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Afghanistan vs Ireland, 2nd ODI Match Summary

AFG vs IRE, 2019 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs Ireland Scorecard
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2nd ODI, Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun , Mar 02, 2019
250/7 (48.3/50)
Match Abandoned
AFG 250/7
Bat Top Batsmen
67 (43)
  • 5x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 155.81SR
54 (66)
  • 8x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 81.81SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
9
OVERS
51/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 4.77
9
OVERS
43/2
R/W
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A sorry end to this 2nd ODI. Afghanistan would have liked to have a go at the Irish and possibly take a 2-0 lead but that's not to be. The 3rd ODI will be played at this very venue at the same time - Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun at 1300 local (0730 GMT) on the 5th of March. Join in for that one. Till then, stay safe!
That is that! THE MATCH HAS BEEN CALLED OFF! It didn't seem like the showers wanted to stop and after much delay the umpires have put curtains to this affair.
We have no news yet of the revised score and will get back as soon as we are updated. For now the covers continue to stick to the playing surface. Let's hope we have some cricket left in this.
The tourists were below average on the field. They dropped catches and allowed the Men in Blue to take charge of the game. Porterfield kept changing his bowlers which he was rewarded for. Dockrell was the pick of the bowlers picking 3 wickets while his partner McBrine grabbed two. The ball is spinning here and the tweakers have made good use of the surface.
The home team started on a positive note. Especially, Zazai who got to his maiden half century. He gave his side the head-start that was needed stitching 90 runs for the opening wicket. Shahidi and Rahmat added 87 for the 3rd wicket where both reach their respective 50s. The lower order tried going after everything and eventually lost their way.
Ireland came back well at the death. They tightened things towards the end and ensured they do not chase a big total. The Afghans were 187/3 after 36 overs, and looked like they would reach close to the 300-run mark but lost wickets as the game progressed.
While the rain continues to fall, the Afghanistan innings has come to an end at 250/7 in 48.3 overs.
Update 1745 local - The covers are coming off! Wait a minute. We don't like to say it but just like the last time, the groundsmen have brought back the covers. The teasing game continues.
Update 1730 local - We have nothing for you. The covers are still on along with the floodlights. The forecast of rain till 2000 hrs is about 50 percent and gets worst post that. Let's hope we have good news to follow.
Update 1655 local - The covers are off. We hope we get the remaining 9 balls quickly. Scratch that. The groundsmen have brought the covers back on. Looks like we will have a further delay.
Bad news! It has started to drizzle a bit. Not heavy but enough for the umpires to ask the players to take shelter. Let's hope we resume the innings ASAP.
48.3
6
Tim Murtagh To Rashid Khan
SIX! Amazing shot. Short of a length delivery, Rashid waits and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie. It was a much needed one for them as runs were coming very slow.
48.2
0
Tim Murtagh To Rashid Khan
Full on off, Khan plays it to short third man.
48.1
1
Tim Murtagh To Ikram Ali Khil
Length delivery on middle, Ikram flicks it towards square leg for a run.
Over 48 : 243/7
4 Runs
    Ali Khil
    4 (9)
    R. Khan
    5 (10)
    G. Dockrell
    9-1-51-3
    47.6
    1
    George Dockrell To Ikram Ali Khil
    Tossed up on middle, Ikram comes down the track and plays it towards mid on for a single.
    47.4
    1
    George Dockrell To Rashid Khan
    Short on off, Khan cuts it towards point for a run.
    47.3
    0
    George Dockrell To Rashid Khan
    Flighted delivery on off, Khan guides it towards third man for a run.
    47.2
    1
    George Dockrell To Ikram Ali Khil
    Tossed up on middle, Khil drives it towards mid on for a single.
    47.1
    1
    George Dockrell To Rashid Khan
    Floated on middle, Khan comes down the track and plays it towards the leg side for a run.
    Over 47 : 239/7
    5 Runs
      R. Khan
      3 (7)
      Ali Khil
      2 (6)
      T. Murtagh
      9-1-40-0
      46.6
      1
      Tim Murtagh To Rashid Khan
      Length delivery outside off, Rashid cuts it towards point for a run.
      46.5
      1
      Tim Murtagh To Ikram Ali Khil
      Short of a length delivery, Ikram pulls it over mid-wicket for a run.
      46.4
      1
      Tim Murtagh To Rashid Khan
      On middle, Khan flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
      46.3
      0
      Tim Murtagh To Rashid Khan
      Short of a length delivery, Khan tries to hook it but misses it.
      46.2
      1
      Tim Murtagh To Ikram Ali Khil
      On a good length on off, Ikram defends it towards covers and takes a quick run.
      46.1
      1
      Tim Murtagh To Rashid Khan
      Length delivery on middle, Khan flicks it towards the leg side for a run.
      Tim Murtagh is back into the attack.
      Over 46 : 234/7
      0 Runs
        Ali Khil
        0 (4)
        R. Khan
        0 (3)
        G. Dockrell
        8-1-47-3
        45.6
        0
        George Dockrell To Ikram Ali Khil
        Drifts this down leg, Khil misses his flick. The fielding side ask the question but the umpire stays put. Looked like going down leg that. A maiden wicket over from Dockrell.
        45.5
        0
        George Dockrell To Ikram Ali Khil
        5 dots. Ali cannot get it past the field on the off side.
        45.4
        0
        George Dockrell To Ikram Ali Khil
        On top of off, Ali Khil punches it to mid off.
        45.3
        0
        George Dockrell To Ikram Ali Khil
        On the pads, turned away to the man at square leg.
        Match Info
        • Venue Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
        • Weather Rainy
        • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
        • Result Match Abandoned
        • Umpire S Ravi (IND), Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
        • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
        Match Notes
        • Afghanistan 250/7 in 48.3 overs
        • H Shahidi 6th ODI fifty : 50 runs in 75 balls (4x4) (0x6)
        • Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan 212/4
        • Afghanistan 204/4 in 38.5 overs
        • Drinks: Afghanistan 175/2 in 35 overs
        • R Shah 13th ODI fifty : 50 runs in 62 balls (7x4) (0x6)
        • Afghanistan 152/2 in 29.5 overs
        • H Shahidi dropped on 16 by T Murtagh in 28.1 overs
        • R Shah dropped on 19 by A Balbirnie in 24.3 overs
        • Afghanistan 101/2 in 19 overs
        • Drinks: Afghanistan 92/2 in 16.2 overs
        • H Zazai maiden ODI fifty : 51 runs in 32 balls (3x4) (4x6)
        • Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 56/0
        • 1th wkt Partnership: 50 off 50 balls between H Zazai (40) and J Ahmadi (10)
        • Afghanistan 51/0 in 8.2 overs
        • J Cameron-Dow(IRE), I Ali Khil(AFG) and S Shirzad(AFG) makes their ODI debut
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