United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Commentary
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United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Commentary
UAE • 1st innings
126/9
AFG • 2nd innings
128/6
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6s
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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.
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!
18.3
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.
17.1
0
Ali Naseer to Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran eases it to extra covers.
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!
17.3
2
Ali Naseer to Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran tucks it to deep square leg for a brace.
17.4
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!
17.5
1
Ali Naseer to Najibullah Zadran
Bowls it on off, Najibullah Zadran guides it to point for one.
17.6
0
Ali Naseer to Sharafuddin Ashraf
Slower one, outside off, Sharafuddin Ashraf looks to play at it but misses.
Till Now Score: 114/6
(18 Overs)
S Ashraf
0(2)
N Zadran
14(10)
A Naseer
4-0-24-1
Over 18 ·114 Runs
0
4
2
4
1
0
16.1
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Najibullah Zadran
On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran pushes it to covers for one.
16.2
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Mohammad Nabi
Bowls it on off, Mohammad Nabi cuts it to deep point for one.
16.3
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Najibullah Zadran
Short and outside off, Najibullah Zadran looks to play an uppercut but misses.
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.
16.5
W
Muhammad Jawadullah to Mohammad Nabi
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.
16.6
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Sharafuddin Ashraf
On a length and on off, Sharafuddin Ashraf eases it to covers.
Till Now Score: 103/6
(17 Overs)
S Ashraf
0(1)
N Zadran
3(5)
M Jawadullah
4-0-30-1
Over 17 ·103 Runs
1
1
0
1
W
0
15.1
2
Aayan Khan to Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowls it outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it to deep covers for a brace.
15.2
0
Aayan Khan to Azmatullah Omarzai
Lands it down leg, Azmatullah Omarzai looks to flick it but gets his pads. They collect a leg bye.
15.3
1
Aayan Khan to Najibullah Zadran
On a length and outside off, Najibullah Zadran slaps it to deep point for one.
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.
15.5
0
Aayan Khan to Azmatullah Omarzai
Touch short and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai blocks it back.
15.6
W
Aayan Khan to Azmatullah Omarzai
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.
Till Now Score: 100/5
(16 Overs)
A Omarzai
16(13)
N Zadran
1(2)
A Khan
4-0-26-1
Over 16 ·100 Runs
2
0
1
6
0
W
14.1
1
Junaid Siddique to Darwish Rasooli
Run out chance missed! Lands it on middle, Darwish Rasooli tucks it to short covers. Azmatullah Omarzai runs for a single but Darwish Rasooli had not left. The fielder collects the ball and throws it ahead of the bowler who fails to collect it. Another poor fielding from the United Arab Emirates!
14.2
2
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowls it outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it to deep covers for brace.
14.3
1
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowls it on off, Azmatullah Omarzai eases it to mid off for one.
14.4
0
Junaid Siddique to Darwish Rasooli
On a length and on off, Darwish Rasooli tucks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
14.5
W
Junaid Siddique to Darwish Rasooli
OUT! TIMBER! Poor shot selection and Darwish Rasooli makes his way back into the hut. On a length and on off, it keeps a tad low, Darwish Rasooli looks to pull it but misses as the ball hits the top of off.
14.6
0
Junaid Siddique to Najibullah Zadran
Bowls it outside off, Najibullah Zadran looks to play at it but misses.
Till Now Score: 90/4
(15 Overs)
N Zadran
0(1)
A Omarzai
8(8)
J Siddique
3-0-18-2
Over 15 ·90 Runs
1
2
1
0
W
0
13.1
1
Dhruv Parashar to Azmatullah Omarzai
Lands it on off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it to deep extra covers for one.
13.2
6
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
SIX! That is some clean hitting! Full, on off, Hazratullah Zazai gets low and lofts it over long on for a maximum!
13.3
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Lands it on off, Hazratullah Zazai blocks it to covers.
13.4
W
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
OUT! TAKEN! Is there a twist in the tale? Full and outside off, Hazratullah Zazai gets low and looks to play it over long on again. Doesn't connect well as the ball goes straight in the hands of Aryan Lakra near the long on fence. Hazratullah Zazai makes his way back into the hut.
13.5
0
Dhruv Parashar to Darwish Rasooli
Full, on off, Darwish Rasooli defends.
13.6
1
Dhruv Parashar to Darwish Rasooli
Lands it outside off, Darwish Rasooli taps it to covers for one.
Till Now Score: 86/3
(14 Overs)
D Rasooli
1(2)
A Omarzai
5(6)
D Parashar
3-0-14-1
Over 14 ·86 Runs
1
6
0
W
0
1
12.1
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
Short and on off, Hazratullah Zazai pulls it to deep square leg for one.
12.2
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai
Short and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai misses. The keeper misses as well as the batters collect a bye.
12.3
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
Full, on off, Hazratullah Zazai flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
12.4
2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai
Good length, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai eases it to covers. The misfield allows the batters to collect two runs.
12.5
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai
Short and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai fends it to covers for one.
12.6
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
A yorker, outside off, Hazratullah Zazai looks to play at it but misses.
Till Now Score: 78/2
(13 Overs)
H Zazai
30(29)
A Omarzai
4(5)
M Jawadullah
3-0-27-0
Over 13 ·78 Runs
1
0
1
2
1
0
11.1
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Full, outside off, Hazratullah Zazai looks to play at it but misses.
11.2
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Bowls it down leg, Hazratullah Zazai shuffles across but leaves it in the end.
11.3
2
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Full and on middle, Hazratullah Zazai flicks it to square leg for one. An overthrow allows the batters to take one more.
11.4
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Bowls it on off, Hazratullah Zazai eases it to covers.
11.5
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Another one on off, Hazratullah Zazai defends again.
11.6
1
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Full, on middle, Hazratullah Zazai flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 72/2
(12 Overs)
H Zazai
28(26)
A Omarzai
1(2)
D Parashar
2-0-6-0
Over 12 ·72 Runs
0
0
2
0
0
1
10.1
2
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran guides it to deep backward point for a brace.
10.2
4
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Thats a glorious shot! On a length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran picks it well and steers it through point for a boundary.
10.3
W
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
OUT! TAKEN! Ali Naseer strikes! Short and on the body forcing Ibrahim Zadran to play the shot, Ibrahim Zadran pulls it but mistimes it completely. The ball lobs towards Muhammad Jawadullah at deep backward square leg who makes no mistake..
10.4
1
Ali Naseer to Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowls it on off, Azmatullah Omarzai steers it to deep point for one.
10.5
1
Ali Naseer to Hazratullah Zazai
On a length and on off, Hazratullah Zazai eases it to covers for one.
10.6
0
Ali Naseer to Azmatullah Omarzai
Short and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai lets it go.
Till Now Score: 69/2
(11 Overs)
A Omarzai
1(2)
H Zazai
25(20)
A Naseer
3-0-13-1
Over 11 ·69 Runs
2
4
W
1
1
0
9.1
1
Dhruv Parashar to Ibrahim Zadran
Full and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it to covers for one.
9.2
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Bowls it down leg, Hazratullah Zazai looks to flick it but gets his pads.
9.3
1
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Too full, outside off, Hazratullah Zazai taps it to covers for one.
9.4
1
Dhruv Parashar to Ibrahim Zadran
Full and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran steers it to deep point for one.
9.5
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Full, outside off, Hazratullah Zazai looks to play at it but misses.
9.6
0
Dhruv Parashar to Hazratullah Zazai
Lands it outside off, Hazratullah Zazai drives it to the cover fielder.
Till Now Score: 61/1
(10 Overs)
H Zazai
24(19)
I Zadran
17(27)
D Parashar
1-0-3-0
Over 10 ·61 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
0
8.1
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it outside off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to short covers.
8.2
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to cut it but misses.
8.3
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Good length, on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to mid off. Three dots now!
8.4
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Short and wide, Ibrahim Zadran looks to slap it but misses again. Four dots now!
8.5
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Make it five dots! Short and wide again, Ibrahim Zadran tries to play an upper cut but misses.
8.6
1
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Good over from Ali Naseer! On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 58/1
(9 Overs)
I Zadran
15(25)
H Zazai
23(15)
A Naseer
2-0-5-0
Over 9 ·58 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
1
7.1
0
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Bowls it on off, it keeps low, Hazratullah Zazai blocks it watchfully.
7.2
1
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Full, on middle, Hazratullah Zazai nudges it to mid-wicket for one.
7.3
2
Aayan Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Short and wide, Ibrahim Zadran cuts it to deep point for a brace.
7.4
1
Aayan Khan to Ibrahim Zadran
Slower one, on off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to covers for one.
7.5
2
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Short and on off, Hazratullah Zazai pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
7.6
0
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Quicker one, outside off, Hazratullah Zazai blocks it back towards the bowler.
Till Now Score: 57/1
(8 Overs)
H Zazai
23(15)
I Zadran
14(19)
A Khan
3-0-17-0
Over 8 ·57 Runs
0
1
2
1
2
0
6.1
1
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on off, Ibrahim Zadran pushes it to covers for one.
6.2
1
Ali Naseer to Hazratullah Zazai
Bowls it outside off, Hazratullah Zazai punches it to covers for one more.
6.3
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Short, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone.
6.4
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
This one kept low, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to loft it but misses.
6.5
2
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
Full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to covers for one. An overthrow allows the batters to take one more.
6.6
0
Ali Naseer to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to the point fielder.
Till Now Score: 51/1
(7 Overs)
I Zadran
11(17)
H Zazai
20(11)
A Naseer
1-0-4-0
Over 7 ·51 Runs
1
1
0
0
2
0
5.1
0
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Too full and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to short covers.
5.2
4
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Afghanistan are dealing in boundaries here! On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran makes room and steers it over covers for a boundary.
5.3
0
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it back.
5.4
1
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Short and on middle, Ibrahim Zadran pulls it to deep square leg for one.
5.5
1
Junaid Siddique to Hazratullah Zazai
Another one on off, Hazratullah Zazai pulls it to deep square leg for one more.
5.6
1
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge towards square leg for one.
Till Now Score: 47/1
(6 Overs)
I Zadran
8(12)
H Zazai
19(10)
J Siddique
2-0-14-1
Over 6 ·47 Runs
0
4
0
1
1
1
4.1
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ibrahim Zadran
Lands it on leg, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to mid on. Dot.
4.2
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls it on off, Ibrahim Zadran steers it to the point fielder. Dot again.
4.3
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ibrahim Zadran
Too full, on middle, Ibrahim Zadran knocks it to mid on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowlers end but misses.
4.4
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
FOUR! Easy pickings! Too full and width on offer, Hazratullah Zazai uses the pace of the ball and guides it through point for a boundary.
4.5
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
Short and outside off, Hazratullah Zazai leaves it alone.
4.6
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
FOUR! Excellent shot! Errs his line and bowls it outside off, Hazratullah Zazai steers it through backward point for another boundary.
Till Now Score: 40/1
(5 Overs)
H Zazai
18(9)
I Zadran
2(7)
M Jawadullah
2-0-22-0
Over 5 ·40 Runs
0
0
1
4
0
4
3.1
6
Junaid Siddique to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! Heaved away! On a length and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hangs back and heaves it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands!
3.2
W
Junaid Siddique to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
OUT! CAUGHT! The change in pace does the trick! A slower bouncer, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets in two minds. Ends up lobbing the ball in the hands of Aryan Lakra at deep backward point. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's cameo comes to an end.
3.3
0
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks.
3.4
0
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Full and on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to short covers.
3.5
0
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Short, on off, Ibrahim Zadran ducks underneath it.
3.6
1
Junaid Siddique to Ibrahim Zadran
Good length, on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it to mid off for one.
Till Now Score: 31/1
(4 Overs)
I Zadran
1(4)
H Zazai
10(6)
J Siddique
1-0-7-1
Over 4 ·31 Runs
6
W
0
0
0
1
2.1
6
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
SIX! That was a fantastic effort from the fielder near the fence! Full and on off, Hazratullah Zazai lofts it over long off. The fielder makes a dive and tries to stop it but touches the fence when the ball was in his hands. Maximum!
2.2
0
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Lands it on off, this is defended back.
2.3
1
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Touch short and on off, Hazratullah Zazai punches it to covers for one.
2.4
0
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it back.
2.5
0
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Quicker one, on middle, this is again blocked back towards the bowler.
2.6
1
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Too full, on middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it to square leg for one.
Till Now Score: 24/0
(3 Overs)
R Gurbaz
14(12)
H Zazai
10(6)
A Khan
2-0-11-0
Over 3 ·24 Runs
6
0
1
0
0
1
1.1
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Hazratullah Zazai
On a length and on middle, Hazratullah Zazai flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
1.2
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz drives it but finds the fielder at covers.
1.3
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it solidly towards mid off.
1.4
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Full, on middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz throws a kitchen sink at it. Gets an inside edge as the ball races away from the fine leg fence.
1.5
6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! Easy pickings! Short and on middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz swivels and pulls it over deep square leg for a maximum!
1.6
2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bonus runs! Full and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz eases it to short third man. The fielder has a shy at the batters end but misses. The overthrow allows the batters to take two.
Till Now Score: 16/0
(2 Overs)
R Gurbaz
13(9)
H Zazai
3(3)
M Jawadullah
1-0-13-0
Over 2 ·16 Runs
1
0
0
4
6
2
Muhammad Jawadullah to share the attack.
0
Ibrahim Zadran walks in.
0
Drinks! Afghanistan are looking well in control after losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz early on. Ibrahim Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai have steadied the ship and they will look to move the gears up now and finish the game soon. United Arab Emirates bowlers will look to pick quick wickets and claw their way up into the game. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...
0
Azmatullah Omarzai walks in.
0
Darwish Rasooli walks in.
0
Najibullah Zadran walks in.
0
Mohammad Nabi is the new batter.
0
Ali Naseer comes into the attack now. 24 needed off 18 balls now.
0
Junaid Siddique come into the attack.
0
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!
0
0.1
1
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Starts with a short ball, on off, Hazratullah Zazai tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
0.2
1
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Another one on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz eases it to covers for one more.
0.3
1
Aayan Khan to Hazratullah Zazai
Short, on middle, Hazratullah Zazai pulls it to square leg for one again.
0.4
0
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A loud short but turned down! This lands just down leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to flick it but gets his pads. A loud appeal but turned down.
0.5
0
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full, angling in, Rahmanullah Gurbaz eases it to mid off.
0.6
0
Aayan Khan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it solidly.
Till Now Score: 3/0
(1 Overs)
R Gurbaz
1(4)
H Zazai
2(2)
A Khan
1-0-3-0
Over 1 ·3 Runs
1
1
1
0
0
0