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Afghanistan in Ireland

3rd ODI / Belfast

Ireland 206. Afghanistan 207 for 7.

Afghanistan win by 3 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 45: 6 runs. Bowler: Harry Tector. Afghanistan: 207/7 (rr 4.62)

  2. 44.5

    Tector bowls an off break, pitching outside off stump. Rashid Khan uses the sweep shot cleverly, keeping the ball down and squeezing through for a quick two, with a sharp run supported by Ben Calitz saving a boundary in the deep backward square leg.

  3. 44.4

    An off break tossed up just outside off, Rashid steps down and sweeps it along the ground but fails to find the gap, resulting in no run.

  4. 44.3

    An off break pitched full outside off, Rashid attempts a slog but mis-times it, the ball stays low and yields no run.

  5. 44.2

    Harry Tector bowls an off break on a length just around off stump. Rashid Khan executes a well-timed reverse sweep, keeping the ball low and racing it through third man for four.

  6. 44.1

    An off break pitched on a length just outside off stump, Rashid Khan drives it with a controlled bat-pad connection, steering it gently to short third man where it’s fielded cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  7. Update

    Summary

    Over 44: 7 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. Afghanistan: 201/7 (rr 4.57)

  8. 43.6

    Rashid Khan takes a short, no movement ball down the leg side and pulls a controlled hook for a quick single. Afghanistan require 6 runs from 36 balls with 3 wickets left, holding a strong 99% chance to win.

  9. 43.5

    A short, down the leg no movement delivery, beautifully pulled by Rashid Khan. He times it perfectly, sending it racing to deep square leg for four runs. Rashid reaches thirty off 37 balls at a strike rate of 81, taking Afghanistan to 200 for 7.

  10. 43.4

    The off cutter arrives as a full toss on middle stump, and Yamin Ahmadzai plays a controlled defensive stroke, splicing it slightly to sneak a single.

  11. 43.3

    Jai Moondra bowls a full delivery outside off. Yamin Ahmadzai pushes it carefully back towards cover, but there’s no run.

  12. 43.2

    this back-of-a-length delivery just outside off sees Yamin Ahmadzai play a cautious, compact defensive shot, keeping it low and tight for no run.

  13. 43.1

    Off a back of a length delivery on middle stump, Rashid Khan drives crisply along the ground and turns it into a quick single.

  14. Update

    Summary

    Over 43: 1 run. Bowler: Harry Tector. Afghanistan: 194/7 (rr 4.51)

  15. 42.6

    The off break drifts onto leg stump with a length delivery, met with a solid defensive stroke by Yamin Ahmadzai, who keeps the ball down and safely in front. Afghanistan require 13 runs from 42 balls with three wickets in hand, confidently favored to win.

  16. 42.5

    This length ball, bowled down the leg side, is met with a solid defensive stroke from Yamin Ahmadzai, who keeps it firmly on the ground for no run.

  17. 42.4

    On this length ball pitching on off stump, Yamin Ahmadzai plays a careful defensive shot, keeping the ball on the ground with controlled intent for no run.

  18. 42.3

    A back of a length off break drifting outside off, solidly defended by Yamin Ahmadzai, keeping the scoreboard untouched.

  19. 42.2

    A back-of-a-length off break pitched outside off, nicely cut through the off side for a well-timed single.

  20. 42.1

    The off break drifts outside off, inviting a full-length drive from the batter who keeps it grounded and plays it elegantly towards the off side. No run comes off this tidy stroke.

  21. Update

    Summary

    Over 42: 7 runs. Bowler: Mark Adair. Afghanistan: 193/7 (rr 4.6)

  22. 41.6

    On a short delivery outside off, Rashid Khan pulls it low and controlled, sneaking a quick single towards deep backward square leg. Afghanistan require 14 runs from 48 balls with three wickets in hand, maintaining strong control of the chase.

  23. 41.5

    A no-movement length ball on the leg side, the batter defends with an inside edge to steal a single.

  24. 41.4

    No swing on this back of a length delivery outside off, nicely pushed into the off side by Yamin Ahmadzai for no run.

  25. 41.3

    Mark Adair sends down a slower ball just outside off, full length. Rashid Khan leans into a controlled drive, picking up a quick single off the inside edge.

  26. 41.2

    Mark Adair bowls a full delivery outside off stump, Rashid Khan leans into a controlled drive that stays on the ground, but there's no run as Andrew Balbirnie fields up at mid on.

  27. 41.1

    Mark Adair bowls a short ball outside off, and Rashid Khan pulls it cleanly, timing it sweetly. The controlled shot races away towards mid wicket, helped on its way by a misfield, racing to the boundary.

  28. Update

    Summary

    Over 41: 2 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. Afghanistan: 186/7 (rr 4.54)

  29. 40.6

    A short ball on leg stump with no movement sees Yamin Ahmadzai leave it alone, keeping the scoreboard quiet as the wicketkeeper collects cleanly. Afghanistan are chasing 21 from 54 balls with three wickets left, still navigating a tricky run rate of 2.3.

  30. 40.5

    Jai Moondra bowls a length slower ball on off stump, Rashid Khan drives with a thick edge, just managing a single down to third man where Gavin Hoey fields it cleanly.

  31. 40.4

    Short delivery on the leg side with no movement, left untouched as Rashid Khan chooses to leave it alone.

  32. 40.3

    A short ball outside off, Rashid Khan attempts a controlled pull but the ball stays low and is neatly fielded at mid-wicket. No run scored.

  33. 40.2

    A full-length delivery on middle stump, Yamin Ahmadzai works the ball low and controlled through the on-side for a comfortable single.

  34. 40.1

    Jai Moondra bowls a full-length no movement delivery just outside off, and Yamin Ahmadzai works it but mistimes the shot, allowing a safe fielding at mid-wicket. No run comes off this one.

  35. Update

    Summary

    Over 40: 0 runs. Bowler: Byron McDonough. Afghanistan: 184/7 (rr 4.6)

  36. 39.6

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement, safely steered along the ground by Rashid Khan towards backward point where the fielder collects it cleanly. No runs come off the bat. Afghanistan need 23 runs from 60 balls with three wickets in hand, holding a 95% chance to win according to WinViz.

  37. 39.5

    A length ball on off stump with no movement is worked patiently by the batter, keeping it grounded and finding a safe patch, but no run comes off it.

  38. 39.4

    A short ball outside off, Rashid attempts a pull but misses, resulting in a dot delivery.

  39. 39.3

    A short no movement delivery pitched outside off, left alone by Rashid Khan well outside the off stump for no run.

  40. 39.2

    A back of a length delivery just outside off stump sees the batter play a steady defensive shot, not offering a run.

  41. 39.1

    A length ball outside off, Rashid Khan pushes it neatly with controlled finesse, and the ball is safely fielded at mid on for no run.

  42. Update

    Summary

    Over 39: 1 run. Bowler: Jai Moondra. Afghanistan: 184/7 (rr 4.72)

  43. 38.6

    On a short, no-movement delivery outside off, the batter leaves it well alone, playing it safely beside the wicketkeeper for no run. Afghanistan require 23 from 66 balls with three wickets in hand, comfortably positioned to chase.

  44. 38.5

    Outside off, a length ball is met with controlled shoulders and arms as Yamin Ahmadzai defends dutifully; the keeper collects cleanly for a dot.

  45. 38.4

    A length ball just outside off, met with a steady forward defense by the batter, keeping it down and safe for no run.

  46. 38.3

    With no movement and a length delivery just outside off, Yamin Ahmadzai plays a solid defensive shot, keeping the ball under control and on the ground for no run.

  47. 38.2

    On a length ball outside off, Rashid Khan pushes it quietly to mid off and takes a single.

  48. 38.1

    On a length ball outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses it cleanly, resulting in a dot.

  49. Update

    Summary

    Over 38: 4 runs. Bowler: Mark Adair. Afghanistan: 183/7 (rr 4.82)

  50. 37.6

    The length ball outside off is met with a solid defensive push from Yamin Ahmadzai, who keeps it down and plays it cautiously for no run. Afghanistan needs 24 runs from 72 balls with three wickets in hand, holding a strong 95% win probability.

  51. 37.6

    A back of a length delivery on off stump sees the batter attempt a glance but play and miss to the leg side, with the wide added as the keeper fields the ball.

  52. 37.5

    Mark Adair bowls a length ball just outside off stump, prompting Yamin Ahmadzai to play a disciplined defensive stroke right off the pitch for no run.

  53. 37.4

    Mark Adair sends down a full ball on off stump, and Yamin Ahmadzai pushes it firmly into the ground towards mid-off, where the fielder fields it cleanly. No run comes off this delivery.

  54. 37.3

    On a back of a length delivery outside off, the batter works the ball calmly through the off side for no run.

  55. 37.2

    On a short, outside off delivery with no movement, Rashid Khan pulls it firmly along the ground for a quick single.

  56. 37.1

    Mark Adair delivers a back of a length ball outside off, and Rashid Khan gently pushes it through the off side for a quick two runs.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 37: 3 runs. Bowler: Byron McDonough. Afghanistan: 179/7 (rr 4.84)

  58. 36.6

    This length ball on off stump is met with a solid defensive block, keeping the scoreboard still for a dot. Afghanistan require 28 runs from 78 balls with three wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% win probability.

  59. 36.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off, Yamin Ahmadzai plays a careful defensive stroke, getting an inside edge that yields no run.

  60. 36.4

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement on offer, as Yamin Ahmadzai plays a controlled defensive shot straight to the bowler. No run added.

  61. 36.3

    Outside off, short ball, Rashid pulls it low and controlled to deep backward square leg for a quick single.

  62. 36.2

    Yamin Ahmadzai plays a well-controlled drive on a full-length delivery outside off, nudging it carefully and picking up a smart single. Yamin Ahmadzai gets off the mark.

  63. 36.1

    Rashid Khan pushes a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump along the ground, securing a quick single.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 36: 1 run. Bowler: Mark Adair. Afghanistan: 176/7 (rr 4.89)

  65. 35.6

    A short delivery outside off, Yamin Ahmadzai opts to leave it well alone, leaving the ball safely with no runs scored. Afghanistan need 31 from 84 balls with three wickets in hand, facing a modest required rate.

  66. 35.5

    A length ball outside off stump is met with a cautious defensive stroke off the front foot, keeping the scoreboard quiet.

  67. 35.4

    A length ball outside off, bowled without movement, sees the batter attempt a drive but it’s mis-timed and loops up. The catch is taken by long off, sending Azmatullah Omarzai back to the pavilion. Azmatullah Omarzai goes for 13 off 29 balls. Ireland’s chances improve, shifting their win probability from 4% to 9%.

  68. 35.3

    Over the wicket. Short, outside off, back foot, pull along the ground to Andrew Balbirnie at mid wicket. No run.

  69. 35.2

    Mark Adair bowls a full-length delivery outside off, and Rashid Khan neatly drives it along the ground, picking up a single.

  70. 35.1

    Outside off, a length ball with no movement to test the batter. Rashid Khan pushes it neatly along the ground, finding a safe gap but no run comes off it.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 35: 6 runs. Bowler: Harry Tector. Afghanistan: 175/6 (rr 5.0)

  72. 34.6

    Rashid Khan carves a controlled cut off the back of a length off break outside off, pushing for a quick single to deep backward point. Afghanistan require 32 runs from 90 balls with 4 wickets in hand, holding a strong chance to win.

  73. 34.5

    An off break pitched just outside off on a length is met with a well-timed drive. The shot races crisply through cover for four.

  74. 34.4

    A full outside off off-break, Rashid Khan attempts a drive but only manages an inside edge, safely fielded at short leg for no run.

  75. 34.3

    Outside off, a back of a length off break from the bowler. Azmatullah Omarzai gently pushes it away for a single, the ball fielded out at deep backward point.

  76. 34.2

    A back of a length off break drifting wide outside off; the batter leaves it alone, showing great judgement as the keeper collects cleanly. No run added.

  77. 34.1

    Off break pitches length on middle stump, worked carefully through the off side by Azmatullah Omarzai for no run.

  78. Update

    Summary

    Over 34: 11 runs. Bowler: Jai Moondra. Afghanistan: 169/6 (rr 4.97)

  79. 33.6

    Azmatullah pushes a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off, nudging it low and controlled for a single. Afghanistan require 38 runs from 96 balls with four wickets in hand, holding strong at a 94% win probability.

  80. 33.5

    Omarzai plays a length ball outside off with a drive that's slightly mis-timed and somewhat uncontrolled, yet it manages to run away for two.

  81. 33.4

    A back of a length delivery outside off is met with a solid defensive shot by Azmatullah Omarzai, leaving no runs on offer.

  82. 33.4

    A length ball outside off, Azmatullah attempts a glance but plays and misses to the leg side, while a wide delivery adds an extra to the scoreboard.

  83. 33.3

    A length ball on off stump without movement, crisply driven for four. Azmatullah Omarzai unleashes a well-timed slog that races away through mid-wicket with controlled precision.

  84. 33.2

    On a length ball outside off, Rashid Khan plays a risky drive with a thick edge, managing to sneak a single through to third man where Byron McDonough fields it cleanly.

  85. 33.1

    Rashid Khan swings an uncontrolled slog down the leg side, managing a mis-timed two as the fielder at deep mid-wicket fields quickly.

  86. Update

    Summary

    Over 33: 1 run. Bowler: Gavin Hoey. Afghanistan: 158/6 (rr 4.79)

  87. 32.6

    The leg spinner drifts in on middle stump with a length ball, met with a solid defensive shot by the batter who plays it with a thick edge along the ground. Afghanistan require 49 runs off 102 balls, holding four wickets in hand with a strong 89% chance of victory according to WinViz.

  88. 32.5

    The leg spinner comes in outside off on a back of a length, and Rashid Khan cuts it crisply along the off side for a single.

  89. 32.4

    The leg spinner floats a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Rashid attempts a bottom-edged cut that skims off the bat towards short extra cover where it's stopped cleanly. No run comes from that.

  90. 32.3

    The leg spinner delivers a length ball outside off, and Rashid Khan attempts a late cut but misses it completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  91. 32.2

    The leg spinner drifts a length ball outside off, and Rashid Khan attempts a drive but misses completely, offering no run.

  92. 32.1

    The leg spinner drifts a length ball on off stump, and the batter attempts a slog-sweep but misses entirely, leaving it to be smartly collected by the keeper.

  93. Update

    Summary

    Over 32: 3 runs. Bowler: Byron McDonough. Afghanistan: 157/6 (rr 4.91)

  94. 31.6

    Back of a length delivery outside off, met with a tidy defensive shot by Azmatullah Omarzai, who keeps it on the ground for no run. Afghanistan require 50 runs from 108 balls with four wickets in hand, holding strong chances to win.

  95. 31.5

    A length ball outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai attempts a dropped shot but only manages a spliced connection that is fielded comfortably by cover for no run.

  96. 31.4

    A full delivery outside off stump with no movement sees Azmatullah Omarzai push the ball firmly along the ground, but it yields no run as the fielder at mid wicket collects quickly.

  97. 31.3

    Rashid Khan gently steers a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump, keeping it down and runs a quick single. Rashid Khan gets off the mark.

  98. 31.3

    A half-tracker outside off is left alone by the batter, with no shot played. The umpire signals a wide, and the keeper fields the ball cleanly.

  99. 31.2

    Azmatullah Omarzai plays a clean drive through the outside off, keeping the ball grounded and nudges it for a quick single.

  100. 31.1

    A short delivery outside off stump, worked carefully along the ground by Azmatullah Omarzai, but it yields no run.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 31: 2 runs. Bowler: Gavin Hoey. Afghanistan: 154/6 (rr 4.97)

  102. 30.6

    The leg spinner bowls a length delivery on leg stump, and Rashid Khan calmly pushes it back into the offside for no run. Afghanistan are chasing 53 runs from 114 balls with four wickets in hand, holding an 86% chance of victory according to WinViz.

  103. 30.5

    A googly outside off at a length, but Rasooli attempts an aggressive pull shot and mistimes it, steering the ball poorly in the air. He's caught by Curtis Campher at deep mid-wicket to end his innings. Darwish Rasooli departs after scoring 13 from 14 balls.

  104. 30.4

    On a back of a length leg-spinner serving up on off stump, Azmatullah cuts crisply through the off side and picks up a quick single.

  105. 30.3

    A length ball from the leg spinner outside off and the batter tries to defend but misses completely. No run comes from it.

  106. 30.2

    A full-length leg spinner drifting outside off, pushed quietly into the off side and comfortably fielded at cover. No run comes off this controlled delivery.

  107. 30.1

    This leg spinner from outside off is met with a neatly timed cut shot, racing the ball along the ground for a quick single.

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 30: 0 runs. Bowler: Byron McDonough. Afghanistan: 152/5 (rr 5.07)

  109. 29.6

    A back of a length no-movement delivery just outside off, pushed carefully along the ground to backward point for no run. Afghanistan require 55 runs from 120 balls with five wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% win probability.

  110. 29.5

    No movement on a full delivery just on off stump, the batter pushes it carefully along the ground to keep the strike.

  111. 29.4

    A short, no-movement delivery outside off is gently pushed into the backward point region, where it's comfortably fielded. No runs come off the bat.

  112. 29.3

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump is met with a steady defensive block by Azmatullah Omarzai, keeping the scoreboard quiet once more.

  113. 29.2

    A length ball on the outside off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai plays a careful defensive stroke, keeping it down and well-controlled for no run.

  114. 29.1

    Outside off, length ball with no movement, met with a solid defensive stroke by Azmatullah Omarzai, leaving no run on offer.

  115. Update

    Summary

    Over 29: 3 runs. Bowler: Gavin Hoey. Afghanistan: 152/5 (rr 5.24)

  116. 28.6

    A leg spinner drifts it outside off, and Azmatullah Omarzai gracefully drives it along the ground for a well-timed single. Afghanistan need 55 runs from 126 balls with five wickets in hand in their chase.

  117. 28.5

    Hoey floats a back of a length leg spinner outside off, and Omarzai opts for a watchful leave, letting it pass safely by.

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