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United Arab Emirates vs Ireland Live Commentary
UAE vs IRE 2nd T20I Live Commentary - Dubai (31 January 2026)
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United Arab Emirates
120-8 (18.2)
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United Arab Emirates need 51 runs in 10 balls at 30.6 rpo
Ireland
170-7 (20.0)
IRE • 1st innings
170/7
UAE • 2nd innings
120/8
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Overs
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6s
4s
18.1
2
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan
Good work in the deep! Fuller and on middle, Muhammad Arfan goes low and heaves it off the inside half of the bat wide of deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs to his left and dives to make the stop. Two taken.
18.2
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan
No run.
18.3
1WD
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan
Wide!
17.1
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan
Fuller and around off, Muhammad Arfan crouches low and drags his slog towards deep square leg for a single.
17.2
W
Barry McCarthy to Haider Ali
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Right through the defense. Barry McCarthy comes over the wicket, lands this on a hard length and on middle and leg, skids through a bit. Haider Ali backs away and tries to play at it but misses it completely as the ball goes through to rattle into the middle and leg stumps. Ireland just 2 wickets away from the win now.
17.3
4
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique
EDGED AND FOUR! Back of a length and around off, Junaid Siddique makes room and has a tentative push at it. Gets a thin outside edge wide of the keeper and to the third man fence for a boundary.
17.4
0
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique
Good comeback! Barry McCarthy nails the yorker, angling into leg, Junaid Siddique has a big swing across the line but misses.
17.5
1
Barry McCarthy to Junaid Siddique
Short of a length and outside off, takes pace off, Junaid Siddique stabs it out to extra cover for a run.
17.6
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Arfan
A full toss, on off, Muhammad Arfan hoicks it off the inner half of the bat towards long on for one.
Till Now Score: 117/8
(18 Overs)
M Arfan
5(8)
J Siddique
5(3)
B McCarthy
3-0-25-2
Over 18 ·117 Runs
1
W
4
0
1
1
16.1
W
Mark Adair to Dhruv Parashar
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Mark Adair comes back into the attack and strikes right away. He bowls the back-of-the-hand slower one, lands this on a length and on off. Dhruv Parashar looks to work it across the line but closes the bat face early. The ball sticks to the surface, takes the leading edge and lobs to the left of the bowler, where Adair takes a simple catch. A soft dismissal for Parashar and he goes back for 7 off 9.
16.2
1
Mark Adair to Haider Ali
Good length and around leg, Haider Ali glances it to fine leg for a single.
16.3
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan
Fuller and on middle, Muhammad Arfan knocks it back to the bowler.
16.4
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan
Mark Adair sees the batter to back away and bowls a wide yorker, outside off. Muhammad Arfan is too far away from the ball, throws his bat at it but misses.
16.5
1
Mark Adair to Muhammad Arfan
On a length and on off, Muhammad Arfan steers it towards point for a run.
16.6
2
Mark Adair to Haider Ali
Short of a length and outside off, Haider Ali backs away and cuts it over backward point for a couple of runs.
Till Now Score: 110/7
(17 Overs)
H Ali
3(2)
M Arfan
3(6)
M Adair
3-0-17-1
Over 17 ·110 Runs
W
1
0
0
1
2
15.1
1
George Dockrell to Mayank Kumar
Floated, full and on middle, Mayank Kumar swipes it to backward square leg for a single.
15.2
1
George Dockrell to Dhruv Parashar
Short and on off, Dhruv Parashar moves back and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
15.3
W
George Dockrell to Mayank Kumar
OUT! STUMPED! George Dockrell strikes again. This is another arm ball, full and on leg, angling in. Mayank Kumar runs down the track blindly and plays all over it. It goes through, and Lorcan Tucker is sharp again behind the stumps to get his third stumping in this game. Ireland are staring down the barrel now.
15.4
2
George Dockrell to Muhammad Arfan
Flighted, full and on middle, Muhammad Arfan goes down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
15.5
0
George Dockrell to Muhammad Arfan
Slows it up, full and on middle, Muhammad Arfan blocks it out.
15.6
0
George Dockrell to Muhammad Arfan
Flatter, full and around leg, Muhammad Arfan goes down and paddles it but straight to short fine.
Till Now Score: 106/6
(16 Overs)
M Arfan
2(3)
D Parashar
7(8)
G Dockrell
3-0-12-2
Over 16 ·106 Runs
1
1
W
2
0
0
14.1
0
Gareth Delany to Mayank Kumar
Flatter, short and on middle, Mayank Kumar pats it back to the bowler.
14.2
0
Gareth Delany to Mayank Kumar
Fires this one full and on leg, Mayank Kumar misses his flick as the ball goes off his boot towards square leg. A leg bye taken.
14.3
4
Gareth Delany to Dhruv Parashar
FOUR! Nice shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Parashar stretches out in front to get under it and thumps it to the left of long off for a boundary. 100 UP FOR UAE!
14.4
0
Gareth Delany to Dhruv Parashar
Darts in a yorker, on middle, Dhruv Parashar jams it out to the bowler.
14.5
1
Gareth Delany to Dhruv Parashar
Quicker and shorter, on leg, Dhruv Parashar nudges it through square leg for a single.
14.6
1
Gareth Delany to Mayank Kumar
Tossed up, full and around off, Mayank Kumar crouches low and drills it to long off for one. 69 runs needed in 30 balls now.
Till Now Score: 102/5
(15 Overs)
M Kumar
2(5)
D Parashar
6(7)
G Delany
4-0-24-2
Over 15 ·102 Runs
0
0
4
0
1
1
13.1
W
George Dockrell to Aryansh Sharma
OUT! STUMPED! George Dockrell gets the big fish, and this is a massive wicket in the context of this game. This is the arm ball, full and on leg, goes in with the arm. Aryansh Sharma does not read it and comes down the track to slog it down the ground. He misses it completely, and Lorcan Tucker does the rest to get his second stumping of the game. Sharma goes back for a fluent 54 off 40, and the Irish are on top now.
13.2
0
George Dockrell to Dhruv Parashar
Floated, short and on off, Dhruv Parashar punches it to short cover.
13.3
0
George Dockrell to Dhruv Parashar
Short again and on off, Dhruv Parashar stabs it out to short cover.
13.4
1
George Dockrell to Dhruv Parashar
Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Parashar drives it to long off for a single.
13.5
1
George Dockrell to Mayank Kumar
Dragged back and around leg, Mayank Kumar nudges it through square leg for a run.
13.6
0
George Dockrell to Dhruv Parashar
Flatter, short and outside off, Dhruv Parashar tries to cut but chops it down to the off side.
Till Now Score: 95/5
(14 Overs)
D Parashar
1(4)
M Kumar
1(2)
G Dockrell
2-0-8-1
Over 14 ·95 Runs
W
0
0
1
1
0
12.1
1
Gareth Delany to Harshit Kaushik
Tossed up, full and on middle, Harshit Kaushik swipes it off the inner half of the bat towards short fine for a single.
12.2
0
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Flighted, full and on leg, Aryansh Sharma uses his feet, takes it on the full and tucks it straight to short mid-wicket. There is a fumble but no harm done.
12.3
1
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Flatter, full and on leg, Aryansh Sharma drills it to long on for a run.
12.4
0
Gareth Delany to Harshit Kaushik
Drags his length back, and well outside off, Harshit Kaushik reaches out and stabs it to extra cover. If he left that, it would have been a wide.
12.5
W
Gareth Delany to Harshit Kaushik
OUT! TAKEN! Gareth Delany gets his second wicket. He tosses it up, full and around off. Harshit Kaushik looks to go big down the ground, but fails to get underneath the ball. His bat also turns upon contact and he ends up slicing it in the air towards long off, where Curtis Campher settles under it and takes a good catch. Ireland are 93/4, still needing 78 runs in 43 balls.
12.6
0
Gareth Delany to Mayank Kumar
Flighted, full and on middle, Mayank Kumar tucks it to short mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 93/4
(13 Overs)
M Kumar
0(1)
A Sharma
54(39)
G Delany
3-0-18-2
Over 13 ·93 Runs
1
0
1
0
W
0
11.1
2
Curtis Campher to Aryansh Sharma
Fuller and on off, Aryansh Sharma lofts it with a straight bat towards wide of long off for a couple of runs.
11.2
4
Curtis Campher to Aryansh Sharma
FOUR! FIFTY FOR ARYANSH SHARMA! A fantastic knock from him and he is the key for UAE in this chase. This is back of a length and around off. Sharma backs away to access the off side and slaps it through extra cover for a boundary.
11.3
1
Curtis Campher to Aryansh Sharma
Back of a length and on middle, Aryansh Sharma swats it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.4
1
Curtis Campher to Harshit Kaushik
Fuller one and around off, Harshit Kaushik opens the face of his bat and slices it through point for a run.
11.5
1
Curtis Campher to Aryansh Sharma
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Aryansh Sharma pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
11.6
1
Curtis Campher to Harshit Kaushik
Slower one, on a length and on off, Harshit Kaushik pushes it through cover-point for one more.
Till Now Score: 91/3
(12 Overs)
H Kaushik
3(3)
A Sharma
53(37)
C Campher
2-0-12-0
Over 12 ·91 Runs
2
4
1
1
1
1
10.1
0
Matthew Humphreys to Alishan Sharafu
Floated, full and on off, Alishan Sharafu strides out and pushes it to short cover.
10.2
W
Matthew Humphreys to Alishan Sharafu
OUT! STUMPED! That is some excellent glovework behind the stumps. Matthew Humphreys tosses it up, full and on off, turns away a shy bit. Alishan Sharafu backs away and tries to go over covers, but misses and also loses his balance. He ends up dragging his back foot outside the crease, and Lorcan Tucker, the keeper, is quick to break the stumps. Sharafu departs for 5 off 7, and Ireland are three down now.
10.3
1
Matthew Humphreys to Harshit Kaushik
Slows it up, full and ono ff, Harshit Kaushik works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg for a single.
10.4
0
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Short and around off, Aryansh Sharma punches it to extra cover.
10.5
0
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Floated, shortish and on off, sticks to the surface a bit, Aryansh Sharma stabs it out to shrot cover.
10.6
1
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Flighted, full and on off, Aryansh Sharma pushes it uppishly towards long off for one. Just 2 runs and a big wicket from the over!
Till Now Score: 81/3
(11 Overs)
A Sharma
45(33)
H Kaushik
1(1)
M Humphreys
3-0-24-1
Over 11 ·81 Runs
0
W
1
0
0
1
9.1
1
George Dockrell to Aryansh Sharma
Flatter, on middle, Aryansh Sharma knocks it down the ground for a single.
9.2
2
George Dockrell to Alishan Sharafu
Keeps it full, on leg, Alishan Sharafu sweeps it to fine leg for a brace.
9.3
0
George Dockrell to Alishan Sharafu
Turn and bounce, just outside off, Alishan Sharafu tries to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
9.4
1
George Dockrell to Alishan Sharafu
Fuller, on middle and leg, Alishan Sharafu sweeps it to short fine leg for a single.
9.5
1
George Dockrell to Aryansh Sharma
Nice and full, on off, Aryansh Sharma pushes it to extra cover for a single.
9.6
1
George Dockrell to Alishan Sharafu
Too full, outside off, Alishan Sharafu drives it through covers for a single.
Till Now Score: 79/2
(10 Overs)
A Sharafu
5(5)
A Sharma
44(30)
G Dockrell
1-0-6-0
Over 10 ·79 Runs
1
2
0
1
1
1
8.1
4
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
FOUR! Nicely played from Aryansh Sharma! Flatter, outside off, Aryansh Sharma moves forward and drives it through point for a boundary. That's a fantastic shot.
8.2
1
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Too full, on leg, Aryansh Sharma knocks it down the ground for a single.
8.3
W
Gareth Delany to Muhammad Zohaib
OUT! TAKEN! Gareth Delany gets a wicket. Flatter, just outside off, Muhammad Zohaib dances down the track and looks to loft it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. The ball carries towards long off. Curtis Campher settles under it and completes the catch.
8.4
1
Gareth Delany to Alishan Sharafu
Too full, on leg, Alishan Sharafu flicks it to mid on for a single.
8.5
4
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
FOUR! Excellent from Aryansh Sharma. He continues his top form. Nice and full, on off, Aryansh Sharma stays back and chips it over extra covers for a boundary.
8.6
1
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Short, on off, Aryansh Sharma punches it to cover for a run.
Till Now Score: 73/2
(9 Overs)
A Sharma
42(28)
A Sharafu
1(1)
G Delany
2-0-16-1
Over 9 ·73 Runs
4
1
W
1
4
1
7.1
0
Curtis Campher to Muhammad Zohaib
Back of a length, on off, and it stays low. Muhammad Zohaib taps it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Curtis Campher to Muhammad Zohaib
Length, just outside off, Muhammad Zohaib eases it to the point fielder.
7.3
1
Curtis Campher to Muhammad Zohaib
Keeps it full, outside off, Muhammad Zohaib cuts it to point for a single.
7.4
0
Curtis Campher to Aryansh Sharma
Much fuller, on leg, Aryansh Sharma flicks it to the fielder at short fine leg.
7.5
1
Curtis Campher to Aryansh Sharma
Short, outside off, slower too. Aryansh Sharma taps it to cover for a run.
7.6
0
Curtis Campher to Muhammad Zohaib
Good length, on leg, Muhammad Zohaib fends it back to the bowler. Tidy stuff from Curtis Campher.
Till Now Score: 62/1
(8 Overs)
M Zohaib
14(13)
A Sharma
32(24)
C Campher
1-0-2-0
Over 8 ·62 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
6.1
1
Gareth Delany to Muhammad Zohaib
Too full, outside off, Muhammad Zohaib pushes it to extra cover for a single.
6.2
0
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Too full, on off, Aryansh Sharma digs it back to the bowler.
6.3
1
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Short, on leg, Aryansh Sharma shuffles across and punches it to cover for a single.
6.4
1
Gareth Delany to Muhammad Zohaib
Flatter, outside off, Muhammad Zohaib cuts it through covers for another single.
6.5
2
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Short, on leg, Aryansh Sharma tugs it through mid-wicket for a brace.
6.6
0
Gareth Delany to Aryansh Sharma
Much fuller, outside off, Aryansh Sharma fends it back to the bowler.
Till Now Score: 60/1
(7 Overs)
A Sharma
31(22)
M Zohaib
13(9)
G Delany
1-0-5-0
Over 7 ·60 Runs
1
0
1
1
2
0
5.1
0
Barry McCarthy to Aryansh Sharma
Nice and full, on off, Aryansh Sharma digs it back to the bowler.
5.2
0
Barry McCarthy to Aryansh Sharma
Length, down leg, Aryansh Sharma looks to flick it but the ball clips his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They collect a leg bye.
5.3
0
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Zohaib
Good length, on off, Muhammad Zohaib pushes it to extra cover.
5.4
4
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Zohaib
FOUR! Brilliant from Muhammad Zohaib! Much fuller, outside off, Muhammad Zohaib stays in his crease and chips it over extra cover for a magnificent boundary.
5.5
1
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Zohaib
Hard length, on off, Muhammad Zohaib tucks it to mid-wicket for a run.
5.6
4
Barry McCarthy to Aryansh Sharma
FOUR! Aryansh Sharma is in some form! Short, on leg, Aryansh Sharma picks it well and helps it over short fine leg for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 55/1
(6 Overs)
A Sharma
28(18)
M Zohaib
11(7)
B McCarthy
2-0-18-1
Over 6 ·55 Runs
0
0
0
4
1
4
4.1
0
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Flatter, just outside off, Aryansh Sharma pushes it to cover.
4.2
6
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
SIX! All the way! They needed this. Flatter, on leg, Aryansh Sharma moves forward and powers it over long on for a biggie.
4.3
1
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Too full, outside off, Aryansh Sharma pushes it to mid off for a quick single.
4.4
2
Matthew Humphreys to Muhammad Zohaib
A full toss, on off, Muhammad Zohaib looks to punch it but gets an outside edge as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They collect two runs.
4.5
0
Matthew Humphreys to Muhammad Zohaib
Much fuller, on off, Muhammad Zohaib blocks it back to the bowler.
4.6
4
Matthew Humphreys to Muhammad Zohaib
FOUR! Brilliant from Muhammad Zohaib! Flatter, outside off, Muhammad Zohaib moves forward and drills it over mid off for a boundary. That will give him some confidence.
Till Now Score: 45/1
(5 Overs)
M Zohaib
6(4)
A Sharma
24(15)
M Humphreys
2-0-22-0
Over 5 ·45 Runs
0
6
1
2
0
4
3.1
3
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Waseem
Good length, on middle, Muhammad Waseem flicks it through mid-wicket for three runs. Excellent running between the wickets.
3.2
1
Barry McCarthy to Aryansh Sharma
On a length, on off, Aryansh Sharma knocks it to min on for a single.
3.3
0
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Waseem
On a length, down leg, Muhammad Waseem looks to pull it but misses and wears it on his pads. The ball rolls back towards the bowler. Dot.
3.4
1WD
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Waseem
Wide! Sways it down leg, Muhammad Waseem looks to flick it but misses.
3.4
4
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! That will ease some pressure. Hard length, outside off, Muhammad Waseem stays in his crease and cuts it magnificently through point for a boundary.
3.5
W
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Waseem
OUT! LBW! Barry McCarthy gets a much-needed breakthrough for Ireland. On a length, on middle, Muhammad Waseem rocks back and looks to flick it but plays all around it, missing a straight ball and gets a hit on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Muhammad Waseem makes his way back into the shed.
3.6
0
Barry McCarthy to Muhammad Zohaib
Hard length, outside off, Muhammad Zohaib tries to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Till Now Score: 32/1
(4 Overs)
M Zohaib
0(1)
A Sharma
17(12)
B McCarthy
1-0-9-1
Over 4 ·32 Runs
3
1
0
1WD
4
W
0
2.1
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Waseem
Slower one, on off, Muhammad Waseem blocks it back to the bowler.
2.2
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Waseem
Back of a length, on off, Muhammad Waseem tries to pull it but misses.
2.3
0
Mark Adair to Muhammad Waseem
Length, down the leg side, Muhammad Waseem looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses.
2.4
2
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
On a length, on leg, Aryansh Sharma tucks it through square leg for a brace.
2.5
1WD
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Aryansh Sharma looks to pull it but misses. Wide called for height.
2.5
1
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
Slower one, outside off, Aryansh Sharma eases it to cover for a run.
2.6
1
Mark Adair to Muhammad Waseem
Slower one, on off, Muhammad Waseem turns it to square leg for another single.
Till Now Score: 23/0
(3 Overs)
M Waseem
5(7)
A Sharma
16(11)
M Adair
2-0-13-0
Over 3 ·23 Runs
0
0
0
2
1WD
1
1
1.1
0
Matthew Humphreys to Muhammad Waseem
Nice start! Flatter, outside off, with a hint of turn. Muhammad Waseem looks to block it but misses.
1.2
3
Matthew Humphreys to Muhammad Waseem
Full, outside off, Muhammad Waseem chips it over extra cover. The fielder chases and stops it just before the fence. The batters collect three runs.
1.3
4
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
FOUR! Brilliant from Aryansh Sharma! Nice and full, outside off, Aryansh Sharma stays in his crease and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
1.4
0
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Much fuller, outside off, Aryansh Sharma cuts it to the point fielder.
1.5
2
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Keeps it full, outside off, Aryansh Sharma drives it through covers for a brace.
1.6
0
Matthew Humphreys to Aryansh Sharma
Short ball, on off, Aryansh Sharma fends it back to the bowler.
Till Now Score: 17/0
(2 Overs)
A Sharma
13(9)
M Waseem
4(3)
M Humphreys
1-0-9-0
Over 2 ·17 Runs
0
3
4
0
2
0
Some spin as Matthew Humphreys to share the attack.
0
Brilliant comeback from Barry McCarthy. Muhammad Zohaib is the new batter.
0
Brilliant Powerplay for the United Arab Emirates! They need 116 from 84 balls now.
0
Muhammad Zohaib bites the dust. Alishan Sharafu walks in to bat now.
0
Drinks! United Arab Emirates are looking good at the moment and they need to carry on with the same momentum. They need 92 from the final 10 overs now. Aryansh Sharma is looking good in the middle and Alishan Sharafu will need to play a handy knock alongside him to chase this down. Ireland will hunt for wickets and try to put the United Arab Emirates batters under pressure. The game looks evenly poised as of now. Let's see how it pans out. Also, Matthew Humphreys to bowl after the break.
0
Is that a stumping? Ireland thinks they have got their man here and are already celebrating. The replay shows that Alishan Sharafu is out of his crease, and he is a goner.
0
A wicket right after the Drinks break. Harshit Kaushik is the next man in.
0
United Arab Emirates are in big trouble now. Mayank Kumar walks out to bat now.
0
UAE lose half their side now. Dhruv Parashar comes out to the middle.
0
The last 2 overs have completely turned this game around. Ireland have given away just 4 runs, and picked up 2 wickets, including the big one of Aryansh Sharma.
0
Another one goes down for UAE. Muhammad Arfan is the next man in.
0
Haider Ali walks out to bat now.
0
Into the tail now. Junaid Siddique comes out to the middle now.
0
0.1
0
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
Starts with a length ball, on off, Aryansh Sharma slaps it to extra cover.
0.2
0
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
Length again, on off, Aryansh Sharma pushes it to the mid off fielder.
0.3
1
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
Hard length, on middle and leg, Aryansh Sharma tucks it to square leg for a run. He gets off the mark.
0.4
1
Mark Adair to Muhammad Waseem
Nice and full, on off, Muhammad Waseem taps it to cover for a single.
0.5
2
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
Keeps it full, on middle and leg, Aryansh Sharma knocks it through mid on for a brace.
0.6
4
Mark Adair to Aryansh Sharma
FOUR! Nicely played! A good start from United Arab Emirates. On a length, on middle and leg, Aryansh Sharma stays in his crease and chips it over mid on for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 8/0
(1 Overs)
A Sharma
7(5)
M Waseem
1(1)
M Adair
1-0-8-0
Over 1 ·8 Runs
0
0
1
1
2
4