AFG vs ZIM Commentary, 29 October, 2026
AFG
221/7 (20 ov)
ZIM
202/5 (20 ov)
Afghanistan won by 19 runs
Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, Six, Matigimu serves this fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Mujeeb presses forward and pulls it cleanly over square leg for six.
Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, no run, Kundai Matigimu serves up a full toss on the stumps. He steps forward and works it straight to square leg for no run.
Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, Six, Matigimu serves up a full length delivery on off stump. Rashid Khan launches it clean over short mid wicket for six.
Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, Six, Matigimu pitches on a good length outside off stump. Rashid Khan sends it flying over point for six.
Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, Six, Kundai Matigimu serves a good length delivery on the stumps. Rashid Khan clears short mid wicket cleanly, sending it all the way for six.
Kundai Matigimu to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Matigimu delivers a full ball on the stumps, and it glances toward slip for a single.
Sikandar Raza to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps. Worked away towards short mid-wicket to take one run.
I Ahmadzai
Scored 50 in 26 balls
Out
c B Evans b S Raza
SR
232.00
18.5 · A Omarzai c B Evans b S Raza 116 (50) — Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, c B Evans b S Raza, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Sikandar Raza to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Sikandar Raza bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away to short cover for one run.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza delivers a full ball on the stumps, pushed away toward square leg for one.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai powers the ball over short midwicket to send it clearing the rope for six.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Sikandar Raza serves a full delivery on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai targets short mid-wicket, sending the ball cleanly all the way for six.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 wide, Sikandar Raza pushes this full length well outside off stump, straying past the tramline to concede an extra run.
Out
c K Matigimu b E Masuku
SR
192.59
17.6 · I Ahmadzai c K Matigimu b E Masuku 52 (27) — Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, c K Matigimu b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward short mid-wicket for no run.
A Omarzai
Scored 100 in 44 balls
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Ernest Masuku serves up a full length delivery outside off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai guides it fine past the slip region to collect four runs.
A Omarzai
Scored 100 in 44 balls
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 wide, Ernest Masuku pushes this full length delivery wide outside off stump, and the umpire signals an extra run.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 2 runs, A full-length ball on the stumps is driven into the short cover region, and they scamper back for two. Ijaz Ahmadzai brings up his fifty with that brace.
AFG
Scored 150 in 17.3 overs
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Masuku serves a full length ball outside off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai whips it away through square leg to collect four runs and raise his fifty.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Ernest Masuku serves a full length ball outside the off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai drives it past short cover for four runs.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps, worked towards short cover for one.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Brad Evans delivers a full length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Brad Evans serves a good length ball on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai drives it past short cover, sending it away for four.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Brad Evans delivers a full length ball on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai powers it high over short mid wicket for six runs.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Evans serves a full length ball targeting the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai drives it past short cover, sending it speeding away for four.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Brad Evans lands this on a good length outside off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai lifts it cleanly over short mid-wicket for six runs.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Brad Evans lands it back of a length outside off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai powers it straight over mid off for six.
Kundai Matigimu to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 2 runs, Kundai Matigimu lands it on a good length around off stump, worked towards short cover for two runs.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Kundai Matigimu lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket for one.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 wide, Kundai Matigimu strays with a full delivery pushed well beyond the off stump, conceding an extra run.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Kundai Matigimu pitches this full length on the stumps, and it is pushed toward short cover for two runs.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 wide, Matigimu sprays a full delivery wide outside off, and the umpire stretches both arms to signal an extra run.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Kundai Matigimu serves a full-length ball attacking the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai lofts it over short cover for six runs.
A Omarzai
Scored 50 in 31 balls
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Matigimu delivers a full ball outside off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in his crease and pulls it over short midwicket for six. That strike brings up his fifty.
AFG
Scored 100 in 15.1 overs
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Kundai Matigimu serves a full-length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a run off it.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length at the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward mid-on for one.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai lofts it over short cover and sends it all the way for six.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Sikandar Raza, pushed down towards mid-on for one.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Sikandar Raza, pushed down towards mid-on for an easy single.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Sikandar Raza bowls this full length outside off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai drives it past short cover to collect four runs.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Sikandar Raza delivers a good length ball on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai lofts it cleanly over mid on for six.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Vincent Masekesa bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, knocked toward mid on for one.
Vincent Masekesa to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Vincent Masekesa, worked away towards square leg for a single.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Vincent Masekesa, driven into the short cover region for one.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Vincent Masekesa serves up a full length delivery on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai angles it away past point to collect four runs.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Vincent Masekesa pitches it full length on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai lofts it cleanly over mid on for six.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Vincent Masekesa pitches this full outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Ernest Masuku serves up a full length ball outside off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai drives it crisply past short cover for four. That boundary brings up the fifty-run partnership for Afghanistan.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Ernest Masuku serves a full-length ball on the stumps. It is pushed towards short cover for no run.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Ernest Masuku hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Ernest Masuku aims full on the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward short mid-wicket. No run taken.
Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Ernest Masuku lands it on a good length around off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai heaves it away over square leg for six runs. The partnership reaches fifty with that clean strike.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pushed from a good length on the stumps toward short cover for one.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Sikandar Raza delivers a full length ball on off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid on for no run.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps. Ijaz Ahmadzai launches it high over short mid wicket for six.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Sikandar Raza lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. Ahmadzai hangs back in his crease and whips it away to square leg for four.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward and directs it towards point for two runs.
AFG
Scored 50 in 11.2 overs
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Sikandar Raza, pushed toward short mid-wicket to take one.
Ryan Burl to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ryan Burl lands a good-length leg break on the stumps, and he steps forward to push it toward mid on for a single.
Ryan Burl to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, pushed towards short cover by the batter to take one.
Ryan Burl to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Ryan Burl serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai lifts it cleanly over short mid wicket for six.
Ryan Burl to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, clipped away towards short mid-wicket to take one run.
Ryan Burl to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length around the stumps. Ijaz Ahmadzai launches it high and over short midwicket for six.
Ryan Burl to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length outside off stump, guided towards point to take one run.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter taps it straight toward short cover for no run.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is pushed toward short cover for one run.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter works it toward short mid-wicket for no run.
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pushed down to mid off from a full length outside off stump, and they scamper through for a single.
Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Full length from Sikandar Raza on the stumps, pushed towards mid on to take a single.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Vincent Masekesa pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter knocks it straight towards mid-off for no run.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Full length on the stumps from Vincent Masekesa, and the batter knocks it towards short cover for no run.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Pressed forward to a good length delivery on the stumps, turning it toward square leg to collect two runs.
Vincent Masekesa to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, guided down to mid-on to take a single.
Vincent Masekesa to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Vincent Masekesa lands it on a good length at the stumps, and it is worked away toward square leg for no run.
Out
st T Marumani b Vincent Masekesa
SR
80.95
8.1 · S Atal st T Marumani b Vincent Masekesa 17 (21) — Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, no run, st T Marumani b Vincent Masekesa, Vincent Masekesa lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through for a run.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away towards short cover for one.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Ernest Masuku lands a good-length ball on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Ernest Masuku, clipped away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Ernest Masuku drops it back of a length on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai sends it past short cover to collect four runs.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Ernest Masuku lands it on a good length on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai powers it away over short mid-wicket, sending the ball clearing the ropes for six.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Ernest Masuku pitches it full on the stumps. Pushed straight toward short cover for no run.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, 2 wide, Ernest Masuku slides a full leg-break down the leg side, and the batter hangs in his crease to let it run toward short fine leg for a wide.
Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Pitched full on off stump by Vincent Masekesa, driven down towards mid off for one.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for one run.
Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Vincent Masekesa, worked away towards short midwicket for one run.
Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Vincent Masekesa pitches it full on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards mid on for no run.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Vincent Masekesa, knocked down towards mid on to take a single.
Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Vincent Masekesa bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease to work it towards mid on for one.
Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Matigimu lands it on a good length around off stump, and the ball is pushed towards short cover for one.
Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Kundai Matigimu spears a full length ball on the stumps. The batter gets forward and turns it towards short mid-wicket.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, knocked toward short cover for a single.
Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Matigimu serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away toward short midwicket for one run.
Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Kundai Matigimu lands it on a good length in the channel outside off stump. The batter pushes it away towards mid-off for no run.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Matigimu lands a good length ball around off stump, and the batter steps forward to steer it toward point for one.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Brad Evans bowls a full delivery on the stumps, worked away toward square leg for one run.
Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length on the stumps. Pushed away straight towards short cover for no run.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for one run.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Brad Evans, and the batter lets it pass harmlessly through.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Brad Evans lands it on a good length around the stumps. Sediqullah Atal clips it neatly towards square leg, and the ball speeds away for four.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Evans drops it back of a length on the stumps. Sediqullah Atal clips it neatly towards square leg, and the ball speeds away for four.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Kundai Matigimu lands a good-length delivery on the stumps. Pushed toward short cover for no run.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Kundai Matigimu bowls a full length delivery on the stumps. Pushed away towards short cover for no run.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Kundai Matigimu. The batter pushes it toward short cover for no run.
Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Kundai Matigimu lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Out
c T Marumani b K Matigimu
SR
0.00
3.2 · S Kamal c T Marumani b K Matigimu 0 (1) — Kundai Matigimu to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, c T Marumani b K Matigimu, Kundai Matigimu lands it on a good length on the stumps. Shahidullah Kamal is gone, sending it straight toward slip as another wicket falls for Afghanistan.
Out
b K Matigimu
SR
11.11
3.1 · I Zadran b K Matigimu 1 (9) — Kundai Matigimu to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, b K Matigimu, Kundai Matigimu spears a full-length delivery straight on the stumps. He keeps it out with solid defense to register no run.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it straight toward mid off for no run.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Brad Evans lands it on a good length on the stumps. He steps forward and drives toward short cover to take two runs.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length outside off stump. The batter taps it straight towards short cover for no run.
Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 leg bye, Brad Evans serves a full delivery on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease as it deflects toward square leg for a single leg bye.
Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length outside off stump, and he knocks it towards short cover for no run.
Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Full-length fast ball targeted straight at the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and bunts it towards short mid-wicket.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Ernest Masuku, and the batter cannot find a run.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ernest Masuku lands it on a good length around off stump, worked toward short cover to pick up one.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ernest Masuku lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes the ball toward short cover for no run.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Ernest Masuku, and the batter pushes it towards short cover for no run.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ernest Masuku serves a full delivery on the stumps. Pushed away straight toward short mid-wicket for no run.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length outside off stump, pushed directly toward short cover for no run.
Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Brad Evans hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward short cover for no run.
Out
c Vincent Masekesa b B Evans
SR
0.00
0.4 · W Akram c Vincent Masekesa b B Evans 0 (2) — Brad Evans to Mohammad Akram, no run, c Vincent Masekesa b B Evans, Brad Evans lands this on a good length around the stumps. The batter pushes it away towards square leg for no run.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Akram, 1 wide, Brad Evans lands it on a good length outside off stump, but it strays too far and is called wide. That will add one run to the total.
Brad Evans to Mohammad Akram, no run, Brad Evans serves this up full around the off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Out
c S Raza b B Evans
SR
0.00
0.2 · R Gurbaz c S Raza b B Evans 0 (2) — Brad Evans to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, c S Raza b B Evans, Brad Evans lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter pushes forward towards mid-off for no run.
Brad Evans to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Brad Evans lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends for no run.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid-wicket for six runs to finish the innings.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ijaz Ahmadzai serves a full length ball outside the off stump. The batter cannot connect, resulting in a dot with an improbable equation remaining.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ijaz Ahmadzai, knocked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai concedes a single as the batter pushes the ball away to rotate the strike. Just one run taken.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza lifts it cleanly over short cover for six, keeping the improbable chase moving.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands a good-length delivery outside off stump, but it strays too far across the line and is called wide.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed toward short cover for one. With the target steep, they must settle for a single.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Six, Sediqullah Atal drops it short on the stumps with an off-break. Sikandar Raza hangs back in his crease and hammers a pull over square leg for six. Even with that hit, the chase remains improbable.
Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Off-spin on a good length on the stumps, and he hangs in the crease to work it towards short cover for one. With the target so steep, singles will hardly suffice.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length on the stumps, he hangs back and inside-outs it towards short midwicket for one run. With the steep required rate climbing, that single keeps the chase moving.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease and chooses to leave it alone as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump, but pushes it too wide. The batter stays back, ignores it, and collects an extra run for his team.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease to play inside out towards short mid-wicket, but cannot beat the infield.
Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and works it toward short midwicket for one run.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik serves a full length delivery outside off stump, guided away toward point for one.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 wide, Fareed Ahmad Malik misses the mark with a full delivery pushed wide outside off stump, gifting an extra run to the total.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched full outside off stump, and he punches it toward point to take one.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover for six to chip away at the steep target.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good length ball around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover, clearing the ropes for six to keep the improbable chase moving.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik hits a good length in line with off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, dotting it down as the required rate climbs further out of reach.
ZIM
Scored 150 in 17.1 overs
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Pitched up around off stump by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and it is worked away toward short midwicket for two. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Rashid Khan, knocked down to mid on to take one run.
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked toward short midwicket for one run. With the chase remaining tight, he gets across safely.
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Rashid Khan lands a full-length ball around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to mid off for no run in this steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the ball is pushed towards short cover for one run.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Four, Full leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan. Sikandar Raza rocks back and drills an inside out shot past short cover for four, bringing up his fifty with a boundary in this steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Six, Rashid Khan bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it over square leg for six. With a steep chase ahead, that boundary provides a vital boost.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Abdullah Ahmadzai, worked down to mid on for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai targets the off stump with a full length ball, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the steep chase looming, it goes down as another dot.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai hits a good length around off stump, and he works it toward short cover for one run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, A good length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai is launched away. Tafadzwa Tsiga sends it soaring high over square leg for six, carving into the steep target.
S Raza
Scored 50 in 34 balls
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai delivers a full toss on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight to mid off. No run is taken as the required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga helps it away toward short fine leg for four, eating into that steep required rate.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza presses forward and steers it through short cover for four, finding a vital boundary with the target still steep.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full delivery on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed towards short mid-wicket off a good length on off stump to take one as the required rate mounts.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mujeeb lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the required rate climbing steeply, another scoreless ball hurts the chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid wicket for six, chipping into the steep required rate.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on off stump, knocked away towards short cover for a single to close out the over.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Full length on the stumps, clipped away towards square leg to scramble back for two runs.
ZIM
Scored 100 in 13.4 overs
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Abdullah Ahmadzai, steered towards short cover for one run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs, Pushed off a good length on the stumps toward short cover, and they scamper back for two.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length outside off from Abdullah Ahmadzai, steered away toward point to take one as the steep chase continues.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Sikandar Raza guides it past slip, finding the rope for four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga connects cleanly and launches it all the way over square leg for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing steeply.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and worked away towards short mid-wicket for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, Sikandar Raza presses forward and sends it wide of mid off for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full length delivery down the leg side, slipping it past the batter for a wide. That brings an extra run to the chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery down the leg-stump side, sliding past square leg for a wide.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fired in full on the stumps by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The batter stays deep in the crease and pushes it firmly towards mid-off for no run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 leg bye, A good length delivery on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman. He hangs back, misses, and sneaks a single leg bye toward square leg.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman darts a good-length delivery around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and fails to connect.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it away over square leg for six in a steep chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, guided away towards point to take a single in this steep chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Fareed Ahmad Malik. The batter punches it toward short cover for no run.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik pitches it full on the stumps. He clips the ball towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good-length ball on the stumps, pushed towards short cover for two runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter gets forward, unable to score as the steep chase mounts further.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan pitches on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it straight to short cover. No run taken with the required rate climbing steeply.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two runs.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward square leg for two runs. The steep required rate keeps mounting.
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid-on for a single.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps by Rashid Khan, worked toward short midwicket for one run against the steep asking rate.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan bowls a good-length ball around off stump. The batter goes forward and pushes it straight to short cover for no run.
Out
c M Akram b FA Malik
SR
100.00
9.6 · W Madhevere c M Akram b FA Malik 4 (4) — Fareed Ahmad Malik to Wesley Madhevere, no run, c M Akram b FA Malik, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands a good length delivery on off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs back to attempt a reverse sweep and chips a catch straight to Mohammad Akram at short cover. He departs for four off four deliveries, leaving the steep pursuit in tatters.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket to take a single as the required rate keeps climbing.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and pushed down toward mid off for a single.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik gives up just one as the batter pushes it away to take a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, He leans into a good-length ball on off stump, driving it toward short cover to take two runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a full ball on the stumps. Sikandar Raza drills it through mid off for four, offering a vital boundary in a steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for one run. With the required rate climbing, that single closes out the over.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Full-length leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan, worked off the back foot towards short mid-wicket for one run. The chase remains tight.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Rashid Khan bowls full length on the stumps, and the ball is worked towards point for two runs.
Out
lbw b R Khan
SR
40.00
8.3 · T Marumani lbw b R Khan 2 (5) — Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan pitches this one full and straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through for any runs.
Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.
Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter works it towards square leg for no run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai keeps it scoreless to finish the over as the required rate climbs.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher as another dot ball goes by.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai, and he hangs back to push a defensive shot toward short mid-wicket for one.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps, turned toward square leg for one run in this demanding chase.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai pitches one full on the stumps, and it is worked away toward point for a single.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 wide, Abdullah Ahmadzai sprays a full length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.
Out
b AD Ahmadzai
SR
50.00
7.1 · RP Burl b AD Ahmadzai 2 (4) — Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, b AD Ahmadzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai targets the stumps with a full-length delivery, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded, leaving the chase in a tight corner.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Hanging in the crease, he sweeps a full leg-break on the stumps toward square leg to collect two runs.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Good length leg-spinner on off stump, the batter hangs back in the crease and pushes it toward short cover for one.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Rashid Khan, and it is worked toward point for one.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Full length on the stumps from Rashid Khan. He pushes it straight towards mid on for no run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed towards short cover for one run.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around the stumps from Rashid Khan, turned away to short mid-wicket for one.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, ending the over without a run.
ZIM
Scored 50 in 5.5 overs
Out
c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai
SR
146.67
5.5 · B Bennett c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai 22 (15) — Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai, OUT! Abdullah Ahmadzai strikes from over the wicket on a good length outside off stump. Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and pulls it straight toward short mid-wicket, where Rashid Khan takes the catch. The bowler removes him caught for the second time in their head-to-head meetings.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Full length on off stump from Abdullah Ahmadzai. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai pitches a full length delivery outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease to play a defensive push toward short cover.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and the batter steps forward as it strays wide for an extra run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, Six, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai. Brian Bennett presses forward and lifts it cleanly over short fine leg for six.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 leg bye, Good length on the stumps, the batter presses forward as the ball deflects towards short cover for one leg bye.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mujeeb pitches it full on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket for a single to end the over.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, worked away towards square leg for one.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, turned toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it cleanly over square leg for six. That keeps the chase moving along nicely.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, pushed straight towards short cover. No run taken as the chase tightens.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed from a good length on the stumps toward square leg to collect one run in this tight chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a full length ball targeting the stumps. It is pushed away towards short cover for no run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, worked towards short cover for an easy single to rotate the strike.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls full on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket to rotate the strike with a single.
Out
c S Kamal b A Omarzai
SR
192.31
3.3 · I Kaia c S Kamal b A Omarzai 25 (13) — Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, c S Kamal b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away toward square leg for no run. A comfortable situation for the chase, but that is a dot ball.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia punches it past short mid-wicket, finding the boundary with ease as the chase stays comfortable.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Pitched full on the stumps, worked away towards short cover for two runs.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full length ball on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pushed down towards mid on off a full delivery on the stumps to rotate the strike for one.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full length ball around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the ring, no run taken.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Mujeeb bowls this full on the stumps, worked away towards square leg to take one.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett swings it high over square leg for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off stump. Innocent Kaia drives it past mid-off, sending the ball away to the fence for four.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to mid off for no run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Azmatullah lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter strides forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket to rotate the strike with a single.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket to take one run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Azmatullah Omarzai strays full length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide to concede an extra run.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and pushed down to mid-off for a single.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Innocent Kaia heaves it away over square leg for six. A comfortable start to the chase continues.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia works it away through short mid-wicket to find the boundary for four runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik bowls full on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run in this tight chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett steers it toward point to collect four runs in this stiff chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik begins with a full-length delivery on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short mid-wicket for no run.
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