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Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Match Summary

IRE vs AFG, 2022 - T20 Summary

Ireland vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast , Aug 11, 2022
Ireland Ireland
125/5 (19.0/20)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
122/8 (20.0/20)
Ireland beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Josh Little
    2/18(4)
AFG 122/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1685-hashmatullah-shaidi-playerprofile>Hashmatullah Shahidi</a>
Hashmatullah Shahidi
36 (42)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 85.71SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
17 (13)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 130.76SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mark Adair
ECON 4.00
3
OVERS
12/2
R/W
Bowler
Curtis Campher
ECON 4.33
3
OVERS
13/2
R/W
IRE 125/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1077-andrew-balbirnie-playerprofile>Andy Balbirnie</a>
Andy Balbirnie
46 (36)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 127.77SR
<a href=/cricket/players/107540-lorcan-tucker-playerprofile>Lorcan Tucker</a>
Lorcan Tucker
27 (28)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 96.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Nabi
ECON 7.50
2
OVERS
15/2
R/W
Bowler
Naveen-ul-Haq
ECON 4.00
3
OVERS
12/1
R/W
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Right then! Ireland have a chance to seal the series. They are 2-0 up. These two will meet again on Friday, 12th August and the match will begin at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) Do join us for the build up as well. Cheers!
Mohammad Nabi says the pitch looked dry but it was seaming earlier on. Says they did not form partnerships and kept losing wickets. Admits fielding was not great. Ends by saying he hopes of winning the next game.
Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland. He says it was a shaky start but they gave time to settle in. Adds that when you chase a low score there is not much pressure but he is happy that George Dockrell took them over the line. Applauds Lorcan Tucker and Josh Little's knocks. He is taking that number three spot well. Admits they would've bowled first. Mentions that it was a great effort to restrict Afghanistan to such a score. Tells that he reminds himself of the good stuff done in the past. Shares they are doing well as a team.
Josh Little the Player of the Match says he’s found his rhythm. Adds he was looking to keep it simple. Reckons wickets in the Powerplay increased the team’s chances of winning.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the day, Afghanistan didn't make the best choice as after opting to bat first things didn't pan out as they hoped for. They lost wickets at regular intervals and eventually, it was chased down pretty easily by Ireland.
Afghanistan were always behind the game as they had very less to bowl at. Mohammad Nabi struck twice in an over but it didn't help them to create pressure after that. The other bowlers tried their best but they created very less chances and it didn't create any panic for Ireland. A very tough situation for Afghanistan as they have to win the next game to keep the series alive.
It was a watchful start for Ireland as they kept things in control throughout the innings. The stand between Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker of 65 took the game away as they scored the bulk of runs. Both fell but there was not much to chase after that and George Dockrell, in the end, finish things off single handedly.
A comprehensive win for Ireland and with this win they go 2-0 up in this 5-match series. Tough time for Afghanistan as the next game is must win for them to keep the series alive.
Over 19 : 125/5
10 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 618.6
G. Dockrell
25 (19)
G. Delany
3 (5)
F. Farooqi
4-0-27-1
18.6
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
SIX! George Dockrell ends it in style! On middle, fuller, this is heaved over the long on fence for a biggie. Ireland WIN BY 5 WICKETS!
18.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
A dot! On off, this is hit on the off side.
18.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany
Just the one again as this is pushed through covers.
18.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one more.
18.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany
Short and on middle, this is pulled down to long on for one.
18.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
Over 18 : 115/5
5 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
G. Delany
1 (3)
G. Dockrell
17 (15)
Naveen
3-0-12-1
17.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Gareth Delany
Shorter and on middle, Delany looks to slap it but chops it to covers.
17.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To George Dockrell
Doing it in singles! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket.
17.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Gareth Delany
On off, this is pushed to cover for one.
17.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To George Dockrell
On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
17.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To George Dockrell
Angled into the pads, George Dockrell looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
17.1
2
Naveen-ul-Haq To George Dockrell
On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for two.
Over 17 : 110/5
7 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
G. Delany
0 (1)
G. Dockrell
13 (11)
F. Farooqi
3-0-17-1
16.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Gareth Delany
On off, this is defended.
16.5
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A little too late maybe! Shorter and outside off, Campher looks to cut but it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. A little too late though.
16.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
Shorter and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
16.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
FOUR! Thumped down the ground! Fuller and on middle, this is hit hard down the ground and it races away for a boundary.
16.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Curtis Campher
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one more.
16.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To George Dockrell
Shorter and outside off, George Dockrell chops it on the off side for one.
Over 16 : 103/4
13 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 215.3
  • 115.4
  • 415.5
  • 4 LB 15.6
C. Campher
6 (5)
G. Dockrell
7 (8)
M. Nabi
2-0-15-2
15.6
lb
Mohammad Nabi To Curtis Campher
FOUR LEG BYES! Two boundaris in a row and this is probably the over which wins it for the hosts! On the pads, Campher looks to flick, it hits the pad and goes fine on the leg side for a boundary.
15.5
4
Mohammad Nabi To Curtis Campher
FOUR! A misfield and that is not what Afghanistan wanted! Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point. The fielder in the deep runs to his left but lets it through.
15.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To George Dockrell
Sweep and it is hit through square leg for one.
Full Commentary
19 OV
10 Runs
F. Farooqi to G. Dockrell G. Delany
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 618.6
18 OV
5 Runs
Naveen to G. Dockrell G. Delany
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
7 Runs
F. Farooqi to G. Dockrell C. Campher G. Delany
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
13 Runs
M. Nabi to G. Dockrell C. Campher
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 215.3
  • 115.4
  • 415.5
  • 4 LB 15.6
15 OV
3 Runs
Ur Rahman to G. Dockrell C. Campher
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
6 Runs
M. Nabi to L. Tucker H. Tector G. Dockrell
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 413.3
  • 013.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
R. Khan to H. Tector L. Tucker
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
3 Runs
Ur Rahman to A. Balbirnie H. Tector L. Tucker
  • 011.1
  • W 11.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 1 LB 11.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
7 Runs
R. Khan to A. Balbirnie L. Tucker
  • 010.1
  • 210.2
  • 210.3
  • 210.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
8 Runs
Ur Rahman to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie
  • 29.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 49.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
4 Runs
R. Khan to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
9 Runs
A. Omarzai to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 1 B 7.4
  • 07.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
10 Runs
Ur Rahman to A. Balbirnie L. Tucker
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 66.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
7 Runs
A. Omarzai to A. Balbirnie L. Tucker
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 45.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
10 Runs
R. Khan to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
9 Runs
F. Farooqi to L. Tucker A. Balbirnie
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
2 Runs
Naveen to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling L. Tucker
  • 12.1
  • W 2.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
1 Runs
F. Farooqi to A. Balbirnie P. Stirling
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
Naveen to P. Stirling
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, Belfast
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Ireland beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Josh Little
  • Umpire Jareth McCready (IRE), Paul Reynolds (IRE) and No TV Umpire
  • Referee Graham McCrea (IRE)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 122/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 100/6 in 16.0 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 62/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 52/3 in 7.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 41/3
  • Ireland 103/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Drinks: Ireland 65/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Ireland 53/1 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 34/1
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Worm
Player Runs Avg.
George Dockrell IRE 141 -
Lorcan Tucker IRE 126 25.20
Najibullah Zadran AFG 125 25.00
Andy Balbirnie IRE 122 24.40
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG 108 21.60
Player Wickets Eco.
Naveen-ul-Haq AFG 7 8.74
Mark Adair IRE 7 8.80
Josh Little IRE 7 7.00
Mujeeb Ur Rahman AFG 6 6.86
Gareth Delany IRE 6 7.17
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