2022

Afghanistan

254/5 (50.0/50)

Netherlands

179 (42.4/50)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 75 runs

Player of the Match

Najibullah Zadran

71(59)

Player of the Series

Scott Edwards

AFG 254/5

Top Batsmen

Najibullah Zadran

71 (59)

8x4s
3x6s
120.33SR

Riaz Hassan

50 (75)

3x4s
1x6s
66.66SR

Top Bowlers

Saqib Zulfiqar

ECON 4.33

OVERS

13/1

R/W

Clayton Floyd

ECON 2.12

OVERS

17/1

R/W

NED 179/10

Top Batsmen

Colin Ackermann

81 (96)

7x4s
2x6s
84.37SR

Scott Edwards

54 (74)

5x4s
1x6s
72.97SR

Top Bowlers

Qais Ahmad

ECON 4.17

7.4

OVERS

32/3

R/W

Rashid Khan

ECON 4.11

OVERS

37/2

R/W

Right then! That is it from the coverage of this series. Afghanistan players pose for some pictures with the trophy as they seal the ODI series 3-0. They also gain vital 30 points in World Cup Super League. But the cricketing action does not stop here. Make sure you catch all the live coverage of West Indies vs England T20Is, Bangladesh Premier League and Big Bash League. Not to forget, Pakistan Super League 2022 is set to kick off on the 27th of January as well. We look forward to your company for all these games. Till then, Adios!

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the victorious skipper of Afghanistan, starts by congratulating his entire nation. Adds that they were struggling with the bat at the start but he had belief in his batting lineup and credits Najibullah Zadran by saying that he played a brilliant knock. Tells that they have some very talented youngsters and it is good for Afghanistan cricket.

Scott Edwards is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his performance with the bat. He says that it is nice to bat at the top of the order and the wicket is best to bat on at the start of the innings. He adds that it would have been nice to get a big total but it is a big honour to receive this award. He mentions that he likes playing spin and it was a great opportunity to play against some quality spin bowlers and score runs.

Najibullah Zadran is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant knock of 71 runs.

Pieter Seelaar, the skipper of Netherlands, says that they bowled quite well in this series but credits Afghanistan for their bowling by saying that they were a bit too much for them. Tells that there were some positives for them as well, Scott Edwards has been exceptional throughout the series. Mentions that they will take away some positives but there were a lot of negatives and they must rectify their mistakes going ahead. Says that Afghanistan has completely outplayed them in this series and they deserve to win.

Stay tuned for the Presentation.

Earlier in the day, Afghanistan managed to deliver their best performance with the bat of the series as they crossed the 250-run mark for the first time. Once that total was put on the board, Netherlands were always behind the game and even though they started well, the fragile middle-order ensured that they are handed another convincing defeat.

Afghanistan were always favourites to defend this total but they were given a mighty scare by the opening stand. It was the debutant, Qais Ahmad, who provided the breakthrough and opened the gates for the Afghan bowlers to take charge. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals after that as the middle-order of Netherlands crumbled again under pressure. From 103-0, Netherlands crashed to being 179 all-out, all thanks to some quality bowling from Afghanistan and poor batting by Netherlands' middle-order. Credit should also be given to Hashmatullah Shahidi who used his bowlers to a great effect and made some inspiring bowling changes.

Netherlands got off to a promising start with the bat but it is often about how you end rather than how you start. A century partnership for the first wicket more often than not should take you home if you are chasing something around 250. However, the middle-order failed yet again and didn't live upto the task. Colin Ackermann seemed to be a lone warrior fighting it out in the middle after his opening partner, Edwards departed. Once he departed, all the hopes of Netherlands chasing the total came crashing down and in the end, were bundled out for just 179.

Afghanistan have registered a clean-sweep here! A dominating performance by them and they have gained all 30 World Cup Super League points which were up for grab in this series. Netherlands just could not match up with the quality of Afghanistan and will be disappointed with their effort in the series.

Over 42.4 : 179/10

1 Runs

042.1
W 42.2
142.3
W 42.4

V. Kingma

0 (2)

B. Glover

1 (1)

Q. Ahmad

7.4-0-32-3

42.4

Qais Ahmad To Vivian Kingma OUT!

OUT! LBW! There it is! The debutant, Qais Ahmad finishes things off and he grabs his third wicket of the game! This was a flatter ball, around leg that straightens just that little bit after landing. Vivian Kingma looks to block off the back foot but he misses it and gets rapped in front. Afghanistan appeal and up goes umpire's finger! Afghanistan WIN BY 75 RUNS!

42.3

Qais Ahmad To Brandon Glover

On a length, around middle. Brandon Glover nudges it towards short fine leg and takes a run.

42.2

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar OUT!

OUT! LBW! Another one bites the dust! A fuller delivery on middle. Saqib Zulfiqar looks to sweep it but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a huge appeal. The umpire raises his finger and Afghanistan are just a wicket away from a win now. Netherlands batting has once again failed to deliver against the might of Afghan bowling attack. Brandon Glover is the next batter in.

42.1

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar

Flatter ball, drifting onto the pads. Saqib Zulfiqar looks to flick but he misses and gets hit on his pad.

Over 42 : 178/8

1 Runs

141.1
041.2
041.3
041.4
W 41.5
041.6

V. Kingma

0 (1)

S. Zulfiqar

13 (26)

R. Khan

9-0-37-2

41.6

Rashid Khan To Vivian Kingma

Tossed up, outside off. Vivian Kingma looks for a sweep but he misses.

41.5

Rashid Khan To Philippe Boissevain OUT!

OUT! STUMPED! Philippe Boissevain departs and Afghanistan are just two wickets away now from a 3-0 series victory. A tossed up delivery around off. Philippe Boissevain pushes forward to drive it towards the off side but misses. He is off-balance while playing the shot and the keeper Ikram Alikhil (sub) is quick to whip the bails off. Philippe Boissevain's back leg is out of the crease and he has to walk back. Vivian Kingma walks out to bat.

41.4

Rashid Khan To Philippe Boissevain

An appeal for LBW but the umpire says no! Fuller in length, angling down leg. Philippe Boissevain looks to sweep but he misses and gets hit on his pad.

41.3

Rashid Khan To Philippe Boissevain

A googly, around middle. Philippe Boissevain blocks it off the front foot.

41.2

Rashid Khan To Philippe Boissevain

Flatter ball, on off. Philippe Boissevain prods to defend and the ball hits the shoulder of his bat.

41.1

Rashid Khan To Saqib Zulfiqar

Shorter in length, outside off. Saqib Zulfiqar cuts it to deep cover for a run.

Over 41 : 177/7

7 Runs

040.1
440.2
040.3
2 LB 40.4
140.5
040.6

P. Boissevain

1 (3)

S. Zulfiqar

12 (25)

Q. Ahmad

7-0-31-1

40.6

Qais Ahmad To Philippe Boissevain

An appeal for a caught behind! A fuller delivery on off. Philippe Boissevain pushes forward to defend but the ball beats the outside edge of his blade. The umpire turns down the appeal.

40.5

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar

Fuller on off. Pushed towards the off side for a single.

40.4

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar

A fuller delivery on middle. Saqib Zulfiqar looks to work it towards the leg side. He misses it. The ball hits his pads and goes towards the leg side. The batters run for a leg bye and there is a shy at the bowler's end. There is no one backing up and an extra run is taken.

40.3

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar

A flipper this time on middle. Saqib Zulfiqar defends this towards the off side off the back foot.

40.2

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar

FOUR! Saqib Zulfiqar gets the boundary now! A fuller delivery around leg. Saqib Zulfiqar sweeps it to backward square leg for a boundary.

40.1

Qais Ahmad To Saqib Zulfiqar

Tossed up on off. Saqib Zulfiqar defends this off the front foot towards the off side.

End of Powerplay 2! Afghanistan can now have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the ring till the end of the innings. Also, Qais Ahmad (6-0-26-1) comes back into the attack.

Over 40 : 170/7

3 Runs

139.1
W 39.2
139.3
039.4
139.5
039.6

P. Boissevain

1 (2)

S. Zulfiqar

7 (20)

A. Omarzai

6-0-23-1

39.6

Azmatullah Omarzai To Philippe Boissevain

Another loud shout for LBW but the umpire goes against the bowler this time! Another full toss, angling in late from middle. Philippe Boissevain misses his flick and gets hit on his pad. That would have probably angled down the leg stump.

39.5

Azmatullah Omarzai To Saqib Zulfiqar

Fuller in length, around middle. Saqib Zulfiqar tickles it behind square on the leg side and collects a run.

39.4

Azmatullah Omarzai To Saqib Zulfiqar

Good-length ball, around off. Saqib Zulfiqar keeps it out watchfully.

Full Commentary

42 OV

1 Runs

R. Khan to S. Zulfiqar P. Boissevain V. Kingma

141.1
041.2
041.3
041.4
W 41.5
041.6

41 OV

7 Runs

Q. Ahmad to S. Zulfiqar P. Boissevain

040.1
440.2
040.3
2 LB 40.4
140.5
040.6

40 OV

3 Runs

A. Omarzai to S. Zulfiqar C. Floyd P. Boissevain

139.1
W 39.2
139.3
039.4
139.5
039.6

39 OV

4 Runs

R. Khan to S. Zulfiqar C. Floyd

038.1
038.2
1 WD 38.3
038.3
038.4
138.5
238.6

38 OV

4 Runs

A. Omarzai to S. Zulfiqar C. Floyd

137.1
1 LB 37.2
037.3
037.4
1 WD 37.5
037.5
137.6

37 OV

1 Runs

R. Khan to A. Dutt S. Zulfiqar C. Floyd

136.1
036.2
036.3
036.4
W 36.5
036.6

36 OV

3 Runs

A. Omarzai to A. Dutt S. Zulfiqar

035.1
035.2
135.3
135.4
035.5
135.6

35 OV

2 Runs

R. Khan to C. Ackermann A. Dutt S. Zulfiqar

034.1
034.2
W 34.3
1 WD 34.4
034.4
134.5
034.6

34 OV

3 Runs

Ur Rahman to C. Ackermann de Leede S. Zulfiqar

033.1
033.2
133.3
W 33.4
133.5
133.6

33 OV

8 Runs

R. Khan to de Leede C. Ackermann

032.1
032.2
132.3
632.4
132.5
032.6

32 OV

3 Runs

Ur Rahman to de Leede C. Ackermann

031.1
131.2
031.3
131.4
131.5
031.6

31 OV

7 Runs

F. Haque to C. Ackermann de Leede

030.1
030.2
430.3
130.4
130.5
1 WD 30.6
030.6

30 OV

5 Runs

Ur Rahman to C. Ackermann de Leede

129.1
029.2
129.3
029.4
129.5
229.6

29 OV

3 Runs

F. Haque to C. Ackermann de Leede

128.1
028.2
128.3
128.4
028.5
028.6

28 OV

1 Runs

F. Ahmad to C. Ackermann de Leede

127.1
027.2
027.3
027.4
027.5
027.6

27 OV

0 Runs

F. Haque to B. Gorlee de Leede

026.1
026.2
026.3
026.4
W 26.5
026.6

26 OV

6 Runs

F. Ahmad to C. Ackermann B. Gorlee

125.1
125.2
225.3
125.4
125.5
025.6

25 OV

9 Runs

Q. Ahmad to C. Ackermann

424.1
024.2
424.3
024.4
024.5
124.6

24 OV

5 Runs

F. Ahmad to C. Ackermann P. Seelaar B. Gorlee

223.1
123.2
W 23.3
023.4
123.5
123.6

23 OV

1 Runs

Q. Ahmad to C. Ackermann S. Edwards P. Seelaar

122.1
W 22.2
022.3
022.4
022.5
022.6

22 OV

4 Runs

R. Khan to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

021.1
121.2
121.3
021.4
121.5
121.6

21 OV

5 Runs

Q. Ahmad to S. Edwards

420.1
020.2
020.3
020.4
020.5
120.6

20 OV

7 Runs

R. Khan to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

019.1
419.2
019.3
119.4
119.5
119.6

19 OV

3 Runs

Q. Ahmad to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

118.1
118.2
018.3
018.4
118.5
018.6

18 OV

4 Runs

R. Khan to C. Ackermann S. Edwards

117.1
017.2
117.3
117.4
017.5
1 LB 17.6

17 OV

6 Runs

Q. Ahmad to S. Edwards

016.1
016.2
016.3
616.4
016.5
016.6

16 OV

7 Runs

R. Khan to S. Edwards

415.1
015.2
215.3
015.4
015.5
115.6

15 OV

2 Runs

Q. Ahmad to C. Ackermann S. Edwards

014.1
014.2
114.3
114.4
014.5
014.6

14 OV

5 Runs

A. Omarzai to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

113.1
113.2
1 WD 13.3
013.3
013.4
113.5
113.6

13 OV

2 Runs

F. Ahmad to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

012.1
012.2
012.3
112.4
1 WD 12.5
012.5
012.6

12 OV

3 Runs

A. Omarzai to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

111.1
011.2
011.3
111.4
111.5
011.6

11 OV

4 Runs

F. Ahmad to C. Ackermann S. Edwards

210.1
010.2
110.3
010.4
010.5
110.6

10 OV

6 Runs

A. Omarzai to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

19.1
09.2
09.3
09.4
49.5
19.6

9 OV

3 Runs

F. Ahmad to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

08.1
08.2
18.3
08.4
28.5
08.6

8 OV

5 Runs

Ur Rahman to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

47.1
07.2
07.3
17.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

2 Runs

F. Ahmad to C. Ackermann S. Edwards

06.1
06.2
16.3
06.4
06.5
16.6

6 OV

4 Runs

Ur Rahman to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

05.1
15.2
05.3
15.4
05.5
25.6

5 OV

10 Runs

F. Haque to C. Ackermann

04.1
04.2
44.3
04.4
04.5
64.6

4 OV

6 Runs

Ur Rahman to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

13.1
43.2
03.3
03.4
03.5
13.6

3 OV

9 Runs

F. Haque to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

02.1
42.2
1 LB 2.3
02.4
02.5
42.6

2 OV

3 Runs

Ur Rahman to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

01.1
01.2
11.3
01.4
21.5
01.6

1 OV

2 Runs

F. Haque to S. Edwards C. Ackermann

00.1
1 WD 0.2
10.2
00.3
00.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
Weather Clear
Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
Result Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 75 runs
Player of the Match Najibullah Zadran
Player of the Series Scott Edwards
Umpire Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)
Referee Wendell Labrooy (SL)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Afghanistan 254/5 in 50.0 overs
Afghanistan 250/5 in 49.3 overs
N Zadran 12th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 47 balls (8x4) (0x6)
Afghanistan 200/4 in 44.4 overs
4th wkt Partnership: 50 runs off 53 balls between H Shahidi (15) and N Zadran (33)
Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan 167/3 (145 runs, 2 wickets)
Afghanistan 150/3 in 37.4 overs
Drinks: Afghanistan 128/3 in 32.4 overs
R Hussan maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 72 balls (3x4) (1x6)
Afghanistan 100/2 in 26.0 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 50 runs off 58 balls between R Hussan (22) and R Shah (28)
Drinks: Afghanistan 64/1 in 19.0 overs
Afghanistan 53/1 in 16.5 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 22/1
C Floyd(NED), F Farooqi(AFG), Q Ahmad(AFG), R Hassan(AFG) makes their ODI debut

Power play 2 (11-40): Netherlands 170/0 (120 runs, 7 wickets)
Drinks: Netherlands 150/3 in 33.0 overs
Netherlands 150/3 in 32.5 overs
C Akermann maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 64 balls (5x4) (1x6)
Drinks: Netherlands 73/0 in 16.0 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 100 runs off 129 balls between S Edwards (53) and C Akermann (42)
Netherlands 100/0 in 21.3 overs
S Edwards 4th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 64 balls (5x4) (1x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 50 runs off 60 balls between S Edwards (15) and C Akermann (30)
Power play 1 (1-10): Netherlands 50/0
Netherlands 50/0 in 10.0 overs