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United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I Match Summary

UAE vs AFG, 2024 - T20 Summary

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Jan 02, 2024
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
126/9 (20.0/20)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
128/6 (18.3/20)
Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Naveen-ul-Haq
    4/20(4)
UAE 126/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/114317-waseem-muhammad-playerprofile>Muhammad Waseem</a>
Muhammad Waseem
27 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 108SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112740-ali-naseer-playerprofile>Ali Naseer</a>
Ali Naseer
21 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 95.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Naveen-ul-Haq
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/4
R/W
Bowler
Qais Ahmad
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/3
R/W
AFG 128/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/109552-hazratullah-zazai-playerprofile>Hazratullah Zazai</a>
Hazratullah Zazai
36 (32)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 112.50SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1674-najibullah-zadran-playerprofile>Najibullah Zadran</a>
Najibullah Zadran
28 (13)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 215.38SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Junaid Siddique
ECON 9.14
3.3
OVERS
32/2
R/W
Bowler
Dhruv Parashar
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/1
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this fascinating series! Ibrahim Zadran collects the trophy and joins his teammates. All smiles in the Afghanistan camp as they pose for pictures with the trophy. We hope you guys enjoyed our company. Cheers!
Ibrahim Zadran, the skipper of Afghanistan, says that it feels good to get the series win. It adds that the UAE kept them under pressure, but the guys played really well. He says that UAE bowlers bowled really well. He says that there were some mistakes in the previous game, and Naveen-ul-Haq is the captain of the team, and he performed really well. Ends by saying they have some young talent and they are waiting for their chance.
Muhammad Waseem, the skipper of the UAE, says that the guys fought well, but they fell short of 10-15 runs. It adds that Dhruv Parashar is an excellent talent, and he bowled well. He says that they missed some chances on the run-out, but that's okay. Ends by saying that they have many positives to take from this series.
Naveen-ul-Haq is the player of the match for his four-fer. He says it was a crucial game, and they played well. Adds that getting the wickets in the crucial game feels really good. He says that the team has been playing around the world, and it helps to gain some confidence. Ends by saying that getting under pressure will help them play their next series in India.
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Earlier in the match, the UAE team struggled to score runs, reaching 126/9 in 20 overs due to a difficult pitch with low bounce and significant turn. The Afghan bowlers, particularly Naveen-ul-Haq (4/20) and spinners Qais Ahmad (3/24) and Azmatullah Omarzai, capitalized well on the conditions. The UAE batters made some inexperienced shot choices, leading to early dismissals. However, late contributions from Ali Nasseer, Akif Raja, and Muhammad Jawadullah helped the UAE reach a competitive total.
The United Arab Emirates bowled well. They were a bit poor in their fielding. Had they controlled their overthrows, things could have been a bit different. Junaid Siddique picked up two wickets but was a bit expensive. Aayan Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Ali Naseer, and Dhruv Parashar chipped in with a wicket each.
Najibullah Zadran's heroics at the end made Afghanistan get over the line and win the series! I have to say it was a hard-fought win as they beat the United Arab Emirates by 4 wickets. Chasing a middling score of 128 runs, the Afghan top order was off to a steady start. They were well in control at the halfway stage, but the UAE bounced back and picked up quick wickets right after the drinks break. Najibullah Zadran stepped up in the end and scored a quickfire 28 off just 13 deliveries to get their side well over the line.
Over 18.3 : 128/6
14 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 618.2
  • 618.3
N. Zadran
28 (13)
S. Ashraf
0 (2)
J. Siddique
3.3-0-32-2
18.3
6
Junaid Siddique To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! Zadran finished off in style. This is full and wide of off. Zadran lofts it high and handsomely over covers for a biggie. Afghanistan win by 4 wickets.
18.2
6
Junaid Siddique To Najibullah Zadran
SIX! Up, up and over! Full and outside off, Najibullah Zadran picks it well and lofts it over deep extra covers for a maximum! Just 5 runs needed now!
18.1
2
Junaid Siddique To Najibullah Zadran
Bowls it outside off, Najibullah Zadran eases it to covers for one. An overthrow allows the batters to take one more.
Junaid Siddique come into the attack.
Over 18 : 114/6
11 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 417.2
  • 217.3
  • 417.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
S. Ashraf
0 (2)
N. Zadran
14 (10)
A. Naseer
4-0-24-1
17.6
0
Ali Naseer To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Slower one, outside off, Sharafuddin Ashraf looks to play at it but misses.
17.5
1
Ali Naseer To Najibullah Zadran
Bowls it on off, Najibullah Zadran guides it to point for one.
17.4
4
Ali Naseer To Najibullah Zadran
FOUR! Excellent shot! On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran picks it well and lofts it over extra covers for a boundary. 14 needed off 14 now!
17.3
2
Ali Naseer To Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran tucks it to deep square leg for a brace.
17.2
4
Ali Naseer To Najibullah Zadran
FOUR! Lands it on middle, Zadran stands tall and lofts it downtown as the ball just bounced near the ropes. Umpire checks and signals it as a boundary!
17.1
0
Ali Naseer To Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran eases it to extra covers.
Ali Naseer comes into the attack now. 24 needed off 18 balls now.
Over 17 : 103/6
3 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
S. Ashraf
0 (1)
N. Zadran
3 (5)
M. Jawadullah
4-0-30-1
16.6
0
Muhammad Jawadullah To Sharafuddin Ashraf
On a length and on off, Sharafuddin Ashraf eases it to covers.
16.5
W
Muhammad Jawadullah To Mohammad Nabi OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! What a moment in the game as Muhammad Jawadullah gets the big fish! On a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi looks to drive it but uppishly plays it towards Dhruv Parashar at covers who takes a good catch. Sharafuddin Ashraf is the new batter.
16.4
1
Muhammad Jawadullah To Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on middle and leg, Najibullah Zadran works it to deep backward square leg for one.
16.3
0
Muhammad Jawadullah To Najibullah Zadran
Short and outside off, Najibullah Zadran looks to play an uppercut but misses.
16.2
1
Muhammad Jawadullah To Mohammad Nabi
Bowls it on off, Mohammad Nabi cuts it to deep point for one.
16.1
1
Muhammad Jawadullah To Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran pushes it to covers for one.
Mohammad Nabi is the new batter.
Over 16 : 100/5
10 Runs
  • 215.1
  • 1 LB 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 615.4
  • 015.5
  • W 15.6
A. Omarzai
16 (13)
N. Zadran
1 (2)
A. Khan
4-0-26-1
15.6
W
Aayan Khan To Azmatullah Omarzai OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Have to say that United Arab Emirates are still intp the game! Full, with a hint of turn, Azmatullah Omarzai looks to heave it but gets a leading edge as the ball lobs towards Muhammad Jawadullah at short third man who makes no mistake.
15.5
0
Aayan Khan To Azmatullah Omarzai
Touch short and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai blocks it back.
15.4
6
Aayan Khan To Azmatullah Omarzai
SIX! Up, up, and over! Full and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai gets low and lofts it over long off as the ball sails into the stands.
15.3
1
Aayan Khan To Najibullah Zadran
On a length and outside off, Najibullah Zadran slaps it to deep point for one.
Full Commentary
18 OV
11 Runs
A. Naseer to N. Zadran S. Ashraf
  • 017.1
  • 417.2
  • 217.3
  • 417.4
  • 117.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
3 Runs
M. Jawadullah to N. Zadran M. Nabi S. Ashraf
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
10 Runs
A. Khan to A. Omarzai N. Zadran
  • 215.1
  • 1 LB 15.2
  • 115.3
  • 615.4
  • 015.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
4 Runs
J. Siddique to D. Rasooli A. Omarzai N. Zadran
  • 114.1
  • 214.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • W 14.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
8 Runs
D. Parashar to A. Omarzai H. Zazai D. Rasooli
  • 113.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • W 13.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
M. Jawadullah to H. Zazai A. Omarzai
  • 112.1
  • 1 B 12.2
  • 112.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
3 Runs
D. Parashar to H. Zazai
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 211.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
A. Naseer to I. Zadran A. Omarzai H. Zazai
  • 210.1
  • 410.2
  • W 10.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
3 Runs
D. Parashar to I. Zadran H. Zazai
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
1 Runs
A. Naseer to I. Zadran
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
6 Runs
A. Khan to H. Zazai I. Zadran
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 27.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
A. Naseer to I. Zadran H. Zazai
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 26.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
7 Runs
J. Siddique to I. Zadran H. Zazai
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
9 Runs
M. Jawadullah to I. Zadran H. Zazai
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
7 Runs
J. Siddique to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 63.1
  • W 3.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
8 Runs
A. Khan to H. Zazai R. Gurbaz
  • 62.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
13 Runs
M. Jawadullah to H. Zazai R. Gurbaz
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 61.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
3 Runs
A. Khan to H. Zazai R. Gurbaz
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Naveen-ul-Haq
  • Umpire Asif Iqbal (UAE), Akbar Ali (UAE) and Shiju Sam (UAE)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: United Arab Emirates 126/9 in 20.0 overs
  • United Arab Emirates 100/7 in 16.1 overs
  • Drinks: United Arab Emirates 60/5 in 10.0 overs
  • United Arab Emirates 51/4 in 6.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): United Arab Emirates 38/4
  • Afghanistan 100/4 in 15.4 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 61/1 in 10.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 51/1 in 6.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 47/1
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