Afghanistan vs Pakistan Commentary
Eng
Login
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Commentary
PAK • 1st innings
130/6
AFG • 2nd innings
133/3
All
Overs
W
6s
4s
19.1
0
Zaman Khan to Mohammad Nabi
Too full, on middle, Mohammad Nabi miscues his flick towards the man at short covers.
19.2
1
Zaman Khan to Mohammad Nabi
Short and on off, Mohammad Nabi pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
19.3
0
Zaman Khan to Najibullah Zadran
Short and outside off, Najibullah Zadran looks to pull it but misses but runs anyway. The keeper fails to hit the stumps and they collect a bye.
19.4
1
Zaman Khan to Mohammad Nabi
Full and on off, Mohammad Nabi digs it towards mid off for a single. 2 needed off 2 now!
19.5
4
Zaman Khan to Najibullah Zadran
FOUR! Full and outside off, Najibullah Zadran looks to loft it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes aerially and lands just short of the fielder at third man who makes a diving attempt. He fails to stop it as the ball races away towards the fence. Afghanistan win by 7 wickets!
18.1
6
Naseem Shah to Mohammad Nabi
SIX! Up, up and over! On a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi hangs back and pulls it over deep square leg as the ball sails into the stands.
18.2
1
Naseem Shah to Mohammad Nabi
Short, on off, Mohammad Nabi pulls it to deep square leg for one.
18.3
0
Naseem Shah to Najibullah Zadran
On a length and down leg, Najibullah Zadran shuffles across to loft it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross for a bye.
18.4
2
Naseem Shah to Mohammad Nabi
A yorker, on off, Mohammad Nabi flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
18.5
1
Naseem Shah to Mohammad Nabi
Short and on off, Mohammad Nabi pulls it towards deep square leg for one.
18.6
6
Naseem Shah to Najibullah Zadran
SIX! All the way. On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran hangs back and heaves it over cow corner as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum. Just 5 needed off the final over now!
Till Now Score: 126/3
(19 Overs)
N Zadran
19(10)
M Nabi
12(6)
N Shah
4-0-39-0
Over 19 ·126 Runs
6
1
0
2
1
6
17.1
1
Ihsanullah to Najibullah Zadran
Lands it on off, Najibullah Zadran miscues his loft towards gully for one.
17.2
W
Ihsanullah to Ibrahim Zadran
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shorter and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to slap it but misses and gets a thick top edge. It carries behind the sticks where Azam Khan makes no mistake. Ibrahim Zadran walks back for 38 and Afghanistan are in a spot of bother now!
17.3
1
Ihsanullah to Mohammad Nabi
On a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi guides it to point for one.
17.4
4
Ihsanullah to Najibullah Zadran
FOUR! Fine shot. Touch fuller and on off, Najibullah Zadran picks it well and powers it over mid off for a boundary.
17.5
1
Ihsanullah to Najibullah Zadran
Shorter and outside off, Najibullah Zadran looks to play at it but gets a top edge. The fielder does well to stop it at the third man fence as the batters cross.
17.6
1
Ihsanullah to Mohammad Nabi
On a length and on off, Mohammad Nabi flicks it to mid-wicket for one. 22 needed off 12 now!
Till Now Score: 109/3
(18 Overs)
M Nabi
2(2)
N Zadran
13(8)
Ihsanullah
3-0-23-1
Over 18 ·109 Runs
1
W
1
4
1
1
16.1
1
Naseem Shah to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran pulls it to the vacant mid-wicket region for one.
16.2
2
Naseem Shah to Najibullah Zadran
Slightly shorter and on leg, Najibullah Zadran works it towards deep backward square leg for a brace.
16.3
1
Naseem Shah to Najibullah Zadran
Shorter and slower one, Najibullah Zadran awkwardly pulls it towards deep square leg for one.
16.4
0
Naseem Shah to Ibrahim Zadran
A yorker, on leg, Ibrahim Zadran digs it back towards the bowler.
16.5
1
Naseem Shah to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on off, Ibrahim Zadran miscues his slap towards mid-wicket for one. Hundred up for Afghanistan now!
16.6
1
Naseem Shah to Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran eases it to covers for one.
Till Now Score: 101/2
(17 Overs)
N Zadran
7(5)
I Zadran
38(39)
N Shah
3-0-23-0
Over 17 ·101 Runs
1
2
1
0
1
1
15.1
1
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it on off, Ibrahim Zadran slaps it to deep point for one.
15.2
0
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Quicker one on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to flick it but gets a leading edge as the ball carries and lands just short of the bowler. Close!
15.3
W
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
OUT! RUN OUT! Slightly shorter and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to reverse sweep it but doesn't connect well. It goes towards short third man as Rahmanullah Gurbaz sets off for a run. Ibrahim Zadran sends him back and Naseem Shah makes a direct hit at the batter's end. The replay shows that he was well off his crease and the partnership is finally broken.
15.4
1
Shadab Khan to Najibullah Zadran
Bowls it on off, Najibullah Zadran flicks it t square leg for one.
15.5
4
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Well timed. Slightly shorter and on off, Ibrahim Zadran picks it well and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary!
15.6
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Two Wides! Lands it wide outside off as the keeper fails to collect it. They collect one.
15.6
2
Shadab Khan to Najibullah Zadran
Bowls it outside off, Najibullah Zadran lofts it over extra covers for a brace.
Till Now Score: 95/2
(16 Overs)
N Zadran
3(2)
I Zadran
36(36)
S Khan
4-0-24-0
Over 16 ·95 Runs
1
0
W
1
4
0
2
14.1
1
Naseem Shah to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length, on off. Zadran makes room and drives it to sweeper cover for a single.
14.2
2
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good running! On a length, on middle. Gurbaz works it to deep square leg and takes two.
14.3
1
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a length, on off. Gurbaz drives it to extra cover for a single.
14.4
0
Naseem Shah to Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length and angling into leg. Zadran tries to scoop it as he gets across to his right and misses.
14.5
1
Naseem Shah to Ibrahim Zadran
On the shorter side, on off. Zadran pulls it without much timing to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.6
0
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back of a length, on off. Gurbaz defends it back to the bowler. 46 needed now from 30 balls!
Till Now Score: 85/1
(15 Overs)
R Gurbaz
44(47)
I Zadran
31(34)
N Shah
2-0-17-0
Over 15 ·85 Runs
1
2
1
0
1
0
13.1
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Slower through the air, on off. Zadran blocks it off the front foot.
13.2
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Shortish and on off. Zadran punches it to covers.
13.3
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Three dots in a row! Bowls it quick and on leg. Zadran tries to clip it but misses and gets hit on the pads.
13.4
1
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Serves it full and on off. Zadran drives it to deep cover for a single.
13.5
0
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Another dot ball! A flatter delivery on off. Gurbaz skips down the track and blocks it.
13.6
0
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Gurbaz has been given out LBW here! However, the Afghan opener has taken the DRS straightaway. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that Gurbaz has got a glove on it. The decision will be overturned and it will be NOT OUT! This is a googly that pitches on middle. Gurbaz tries to paddle it but gets a glove on it. Just a run from the over!
Till Now Score: 80/1
(14 Overs)
R Gurbaz
41(44)
I Zadran
29(31)
S Khan
3-0-14-0
Over 14 ·80 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
12.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Touch shorter on off. Zadran punches it to long off for a single.
12.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Fires it on off. Gurbaz plays it back to the bowler.
12.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Flatter delivery again angling into middle. Gurbaz works it to long on for a single.
12.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Targets the stumps again and Zadran punches it easily to long on for a single.
12.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Fires it on the pads. Gurbaz tucks it to wide of short fine leg for a single.
12.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it fuller on off. Zadran drives it to covers and takes a single. 52 needed now from 42 balls!
Till Now Score: 79/1
(13 Overs)
I Zadran
28(27)
R Gurbaz
41(42)
M Nawaz
4-0-16-0
Over 13 ·79 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
1
11.1
1
Imad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran
Fires it quicker on middle. Zadran pushes it to long on for a single.
11.2
1
Imad Wasim to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Serves it full and on the pads. Gurbaz clips it to deep square leg for a single.
11.3
1
Imad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran
Touch shorter on off. Zadran punches it to long off for a single.
11.4
1
Imad Wasim to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it full on middle. Gurbaz knocks it to long on for a single.
11.5
0
Imad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it quick and on leg. Zadran tucks it to mid-wicket.
11.6
1
Imad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran
Angles it on the stumps again and Zadran is just happy to ease it down to long on for a single.
Till Now Score: 74/1
(12 Overs)
I Zadran
25(24)
R Gurbaz
39(39)
I Wasim
1-0-5-0
Over 12 ·74 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
1
10.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
A fullish delivery, around off and Zadran pushes it to deep cover for a single.
10.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Flatter and quicker on off. Gurbaz defends it to mid-wicket for a single.
10.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Nice turn there! Pitches it short of full length and outside off. Zadran tries to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
10.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Flatter and on off. Zadran paddles it off the glove to short fine leg and takes a single. Meanwhile, there is a big appeal for an LBW from Nawaz but neither umpire nor his skipper is convinced with it.
10.5
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it quick on middle. Gurbaz defends it back to the bowler.
10.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Another flatter one on off. Gurbaz blocks it out again.
Till Now Score: 69/1
(11 Overs)
R Gurbaz
37(37)
I Zadran
22(20)
M Nawaz
3-0-11-0
Over 11 ·69 Runs
1
1
0
1
0
0
9.1
2
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Quicker one, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran slaps it to deep point for a brace.
9.2
1
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to covers for one.
9.3
0
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Some turn and bounce, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to block it but misses.
9.4
2
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Lands it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it to deep square leg for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.
9.5
0
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Lands it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it to short covers.
9.6
2
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tossed up, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz works it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Till Now Score: 66/1
(10 Overs)
R Gurbaz
36(34)
I Zadran
20(17)
S Khan
2-0-13-0
Over 10 ·66 Runs
2
1
0
2
0
2
8.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Lands it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz knocks it to long off for one.
8.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Slower one, on middle, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it back.
8.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Another one on middle, this is again defended back towards the bowler.
8.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it outside off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to covers for one.
8.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
8.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Another single as a fuller ball is flicked towards square leg.
Till Now Score: 59/1
(9 Overs)
I Zadran
17(15)
R Gurbaz
32(30)
M Nawaz
2-0-8-0
Over 9 ·59 Runs
1
0
0
1
1
1
7.1
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it on off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to the left of the bowler who does well to stop it.
7.2
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to covers.
7.3
0
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Quicker one, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to the man at point.
7.4
4
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Flighted up, on off, Ibrahim Zadran picks it well and drills it through mid off for a boundary!
7.5
1
Shadab Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it on off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to covers for one.
7.6
1
Shadab Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to covers for a quick single.
Till Now Score: 55/1
(8 Overs)
R Gurbaz
30(28)
I Zadran
15(11)
S Khan
1-0-6-0
Over 8 ·55 Runs
0
0
0
4
1
1
6.1
2
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Slower one, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz drives it to deep extra covers for a comfortable two.
6.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Quicker one, on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it back.
6.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Another quicker one, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it back again.
6.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz works it to mid-wicket for one.
6.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to deep covers for one. He wanted a second run but Rahmanullah Gurbaz sent him back.
6.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Slightly shorter one, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it to mid on.
Till Now Score: 49/1
(7 Overs)
R Gurbaz
29(27)
I Zadran
10(6)
M Nawaz
1-0-4-0
Over 7 ·49 Runs
2
0
0
1
1
0
5.1
1
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a length and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz knocks it to mid off for one.
5.2
4
Zaman Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Errs in line and lands it down leg, Ibrahim Zadran flicks it and just manages to get his bat to it. The keeper fails to grab it as it races away from the fine leg fence.
5.3
0
Zaman Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it solidly off the front foot.
5.4
1
Zaman Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to mid on for a quick single.
5.5
0
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Slightly shorter one, Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches it but finds the man at covers.
5.6
1
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Too full and on leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 45/1
(6 Overs)
R Gurbaz
26(22)
I Zadran
9(5)
Z Khan
3-0-16-1
Over 6 ·45 Runs
1
4
0
1
0
1
4.1
1
Ihsanullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A full delivery on leg. Gurbaz works it to fine leg for a single.
4.2
1
Ihsanullah to Ibrahim Zadran
Serves it on a length and around off. Zadran steers it towards third man for a single.
4.3
1
Ihsanullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A full delivery on off. Gurbaz pushes it to mid off for a single.
4.4
1WD
Ihsanullah to Ibrahim Zadran
WIDE! Short and angling down leg. Zadran tries to pull it but misses.
4.4
3
Ihsanullah to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it full and angles it on middle and leg. Zadran flicks it through mid-wicket and takes three before Nawaz cuts it off.
4.5
0
Ihsanullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back of a length, on off. Gurbaz makes room and slaps it to covers.
4.6
1
Ihsanullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it full and on leg. Gurbaz flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 93 needed now from 90 balls!
Till Now Score: 38/1
(5 Overs)
R Gurbaz
24(19)
I Zadran
4(2)
Ihsanullah
2-0-15-0
Over 5 ·38 Runs
1
1
1
1WD
3
0
1
3.1
1
Zaman Khan to Usman Ghani
Back of a length, on middle. Ghani tries to work it towards the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the umpire denies the appeal. A single is taken as well as the ball rolls towards the off side.
3.2
1
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On the shorter side, on off. Gurbaz punches it to covers for a single.
3.3
0
Zaman Khan to Usman Ghani
Bouncer again, a sharp one on middle and Ghani ducks under it.
3.4
0
Zaman Khan to Usman Ghani
Back of a length, on leg. Ghani tries to tuck it but misses again. The ball goes off his pads towards the leg side and a leg bye is taken.
3.5
1
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A yorker on off. Gurbaz manages to dig it out wide of mid on for a single.
3.6
W
Zaman Khan to Usman Ghani
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Brilliant slower delivery from Zaman Khan! Lands it on a length, on off. Takes the pace off and Ghani if foxed by the lack of pace here. He tries to check his shot but gets an inside edge that knocks over the stumps. Zaman Khan is elated and Afghans lose their first.
Till Now Score: 30/1
(4 Overs)
U Ghani
7(9)
R Gurbaz
21(15)
Z Khan
2-0-9-1
Over 4 ·30 Runs
1
1
0
0
1
W
2.1
1
Ihsanullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Just short of good length, on off. Gurbaz fends it off the outside half of his blade to third man for a single.
2.2
4
Ihsanullah to Usman Ghani
FOUR! In the gap! Short and outside off. Ghani cuts it through backward point for a boundary.
2.3
1
Ihsanullah to Usman Ghani
A fullish delivery on middle at 148 clicks! Ghani tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
2.4
1
Ihsanullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it full and on off. Gurbaz pushes it to mid off for a single.
2.5
0
Ihsanullah to Usman Ghani
Good bouncer on off. Ghani does well to duck under it.
2.6
0
Ihsanullah to Usman Ghani
A fullish delivery angling on leg. Ghani tries to flick it but misses. The ball goes off his pads towards the leg side and the batters take a leg bye. There is an appeal from the bowler too but it is going down leg.
Till Now Score: 26/0
(3 Overs)
U Ghani
6(5)
R Gurbaz
19(13)
Ihsanullah
1-0-7-0
Over 3 ·26 Runs
1
4
1
1
0
0
1.1
1
Zaman Khan to Usman Ghani
Back of a length and outside off. Ghani steers it to third man for a single.
1.2
0
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short and outside off. Gurbaz lets it go.
1.3
4
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Runs are flowing here for Afghanistan! Back of a length, on leg. Gurbaz glances it to deep backward square leg where Haris puts in a dive running to his right but fails to stop it.
1.4
0
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Shortish and on off. Gurbaz punches it to covers.
1.5
0
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Shortish and outside off. Gurbaz makes room and tries to slap it away but misses.
1.6
1
Zaman Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Hits the hard length again, on middle. Gurbaz dabs it to mid on and takes a quick single.
Till Now Score: 18/0
(2 Overs)
R Gurbaz
17(11)
U Ghani
1(1)
Z Khan
1-0-6-0
Over 2 ·18 Runs
1
0
4
0
0
1
Zaman Khan will bowl from the other end.
0
Ibrahim Zadran walks in.
0
Shadab Khan is into the attack.
0
Drinks break. Afghanistan have paced this chase quite well so far. They have 9 wickets in hand and with 65 more to get, they would be backing themselves to chase this total down now. However, the pitch is not easy to bat on and it is important that a set batter bats till the end. Pakistan would hope that they can pick some quick wickets and bring some panic in the Afghan dressing room. Can they do it? Let's find out.
0
Najibullah Zadran is the next man in.
0
Mohammad Nabi walks out to the middle.
0
We have a change of ball now!
0
Right then, that is all we have from this game. Afghanistan have taken an unassailable lead of 2-0 in this three-match series and it has been a historic series so far. Can Afghanistan whitewash Pakistan? We will find it out on Monday, 27th of March. That game will start at 9.30 pm IST (4 pm GMT). Do join us for the build-up. Cheers!
0
0.1
0
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back-of-a-length delivery and outside off. Gurbaz tries to punch it but gets beaten as the ball shapes away.
0.2
2
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Gurbaz and Afghanistan are underway! On a length, on middle. Gurbaz works it through mid-wicket for a couple.
0.3
6
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! That's on the roof! On a length, on off. Gurbaz dances down the track and launches it straight down the ground for a biggie.
0.4
0
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A fullish delivery on off. Gurbaz drives it to the cover fielder.
0.5
0
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a length, around off. Gurbaz dabs it to the point fielder.
0.6
4
Naseem Shah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Another boundary to end the over and Afghans are off to a flier! A fullish delivery on off. Gurbaz dances down the track and heaves it to deep square leg for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 12/0
(1 Overs)
R Gurbaz
12(6)
U Ghani
0(0)
N Shah
1-0-12-0
Over 1 ·12 Runs
0
2
6
0
0
4