2nd ODI, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Afghanistan vs Pakistan
2nd ODI, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Match CentrePakistan beat Afghanistan by 1 wicket
Match Ended - Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 1 wicket
Over
44th
1
4
1
1
1
0
= 8 |
Over
45th
2
1
1
1
1
4
= 10 |
Over
46th
2
0
W
0
1
2
0
2
= 7 |
Over
47th
2
1
1
W
1
1
= 6 |
Over
48th
0
2
2
2
4
6
= 16 |
Over
49th
4
0
1
3
4
= 12 |
Shadab Khan
Player OfThe Match
CRR: 6.06
Commentary
Other Innings>All
W
4s
6s
44.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller delivery on off, Iftikhar Ahmed pushes it out on the off side for one.
44.2
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan
FOUR! Up and over! Takes pace off and bowls it short but there's width on offer. Shadab Khan waits for it and slaps it away over the point region for a boundary.
44.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan
Full and on off stump, Shadab Khan shuffles across and loses his balance before flicking it leg side for a run.
44.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Iftikhar Ahmed
Slower delivery around the top of the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed hits it hard through square leg and picks up a single.
44.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan
Back of a length, slower too and angled onto the body, Shadab Khan nudges it leg side for one more.
44.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Iftikhar Ahmed
Full and around off, Iftikhar Ahmed drives it straight to mid off. 56 needed now off the last five overs.
45.1
2
Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan
Full and on off. Shadab Khan drives it to long off for a couple of runs.
45.2
1
Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan
Fullish on leg. Shadab Khan nudges it away to mid-wicket for one.
45.3
1
Rashid Khan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Short and on middle. Iftikhar Ahmed pulls it away to long on for another single.
45.4
1
Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan
Straight on middle. Shadab Khan flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
45.5
1
Rashid Khan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller again this time on off. Iftikhar Ahmed slog sweeps it to deep mid wicket for yet another single.
45.6
4
Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan
FOUR! A much-needed boundary. Rashid Khan bowls this fullish and on off. Shadab Khan lofts it over the infield. The fielder fails to stop it as the ball crosses the fence at long off for a much needed four runs.
46.1
2
Abdul Rahman to Iftikhar Ahmed
On a length and on off. Iftikhar Ahmed sweeps it away through backward square leg. The fielder does well to stop it as the batters get two.
46.2
0
Abdul Rahman to Iftikhar Ahmed
Full and down the leg side. Iftikhar Ahmed leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.
46.2
W
Abdul Rahman to Iftikhar Ahmed
OUT! CAUGHT! Abdul Rahman with the wicket under pressure. He bowls this full and on the off pole. Iftikhar Ahmed tries to clear the infield with a lofted shot. He mistimes it and the ball sails high up. Mohammad Nabi comes running in from the deep and catches it safely. Iftikhar Ahmed has to depart as Pakistan are 7 wickets down.
46.3
0
Abdul Rahman to Shaheen Afridi
Slower and on length. Shaheen Afridi blocks it down.
46.4
1
Abdul Rahman to Shaheen Afridi
Abdul Rahman hit the hard length again and on off. Shaheen Afridi cuts it to short third for a single to get off the mark.
46.5
2
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
Fullish and on leg. Shadab Khan nudges it off to deep mid-wicket for a quick couple of runs.
46.6
0
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
5 Wides! Abdul Rahman has bowled it short and angling way down leg. Shadab Khan leaves it alone but even the keeper fails to stop it with a dive. The ball runs away to the fine leg fence for five extra runs.
46.6
2
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
Short but very slow on off. Shadab Khan has smacked it to mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
47.1
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shaheen Afridi
Full and outside off. Shaheen Afridi pushes it away to long on for a quick two runs to start the over.
47.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shaheen Afridi
Quick full and on the pads. Shaheen Afridi edges the ball to point for a quick single.
47.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan
Pace off and full on off. Shadab Khan cuts it away to point for a single.
47.4
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shaheen Afridi
OUT! CAUGHT! Fazalhaq Farooqi has been amazing today! He bowls this on length and outside off. Shaheen Afridi pulls it away looking for the big hit. The ball goes straight in the air and Rashid Khan at deep mid-wicket completes a safe catch to dismiss Shaheen Afridi. Afghanistan inching closer to victory now.
47.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Naseem Shah
Very full and straight on middle. Naseem Shah digs it out to deep cover for a single to get off the mark.
47.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan
Short on leg. Shadab Khan pulls it away to deep square leg for a single to end the over. Shadab Khan will keep the strike.
48.1
0
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
A low full toss very wide of leg stump. Shadab Khan reaches it with a sweep to short fine leg. He declines a single and stays on strike.
48.2
2
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
Shorter and on off. Shadab Khan pulls it away to deep mid-wicket and sets off for a quick couple of runs as he dives to complete the second.
48.3
2
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
Full and quick on leg. Shadab Khan shuffles away and drives it to mid off for another two runs.
48.4
2
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
Full again and on middle. Shadab Khan punches it to long on for yet another couple of runs. That is good running.
48.5
4
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
FOUR! A low full toss on the pads by Abdul Rahman. Shadab Khan will not miss that and he waits for the ball. He pulls it away in the gap at deep mid-wicket. The ball is far from the fielder as it runs to the fence for four runs.
48.6
6
Abdul Rahman to Shadab Khan
SIX! SMASHED AWAY! Another full toss this time higher. Shadab Khan muscles this on the on side over the mid-wicket area all they way beyond the fence for a maximum. 11 are needed in the last over.
49.1
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Naseem Shah
FOUR! Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls this fuller and on off. Naseem Shah smashes it over the infield and covers. The ball bounces before crossing the fence for four runs.
49.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Naseem Shah
Fuller and on off. Naseem Shah swings and misses. 7 needed now off 4 balls.
49.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Naseem Shah
Slow again and outside off. Naseem Shah punches it down for a single.
49.4
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Haris Rauf
Slow and short again on off. Haris Rauf pulls it away in the gap at deep mid-wicket. One fielder fumbles as the other one runs and cuts off the ball from reaching the fence. The batters have run 3. This will go till the last ball it seems as 4 runs are needed off 2 balls.
49.5
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Naseem Shah
FOUR! Naseem Shah has done the job for Pakistan! Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls this full and outside off. Unlucky for him the ball deflects off the outside edge of Naseem Shah's bat. The fielder is in the 30-yard circle so the ball races away to the third-man fence for four. Pakistan wins the match by 1 wicket and 1 ball to spare in unreal fashion.