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Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI Match Summary

AFG vs PAK, 2023 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs Pakistan Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota , Aug 22, 2023

Afghanistan

59 (19.2/50)

Pakistan

201 (47.1/50)

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 142 runs

Player of the Match

Haris Rauf

1(2)&5/18(6.2)

PAK 201/10

Top Batsmen

Imam-ul-Haq

61 (94)

2x4s
0x6s
64.89SR

Shadab Khan

39 (50)

3x4s
0x6s
78SR

Top Bowlers

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

ECON 3.30

OVERS

33/3

R/W

Mohammad Nabi

ECON 3.40

OVERS

34/2

R/W

AFG 59/10

Top Batsmen

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

18 (47)

0x4s
0x6s
38.29SR

Azmatullah Omarzai

16 (12)

3x4s
0x6s
133.33SR

Top Bowlers

Haris Rauf

ECON 2.84

6.2

OVERS

18/5

R/W

Shaheen Afridi

ECON 2.25

OVERS

9/2

R/W

That is it from this game. We might have not seen runs but classic bowling performances from both teams. A good start to the series by Pakistan. The second match is on the 24th of this month at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT). Join us early for the coverage. Cheers!

Babar Azam says they were looking for a score around 250 but they were not up to the mark with the bat. Reckons it was still a good total with the quality bowling they have, they were looking for early wickets. Mentions Afridi and Shah started well and then Haris Rauf changed the game completely. States he learns from his mistake and tries his best in every game to score.

Hashmatullah Shahidi says it was a chaseable score but Pakistan bowled really well. Adds their shot-selection wasn't good which gave the opposition to get in the game. Reckons he is happy with the bowling performance and it is a positive thing from this game. States they have to be smart with the bat in the next game.

Haris Rauf is the Player of the Match. He says he is feeling good with the win. Adds it was a low scoring game but as a team, they have the belief to defend the score. Shares the wicket demanding some hard-length delivery and he got the wickets. Reckons Afridi and Shah started really well which gave him the confidence.

...Presentation next...

Pakistan opted to bat first on this sluggish wicket. They wanted to test themselves and in the process, lost flurry many wickets. Imam-ul-Haq played well to hold the innings from one end and in the fag end got able support from Shadab Khan to push Pakistan just over 200. Afghanistan bowled really well, their fielding was okayish but were very confident to chase it down. However, it turned to be more than enough for Pakistan as Afghanistan were bowled out with more than 30 overs to spare.

At the innings break, the Afghan players were pumped with their bowling performance. They kept Pakistan to a par total and were gearing up to chase this total comfortably, however, they were facing the trio of Afridi, Naseem Shah and Rauf who took 8 wickets together. Afghanistan lost half of their side inside the 14th over. And within the next 5 overs, they were all out. A very disappointing show from Afghanistan as no one showed up for the chase.

An absolutely magical performance from Pakistan. Afghanistan have been handed their second lowest score. One thing is for sure, even if the pitch might support the spinners, these Pakistani pacers with their consistent will make the day hard for any batting line-up. Haris Rauf is the star today. Started with a wicket on his first delivery, followed it by two maidens and eventually takes the ball home as he ends with a five-fer.

Azmatullah Omarzai has not recovered from the injury suffered and won't be able to participate any more with the bat. As it stands, Azmatullah Omarzai is retired out.

Over 19.2 : 59/9

4 Runs

419.1
W 19.2

Ur Rahman

4 (3)

F. Farooqi

0 (1)

H. Rauf

6.2-2-18-5

19.2

Haris Rauf To Mujeeb Ur Rahman OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! Haris Rauf picks up his fi-fer and gets an end to this Afghanistan innings. It is a short ball, on off. Mujeeb Ur Rahman tries to heave it across the line but does not time it well. The ball catches the outside edge and flies towards mid on. Naseem Shah settles under it and takes an easy catch.

19.1

Haris Rauf To Mujeeb Ur Rahman

FOUR! Nicely played. Mujeeb Ur Rahman opens his account. It is very full, on off. Mujeeb Ur Rahman stands tall and smashes this downtown for a cracking boundary.

Over 19 : 55/8

0 Runs

018.1
018.2
018.3
018.4
W 18.5
018.6

F. Farooqi

0 (1)

Ur Rahman

0 (1)

S. Khan

1-1-0-1

18.6

Shadab Khan To Fazalhaq Farooqi

Outside off, left alone.

Who will walk out now? It is Fazalhaq Farooqi. Also, the final batter at the crease, as Azmatullah Omarzai got retired hurt earlier.

18.5

Shadab Khan To Abdul Rahman OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT! Shadab Khan strikes in his very first over. Afghanistan lose their eighth wicket inside 20 overs. A day to forget with the bat for them. It is tossed up, full and on off. Abdul Rahman gets low and goes for the slog sweep. The ball catches the top-edge and goes high in the air. It goes straight up and Fakhar Zaman takes a solid catch at mid-wicket.

18.4

Shadab Khan To Abdul Rahman

Abdul Rahman tries to flick this full ball into mid-wicket but it goes into covers off the leading edge.

18.3

Shadab Khan To Abdul Rahman

A googly around off. Rahman gets it off the inner half.

18.2

Shadab Khan To Abdul Rahman

Goes full, on off. Rahman defends it on his front foot.

18.1

Shadab Khan To Abdul Rahman

On off, blocked.

Over 18 : 55/7

1 Runs

017.1
017.2
017.3
017.4
117.5
017.6

Ur Rahman

0 (1)

A. Rahman

2 (8)

H. Rauf

6-2-14-4

17.6

Haris Rauf To Mujeeb Ur Rahman

An appeal for caught behind but turned down! It is a length ball, that is drifted in and holds its line after hitting the deck. Mujeeb Ur Rahman tries to slap it through the line but misses. The ball goes past the outside edge. Mohammad Rizwan thinks that he has nicked it and convinces the skipper to take the review, but the UltraEdge confirms that no bat is involved.

17.5

Haris Rauf To Abdul Rahman

Back of a length, outside off. Rahman taps it to point for one.

17.4

Haris Rauf To Abdul Rahman

Back of a length, on off. Rahman goes for the pull shot. It flies off the top-edge, but does not carry to the man at fine leg.

17.3

Haris Rauf To Abdul Rahman

Around off, blocked.

17.2

Haris Rauf To Abdul Rahman

Two dots in a row start the 6th over! It is fuller, in the channel. Rahman catches the outside edge as he tries to defend it out, as it is played with soft hands, the ball does not carry.

17.1

Haris Rauf To Abdul Rahman

A length ball, on the pads. Rahman tucks it into mid-wicket.

Ouch! Azmatullah Omarzai is looking in some discomfort and is unable to continue. A blow to the batting team as Azmatullah Omarzai is retired hurt. Mujeeb Ur Rahman comes in to bat now.

There is some delay here!

16.6

Usama Mir To Azmatullah Omarzai

FOUR! Spoils a good over for Usama Mir. It is pitched up, on off. Omarzai slaps it down the park. It is hit straight as an arrow and the fielders have no chance to get a hold of this one.

16.5

Usama Mir To Azmatullah Omarzai

Another dot now as this is just driven into covers.

16.4

Usama Mir To Azmatullah Omarzai

Azmatullah Omarzai gets forward and defends this full ball back to the bowler.

16.3

Usama Mir To Abdul Rahman

A full toss, on off. Rahman pushes it to long off for a single.

Full Commentary

19 OV

0 Runs

S. Khan to A. Rahman F. Farooqi

018.1
018.2
018.3
018.4
W 18.5
018.6

18 OV

1 Runs

H. Rauf to A. Rahman Ur Rahman

017.1
017.2
017.3
017.4
117.5
017.6

17 OV

6 Runs

U. Mir to A. Omarzai A. Rahman

116.1
016.2
116.3
016.4
016.5
416.6

16 OV

1 Runs

H. Rauf to A. Omarzai M. Nabi R. Khan A. Rahman

115.1
015.2
W 15.3
015.4
W 15.5
015.6

15 OV

8 Runs

U. Mir to M. Nabi A. Omarzai

114.1
014.2
114.3
114.4
414.5
114.6

14 OV

6 Runs

H. Rauf to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai

213.1
013.2
W 13.3
013.4
013.5
413.6

13 OV

4 Runs

U. Mir to M. Nabi R. Gurbaz

112.1
012.2
112.3
112.4
112.5
012.6

12 OV

6 Runs

H. Rauf to R. Gurbaz M. Nabi

011.1
311.2
111.3
011.4
211.5
011.6

11 OV

2 Runs

N. Shah to M. Nabi

010.1
010.2
010.3
010.4
210.5
010.6

10 OV

0 Runs

H. Rauf to R. Gurbaz

09.1
09.2
09.3
09.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

3 Runs

N. Shah to R. Gurbaz

08.1
08.2
28.3
08.4
08.5
18.6

8 OV

0 Runs

H. Rauf to I. Alikhil M. Nabi

W 7.1
07.2
07.3
07.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

8 Runs

S. Afridi to R. Gurbaz

5 WD 6.1
06.1
06.2
06.3
1 WD 6.4
06.4
06.5
26.6

6 OV

2 Runs

N. Shah to I. Alikhil R. Gurbaz

05.1
1 LB 5.2
15.3
05.4
05.5
05.6

5 OV

0 Runs

S. Afridi to R. Gurbaz

04.1
04.2
04.3
04.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

5 Runs

N. Shah to R. Gurbaz H. Shahidi I. Alikhil

13.1
03.2
W 3.3
43.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

1 Runs

S. Afridi to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran R. Shah H. Shahidi

02.1
02.2
1 LB 2.3
W 2.4
W 2.5
02.6

2 OV

1 Runs

N. Shah to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran

01.1
11.2
01.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

1 Runs

S. Afridi to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran

00.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
10.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Weather Clear
Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
Result Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 142 runs
Player of the Match Haris Rauf
Umpire Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Nitin Menon (IND) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)
Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Pakistan 201/10 in 47.1 overs
Referral 4 (47.1 ovs): H Rauf against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, PAK: 1)
Pakistan 200/9 in 46.5 overs
Power play 2 (10-40): Pakistan 165/8 (119 runs, 5 wickets)
S Khan dropped on 24 by Ur Rahman in 39.4 overs
Pakistan 150/5 in 35.3 overs
ul-Haq dropped on 52 by A Omarzai in 32.5 overs
ul-Haq 17th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 78 balls (2x4) (0x6)
5th wicket partnership: 50 off 68 balls between ul-Haq (19) and I Ahmed (30)
Pakistan 101/4 in 25.1 overs
ul-Haq dropped on 36 by H Shahidi in 23.4 overs
Drinks: Pakistan 59/3 in 15.2 overs
Pakistan 50/3 in 10.4 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Pakistan 46/3
Pakistan 40/3: M Rizwan lbw b M Ur Rahman 21(22)
Referral 3 (7.5 ovs): M Rizwan against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, PAK: 1) (Retained)
Referral 2 (1.6 ovs): B Azam against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, PAK: 1)
Referral 1 (0.2 ovs): AFG against F Zaman (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, PAK: 2)

Afghanistan 50/7 in 16.3 overs
Drinks: Afghanistan 33/4 in 13.0 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 21/4
Referral 1 (8.4 ovs): R Gurbaz against PAK (LBW) Successful (AFG: 2, PAK: 2)