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Afghanistan in India

2nd ODI / Lucknow

India 402. Afghanistan 232 for 9.

India win by 170 runs.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 2 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Afghanistan: 232/9 (rr 5.21)

  2. 44.3

    A short, no movement delivery wide outside off stump sees Rahmat Shah attempt a pull shot, but he mis-times it and is caught at deep backward square leg. Rahmat Shah departs for 79 runs off 89 balls.

  3. 44.2

    A back of a length delivery on off stump, the batter glances it off the body but fails to find the runs as the fielder at backward square leg collects smoothly.

  4. 44.1

    Prince Yadav bowls a short off cutter outside off, and Rahmat Shah pulls it carefully along the ground to deep square leg for a single.

  5. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 3 runs. Bowler: Gurnoor Brar. Afghanistan: 230/8 (rr 5.23)

  6. 43.6

    A short ball on the off side with no movement, Bilal Sami tries to defend but misses the mark, resulting in a dot ball. Afghanistan face a steep chase, requiring 173 runs from 36 balls with just 2 wickets in hand and a daunting required run rate.

  7. 43.5

    Rahmat Shah faces a short, no-movement delivery outside off and deftly pulls it along the ground for a quick single.

  8. 43.4

    A yorker on middle stump, the reverse inswinger is met with a solid defensive block by Rahmat Shah, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  9. 43.3

    A length ball on the outside off stump, pushed gently along the ground by Rahmat Shah into the extra cover region where the fielder collects cleanly. No run scored here.

  10. 43.3

    Rahmat Shah tries to pull a short ball outside off stump but misses it cleanly, and it's called a wide. The wicketkeeper collects it quickly, keeping the pressure on.

  11. 43.2

    A short delivery on the outside off, comfortably defended by Rahmat Shah who keeps it down and safe for no run.

  12. 43.1

    A full toss drifting on leg stump, the reverse inswinger teases the bat but Bilal Sami just misses, the ball clipping his pad for no run and an extra conceded. India loses a review here!

  13. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 2 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Afghanistan: 227/8 (rr 5.28)

  14. 42.6

    A full toss down the leg side is neatly driven along the ground by Rahmat Shah, but there's no reward as the fielder at mid on quickly stops any run. Afghanistan are under immense pressure needing 176 runs from 42 balls with just two wickets left.

  15. 42.5

    Prince Yadav delivers a full toss just on off stump, and Bilal Sami goes for a wild slog, connecting with the inside edge. The ball trickles away for a single, fielded quickly at fine leg by Gurnoor Brar.

  16. 42.4

    Prince Yadav bowls a short delivery outside off, and Bilal Sami attempts a pull shot but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  17. 42.3

    Prince Yadav sends down a full-length reverse inswinger outside off, and Bilal Sami attempts a wild slog but misses entirely, offering no run.

  18. 42.2

    Prince Yadav bowls a yorker on the outside off stump, and Rahmat Shah drives it firmly along the ground, nudging through for a quick single.

  19. 42.1

    Prince Yadav delivers a back of a length ball outside off; Rahmat Shah works it quietly along the ground towards mid-wicket for no run.

  20. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 2 runs. Bowler: Gurnoor Brar. Afghanistan: 225/8 (rr 5.36)

  21. 41.6

    A length ball outside off, pushed but mis-timed and uncontrolled by Bilal Sami, yielding no run. Afghanistan are in a tough chase needing 178 from 48 balls with just two wickets left and no chance according to WinViz.

  22. 41.5

    A short, no movement delivery just outside off stump, and Bilal Sami attempts a pull but misses; no run and a tidy fielded ball by the keeper.

  23. 41.5

    A yorker-length reverse inswinger jabs in on middle stump, and Bilal Sami works it quietly to mid-wicket but the ball creeps just beyond the crease for a no-ball extra.

  24. 41.4

    A short, no movement delivery outside off stump is carefully left alone by Bilal Sami, who chooses to watch it go by. No run added to the total.

  25. 41.3

    Gurnoor Brar bowls a full-length reverse inswinger outside off, Bilal Sami pushing it firmly but straight to cover. A well-controlled shot but no runs come from it.

  26. 41.2

    Rahmat Shah faces a full toss reverse inswinger on middle stump and plays a cautious drive. He gets an inside edge that runs away to deep backward square leg, picking up a single.

  27. 41.1

    A length ball on the outside off stump, pushed quietly along the ground by Rahmat Shah for no run.

  28. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 3 runs. Bowler: Yashasvi Jaiswal. Afghanistan: 223/8 (rr 5.44)

  29. 40.6

    On a length just outside off, the leg spinner is pushed gently along the ground by Bilal Sami, who keeps it tight and picks up no run. Afghanistan require 180 runs from 54 balls with only two wickets left, facing a steep climb.

  30. 40.5

    The leg spinner drifts in, pitching back of a length on leg stump, and Rahmat Shah deftly flicks it off the pads for a quick single.

  31. 40.4

    A length ball from the leg spinner down leg, Bilal Sami plays a careful defensive stroke, sneaking an inside edge to take a single. Bilal Sami gets off the mark.

  32. 40.3

    Jaiswal bowls a length leg spinner on leg stump, Bilal Sami works the ball with a leading edge but finds no space to score.

  33. 40.2

    The leg spinner floats a back-of-a-length delivery wide outside off, and Rahmat Shah deftly cuts it along the off side for a single.

  34. 40.1

    Jaiswal sends down a full-length leg spinner on middle stump. Rahmat Shah drives it firmly along the ground for no run.

  35. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 6 runs. Bowler: Gurnoor Brar. Afghanistan: 220/8 (rr 5.5)

  36. 39.6

    A yorker on middle stump, the reverse inswinger zooms in as the batter goes for a drive but misses completely. The ball crashes into the pad before knocking over the stumps. Mohammad Saleem is bowled, ending his innings. Mohammad Saleem departs for 9 off 19. Afghanistan need 183 from 60 balls with just 2 wickets left, facing a daunting chase with win probability at zero.

  37. 39.5

    Brar delivers an off cutter just outside off stump, pitched at length. Mohammad Saleem blocks it down firmly on the pitch for no run.

  38. 39.4

    A short, no movement delivery outside off, Rahmat Shah rocks back and pulls it firmly along the ground, taking a quick single.

  39. 39.4

    A short delivery outside off, Rahmat Shah attempts to pull but misses completely, and the ball goes wide. A wide is signaled, adding an extra run to the total.

  40. 39.3

    A length delivery without movement stands firm as Rahmat Shah leans into a well-timed drive. He carves it crisply through third man for a glorious boundary.

  41. 39.2

    A yorker on off stump, played back defensively by Rahmat Shah who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.

  42. 39.1

    Rahmat Shah attempts a pull off a short, outside off delivery but misses it completely, resulting in no run.

  43. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 7 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. Afghanistan: 214/7 (rr 5.49)

  44. 38.6

    A length ball, wide outside off, comes in without any movement. Mohammad Saleem leans into a well-timed drive, piercing through backward point for a clean four. Afghanistan face a daunting chase, needing 189 from 66 balls with only three wickets left and virtually no chance according to WinViz.

  45. 38.5

    Arshdeep Singh bowls a length delivery just outside off stump. Mohammad Saleem stays back and plays a compact defensive stroke, keeping the ball firmly on the ground for a dot ball.

  46. 38.4

    Arshdeep Singh bowls a short, wide outside off delivery and Rahmat Shah carves it off the back foot, racing it through point for a well-timed single.

  47. 38.3

    Rahmat Shah attempts a pull off a short ball outside off stump but mistimes it, scrambling two runs with the fielder deep at mid-wicket scrambling after the ball.

  48. 38.2

    A length ball wide outside off, Rahmat Shah drives it firmly but finds the backward point's safe hands for no run.

  49. 38.1

    Arshdeep Singh bowls a short ball on middle stump, and Rahmat Shah rocks back to pull it firmly but straight to mid-wicket, resulting in no run.

  50. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 5 runs. Bowler: Gurnoor Brar. Afghanistan: 207/7 (rr 5.45)

  51. 37.6

    A short delivery on the outside off, played with soft hands as Saleem opts to leave it well alone for no run. Afghanistan faces a daunting chase needing 196 from 12 overs with only three wickets left; the odds stacked heavily against them.

  52. 37.5

    Rahmat Shah meets this short delivery just outside off with a controlled pull, driving it firmly to deep square leg and picks up a quick single.

  53. 37.4

    Length ball outside off, Saleem deftly steers it along the ground towards third man for a comfortable single.

  54. 37.3

    A full delivery on middle stump with no swing, Saleem works the ball neatly along the ground, but there's no run from this one.

  55. 37.2

    A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a controlled working shot that sneaks through for a single.

  56. 37.1

    Gurnoor Brar bowls a back of a length delivery wide outside off, Rahmat Shah leans into a crisp drive, guiding it along the ground for a well-run two, with a quick stop at third man by Arshdeep Singh preventing further damage.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 7 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. Afghanistan: 202/7 (rr 5.46)

  58. 36.6

    Arshdeep Singh delivers a length reverse outswinger on middle stump; Mohammad Saleem defends it firmly back to the cover region, resulting in no run. Afghanistan face a steep chase, needing 201 off 78 balls with just three wickets left and slim odds.

  59. 36.5

    Arshdeep Singh delivers a length ball outside off, met with a solid defensive block by Mohammad Saleem, ensuring no run comes off this delivery.

  60. 36.4

    A length ball outside off, with no movement, and the batter attempts a defensive stroke but misses completely, safely fielded by the keeper.

  61. 36.3

    On this short ball right on middle stump, Rahmat Shah plays a neat cut shot, keeping it along the ground and picking up a quick single.

  62. 36.2

    Arshdeep Singh delivers a length ball outside off, and Rahmat Shah unleashes a well-timed reverse out swinger drive. The shot races crisply through extra cover to the boundary. Afghanistan moves up to 201 for 7 with that boundary.

  63. 36.1

    Arshdeep Singh bowls a short, leg-stump delivery with no movement. Rahmat Shah rocks back and pulls it crisply along the ground for a quick two runs, the deep mid-wicket fielder saving a boundary with a sharp stop.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 1 run. Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav. Afghanistan: 195/7 (rr 5.42)

  65. 35.6

    Outside off, the stock length ball is met with an uncontrolled slog-sweep from Saleem, mis-timed and safely fielded at deep backward square leg for no run. Afghanistan require 208 runs off 84 balls with three wickets in hand, chasing at a demanding 14.9 per over.

  66. 35.5

    Kuldeep delivers a stock length ball just outside off stump, and Mohammad Saleem plays a solid, controlled defensive stroke to keep it safe.

  67. 35.4

    Kuldeep bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Mohammad Saleem responds with a neat defensive stroke, keeping the ball on the ground. No run comes from this tidy shot.

  68. 35.3

    The googly drifts outside off on a back of a length, and Mohammad Saleem attempts a defensive stroke but misses it completely. No run comes from the delivery.

  69. 35.2

    Rahmat Shah elegantly drives a stock ball wide outside off, keeping it low and controlled to take a quick single.

  70. 35.1

    Kuldeep bowls a length googly on middle stump, and Rahmat Shah calmly pushes it forward to the off side for no run.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 4 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. Afghanistan: 194/7 (rr 5.54)

  72. 34.6

    A length ball on the outside off stump is left alone by Mohammad Saleem, no run taken. Afghanistan require 209 off 90 with just three wickets left, the odds sharply against them.

  73. 34.5

    Arshdeep bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and Mohammad Saleem blocks it firmly on the front foot for no run.

  74. 34.4

    A short delivery outside off, perfectly left alone by Mohammad Saleem, who exercises good judgment to avoid the bat. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  75. 34.3

    A length ball outside off, this one is deftly defended with an outside edge that races away to third man for four. Mohammad Saleem gets off the mark with a boundary.

  76. 34.2

    A length ball outside off stump, pushed quietly by the batter into the backward point region. No run comes off this delivery.

  77. 34.1

    A length ball outside off, no movement on offer. Ghazanfar goes for a drive but mistimes it, the ball flying to extra cover where Shreyas Iyer takes the catch to send him back. Ghazanfar departs after scoring 1 run off 2 deliveries.

  78. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 2 runs. Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav. Afghanistan: 190/6 (rr 5.59)

  79. 33.6

    Kuldeep Yadav delivers a stock ball just outside off on a length, met with a controlled drive from Rahmat Shah who keeps it down and pushes it into the off side for no run. Afghanistan faces a steep chase, needing 213 from 96 balls with four wickets in hand and little chance according to the WinViz models.

  80. 33.5

    Kuldeep bowls a back of a length stock ball outside off, and Rahmat tries to cut it but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  81. 33.4

    The googly pitched at a length outside off sees AM Ghazanfar play a careful defensive shot with a thick edge, grazing the ball to third man for a single. AM Ghazanfar gets off the mark with a well-taken run.

  82. 33.3

    Kuldeep bowls a back of a length googly on off stump, Rahmat cuts it crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  83. 33.2

    Kuldeep bowls a stock ball on the off stump at a back of a length, Rahmat Shah nudges it quietly along the ground with a controlled push for no run.

  84. 33.1

    Kuldeep Yadav bowls a full, outside off stock ball and Rahmat Shah drives it crisply but straight to extra cover, where it is cleanly fielded for no run.

  85. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 3 runs. Bowler: Arshdeep Singh. Afghanistan: 188/6 (rr 5.7)

  86. 32.6

    This short ball on leg stump sees Rashid attempt an upper cut but it's mis-timed and uncontrolled, resulting in a catch at third man. Rashid Khan departs after scoring 12 off 12. Afghanistan need 215 from 102 balls with 4 wickets left, facing a steep 12.6 run rate and a slim chance of victory.

  87. 32.5

    A short, wide delivery outside off stump with no movement. Rashid Khan attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  88. 32.4

    A short, wide delivery outside off, and Rashid Khan decides to leave it alone, ensuring a tidy dot ball.

  89. 32.3

    Rahmat Shah drives a length ball outside off with controlled precision, nudging it along the ground for a well-taken single.

  90. 32.2

    Rashid Khan faces a length ball outside off and glances it deftly along the ground for a quick single.

  91. 32.1

    Rahmat Shah pushes a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump, dashing a quick single with assured placement.

  92. Update

    Summary

    Over 32: 3 runs. Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav. Afghanistan: 185/5 (rr 5.78)

  93. 31.6

    Kuldeep delivers a back of a length stock ball on middle stump, Rahmat Shah plays a controlled drive through the off side and takes a single. Rahmat Shah moves to a well-crafted 50 from 52 balls. Afghanistan need 218 from 108 balls with five wickets in hand, facing a steep chase at over 12 runs per over.

  94. 31.5

    Kuldeep Yadav bowls a length googly on off stump, Rashid Khan leans into a controlled drive, nudging the ball away neatly for one run.

  95. 31.4

    The googly is delivered on a length just outside off stump. Rashid Khan attempts a drive but it’s mis-timed and trickles right to the bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, who fields it cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  96. 31.3

    Kuldeep Yadav delivers a back of a length stock ball just on off stump. Rashid Khan plays a precise late cut, keeping the ball low and controlled as it is neatly fielded at gully for no run.

  97. 31.2

    Kuldeep bowls a back of a length googly just outside off, and Rahmat cuts it crisply along the ground towards deep cover, taking a quick single.

  98. 31.1

    Kuldeep Yadav bowls a stock length ball just outside off, Rahmat Shah reaches out to drive it crisply, but the ball stays on the ground and is neatly fielded at extra cover for no run.

  99. Update

    Summary

    Over 31: 12 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Afghanistan: 182/5 (rr 5.87)

  100. 30.6

    A length ball outside off, bowled with no movement. Rashid Khan drives it with crisp control, timing it beautifully through long off for four. Another boundary for Rashid Khan, his second this over. Afghanistan still need 221 from 114 balls, requiring 11.6 runs per over with five wickets in hand, holding a 1% win probability according to WinViz.

  101. 30.5

    Prince Yadav delivers a yorker angling on off stump with reverse inswing. Rashid Khan deftly steers it down to fine leg, keeping the strike tight as no run is taken.

  102. 30.5

    A short, no-movement delivery outside off is left alone by the batter, resulting in a wide that adds an extra to the total.

  103. 30.5

    A short ball outside off, Rashid goes for the pull but misses it completely. The umpire signals a wide, and the single run is added to the total.

  104. 30.4

    Prince Yadav bowls a length ball outside off stump, releasing a reverse inswinger. Rashid Khan meets it with a well-timed drive, sending it racing along the ground through cover for four.

  105. 30.3

    The reverse inswinger outside off on a back of a length is met with a controlled drive. Rashid elegantly works it through the off side, collecting a couple of quick runs despite a sharp stop at deep backward point. Rashid Khan gets off the mark for Afghanistan.

  106. 30.2

    Rashid Khan responds with a composed drive, timing the length ball just outside off and keeping it grounded. The ball is quickly fielded at mid on, resulting in no run.

  107. 30.1

    Prince Yadav bowls a length delivery just outside off, a defensive attempt from Nangeyalia Kharote missing the ball and hitting the pad, and he is bowled! A sharp breakthrough for India. Nangeyalia Kharote departs for 6 off 11, shaking Afghanistan's innings.

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 30: 5 runs. Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav. Afghanistan: 170/4 (rr 5.67)

  109. 29.6

    Kuldeep bowls a stock length ball just outside off, and Nangeyalia Kharote elegantly drives it along the ground for a single, fielded cleanly at deep extra cover. Afghanistan chase 233 from 120 balls, needing 11.7 per over with six wickets in hand; WinViz estimates a slim 1% chance.

  110. 29.5

    Kuldeep Yadav delivers a back of a length googly on leg stump, and Rahmat Shah calmly pushes it towards cover for a single.

  111. 29.4

    Kuldeep Yadav bowls a back of a length stock ball outside off, and Nangeyalia Kharote flicks it off the pads for a neat single.

  112. 29.3

    Kuldeep delivers a back of a length stock ball on off stump, met by Nangeyalia Kharote's neat drive, picking up two runs with a well-timed shot to the off side.

  113. 29.2

    Kuldeep Yadav bowls a googly length ball outside off, and Nangeyalia Kharote attempts a cut but mistimes it, sending a soft edge to cover where Ishan Kishan fields cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  114. 29.1

    Kuldeep Yadav bowls a length stock ball on leg stump, gently defended back to him by Nangeyalia Kharote for no run.

  115. Update

    Summary

    Over 29: 10 runs. Bowler: Prince Yadav. Afghanistan: 165/4 (rr 5.69)

  116. 28.6

    Rahmat Shah plays a controlled drive down the outside edge, picking up two runs with a well-timed inside edge past the infield. Afghanistan require 238 from 126 balls, chasing at 11.3 with 6 wickets in hand, their chances are slim at just 1%.

  117. 28.5

    Rahmat Shah pushes a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, keeping it down and controlled, resulting in a tidy dot ball.