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Afghanistan vs Scotland, Match 1 Match Summary

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Afghanistan vs Scotland Scorecard
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Match 1, BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru , Feb 02, 2026
Afghanistan Afghanistan
184/6 (20.0/20)
Scotland Scotland
123 (19.3/20)
Afghanistan beat Scotland by 61 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Darwish Rasooli
    84(46)
AFG 184/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/109542-darwish-rasooli-playerprofile>Darwish Rasooli</a>
Darwish Rasooli
84 (46)
  • 7x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 182.60SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
36 (32)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 112.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mark Watt
ECON 8.00
4
OVERS
32/2
R/W
Bowler
Brad Wheal
ECON 14.25
4
OVERS
57/2
R/W
SCO 123/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1712-mathew-cross-playerprofile>Matthew Cross</a>
Matthew Cross
21 (25)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 84SR
Michael Jones
Michael Jones
21 (29)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 72.41SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Azmatullah Omarzai
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/3
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Nabi
ECON 4.50
2
OVERS
9/2
R/W
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It's a goodbye from here - That draws the curtains on this opening warm-up fixture, with Afghanistan registering a commanding victory to kickstart their campaign, but the cricketing carnival is in full swing elsewhere. The action rolls on as the USA have a game with India A in the second match of the day, while the pre-match buzz is already building for the upcoming clash between Canada and Italy. Do switch tabs to catch the action of those games as well. Until then, it’s goodbye and cheers!
It was a clinical bowling display from the Afghans - The Afghan bowling unit was relentless, choking the runs and picking up wickets whenever a partnership threatened to build. Nabi spun a web late in the game to grab two wickets, while Rashid and Rahman chipped in efficiently. However, Azmatullah Omarzai was the pick of the bowlers as he ended with a three-fer. A massive confidence booster for Afghanistan, while Scotland will need to go back to the drawing board before their next fixture.
Scotland never looked like going - In reply, the chase never really got out of first gear for Scotland. Stifled by disciplined lines and lengths, the Scottish batters struggled to find the boundary or rotate the strike effectively. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and with the asking rate climbing sky-high. They were 63/3 at the halfway stage, needing 122 runs. The wickets then kept on falling again and they never could find pace to their innings. They eventually lost by 61 runs.
Afghan batters had set the tone earlier - Batting first, the Afghans recovered beautifully from early trouble thanks to a masterclass from Darwish Rasooli. His blistering 84, combined with a solid partnership with Ibrahim Zadran and a late blitz from Mohammad Nabi, propelled them to an imposing 184/6. It was the perfect template for setting a massive total by shifting gears smoothly.
A dominant start for the Afghans - A comprehensive performance from Afghanistan sees them start their World Cup preparations with a resounding 61-run victory. They outplayed Scotland in every department, looking sharp and composed. It was a clinical all-round show that sends a strong message to the rest of the teams in the tournament.
Over 19.3 : 123/10
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • W 19.3
M. Cross
21 (25)
B. Currie
0 (0)
Z. Rahman
2.3-0-20-2
19.3
W
Ziaur Rahman To Matthew Cross OUT!
OUT! LBW! A fine performance from Afghanistan to wrap it up! A low full toss, slanting on the pads. Cross looks to clip it but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Afghanistan win by 61 runs.
19.2
0
Ziaur Rahman To Matthew Cross
On a good length, around off, Matthew Cross keeps it out on the off side.
19.1
0
Ziaur Rahman To Matthew Cross
Short in length, outside off. Matthew Cross swings and misses.
Over 19 : 123/9
3 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
M. Cross
21 (22)
B. Currie
0 (0)
F. Farooqi
3-0-11-0
18.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Matthew Cross
Very full and on middle and leg, Cross tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
18.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Matthew Cross
A yorker, around off, Cross digs it out to cover.
18.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Matthew Cross
A length ball, outside off, punched to point.
Who will bowl the final over? It is Ziaur Rahman.
18.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Matthew Cross
Pitched up, outside off, Cross punches it to sweeper cover. No run is taken.
18.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Matthew Cross
Short of a good length, around off, Matthew Cross swings wildly and misses it.
18.1
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Matthew Cross
Bowls the off cutter, fuller delivery, outside off, Cross comes down the track and lofts it over extra cover. Just over the fielder for a couple of runs.
Brad Currie is the last man in. Also, Fazalhaq Farooqi to bowl the penultimate over.
Over 18 : 120/9
6 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • W 17.3
  • 4 LB 17.4
  • 017.5
  • W 17.6
B. Wheal
0 (3)
M. Cross
18 (16)
A. Omarzai
3-0-14-3
17.6
W
Azmatullah Omarzai To Brad Wheal OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Superb stuff from Azmatullah Omarzai! Three-fer for him! Bowls a fuller delivery, skidding and reverse swings slightly as well, around off, Jack Jarvis gets low to squeeze it out but misses and it hits the off pole.
17.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Brad Wheal
Keeps it short, close to the batter and around off, Jack Jarvis looks to pull but misses.
17.4
lb
Azmatullah Omarzai To Brad Wheal
FOUR LEG BYES! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a shorter delivery on middle, well directed. Jack Jarvis takes on as he pulls but misses. It crashes his helmet and flies over the keeper for a boundary. A quick concussion test and Jack Jarvis passes it.
Jack Jarvis is the new man in.
17.3
W
Azmatullah Omarzai To Chris Greaves OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Azmatullah Omarzai picks up his second wicket. On a good length, around the fifth stump line. A decent delivery. Chris Greaves forces his cut shot as he bends low. Gets a bottom edge and it ricochets onto the stumps.
17.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Matthew Cross
Bangs it short and on middle as Cross takes the charge down the ground, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.1
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Chris Greaves
Bowls it very full and on middle, flicked to square leg for a single.
Over 17 : 114/7
12 Runs
  • 616.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
M. Cross
17 (15)
C. Greaves
5 (2)
G. Naib
2-0-20-1
16.6
0
Gulbadin Naib To Matthew Cross
Angles away a low full toss, outside off, Cross stretches his arms and mistimes his drive back to Naib.
16.5
1
Gulbadin Naib To Chris Greaves
QUICK SINGLE! On a good length, outside off, dropped to cover for a single.
16.4
4
Gulbadin Naib To Chris Greaves
FOUR! Excellent shot to get off the mark! On a good length and just outside off, Chris Greaves steps inside the line and paddles it behind square leg for a boundary.
Chris Greaves comes in place of Michael Leask.
16.3
W
Gulbadin Naib To Michael Leask OUT!
OUT! CRASHED! Beauty from Naib and Leask goes on the first ball. A fuller delivery, around off and nipping in sharply. Leask loses his shape, tries to flick it across but the ball rolls through the gap and hits the stumps.
16.2
1
Gulbadin Naib To Matthew Cross
A slower length delivery, outside off, Cross punches it to point for a sharp single.
16.1
6
Gulbadin Naib To Matthew Cross
SIX! ALL THE WAY! Naib bowls a low full toss on the pads, Matthew Cross picks up and clips it over square leg for a biggie.
Full Commentary
19 OV
3 Runs
F. Farooqi to M. Cross
  • 218.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
6 Runs
A. Omarzai to C. Greaves M. Cross B. Wheal J. Jarvis
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • W 17.3
  • 4 LB 17.4
  • 017.5
  • W 17.6
17 OV
12 Runs
G. Naib to M. Cross M. Leask C. Greaves
  • 616.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
15 Runs
Ur Rahman to M. Watt M. Cross
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
8 Runs
G. Naib to M. Cross M. Watt
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
7 Runs
M. Nabi to M. Cross F. McCreath
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • 213.5
  • W 13.6
13 OV
2 Runs
N. Ahmad to F. McCreath M. Cross
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
2 Runs
M. Nabi to R. Berrington M. Cross F. McCreath
  • W 11.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
N. Ahmad to R. Berrington F. McCreath
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
7 Runs
Z. Rahman to R. Berrington M. Jones F. McCreath
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 1 LB 9.3
  • 49.4
  • W 9.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
R. Khan to B. McMullen R. Berrington M. Jones
  • W 8.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
8 Runs
A. Omarzai to M. Jones B. McMullen
  • 17.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 4 B 7.6
7 OV
3 Runs
R. Khan to M. Jones B. McMullen
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
14 Runs
Z. Rahman to M. Jones B. McMullen
  • 15.1
  • 1 WD 5.2
  • 45.2
  • 45.3
  • 25.4
  • 25.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
8 Runs
A. Omarzai to G. Munsey B. McMullen
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
6 Runs
Ur Rahman to M. Jones G. Munsey
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
7 Runs
F. Farooqi to M. Jones G. Munsey
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
6 Runs
Ur Rahman to G. Munsey
  • 01.1
  • 61.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
F. Farooqi to G. Munsey M. Jones
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Afghanistan beat Scotland by 61 runs
  • Player of the Match Darwish Rasooli
  • Umpire Abhijeet Bengeri (IND), P Jayapal (IND) and No TV Umpire
  • Referee No Referee
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