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1st T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
, Mar 15, 2024
111
(18.4/20)
149/6
(20.0/20)
Ireland beat Afghanistan by 38 runs
% Chance to Win
AFG
IRE
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Player of the MatchBen White4/20(4)
Right then, that is it from this game. Ireland have taken an early lead in this series. The action continues as the second T20I between these two sides will be played on Sunday, the 17th of January. The game begins at 9.30 pm IST (4 pm GMT). Join us an hour early for the pre-match build-up. Until then, stay safe and enjoy your time. Cheers!
Paul Stirling, the skipper of Ireland, says that Afghanistan are a huge team and this is a massive win for them. Adds that they will keep on improving and keep giving their best. He says that they had a great game today and ends by saying that they performed well as a team.
Rashid Khan, the skipper of Afghanistan, speaks in his local language. He informs them where the game went wrong and ends by saying that they will bounce back in their next game.
Ben White, wins the Player of the Match award for his four-wicket haul. He is delighted to perform for his time. Informs that he is happy to be back with the boys. Informs it is nice to chip in for the team.
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Earlier in the game, Afghanistan's bowling unit, led by the talismanic Rashid Khan, performed exceptionally well in the middle overs of the match. Despite a strong start by Irish openers Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling in the powerplay, Rashid's impressive spell of 3/19 and debutant Nangeyalia Kharote's 2/16 in their 4 overs restricted the Irish side effectively. Although Ireland seemed headed for a below-par total, Harry Tector's aggressive batting in the final five overs helped them reach a good score of 149 runs!
To be honest, there is not much to write about the Afghanistan batters. They were under the pump from the word go. They kept on losing a wicket whenever a good partnership was brewing for them. Mohammad Ishaq and Mohammad Nabi showed some intent in the middle and scored 31 and 25 respectively, but that was it. They will look to leave this behind and bounce back in their following game.
A convincing victory for Ireland as they win the game by 38 runs! Their bowling performance was just exceptional! Mark Adair and Joshua Little spearheaded the attack, causing significant trouble for the opposition with the new ball, claiming three early wickets in the first two overs. Barry McCarthy made a crucial contribution by dismissing the dangerous Ibrahim Zadran. Ben White further consolidated Ireland's dominance by dismantling the middle order, ultimately finishing with a four-wicket haul. Their overall bowling and fielding efforts were exceptional, which helped them cruise towards victory and take an early lead in this T20I series.
End Of The Over 18.4 : 111/10
4 Runs
- 418.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- W 18.4
Naveen
13 (15)
F. Farooqi
2 (4)
B. McCarthy
3.4-0-14-2
18.4
W
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Barry McCarthy picks up his second and bundles Afghanistan for 110. A commanding victory for Ireland in the first match of this series. It is very full, outside off. Naveen-ul-Haq throws the kitchen sink at it. The ball catches the outer half and flies towards sweeper cover. Gareth Delany there takes a sharp catch. Ireland win the match by 38 runs.
18.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq
Slower bumper, wide of off. Naveen-ul-Haq leaves it alone.
18.2
0
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq
A length ball, much straighter, on off. Naveen-ul-Haq drills it down the park but denies the single.
18.1
4
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq
FOUR! Fine shot! Lands it outside off, Naveen-ul-Haq reaches out to it and slashes it over backward point as the ball finds the fence.
End Of The Over 18 : 107/9
8 Runs
- 117.1
- 617.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
F. Farooqi
2 (4)
Naveen
9 (11)
M. Adair
3-0-26-1
17.6
0
Mark Adair To Fazalhaq Farooqi
A full toss, on the body. Fazalhaq Farooqi defends it back to the bowler with a full face.
17.5
1
Mark Adair To Naveen-ul-Haq
Full and on off. Naveen-ul-Haq drills it to long on for one.
17.4
0
Mark Adair To Naveen-ul-Haq
Nails the wide yorker this time. Naveen-ul-Haq jams it out to backward point.
17.3
0
Mark Adair To Naveen-ul-Haq
It is full, wide of off. Naveen-ul-Haq tries to scoop it away but misses.
17.2
6
Mark Adair To Naveen-ul-Haq
SIX! BANG! Short ball, on off. Naveen-ul-Haq charges down the track, rides the bounce and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Even Mark Adair is surprised to see what Naveen-ul-Haq is capable of.
17.1
1
Mark Adair To Fazalhaq Farooqi
A low full toss, on the pads. Fazalhaq Farooqi flicks it to deep square leg for one.
End Of The Over 17 : 99/9
1 Runs
- W 16.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
Naveen
2 (7)
F. Farooqi
1 (2)
J. Little
4-0-18-3
16.6
0
Joshua Little To Naveen-ul-Haq
Slower one this time, full and wide of off. This one stays very low. Naveen-ul-Haq swings hard but only to connect with thin air.
16.5
0
Joshua Little To Naveen-ul-Haq
Pitches it up, wide of off. Naveen-ul-Haq crunches it to sweeper covers for none.
16.4
0
Joshua Little To Naveen-ul-Haq
Shorter one, on middle. Naveen-ul-Haq backs away and mistimes his shot to mid on but only for none.
16.3
1
Joshua Little To Fazalhaq Farooqi
Full this time, angled in on fourth stumps. Fazalhaq Farooqi jams it out to point for a quick single.
16.2
0
Joshua Little To Fazalhaq Farooqi
Joshua Little nails the yorker this time, wide of off. Fazalhaq Farooqi looks to dabs it away but misses.
Fazalhaq Farooqi is the last batter in.
16.1
W
Joshua Little To Rashid Khan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Joshua Little makes an instant impact after coming into the attack. It is a short ball, on off. Rashid Khan is cramped for room but still goes for the heave across the line. The ball catches the outer half and flies to long on. Harry Tector there takes a sharp catch.
End Of The Over 16 : 98/8
3 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
Naveen
2 (4)
R. Khan
5 (9)
B. McCarthy
3-0-10-1
15.6
0
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq
Pace-up delivery this time, outside off, Naveen-ul-Haq swings hard but misses.
15.5
1
Barry McCarthy To Rashid Khan
Length ball, in the channel. Rashid Khan gets it to sweeper cover off the outer half. One taken. 52 runs needed in 25.
15.4
1
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq
Back of a length, outside off. Naveen-ul-Haq whips it down to long off for a single.
15.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Naveen-ul-Haq
Slower bumper, outside off. Naveen-ul-Haq tries to play the ramp shot but misses.
15.2
1
Barry McCarthy To Rashid Khan
Shorter, on middle. Rashid Khan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
15.1
0
Barry McCarthy To Rashid Khan
Full length, outside off. Rashid Khan crunches it to extra covers but straight to the fielder.
End Of The Over 15 : 95/8
4 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- W 14.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 1 WD 14.6
- 114.6
R. Khan
3 (6)
Naveen
1 (1)
B. White
4-0-20-4
14.6
1
Ben White To Rashid Khan
Bowls it on off, Rashid Khan eases it to covers for one.
14.6
wd
Ben White To Rashid Khan
Wide! Lands it way outside off, Rashid Khan leaves.
14.5
0
Ben White To Rashid Khan
Slower one, on middle, Rashid Khan eases it to the cover fielder.
14.4
1
Ben White To Naveen-ul-Haq
Fuller one, on off, Naveen-ul-Haq eases it to covers for one.
Naveen-ul-Haq comes in at number 9.
14.3
W
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Full and outside off, Mohammad Nabi looks to loft it but gets the toe end of his bat. It goes high up in the air towards extra covers. Harry Tector settles under it and completes the catch.
14.2
1
Ben White To Rashid Khan
Lands it on off, Rashid Khan moves forward and drills it through mid off for a boundary!
14.1
0
Ben White To Rashid Khan
Lands it outside off with some turn, Rashid Khan looks to block it but misses. A loud appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved!
End Of The Over 14 : 91/7
12 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 413.4
- 013.5
- 613.6
M. Nabi
25 (20)
R. Khan
1 (2)
G. Delany
4-0-32-0
13.6
6
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
SIX! Massive hit! Slower one, on middle, Mohammad Nabi picks the length early and lofts it magnificently over long on for a biggie!
13.5
0
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Bowls it outside off, Mohammad Nabi punches it to the point fielder.
13.4
4
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! They need more of these! Lands it on middle, Mohammad Nabi stays in his crease and drills it over the bowler's head for a boundary!
13.3
1
Gareth Delany To Rashid Khan
Lands it on middle nad leg, Rashid Khan turns it towards square leg for one.
13.2
0
Gareth Delany To Rashid Khan
Short, on middle, Rashid Khan punches it to mid off.
13.1
1
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Bowls it on middle, Mohammad Nabi flicks it towards cow corner for one.
End Of The Over 13 : 79/7
8 Runs
- 212.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 3 NB 12.4
- 112.4
- 1 WD 12.5
- W 12.5
- W 12.6
N. Kharote
0 (1)
M. Nabi
14 (16)
B. White
3-0-16-3
12.6
W
Ben White To Nangeyalia Kharote OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! What a fantastic piece of bowling this is! Quicker one, on middle and it turns away, Nangeyalia Kharote looks to loft it but misses it completely as the ball hits the off pole. Nangeyalia Kharote walks back for a golden duck and Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble now! Ben White will be on a hat-trick in his next over. Rashid Khan is the new man in.
12.5
W
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ben White strikes finally! Short and on middle, Ijaz Ahmadzai rocks back and looks to pull it but mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket. Curtis Campher settles under it and completes the catch. Ijaz Ahmadzai walks back into the shed.
Nangeyalia Kharote comes out at number 8.
12.5
wd
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Wide! Bowls it way outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai leaves. Again Ireland are not happy with the umpire's decision!
12.4
1
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi
Too full, on middle, Mohammad Nabi digs it to mid off for one.
12.4
nb
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi
No ball! Oh my word! Full, on off, Mohammad Nabi looks to loft it but mistimes it. It goes off the toe end of the bat towards the fielder in the deep who takes the catch. They celebrate but the umpire had called for a no ball! The batters collect two. Paul Stirling is unhappy with the umpire's decision as he thinks it was not a no ball! Free hit coming up...
12.3
1
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
This is good bowling! Lands it on middle, with some turn, Ijaz Ahmadzai flicks it to square leg for one.
12.2
0
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Bowls it on middle, Ijaz Ahmadzai eases it to the mid on fielder.
12.1
2
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Slower one, on middle, Ijaz Ahmadzai pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.
End Of The Over 12 : 71/5
8 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 1 WD 11.4
- 411.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
M. Nabi
11 (14)
I. Ahmadzai
13 (13)
J. Little
3-0-17-2
11.6
0
Joshua Little To Mohammad Nabi
A slower bouncer, Mohammad Nabi looks to pull it but gets beaten.
11.5
1
Joshua Little To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Too full, on middle, Ijaz Ahmadzai drives it to extra covers for one.
11.4
4
Joshua Little To Ijaz Ahmadzai
FOUR! This will ease off some pressure! Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai uses the pace of the ball and guides it past backward point for a boundary.
11.4
wd
Joshua Little To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Wide! Lands it way outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to slap it but misses.
11.3
0
Joshua Little To Ijaz Ahmadzai
A full toss, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to play at it but misses.
11.2
1
Joshua Little To Mohammad Nabi
Full and way outside off, Mohammad Nabi reaches out to it and plays it over covers for one.
11.1
1
Joshua Little To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Round the wicket. Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai drives it to deep covers for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 63/5
4 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
I. Ahmadzai
7 (9)
M. Nabi
10 (12)
B. White
2-0-8-1
10.6
1
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Short, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai punches it to point for one.
10.5
0
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Lands it outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai blocks it to the cover fielder.
10.4
0
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Some turn and bounce, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to loft it but gets beaten.
10.3
1
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi
Touch short, on middle, Mohammad Nabi punches it down the ground for one.
10.2
1
Ben White To Ijaz Ahmadzai
A googly, on middle, Ijaz Ahmadzai chips it over the bowler's head for one.
10.1
1
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi
Lands it on middle, Mohammad Nabi eases it to mid on for one.
Drinks! Afghanistan are off to a shaky start here and have lost five wickets. They are reeling on 58/5 at the halfway stage and they need a gritty stand now. Ireland have been brilliant, as they have picked the vital wickets and have kept a lid on the scoring rate as well. They will look to pick up some more wickets and get the game under control. Let's see how it pans out...
End Of The Over 10 : 59/5
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
M. Nabi
8 (10)
I. Ahmadzai
5 (5)
G. Delany
3-0-20-0
9.6
1
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Fuller one, angled into the pads. Nabi lofts it towards long on and crosses. 6 singles come from this over.
9.5
1
Gareth Delany To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Fuller, on middle. Ijaz Ahmadzai plays the on drive for one more.
9.4
1
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Another single taken now as Nabi deals with this full ball with ease.
9.3
1
Gareth Delany To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Flatter one, on off. Ijaz Ahmadzai flicks it into the leg side for a single.
9.2
1
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Another single now as Nabi knocks this short ball to mid off.
9.1
1
Gareth Delany To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Darted on the pads. Ijaz Ahmadzai goes back and flicks it into the leg side for one.
End Of The Over 9 : 53/5
4 Runs
- 18.1
- 08.2
- W 8.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 18.6
I. Ahmadzai
2 (2)
M. Nabi
5 (7)
B. McCarthy
2-0-7-1
8.6
1
Barry McCarthy To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Quicker and full, outside off. Ijaz Ahmadzai dabs it into covers for one. Afghanistan need some to put their hand up with the bat.
8.5
1
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Nabi
Pitches it up, full and on middle. Mohammad Nabi tucks it into the leg side for one.
8.4
1
Barry McCarthy To Ijaz Ahmadzai
Short one, outside off. Ijaz Ahmadzai carves it to deep backward point for a single.
The debutant, Ijaz Ahmadzai is the new batter.
8.3
W
Barry McCarthy To Ibrahim Zadran OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Half of the side has been sent back to the dugout here. Barry McCarthy picks up a wicket. It is a short ball, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran stays back and swings hard. The ball catches the outer half and chips to mid off. Ibrahim Zadran wanted to find a boundary but fails to continue for long. Harry Tector catches it safely at mid off.
8.2
0
Barry McCarthy To Ibrahim Zadran
A length ball, in the channel. Ibrahim Zadran looks to chase it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
8.1
1
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Nabi
Length, on off. Nabi pushes it to covers for one.
End Of The Over 8 : 49/4
2 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
I. Zadran
11 (14)
M. Nabi
3 (5)
G. Delany
2-0-14-0
7.6
0
Gareth Delany To Ibrahim Zadran
Pushed through quicker, on off. Zadran blocks it out watchfully.
7.5
0
Gareth Delany To Ibrahim Zadran
Outside off, in the channel. Ibrahim Zadran looks to chase it but misses.
7.4
1
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi now rotates the strike as he pushes this full ball down the ground.
7.3
0
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
An appeal for caught behind, but the umpire is unmoved. It is flighted and full, outside off. Nabi looks to crunch it away but gets beaten on the inside edge.
7.2
0
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Nabi
Shortish, on off. Nabi closes the face and nudges it into mid-wicket.
7.1
1
Gareth Delany To Ibrahim Zadran
Floated and full, on middle. It grips and turns out. Ibrahim Zadran pushes it down the park for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 47/4
4 Runs
- 06.1
- W 6.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
I. Zadran
10 (11)
M. Nabi
2 (2)
B. White
1-0-4-1
6.6
1
Ben White To Ibrahim Zadran
Pitches it up, outside off. Zadran pushes it through the line for one more. A wicket and four singles come from this over.
6.5
1
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi
Short one, on off. Nabi knocks it to point for another single.
6.4
1
Ben White To Ibrahim Zadran
On off, Zadran taps it into the off side for one more.
6.3
1
Ben White To Mohammad Nabi
Darted on the pads. Nabi tucks it into the leg side for one.
6.2
W
Ben White To Mohammad Ishaq OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! Ben White finds a wicket on his very second delivery. It is floated and full, on middle. Mohammad Ishaq gets low and slogs it to deep mid-wicket. He goes looking for a maximum but ends up finding Barry McCarthy near the ropes who makes no mistake. Mohammad Nabi is the new batter.
6.1
0
Ben White To Mohammad Ishaq
Quicker one, on the pads. This one skids through. Mohammad Ishaq tries to clip it away but misses.
End Of The Over 6 : 43/3
12 Runs
- 05.1
- 35.2
- 05.3
- 45.4
- 15.5
- 45.6
I. Zadran
8 (9)
M. Ishaq
32 (20)
G. Delany
1-0-12-0
5.6
4
Gareth Delany To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Shorter, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran backs away and crunches it past extra covers for four runs. Afghanistan now trying to grow in this game.
5.5
1
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Ishaq
Mohammad Ishaq now rotates the strike as he knocks this full ball down the park.
5.4
4
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Ishaq
FOUR! Nicely played. Mohammad Ishaq continues to grow in the game. It is short, outside off. Mohammad Ishaq cuts it to sweeper cover for a boundary.
5.3
0
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Ishaq
Shorter, on off. Mohammad Ishaq mistimes it to mid off via the inner half.
5.2
3
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Ishaq
Darted on the pads. Mohammad Ishaq pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The batters take three runs. This is some good running.
5.1
0
Gareth Delany To Mohammad Ishaq
A length ball, on off. Mohammad Ishaq defends it watchfully from inside the crease/
End Of The Over 5 : 31/3
3 Runs
- 14.1
- 14.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
M. Ishaq
24 (15)
I. Zadran
4 (8)
B. McCarthy
1-0-3-0
4.6
1
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Ishaq
Short, outside off, Mohammad Ishaq slaps it to deep point for one. Top over from Barry McCarthy!
4.5
0
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Ishaq
Jumps up to beat the bat! Short and outside off, pace off. Mohammad Ishaq looks for an uppercut but misses.
4.4
0
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Ishaq
Oh! Back of length outside off, Mohammad Ishaq has a fiddle and cannot adjust with the bounce.
4.3
0
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Ishaq
Bowls it on middle, Mohammad Ishaq flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
4.2
1
Barry McCarthy To Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on leg, Ibrahim Zadran tickles it fine for one.
4.1
1
Barry McCarthy To Mohammad Ishaq
Back of a length and on middle, Mohammad Ishaq fends it to mid off for one.
End Of The Over 4 : 28/3
6 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 43.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
M. Ishaq
22 (10)
I. Zadran
3 (7)
J. Little
2-0-9-2
3.6
1
Joshua Little To Mohammad Ishaq
Slower one, on middle and leg, Mohammad Ishaq tucks it to mid on for one.
3.5
0
Joshua Little To Mohammad Ishaq
Off pace on a length and on off, Mohammad Ishaq blocks it back.
3.4
4
Joshua Little To Mohammad Ishaq
FOUR! Thats a beautiful stroke! Fuller one, on middle, Mohammad Ishaq walks down the wicket and drills it down the ground as the ball races away.
3.3
1
Joshua Little To Ibrahim Zadran
Round the wicket. Lands it full and on for, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to covers and scampers across to the other end.
3.2
0
Joshua Little To Ibrahim Zadran
Fuller one, on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to the mid off fielder.
3.1
0
Joshua Little To Ibrahim Zadran
Length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to play at it but misses.
End Of The Over 3 : 22/3
17 Runs
- 1 WD 2.1
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 42.3
- 42.4
- 42.5
- 42.6
M. Ishaq
17 (7)
I. Zadran
2 (4)
M. Adair
2-0-18-1
2.6
4
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
FOUR MORE! Make that four fours in a row! Full, on middle, Mohammad Ishaq flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for yet another boundary!
2.5
4
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
FOUR AGAIN! Three in a row and the crowd is back on their toes now! Length and on middle, Mohammad Ishaq picks it well and heaves it over mid-wicket for another boundary.
2.4
4
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
FOUR MORE! Back to back boundaries now! Length and on off, Mohammad Ishaq stands tall and chips it over the mid off fielder for fore more.
2.3
4
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
FOUR! Streaky, but they all count! Lands it outside off, Mohammad Ishaq looks to loft it but gets a thick outside edge. It flies over slips and finds the fence at third man.
2.2
0
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
Slower one, outside off, Mohammad Ishaq leaves it again.
2.1
0
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
Lands it outside off, Mohammad Ishaq leaves it alone.
2.1
wd
Mark Adair To Mohammad Ishaq
Wide! Lands it way outside off, Mohammad Ishaq offers no stroke.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/3
4 Runs
- 11.1
- 11.2
- 1 LB 1.3
- W 1.4
- W 1.5
- 11.6
M. Ishaq
1 (1)
I. Zadran
2 (4)
J. Little
1-0-3-2
1.6
1
Joshua Little To Mohammad Ishaq
On a length and on off, Mohammad Ishaq taps it to short covers for one.
Mohammad Ishaq comes out at number 5.
1.5
W
Joshua Little To Azmatullah Omarzai OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Oh my word! Pitched up and the ball swings in, Azmatullah Omarzai looks to punch it but gets beaten as the ball clatters over the stumps. Joshua Little is on a hat-trick now! Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble and the crowd goes all silent here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium!
Azmatullah Omarzai comes out to bat now.
1.4
W
Joshua Little To Sediqullah Atal OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Joshua Little strikes as Ireland have their second. Hits the deck hard and gets some extra bounce, Sediqullah Atal looks to loft it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It lobs towards Harry Tector at extra covers who makes no mistake. Both the Afghanistan openers are back into the hut now!
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Joshua Little To Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it down leg, Ibrahim Zadran looks to flick it but it goes off is thighs towards the leg side. They cross for a leg bye!
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Joshua Little To Sediqullah Atal
Touch short and on off, Sediqullah Atal punches it to covers for one.
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Joshua Little To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to backward point for one.
Joshua Little to share the new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/1
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Mark Adair To Sediqullah Atal
Oh, he has done it again! Back of length outside off, Sediqullah Atal has a fiddle but gets beaten again!
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Mark Adair To Sediqullah Atal
Full and hung outside off. More curve away from the batter and it goes past the outside edge of Sediqullah Atal blade again! Something more seems to be brewing here!
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Mark Adair To Sediqullah Atal
Peach! Length in the channel and this one shapes away late. Sediqullah Atal wafts at it and is beaten all ends up!
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Mark Adair To Ibrahim Zadran
Length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran chips it over covers for one. Ibrahim Zadran gets off the mark!
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Mark Adair To Ibrahim Zadran
Past the edge! Touch short and it nips in sharply, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block it but gets beaten n the inside edge!
Ibrahim Zadran comes out to bat now.
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Mark Adair To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Mark Adair strikes straightaway! Ireland couldn't have wished for a better start. Bangs in short and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz mistimes his pull. It carries towards deep mid-wicket. Curtis Campher settles under it and takes a fine catch sliding forward. Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks out for a duck!
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Match Info
- Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Weather Clear
- Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
- Result Ireland beat Afghanistan by 38 runs
- Player of the Match Ben White
- Umpire Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)
- Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Ireland 149/6 in 20.0 overs
- H Tector 5th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 33 balls (6x4) (2x6)
- Ireland 100/5 in 16.0 overs
- H Tector dropped on 19 by F Farooqi in 14.6 overs
- Drinks: Ireland 66/2 in 10.0 overs
- Ireland 50/1 in 6.2 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 48/1
- I Ahmadzai (AFG), N Kharote (AFG) makes their T20I debut
- Afghanistan 100/9 in 17.1 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 59/5 in 10.0 overs
- Afghanistan 50/4 in 8.1 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 43/3
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi AFG | 90 | 30.00 |
| Ibrahim Zadran AFG | 88 | 44.00 |
| Gareth Delany IRE | 76 | 25.33 |
| Andy Balbirnie IRE | 76 | 25.33 |
| Harry Tector IRE | 72 | 36.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan AFG | 8 | 3.75 |
| Joshua Little IRE | 6 | 5.41 |
| Ben White IRE | 6 | 6.83 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai AFG | 5 | 5.62 |
| Nangeyalia Kharote AFG | 5 | 5.90 |
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