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Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 2nd Semi-Final Match Summary

PAK vs AFG, 2023 - T20 Summary

Pakistan vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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2nd Semi-Final, ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang , Oct 06, 2023
Pakistan Pakistan
115 (18.0/20)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
116/6 (17.5/20)
Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 4 wickets
PAK 115/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/119394-omair-yousuf-playerprofile>Omair Yousuf</a>
Omair Yousuf
24 (19)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 126.31SR
<a href=/cricket/players/116664-aamer-jamal-playerprofile>Aamer Jamal</a>
Aamer Jamal
14 (11)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 127.27SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Fareed Ahmad
ECON 5.00
3
OVERS
15/3
R/W
Bowler
Qais Ahmad
ECON 3.66
3
OVERS
11/2
R/W
AFG 116/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1318-noor-ali-zadran-playerprofile>Noor Ali Zadran</a>
Noor Ali Zadran
39 (33)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 118.18SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1653-gulbadin-naib-playerprofile>Gulbadin Naib</a>
Gulbadin Naib
26 (19)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 136.84SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Arafat Minhas
ECON 3.66
3
OVERS
11/2
R/W
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Right then this is it from the second Semi-final of the Asian Games 2023 as Afghanistan has advanced through to the Gold Medal match where they will be facing India while Pakistan will be up against Bangladesh for a Bronze medal match.  You could join us for both the games on Saturday with the Bronze Medal game set to be played from 6.30 am IST (1 am GMT). You could join us an hour before for the build-up as well. For now, you can enjoy the ongoing ICC CWC game between Pakistan and the Netherlands as well. Till then have a nice time.
Pakistan's bowlers put up a commendable performance, but ultimately, it was the runs on the board that made the difference. A margin of 20 more runs from the Pakistani batters could have altered the outcome. Pakistan's quest for an Asian Games Gold medal concludes here, and they will now compete for third place against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's triumph sets the stage for a thrilling final showdown against India, the top-ranked T20 team in the world, as they vie for the coveted title.
Afghanistan's batting performance mirrored that of Pakistan, with both teams losing early wickets and exposing their middle order to the new ball's challenges. However, Afghanistan found a lifeline in the form of a crucial partnership between Noor and Afsar in the middle overs, which helped them regain their footing in the game. Pakistan fought back by dismissing both set batsmen in a single over, putting them in a commanding position. As the game entered the death overs, Afghanistan's captain, Gulbadin, played a decisive role, scoring an unbeaten 26 off just 19 balls to guide his team to victory and a place in the finals against India.
The semi-final clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2023 proved to be a roller coaster ride of emotions, with Afghanistan emerging as the victors and securing their place in the final against India. Pakistan, on the other hand, will compete for third place against Bangladesh as the tournament enters its final stages.
17.5
4
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
FOUR! This sums up the evening for Pakistan as Mirza Tahir Baig has misfielded this for a boundary that takes Afghanistan into the final for a Gold Medal game against India. On a length in middle, Gulbadin Naib pulls this flat and hard towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
17.5
wd
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
Wide! Fuller one way too wide of off, Gulbadin Naib leaves ti all alone
17.4
6
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
SIX! On a length in the middle, Gulbadin Naib slogs this and connects well as the ball travels over the fence for a maximum towards the deep square leg region.
17.3
0
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
On a length outside off, Gulbadin Naib looks for the slog but misses out.
17.3
wd
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
Wide! Free-hit continues as Aamer Jamal has bend hi back and bowled a short one way too high for the umpire's liking.
17.3
nb
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
No ball and SIX! Aamer Jamal has overstepped and this has travelled over the fence for a maximum. Short-pitched delivery in middle, Gulbadin Naib pulls this out of the park and a Free Hit to follow.
17.2
lb
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
Four leg byes. On a length around the pads, Gulbadin Naib misses out on a wild swing but a deflection of his pads takes this away from the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket.
17.1
0
Aamer Jamal To Gulbadin Naib
Back of a length body bound, Gulbadin Naib looks to pull this one but gets hit on the grill of his helmet. He looks fine to continue.
With pace back into the attack this could possibly be make or break over for Pakistan.
Over 17 : 93/6
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
G. Naib
10 (13)
S. Ashraf
6 (10)
U. Qadir
4-0-20-2
16.6
1
Usman Qadir To Gulbadin Naib
Tossed up on off, Gulbadin Naib drives this towards sweeper cover for a single.
16.5
0
Usman Qadir To Gulbadin Naib
Tossed up in middle, Gulbadin Naib reverse sweep this one with no timing at al towards cover for no run.
16.4
0
Usman Qadir To Gulbadin Naib
Fuller one wide of off, Gulbadin Naib looks for the wild slog but misses out.
16.3
0
Usman Qadir To Gulbadin Naib
Tossed up outside off, Gulbadin Naib has no idea on how it will turn as he gets beaten.
16.2
1
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Fuller one on off, Sharafuddin Ashraf lofts this towards deep point for a single.
16.1
0
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Tossed up on off, Sharafuddin Ashraf looks to cut but edges this towards first slip bouncing just in front of him.
Over 16 : 91/6
2 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
G. Naib
9 (9)
S. Ashraf
5 (8)
S. Muqeem
4-0-18-1
15.6
0
Sufiyan Muqeem To Gulbadin Naib
Tossed up wide of off, Gulbadin Naib looks to block this one but the spin takes it further away from the batter and he gets beaten.
15.5
1
Sufiyan Muqeem To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Tossed up on off, Sharafuddin Ashraf smashes this towards deep square leg for a single.
15.4
0
Sufiyan Muqeem To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Fuller one around off, Sharafuddin Ashraf looks to block but gets beaten.
15.3
0
Sufiyan Muqeem To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Fuller one outside off, Sharafuddin Ashraf gets beaten all ends up but ths turned away from him.
15.2
1
Sufiyan Muqeem To Gulbadin Naib
Tossed up in middle, Gulbadin Naib tucks this towards the on side for a single.
15.1
0
Sufiyan Muqeem To Gulbadin Naib
Fuller one on off, Gulbadin Naib pushes this towards cover for no run.
Over 15 : 89/6
5 Runs
  • W 14.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • 014.6
S. Ashraf
4 (5)
G. Naib
8 (6)
U. Qadir
3-0-18-2
14.6
0
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Floated ball turning sharply outside off from back of a length and beats the batter all ends up to end the over.
14.6
wd
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump. Wide called.
14.5
0
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Short ball at the batter. Sharafuddin Ashraf blocks it back to the bowler from the crease.
14.4
0
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Just short outside the off stump. Sharafuddin Ashraf plays it towards point.
14.3
0
Usman Qadir To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Tossed up outside the off stump. Sharafuddin Ashraf plays it straight to point. No run.
Full Commentary
18 OV
23 Runs
A. Jamal to G. Naib
  • 017.1
  • 4 LB 17.2
  • 7 NB 17.3
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 017.3
  • 617.4
  • 1 WD 17.5
  • 417.5
17 OV
2 Runs
U. Qadir to S. Ashraf G. Naib
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
2 Runs
S. Muqeem to G. Naib S. Ashraf
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
U. Qadir to K. Janat S. Ashraf
  • W 14.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • 014.6
14 OV
5 Runs
S. Muqeem to G. Naib K. Janat
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 213.3
  • 013.4
  • 1 WD 13.5
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
8 Runs
U. Qadir to A. Zazai G. Naib K. Janat
  • W 12.1
  • 1 WD 12.2
  • 012.2
  • 612.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
3 Runs
S. Muqeem to A. Zazai Ali Zadran K. Janat
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • W 11.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
5 Runs
U. Qadir to A. Zazai Ali Zadran
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
K. Shah to Ali Zadran A. Zazai
  • 49.1
  • 29.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
6 Runs
A. Minhas to A. Zazai Ali Zadran
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
K. Shah to Ali Zadran A. Zazai
  • 17.1
  • 1 LB 7.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
S. Muqeem to A. Zazai Ali Zadran
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 26.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
1 Runs
A. Jamal to A. Zazai Ali Zadran
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
1 Runs
A. Minhas to M. Shahzad S. Kamal A. Zazai
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
14 Runs
Q. Akram to Ali Zadran M. Shahzad
  • 63.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
4 Runs
A. Minhas to M. Shahzad
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
Q. Akram to S. Atal Ali Zadran
  • W 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 4 B 1.6
1 OV
9 Runs
A. Jamal to S. Atal M. Shahzad
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 4 wickets
  • Umpire Masudur Rahman (BAN), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Vrinda Rathi (IND)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 115/10 in 18.0 overs
  • Pakistan 102/7 in 15.6 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 61/4 in 9.1 overs
  • Pakistan 50/1 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Pakistan 44/1
  • Afghanistan 104/6 in 17.3 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 63/3 in 10.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/3 in 8.1 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Afghanistan 37/3
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