Ireland vs Afghanistan Commentary
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Ireland vs Afghanistan Commentary
AFG • 1st innings
122/8
IRE • 2nd innings
125/5
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Overs
W
6s
4s
18.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
18.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Gareth Delany
Short and on middle, this is pulled down to long on for one.
18.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one more.
18.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Gareth Delany
Just the one again as this is pushed through covers.
18.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
A dot! On off, this is hit on the off side.
18.6
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
SIX! George Dockrell ends it in style! On middle, fuller, this is heaved over the long on fence for a biggie. Ireland WIN BY 5 WICKETS!
Till Now Score: 125/5
(19 Overs)
G Dockrell
25(19)
G Delany
3(5)
F Farooqi
4-0-27-1
Over 19 ·125 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
6
17.1
2
Naveen-ul-Haq to George Dockrell
On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for two.
17.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to George Dockrell
Angled into the pads, George Dockrell looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
17.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to George Dockrell
On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
17.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Gareth Delany
On off, this is pushed to cover for one.
17.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to George Dockrell
Doing it in singles! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket.
17.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Gareth Delany
Shorter and on middle, Delany looks to slap it but chops it to covers.
Till Now Score: 115/5
(18 Overs)
G Delany
1(3)
G Dockrell
17(15)
Naveen
3-0-12-1
Over 18 ·115 Runs
2
0
1
1
1
0
16.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
Shorter and outside off, George Dockrell chops it on the off side for one.
16.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Curtis Campher
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one more.
16.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
FOUR! Thumped down the ground! Fuller and on middle, this is hit hard down the ground and it races away for a boundary.
16.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to George Dockrell
Shorter and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.
16.5
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Curtis Campher
OUT! TAKEN! A little too late maybe! Shorter and outside off, Campher looks to cut but it goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper. A little too late though.
16.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Gareth Delany
On off, this is defended.
Till Now Score: 110/5
(17 Overs)
G Delany
0(1)
G Dockrell
13(11)
F Farooqi
3-0-17-1
Over 17 ·110 Runs
1
1
4
1
W
0
15.1
1
Mohammad Nabi to George Dockrell
On off, this is hit down to long off for one.
15.2
1
Mohammad Nabi to Curtis Campher
Just the single again! The reverse sweep is out, it is played towards deep point for one.
15.3
2
Mohammad Nabi to George Dockrell
Two! A full toss, it is hit wide of the fielder at long on for two.
15.4
1
Mohammad Nabi to George Dockrell
Sweep and it is hit through square leg for one.
15.5
4
Mohammad Nabi to Curtis Campher
FOUR! A misfield and that is not what Afghanistan wanted! Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point. The fielder in the deep runs to his left but lets it through.
15.6
0
Mohammad Nabi to Curtis Campher
FOUR LEG BYES! Two boundaris in a row and this is probably the over which wins it for the hosts! On the pads, Campher looks to flick, it hits the pad and goes fine on the leg side for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 103/4
(16 Overs)
C Campher
6(5)
G Dockrell
7(8)
M Nabi
2-0-15-2
Over 16 ·103 Runs
1
1
2
1
4
0
14.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to George Dockrell
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
14.2
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Curtis Campher
Another run as this is pushed through covers.
14.3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to George Dockrell
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
14.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to George Dockrell
Two dots in a row! Another short one. George Dockrell pushes it to covers.
14.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to George Dockrell
On off, this is guided through point for one.
14.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Curtis Campher
Just the three from the over! Outstanding over. Shorter and outside off, Campher looks to cut but is beaten.
Till Now Score: 90/4
(15 Overs)
C Campher
1(2)
G Dockrell
3(5)
Ur Rahman
4-0-23-1
Over 15 ·90 Runs
1
1
0
0
1
0
13.1
1
Mohammad Nabi to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, this is swept through mid-wicket for one.
13.2
W
Mohammad Nabi to Harry Tector
OUT! TAKEN! Afghanistan have two in quick succession. Do they have a sniff here? 41 needed in 40. This is tossed up nicely, on middle, Tector goes for the slog sweep. He hits it well but it is the longer side of the boundary. He holes out to the fielder there. Najibullah Zadran takes a good catch.
13.3
4
Mohammad Nabi to Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! Very nicely played! The reverse sweep, it is hit through point and a boundary results. Releases the pressure if there was any building.
13.4
0
Mohammad Nabi to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, defended.
13.5
W
Mohammad Nabi to Lorcan Tucker
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Not sure why these shots are being played! On middle, the slog sweep is out again, he does not hit it all that well and Najibullah Zadran takes another easy catch. Two new batters out in the middle, Afghanistan can build a little pressure.
13.6
1
Mohammad Nabi to George Dockrell
A single as this is nudged on the leg side. 36 needed in 36.
Till Now Score: 87/4
(14 Overs)
G Dockrell
1(1)
C Campher
0(0)
M Nabi
1-0-6-2
Over 14 ·87 Runs
1
W
4
0
W
1
12.1
2
Rashid Khan to Harry Tector
Misfield and two! On the pads, works it through square leg. Two taken.
12.2
0
Rashid Khan to Harry Tector
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
12.3
1
Rashid Khan to Harry Tector
Shorter and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
12.4
1
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
Another sweep shot, this is hit through square leg for one.
12.5
1
Rashid Khan to Harry Tector
Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
12.6
1
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
A single to end and the biggest threat, Rashid is done with his spell! On middle, his last ball is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 81/2
(13 Overs)
L Tucker
22(24)
H Tector
5(6)
R Khan
4-0-27-0
Over 13 ·81 Runs
2
0
1
1
1
1
11.1
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, defended.
11.2
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
OUT! c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman.OUT! THE FINGER GOES UP! Afghanistan have something to be happy about but is this wicket a little too late? 51 needed. Down the leg side. Andy Balbirnie looks to sweep, it hits the glove and then the keeper. Lobs kindly for Gurbaz who takes it and appeals. The finger is raised.
11.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Harry Tector
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
11.4
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
Another single as this is nudged down to short fine leg.
11.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Harry Tector
A leg bye! On the pods, Harry looks to flick but misses, it hits the pad and goes behind for one.
11.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
Outside off, Tucker moves across and looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads.
Till Now Score: 75/2
(12 Overs)
L Tucker
20(22)
H Tector
1(2)
Ur Rahman
3-0-20-1
Over 12 ·75 Runs
0
W
1
1
0
0
10.1
0
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
10.2
2
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
Overthrow! On middle, Andy sweeps it towards short fine leg. They go for a run. The fielder fires it towards the bowler but it is well wide. Another run taken.
10.3
2
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
Two more! Shorter and on off, this is pushed wide of long off for two.
10.4
2
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
Two more as this is hit wide of long off.
10.5
1
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
10.6
0
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, defended.
Till Now Score: 72/1
(11 Overs)
L Tucker
19(20)
A Balbirnie
46(34)
R Khan
3-0-21-0
Over 11 ·72 Runs
0
2
2
2
1
0
9.1
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
This is nicely swept, behind square on the leg side for two.
9.2
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
Outside off, Tucker looks to play the reverse sweep, it goes more off the bottom towards short third man for one.
9.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
Around off, this is guided towards backward point for a single.
9.4
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
On off, this is pushed to cover.
9.5
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! In the gap! Lorcan Tucker makes room, this is tossed up, he plays the slog sweep and in the gap in the mid-wicket region for a boundary.
9.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
Till Now Score: 65/1
(10 Overs)
L Tucker
19(19)
A Balbirnie
39(29)
Ur Rahman
2-0-18-0
Over 10 ·65 Runs
2
1
1
0
4
0
8.1
1WD
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
WIDE! Down the leg side, Tucker looks to pull but misses. Wided.
8.1
1
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
8.2
0
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and on off, this is pushed to cover.
8.3
1
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is nudged through mid-wicket for one.
8.4
0
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
Rashid gets away with one! This is down the leg side. Tucker looks to sweep but finds the man at short fine leg.
8.5
1
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
8.6
0
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is the googly, Andy Balbirnie looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A loud appeal but turned down. Looked close.
Till Now Score: 57/1
(9 Overs)
A Balbirnie
38(28)
L Tucker
12(14)
R Khan
2-0-14-0
Over 9 ·57 Runs
1WD
1
0
1
0
1
0
7.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Lorcan Tucker
Tucker comes down the track but this is short! Tucker looks to hit it over point but misses.
7.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Lorcan Tucker
Two dots in a row! On off, this is hit hard to cover.
7.3
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Lorcan Tucker
FOUR! That is a lovely stroke! This is full and outside off, it is caressed through covers and the ball races away to the fence.
7.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Lorcan Tucker
A bye! Shorter and on middle, Tucker comes down the track and looks to pull but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and a bye is taken.
7.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and outside off, Andy Balbirnie looks to drive but is beaten.
7.6
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! A misjudgement from the fielder and a chance goes abegging. This is short and on middle, it is pulled towards deep square leg. The fielder runs in and leaps, iut goes over him for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 53/1
(8 Overs)
A Balbirnie
37(25)
L Tucker
10(11)
A Omarzai
2-0-15-0
Over 8 ·53 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
4
6.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
Easy one as this is pushed towards cover.
6.2
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, this is nudged towards mid-wicket for one.
6.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
Leading edge but a run! On middle, Andy Balbirnie looks to flick but it goes off the leading edge towards cover for one.
6.4
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lorcan Tucker
Another run as this is worked through mid-wicket.
6.5
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
SIX! Top edge and it flies over! On middle, the sweep is out, it goes off the top edge and over the square leg fence.
6.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Andy Balbirnie
Flatter and outside off, Andy Balbirnie looks to drive but misses.
Till Now Score: 44/1
(7 Overs)
A Balbirnie
33(23)
L Tucker
6(7)
Ur Rahman
1-0-10-0
Over 7 ·44 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
0
Andy Balbirnie is down injured! Not sure what happened to him but he is in a lot of pain. He now seems fine and all set to go.
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Right then! Ireland have a chance to seal the series. They are 2-0 up. These two will meet again on Friday, 12th August and the match will begin at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) Do join us for the build up as well. Cheers!
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5.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket.
5.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is worked on the leg side for one.
5.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Lorcan Tucker
On middle, defended.
5.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Lorcan Tucker
On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
5.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Shorter and outside off, this is cut over point and it races away to the fence.
5.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and on off, Andy Balbirnie pushes it through covers and gets to the other end.
Till Now Score: 34/1
(6 Overs)
A Balbirnie
25(19)
L Tucker
4(5)
A Omarzai
1-0-7-0
Over 6 ·34 Runs
0
1
0
1
4
1
4.1
1
Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
4.2
4
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Misfield and a boundary! On middle, this is swept through mid-wicket. It goes towards deep square leg and the fielder lets it through.
4.3
0
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and outside off, Andy looks to cut but is beaten.
4.4
0
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, defended.
4.5
4
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Lovely shot! Andy Balbirnie makes room! This is full and on middle, it is driven through covers for a boundary.
4.6
1
Rashid Khan to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for one.
Till Now Score: 27/1
(5 Overs)
A Balbirnie
19(15)
L Tucker
3(3)
R Khan
1-0-10-0
Over 5 ·27 Runs
1
4
0
0
4
1
3.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Lorcan Tucker
A single to end! Angled into the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one.
3.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie
Outside off, Balbirnie slashes at it but misses.
3.3
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Fuller and outside off, this is driven through covers for a boundary.
3.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie
On middle, defended.
3.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie
Around off, kept out.
3.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Through mid-wicket! Shorter and on middle, this is pulled hard through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 17/1
(4 Overs)
A Balbirnie
10(10)
L Tucker
2(2)
F Farooqi
2-0-10-0
Over 4 ·17 Runs
1
0
4
0
0
4
2.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Andy Balbirnie
Around off, this is guided through point for one.
2.2
W
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
OUT! TIMBER! Stirling is gone! Naveen gets the early wicket his side needed! This is a big booming inswinger. It comes back in from outside off. Stirling looks to go downtown but misses and the stumps are shattered.
2.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Lorcan Tucker
A single as this is guided down to third man.
2.4
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Andy Balbirnie
Shorter and outside off, Andy Balbirnie slashes but misses again.
2.5
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Andy Balbirnie
Outside off again, Andy looks to drive but misses.
2.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Andy Balbirnie
Angled into the pads, Andy Balbirnie looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
Till Now Score: 8/1
(3 Overs)
A Balbirnie
2(5)
L Tucker
1(1)
Naveen
2-0-7-1
Over 3 ·8 Runs
1
W
1
0
0
0
1.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Andy Balbirnie
Good length and on off, this is played down to third man for one.
1.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling
Good length and on off, defended.
1.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling
Length and on off again, this is pushed to covers.
1.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling
Another dot! On off, Stirling plays it to covers.
1.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling
This is a really good over so far from Fazalhaq Farooqi! Length and on off, it is pushed to cover. Can he end it well?
1.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Paul Stirling
Yes, he can! Length and on off, this lands and moves away. The batter is beaten as he tries to block.
Till Now Score: 6/0
(2 Overs)
P Stirling
4(11)
A Balbirnie
1(1)
F Farooqi
1-0-1-0
Over 2 ·6 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
0.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
Good length and on off, defended.
0.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
Angled into middle, Stirling works it to mid-wicket.
0.3
4
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
FOUR! Off the mark in style! Stirling makes room, this is full and on off, it is lofted over covers for a boundary.
0.4
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
Appeal but turned down! Shorter and outside off, Stirling looks to pull but misses.
0.5
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
Fuller and on off, this is driven but to covers.
0.6
1WD
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
WIDE! Well wide outside off, left alone. Naveen is not happy.
0.6
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Paul Stirling
On middle, this is kept out. End of a good first over for Ireland.
Till Now Score: 5/0
(1 Overs)
P Stirling
4(6)
A Balbirnie
0(0)
Naveen
1-0-5-0
Over 1 ·5 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
1WD
0