AFG vs ZIM Commentary, 1 November, 2026
AFG
81/3 (8.1 ov)
ZIM
79/10 (14.3 ov)
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
Out
lbw b N Ahmad
SR
120.00
14.3 · E Masuku lbw b N Ahmad 6 (5) — Noor Ahmad to Ernest Masuku, no run, lbw b N Ahmad, Noor Ahmad to Ernest Masuku, out lbw. Masuku hangs in the crease, the leg spin beats him and he's missed it, trapped in front. Masuku goes for six off five balls, and Zimbabwe are bowled out for 79 in 14.3 overs. Noor Ahmad finishes with five wickets for 13 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Ernest Masuku, no run, Noor Ahmad to Masuku, no run. Masuku stays in his crease and fails to make contact with the full, straight leg-spinner.
Noor Ahmad to Ernest Masuku, Four, Noor Ahmad to Ernest Masuku, good length on the stumps, and Masuku finds the gap at short midwicket for four. Zimbabwe are 79 for 9.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Vincent Masekesa, no run, Free hit, and it goes begging. Abdullah Tarakhail hits a good length on off stump, Vincent Masekesa stays rooted in the crease and swings for the pull but connects with nothing.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Vincent Masekesa, 1 no ball, Abdullah Tarakhail oversteps, sending down a full one on the stumps. Vincent Masekesa stays rooted in the crease and pushes it toward mid off, taking a single off the no-ball.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Vincent Masekesa, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail sends down a full delivery on the stumps, and Vincent Masekesa comes forward to play it toward short cover. No run.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Vincent Masekesa, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail hits a good length on off stump, Vincent Masekesa comes forward and blocks it defensively towards point. No run.
Out
c A Omarzai b A Tarakhail
SR
20.00
13.3 · B Muzarabani c A Omarzai b A Tarakhail 1 (5) — Abdullah Tarakhail to Blessing Muzarabani, no run, c A Omarzai b A Tarakhail, Abdullah Tarakhail to Blessing Muzarabani, out. Muzarabani goes forward and plays an inside out shot, but it goes straight to short cover, where Azmatullah Omarzai takes the catch. Blessing Muzarabani departs for one off five balls, caught by Azmatullah Omarzai and bowled by Abdullah Tarakhail. Zimbabwe are 74 for 9 in 13.3 overs.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Blessing Muzarabani, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail sends down a full delivery on off stump, Blessing Muzarabani comes forward and defends, stopping it towards mid off. No run.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ernest Masuku, 1 run, Full and on the stumps, Masuku comes forward and works it to mid on for one.
Noor Ahmad to Blessing Muzarabani, no run, Noor Ahmad sends down a full delivery on the stumps, and Blessing Muzarabani stays in his crease to push it toward short cover, where it is stopped. No run.
Noor Ahmad to Blessing Muzarabani, no run, Noor Ahmad drops it on a good length on off stump, the leg-spinner, and Blessing Muzarabani stays rooted in the crease to push a defensive shot toward point. No run.
Noor Ahmad to Ernest Masuku, 1 run, Noor Ahmad sends down a full delivery on the stumps, Ernest Masuku comes forward and works it to short mid wicket for one.
Out
b N Ahmad
SR
90.00
12.3 · N Nyamhuri b N Ahmad 9 (10) — Noor Ahmad to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, b N Ahmad, Noor Ahmad bowls a full length ball on the stumps, Newman Nyamhuri goes back but misses it completely. Nyamhuri is out for nine off ten balls, bowled by Noor Ahmad. Zimbabwe are 72 for 8 in 12.3 overs. Noor Ahmad's spell reads 2.3 overs, 9 runs, 4 wickets.
Noor Ahmad to Blessing Muzarabani, 1 run, Noor Ahmad drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Blessing Muzarabani comes forward to work it toward point for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run, Noor Ahmad drops it on a good length on off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to sweep it to short mid wicket for one.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, one run. Full and on off stump, Nyamhuri stays back in the crease and cuts it to point.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, 2 runs, Abdullah Ahmadzai sends down a good-length ball on the stumps, and Newman Nyamhuri comes forward to flick it toward short mid wicket, picking up two runs.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai hits a good length on the stumps at pace, and Newman Nyamhuri stays rooted in the crease to block it defensively toward mid off.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, Four, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, four! On a good length on the stumps, Nyamhuri goes forward and punches it through short cover. Zimbabwe 67/7.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 no ball, Abdullah Ahmadzai oversteps, and it's a full toss on the stumps. One run added to the total.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, no run. Nyamhuri comes forward and pushes it toward short mid wicket, where it is stopped.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Nyamhuri plays it toward short mid wicket.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 wide, Abdullah Ahmadzai sends one down the leg side, and it's called wide.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 wide, Abdullah Ahmadzai sends a fast one down at good length on off stump, but it's too wide and the umpire signals the extra. Nyamhuri stays rooted in the crease and fails to connect.
Out
c A Omarzai b N Ahmad
SR
66.67
10.6 · T Marumani c A Omarzai b N Ahmad 2 (3) — Noor Ahmad to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, c A Omarzai b N Ahmad, Noor Ahmad to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run. Good length on off stump, Marumani plays it toward short cover.
Noor Ahmad to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run, Noor Ahmad to Newman Nyamhuri, good length on off stump, leg spin, punched to short cover for one. Zimbabwe 60/6 in 9.4 overs.
Out
c I Zadran b N Ahmad
SR
0.00
10.4 · TE Tsiga c I Zadran b N Ahmad 0 (1) — Noor Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, c I Zadran b N Ahmad, Noor Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, out. Tsiga hangs in the crease to a good-length leg-spinner on off stump, plays a defensive shot, and Ibrahim Zadran takes the catch. Tsiga departs for nought off one ball, bowled by Noor Ahmad. Zimbabwe are 59 for 6 in 10.4 overs.
Out
st NR Rahman b N Ahmad
SR
58.82
10.3 · W Madhevere st NR Rahman b N Ahmad 10 (17) — Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, st NR Rahman b N Ahmad, Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run. Madhevere comes forward but misses, and the keeper does the rest behind the stumps. Wesley Madhevere is stumped by Noor ul Rahman off Noor Ahmad. Zimbabwe are 59 for 5 in 9.2 overs.
Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run. Good length, on the stumps, the leg-spinner. Madhevere goes forward for the reverse sweep but misses.
ZIM
Scored 50 in 10.1 overs
Noor Ahmad to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Noor Ahmad drops it on a good length on off stump, Marumani comes forward and cuts it to short cover for one.
ZIM
Scored 50 in 10.1 overs
Noor Ahmad to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 wide, Noor Ahmad starts the new over with a leg-spinner drifting down the leg side, full in length, and it's called wide as Marumani comes forward.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, one run. Marumani comes forward and plays a defensive shot, the ball stopped and placed toward short cover for a single.
Out
lbw b AD Ahmadzai
SR
103.45
9.5 · RP Burl lbw b AD Ahmadzai 30 (29) — Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, lbw b AD Ahmadzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, out lbw. Burl goes back to a fast delivery and misses, trapped in front. He departs for 31 off 29 balls, a knock that held Zimbabwe's innings together. The hosts are 56 for 4 in 9.5 overs.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai sends down a full delivery on off stump. Ryan Burl stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball, which goes to mid off. No run.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, Four, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, FOUR. Burl stays rooted in the crease and cuts a good-length ball from off stump, placing it toward slip. Zimbabwe 56/3 in 9.3 overs.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Abdullah Ahmadzai drops it on a good length on off stump, Ryan Burl stays in the crease and plays the inside out shot towards short cover, picking up two runs.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wesley Madhevere, good length on off stump, fast bowling, Madhevere goes forward and works it toward short cover for one.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan sends down a full delivery on off stump, Burl hangs back in the crease and punches it to short cover, where it is stopped. No run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run. Burl comes forward to the full delivery on the stumps, misses, and the ball goes towards short mid wicket.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Rashid Khan drops it on a good length on the stumps, Madhevere comes forward and drives it toward point for one.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 leg bye, Rashid Khan sends down a full-length leg-spin delivery on the stumps, and Ryan Burl comes forward to play a chip shot toward short mid wicket. They take a leg bye.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan sends down a full leg-spinner on the stumps, Burl comes forward but fails to connect, the ball going towards short cover. No run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan drops it on a good length on the stumps, Burl stays back in the crease and works it to mid on for two.
Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, two runs, worked off the front foot into the square leg region.
Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run. Madhevere hangs back in the crease and defends it back down the pitch.
Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 leg bye, Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, one leg bye. Burl comes forward to the good-length leg-spin on the stumps, and the ball runs away toward point.
Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, no run, Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, no run. Burl comes forward but fails to connect.
Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, good length on the stumps, Madhevere hangs back and flicks it to short mid wicket for one.
Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Noor Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run. Madhevere comes forward and defends it, the ball stopping towards short cover.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Rashid Khan drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Wesley Madhevere comes forward to flick it square for one.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Rashid Khan sends down a good-length leg-spinner on off stump, Wesley Madhevere comes forward and defends, the ball stopped towards mid on. No run.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run. Good length, on the stumps, worked away toward point.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, good length on off stump, leg spin, Madhevere goes forward and places it to short mid wicket for two runs.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan drops it full and on the stumps, Burl comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket for one.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan sends down a full leg-spinner on the stumps, Ryan Burl stays back in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball, placed toward short mid wicket. No run.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail sends down a full one on off stump, Wesley Madhevere stays rooted in the crease and pushes it to short cover, where it is stopped. No run.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Abdullah Tarakhail drops it on a good length, on the stumps, and it's worked to short mid wicket for one.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, 1 wide, Abdullah Tarakhail sends one down the leg side and it's called wide.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, Four, Abdullah Tarakhail bowls a good length on the stumps, and Ryan Burl hangs in the crease to find the gap at short mid wicket for four. Zimbabwe reach 35 for 3.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, 1 wide, Abdullah Tarakhail sends one down the off side, but it's called wide. Ryan Burl had stepped forward.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail hits a good length on off stump, Ryan Burl comes forward and drives it to mid off, where it is stopped. No run.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, no run. Burl gets forward and defends, the ball stopping towards mid off.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, Four, Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, four runs. Burl hangs back in the crease as Tarakhail bowls a good length on the stumps, and the ball is placed square leg for four.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, driven forward toward mid off for one.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, four. Burl goes forward and plays the inside out shot, sending it through mid on. Zimbabwe 25 for 3.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, good length on off stump, fast bowling, Burl hangs in the crease and gets it away toward slip for four.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a full one on the stumps, Madhevere stays in his crease and pushes it to short mid wicket for a single.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, on a good length and on the stumps, Burl hangs in the crease and places it to mid off for one.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length on the stumps, Ryan Burl comes forward and defends, the ball stopped towards short cover.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail to Wesley Madhevere, no run. Madhevere stays rooted in the crease and drives it straight to short cover, where it is stopped.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail drops it back of a length on off stump, Madhevere stays in his crease and lets it go through.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Ryan Burl, 1 leg bye, Full and straight from Abdullah Tarakhail, the batter goes forward and the ball goes to short cover for a leg bye.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Abdullah Tarakhail drops it on a good length on the stumps, Wesley Madhevere comes forward and defends into the short cover region for one.
Out
c I Zadran b A Tarakhail
SR
25.00
3.2 · S Raza c I Zadran b A Tarakhail 2 (8) — Abdullah Tarakhail to Sikandar Raza, no run, c I Zadran b A Tarakhail, Abdullah Tarakhail to Sikandar Raza, out. Raza hangs in the crease and goes for the inside out shot, but it goes straight to short cover. Sikandar Raza is out for two off eight balls, caught by Ibrahim Zadran off Abdullah Tarakhail. Zimbabwe are 13 for 3 in 3.2 overs.
Abdullah Tarakhail to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Tarakhail to Sikandar Raza, no run. Good length, on off stump, and Raza plays it out with no run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full and on off stump, Raza stays in his crease and works it to short midwicket for one.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Farooqi bowls a good length on off stump, Burl stays in his crease and guides it to short cover for one.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ryan Burl, no run, Full and straight from Farooqi, Burl comes forward and blocks it back towards mid off.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ryan Burl, no run, Farooqi pitches it full and on the stumps, Burl comes forward and pushes it to mid off, where it is stopped. No run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, 1 leg bye, Full and on the stumps from Farooqi, the batter comes forward and the ball goes to short mid wicket, one leg bye taken.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Farooqi fires it full and on the stumps, Raza stays rooted in the crease and blocks it down to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, one run. Raza stays back in the crease and cuts it to point.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run. Raza stays in his crease and defends it back.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length on off stump, Sikandar Raza comes forward and blocks it back.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, one run. Burl stays in his crease and flicks it toward short mid wicket.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, no run. Burl comes forward to a good-length ball on off stump, fast bowling, and misses.
Out
c I Zadran b A Omarzai
SR
66.67
1.1 · B Bennett c I Zadran b A Omarzai 2 (3) — Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, c I Zadran b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, and he's out. Brian Bennett goes forward and drives a full-length ball on off stump straight to mid off, where Ibrahim Zadran takes the catch. Bennett departs for two off three balls, bowled Azmatullah Omarzai, and Zimbabwe slip to 8 for 2 in 1.1 overs. It is the second time in this innings that Azmatullah has dismissed Bennett, having previously caught him.
Out
c NR Rahman b F Farooqi
SR
125.00
0.6 · I Kaia c NR Rahman b F Farooqi 5 (4) — Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, no run, c NR Rahman b F Farooqi, Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, out! Kaia hangs in the crease and goes for the drive, but it goes straight to slip. Innocent Kaia departs for 5 off 4 balls, caught by Noor ul Rahman off Fazalhaq Farooqi. Zimbabwe are 8/1 in 1 over.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Farooqi hits a good length on the stumps, Kaia comes forward and plays an inside out shot, stopped at short cover. No run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, A good-length ball on off stump, Bennett comes forward and places it toward short cover for one.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, A good-length ball on off stump, Kaia stays in his crease and cuts it to point for one.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, Four, Farooqi pitches it full on off stump and Innocent Kaia, hanging back in the crease, gets it away to short fine leg for four. Zimbabwe are 6 for none after two balls.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run. Bennett goes forward and drives it for a single. Zimbabwe 2/0 in 0.1 overs.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, wide. A quick delivery on a good length at the off stump, but it's called wide, and Zimbabwe get off the mark with an extra. Bennett goes forward.
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX. Omarzai hangs in the crease and slogs the sweep, clearing short mid wicket with the ball sailing over the boundary. Afghanistan 81/3.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani goes full and straight, and Ibrahim Zadran pushes it toward mid off. No run. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing just five more with seven wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short mid wicket.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, one run, worked into the short cover region as the batter goes forward. Afghanistan need five more.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run. A good-length ball on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and pushes it toward short mid wicket, where it is stopped.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and works it toward short midwicket for two.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump, Azmatullah stays in his crease and drives it toward short cover, where it is stopped. No run. Afghanistan need eight more off 84 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks this one off the stumps through short mid wicket for four. Afghanistan need just eight more.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to a good-length ball on off stump, fast bowling, and places it to mid off for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing just 12 more.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Ernest Masuku bowls a full one on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and works it toward short mid wicket for a single.
AFG
Scored 50 in 6.3 overs
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks it to mid on for one. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 17 more off 88 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, good length on the stumps, Zadran hangs back in the crease and drives it through mid on for four. Afghanistan 62/3, needing 18 off 89 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, good length on off stump, fast bowling, Zadran hangs in the crease and punches it through short cover for four. Afghanistan 58/3, needing 22 off 90 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Nyamhuri hits a good length on the stumps at pace, and Azmatullah stays in his crease to play a defensive shot that stops the ball, which goes to short mid wicket.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot to a good-length ball on off stump, stopping it towards short cover. Afghanistan are 54 for 3, needing 26 more off 92 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Nyamhuri hits a good length on off stump, Azmatullah stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short cover. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 26 off 93 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Azmatullah Omarzai goes big, launching a back-of-length fast delivery on the stumps away through point for six. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 26 off 94 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run. Back of a length on off stump, fast bowling, and Omarzai hangs in the crease to play a defensive shot, stopping the ball. Afghanistan 48/3, needing 32 off 95 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, two runs. Full and on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and drives it toward short cover.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sends it down on a good length at the off stump, but the line is too wide and it's called. Two extra runs added to the total.
Out
lbw b E Masuku
SR
0.00
4.6 · N U Rahman lbw b E Masuku 0 (2) — Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, lbw b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, out lbw. A full delivery on the stumps, Noor ul Rahman hangs in the crease and misses it, and the umpire's finger goes up. He departs without scoring, leaving Afghanistan 44 for 3 in 3.5 overs. They still need 36 off 97 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, Ernest Masuku hits a good length on off stump, Noor ul Rahman keeps it out towards slip. No run.
Out
c W Madhevere b E Masuku
SR
142.86
4.4 · S Atal c W Madhevere b E Masuku 20 (14) — Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, c W Madhevere b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, out, caught by Sikandar Raza! A full-length fast delivery on off stump, Atal hangs back and cuts it straight to slip, where Raza takes the catch. Atal departs for no runs, and Afghanistan are 44 for 2. With 36 needed off 99 balls and eight wickets in hand, the required rate is just 2.18, so the chase remains comfortable.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Masuku hits a good length on the stumps, Atal comes forward and pushes it away. No run.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks it to mid on for one.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, two runs. Zadran goes forward and plays a defensive shot, stopping the ball. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 37 off 102 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, two runs. Atal hangs back in the crease and opens the face to run it wide of short cover. Afghanistan 41/1.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. On a good length on off stump, Atal comes forward and defends, the ball stopped towards point. Afghanistan 39/1, needing 41 off 104 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. Full and on the stumps, Atal stays in his crease and pushes it back to the bowler.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Nyamhuri drops it on a good length on off stump, and Sediqullah Atal stays in his crease and drives it through point for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in this chase.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Nyamhuri angles it in on off stump at a good length, and Atal goes forward to cut it away toward point for two.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. Full and on the stumps, Atal goes forward for the ramp shot but misses, the ball going towards short mid wicket.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani fires it full and on the stumps, and Ibrahim Zadran stays deep in the crease to block it back toward mid off. No run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Atal comes forward and works it to short mid wicket for one.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Muzarabani drops it on a good length on the stumps and Atal sends it to point for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 48 off 104 balls at 2.77 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, Six, Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! Atal hangs in the crease and hooks the good-length ball on the stumps, sending it to short mid wicket. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 52 off 105 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran comes forward and plays a defensive shot toward short cover, taking one run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Muzarabani pitches it full on off stump, Atal comes forward and places it to mid off for one.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run. Fast bowling on a good length, on the stumps. Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball, placed to short cover.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Full and on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket, coming back for two.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sends down a good-length fast delivery on off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and lets it go. The umpire signals a wide.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and opens the face to run it wide of mid off, coming back for two. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Nyamhuri hits the back of a length on the stumps at pace, and Ibrahim Zadran stays rooted in the crease, failing to make contact.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and misses a good-length ball on the stumps, no run.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run. A good-length fast delivery on off stump, Zadran goes forward and defends, stopping the ball towards short cover.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump and Atal pushes it toward point. No run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump, Atal pushes it toward short cover and sets off for a single that isn't there — no run. Afghanistan 15 for 1, chasing 80, needing 65 off 115 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Out
c S Raza b B Muzarabani
SR
280.00
0.4 · W Akram c S Raza b B Muzarabani 14 (5) — Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, no run, c S Raza b B Muzarabani, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, out! Akram goes forward and plays the inside out shot, but it goes straight to short cover. Mohammad Akram is caught by Sikandar Raza for 14 off 5 balls. Afghanistan are 15/1 in 0.4 overs, chasing 80.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, 2 runs, Good length from Muzarabani on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for two. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, Four, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, FOUR. Akram hangs back in the crease and cuts a good-length ball on off stump, placing it toward slip. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, Four, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, four. Akram hangs in the crease and flicks a good-length ball on off stump through short mid wicket. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 71 off 119 balls at 3.58 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, 5 no ball, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, five no-balls. It's a good-length fast delivery on off stump, and Akram hangs in the crease and sends it toward point for four. Afghanistan are 5/0, needing 75 off 120 balls at 3.75 an over.
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