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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 3 ODI Series 2024, 2nd ODI - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
Zimbabwe
54/10
(17.5 OV)
RR 3.03
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Ben Curran
run out (Hashmatullah Shahidi)
0
6
0
0
Tadiwanashe Marumani
c Ikram Alikhil b Fazalhaq Farooqi
3
10
0
0
Dion Myers
c Sediqullah Atal b Azmatullah Omarzai
1
12
0
0
Craig Ervine
c Sediqullah Atal b Fazalhaq Farooqi
4
11
1
0
Sean Williams
b AM Ghazanfar
16
18
2
0
Sikandar Raza
not out
19
32
3
0
Brian Bennett
c Sediqullah Atal b AM Ghazanfar
0
2
0
0
Newman Nyamhuri
b Naveed Zadran
1
5
0
0
Richard Ngarava
c Ikram Alikhil b Naveed Zadran
8
8
2
0
Trevor Gwandu
lbw b Naveed Zadran
0
1
0
0
Tinotenda Maposa
st Ikram Alikhil b AM Ghazanfar
0
2
0
0
Total
54/10
(17.5 OV)
RR 3.03
Fall of Wickets
1-0 (Ben Curran, 1 ov), 2-4 (Tadiwanashe Marumani, 4.1 ov), 3-5 (Dion Myers, 5.3 ov), 4-11 (Craig Ervine, 7 ov), 5-32 (Sean Williams, 11.3 ov), 6-32 (Brian Bennett, 11.5 ov), 7-45 (Newman Nyamhuri, 14.2 ov), 8-53 (Richard Ngarava, 16.4 ov), 9-53 (Trevor Gwandu, 16.5 ov), 10-54 (Tinotenda Maposa, 17.5 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi
6
2
15
2
Azmatullah Omarzai
5
0
17
1
AM Ghazanfar
3.5
2
9
3
Naveed Zadran
3
1
13
3
01
st Innings
Afghanistan
286/6
(50.0 OV)
RR 5.72
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Sediqullah Atal
c Richard Ngarava b Newman Nyamhuri
104
128
8
4
Abdul Malik
b Newman Nyamhuri
84
101
11
1
Azmatullah Omarzai
c Richard Ngarava b Newman Nyamhuri
5
15
0
0
Rahmat Shah
c Brian Bennett b Trevor Gwandu
1
5
0
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
not out
29
30
4
0
Mohammad Nabi
c Craig Ervine b Trevor Gwandu
18
16
0
1
Ikram Alikhil
c Sikandar Raza b Richard Ngarava
5
5
0
0
Rashid Khan
Naveed Zadran
AM Ghazanfar
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Total
286/6
(50.0 OV)
RR 5.72
Fall of Wickets
1-191 (Abdul Malik, 35 ov), 2-210 (Azmatullah Omarzai, 39 ov), 3-213 (Rahmat Shah, 40.3 ov), 4-228 (Sediqullah Atal, 42.4 ov), 5-275 (Mohammad Nabi, 48.5 ov), 6-286 (Ikram Alikhil, 50 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Richard Ngarava
10
1
49
1
Trevor Gwandu
10
2
70
2
Newman Nyamhuri
10
0
53
3
Tinotenda Maposa
1.4
0
14
0
Brian Bennett
1.2
0
7
0
Sean Williams
7
1
35
0
Sikandar Raza
10
0
42
0
02
nd Innings
Zimbabwe
That is all from this game. A one-sided affair. That means the last ODI is a must win for Zimbabwe. Join us on the 21st of this month at 7.30 am GMT and earlier for the build up for all the action. Till then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Hashmatullah Shahidi says he is impressed with the openers. Feels the wicket was tricky and was happy with the overall score. Tells their team performance is going up, individuals are stepping up and it's good for the team looking for the future. Hopes under his captaincy, Afghanistan earn more and more milestones.
Sediqullah Atal is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD. He says he is happy with the team's performance. Tells the wicket was not easy to bat but he and Malik spoke about how to play. Mentions he took his time to asses the conditions and was slightly nervous during his century.
Craig Ervine says the pitch played better than the previous game. Tells they need to go to the drawing board and think about it before the next game. Shares Newman Nyamhuri bowled well, he was impressive.On Tinotenda Maposa, he might be out of the next game.
...Presentation...
Afghanistan couldn't have asked for a better performance. Reminder, they didn't even use Rashid Khan and this is the score we are reading. Hashmatullah Shahidi must be a happy man seeing them step up and not rely on the magician. All of them are in red hot form. Naveed Zadran came in for Naveen-ul-Haq and he too scalped three wickets and so did AM Ghazanfar. Earlier, it was Sediqullah Atal's maiden ton that took the headlines. His partnership along with Abdul Malik set the tone as Afghanistan put on a magnificent score. Eventually, Zimbabwe failed to even cross half of it.
Afghanistan register their biggest win in terms of margin. If you thought that 10 over show from Zimbabwe in the first game was horrible, this was worse. Really unacceptable from Zimbabwe who were just not able to play the Afghan seamers. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai up front with the new ball. Just the way it happened in the first game, Most of the Zimbabwe batters edged it to slips. Once Sean Williams fell, Zimbabwe were in trouble despite having Raza out there in the middle but he was stranded on the other side watching the horror show.
17.5
over
17.5 | 1 Runs | HH: 54/10
17.5
W
AM Ghazanfar to Tinotenda Maposa, OUT! STUMPED! Flat and around off, it lands and spins away. Maposa prods to defend but misses. The keeper clips the bails off. Remember, Tinotenda Maposa left the field due to an injury! The replay shows Maposa had his back foot in the air, inches up and the third umpire deems it is OUT! That is it! Afghanistan win!
17.4
1
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Maposa has two balls to survive! Too full on off, Raza top edges his sweep shot to fine leg for one.
17.3
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Short and on off, Raza pulls it to deep mid-wicket who collects on a bounce. Raza denies run.
17.2
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Outside off and it spins away. Raza happily leaves it. Not actually happy but leaves it.
17.1
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Flatter and around off, Raza blocks it to cover.
17
over
17 | 8 Runs | HH: 53/9
16.6
0
Naveed Zadran to Tinotenda Maposa, Slants in a length ball on the pads. Maposa fails to flick and gets hit on the pads. Somehow survives.
Tinotenda Maposa to face the hat trick delivery.
16.5
W
Naveed Zadran to Trevor Gwandu, OUT! LBW! Superb stuff from Zadran! Serves a fullish length delivery on middle, Trevor Gwandu fails to get his bat down in time and gets pinged on the pads. An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Dead in front.
16.4
W
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, OUT! GONE! What a catch by the keeper! Surprises with a bouncer on middle, Ngarava pulls but gets a top edge to short fine leg where Ikram Alikhil runs back, dives and takes it brilliantly.
16.3
4
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, FOUR! Goes full and outside off, Ngarava swings and hits it down past mid off for a boundary. 50 up!
16.2
4
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, FOUR! Good shot! Short in length and on off, Ngarava pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
16.1
0
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, Short in length and around off, Ngarava looks to defend but misses it.
16
over
16 | 0 Runs | HH: 45/7
15.6
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Bowls the quicker one full and on middle, Raza defends it out.
15.5
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, On middle, Raza again solidly blocks.
15.4
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Fuller ball on off, Raza leans and defends it out.
15.3
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.
15.2
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up full and on off, Raza blocks it out.
15.1
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Too full and outside off, Raza sweeps it to long on and denies the single.
15
over
15 | 0 Runs | HH: 45/7
14.6
0
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, Goes short and on middle. This is pulled but to mid-wicket.
14.5
0
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, On middle. This is pushed to cover.
14.4
0
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, Around off. This is pushed to cover.
14.3
0
Naveed Zadran to Richard Ngarava, Around off. Kept out.
14.2
W
Naveed Zadran to Newman Nyamhuri, OUT! TIMBER! Number 7 down! Shortish and outside off. Newman Nyamhuri looks to cut. He gets an inside edge onto the stumps.
14.1
0
Naveed Zadran to Newman Nyamhuri, On the stumps. This is pushed back to the bowler.
14
over
14 | 8 Runs | HH: 45/6
13.6
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, On middle. Kept out.
13.5
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Around off. This is pushed to cover.
13.4
2
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, Two more! On middle. This is worked past square leg for two.
13.3
4
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Gets it nice and fine! On the pads. Raza clips it on the leg side and this one races away to the fence.
13.2
1
AM Ghazanfar to Newman Nyamhuri, Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
13.1
1
AM Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs | HH: 37/6
12.6
0
Naveed Zadran to Newman Nyamhuri, Well outside off, Nyamhuri shoulders arms to it.
12.5
1
Naveed Zadran to Sikandar Raza, Uppish but safe! Outside off, Raza cuts it aerially to third man for one.
12.4
4
Naveed Zadran to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Short in length and on middle, Raza pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
12.3
0
Naveed Zadran to Sikandar Raza, On a length and nips in sharply on the leg side. Raza blocks it well.
12.2
0
Naveed Zadran to Sikandar Raza, Length and on off, Raza punches it to cover.
12.1
0
Naveed Zadran to Sikandar Raza, A good length ball on leg, Raza looks to defend but gets beaten and gets hit on the pads. It was going down.
12
over
12 | 0 Runs | HH: 32/6
11.6
0
AM Ghazanfar to Newman Nyamhuri, Double wicket maiden from AM Ghazanfar! Very full and way outside off, Newman Nyamhuri shuffles across to sweep but misses.
11.5
W
AM Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, OUT! EDGED AD GONE! Atal takes another catch! Good captaincy here to place second slip! Floated full and outside off, Bennett prods to defend but outside edge to Sediqullah Atal who takes it near his left boot.
11.4
0
AM Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, Flatter and outside off, Bennett looks to push at it but misses.
11.3
W
AM Ghazanfar to Sean Williams, OUT! GONE! He is a serious bowler! You can't keep this boy out of action for a while! This one turns in, full and outside off. Williams tries to defend across but probably gets an inside edge onto the stumps. Half of the side gone.
11.2
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sean Williams, Flat and outside off, stays low. Williams looks to cut but misses.
11.1
0
AM Ghazanfar to Sean Williams, Tossed up full and around off, Williams leans to defend but misses. Could be going down.
11
over
11 | 4 Runs | HH: 32/4
10.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Short in length and outside off, nips in. Raza shoulders arms to it.
10.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, A length ball on off and it nips back in sharply. Raza hops to defend and misses and gets hit high on the pads.
10.4
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Well played! Pitched up, outside off. Raza carves it through covers and it races to the fence.
10.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Length and on middle, Raza solidly blocks it out.
10.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Full and outside off, Raza leaves it alone.
10.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Bowls it full and shaping on leg, Raza looks to flick but misses it.
10
over
10 | 10 Runs | HH: 28/4
9.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, Angles it short on middle, Raza turns it to square leg for a single.
9.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, Around off, Williams dabs it to third man for a single.
9.4
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, FOUR! Two in a row! Williams' drop is costing provely for now! On middle, shorter and Williams pulls it to square leg for four runs.
9.3
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, FOUR! HIT AWAY! Short in length and on middle, Williams pulls it over mid-wicket and it races to the fence.
9.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, A length ball, outside off, angled away. Williams defends it.
9.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, Short of a length and on middle, Williams blocks.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs | HH: 18/4
8.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Bowls it full and around off, Raza leans and defends it out.
8.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Too full and around off, Raza looks to flick but gets a leading edge to cover.
8.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Well outside off, Raza shoulders arms to it.
8.3
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sean Williams, THREE! This is very full and on middle, Williams heaves it to deep square leg. Not off the middle and they get three.
8.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, Raza is off the mark as he flicks it to deep square leg.
8.1
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sean Williams, Length and outside off, Williams knocks it to deep point for one.
8
over
8 | 2 Runs | HH: 13/4
7.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, A length ball on middle, Raza steps across and blocks it out.
7.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, Length and outside off, Williams chops it to point for a single.
7.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, This is full and outside off, Williams punches it well but to cover.
7.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, Outside off, Williams slaps it to point.
7.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, Drops it short and on middle and leg, Williams looks to pull but misses.
7.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, Wide! Full and outside off, swings away late. Williams leaves it alone.
7.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, On middle, Williams blocks it out.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs | HH: 11/4
6.6
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, OUT! GONE! The skipper goes! Zimbabwe in trouble! Short of a good length and around off, Ervine had to play it, looks to defend but edges it to first slip where Sediqullah Atal dives forward and takes it. He's been good in the slip region.
6.5
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, FOUR! First boundary of the chase! Full and outside off, Ervine slashes it through point for a boundary.
6.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, Short of a length outside off, swings away. Ervine looks to push but misses.
6.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, This is full and outside off, Ervine looks to push at it but misses.
6.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sean Williams, DROPPED! You rarely see Nabi put down! Length ball, outside off, Williams hangs his bat out to defend but edges it to second slip where Mohammad Nabi puts down a dolly.
6.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sean Williams, A good length ball around off, Williams punches it to cover.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs | HH: 6/3
5.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Craig Ervine, On a length and on middle. Ervine chops it to point.
5.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Craig Ervine, On a length and on leg, Craig Ervine looks to flick but misses. An appeal but it brushed the pads.
5.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sean Williams, A length ball, outside off, Sean Williams slaps it through cover for a single.
5.3
W
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Another one bites the dust! A good length delivery outside off, shapes a bit in. Myers presses forward to defend but outside edges it to first slip where Sediqullah Atal dives forward and across to take it.
5.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, A length ball on top of off. Myers drops it to cover.
5.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Wide! Shapes it full and down the leg side, Myers misses his flick.
5.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Short and outside off, Myers lets it go to the keeper.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs | HH: 4/2
4.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, Wicket maiden from Fazalhaq Farooqi! Full and on off, Ervine pushes it to cover.
4.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, Four dots in a row! Close! This is full and around off, swings away. Ervine looks to defend inside the line but misses.
4.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, Length ball, outside off, shapes away. Ervine leaves it alone.
4.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, Well outside off, Ervine shoulders arms to it.
4.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Craig Ervine, Afghanistan are appealing for caught behind! Short of a length and on middle, Ervine is cut in half as he looks to defend, gets beaten on the inside edge.
4.1
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Marumani goes! A good length ball, outside off, angles it in. Marumani looks to defend but outside edges it to the keeper. Ikram Alikhil takes it.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs | HH: 4/1
3.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Short of a length and outside off, Myers defends it out.
3.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, This is full and outside off, Myers looks to drive it but misses.
3.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, On middle, this is blocked out.
3.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Shorter and outside off, Myers slashes and misses.
3.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, On middle, Marumani flicks it to square leg for a single.
3.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, On a length and outside off, shapes away. Marumani slashes and misses.
3
over
3 | 1 Runs | HH: 3/1
2.6
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, On a length and around off, Marumani splices it to backward point for a single.
2.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Five dots in a row! A length ball, outside off, Marumani punches it to point.
2.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, DOT! Well outside off, Marumani shoulders arms to it.
2.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, This one lands outside off, shapes away. Marumani again looks to defend but misses.
2.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Shorter and well outside off, Marumani defends inside the line.
2.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Beauty! Short of a length and around off, Marumani leans to defend but misses.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs | HH: 2/1
1.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Very full and around off, Myers drills it to mid on.
1.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, A good length ball, outside off, Myers toe ends his pull shot to mid on.
1.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Touch fuller and around off, Myers prods and blocks it to cover.
1.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Very full and around off, Myers drives it to cover.
1.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, A length ball nipping back on middle, Marumani turns it to square leg for one.
1.1
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Dion Myers, Zimbabwe are underway! Too full and on off, Myers drives it to covers for a single.
Dion Myers is the new man in.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/1
0.6
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, OUT! RUN OUT! This is the worst start possible for Zimbabwe! Length ball on middle, Curran nudges it to mid on and calls for a single. It was his call but Hashmatullah Shahidi throws at the bowler's end and hits it. Curran is well short.
0.5
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, This is full and outside off, swings away. Curran leaves it alone.
0.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, Short in length and outside off, Curran shoulders arms.
0.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, Short of a length and outside off, Curran punches it to cover.
0.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, A good length ball, outside off, Curran punches it to point.
0.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, Bowls it full and on middle and leg, Curran looks to flick it but misses. An appeal for LBW but just going down.
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01
st Innings
Afghanistan
Back for the chase.
...THE CHASE...
For Zimbabwe, they were inconsistent and looked inexperienced with the new ball. The new ball had a lot on offer but lacked discipline. Once the ball got soft, Afghanistan made most of it. Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams bowled in tandem in the middle phase but with not much support from the deck. However, the seamers came back strongly in their second spell, mainly Newman Nyamhuri who struck thrice and imbalanced the Afghanistan boat. Trevor Gwandu took two wickets and Richard Ngarava ended with one in his final ball of the spell. Zimbabwe have their worries with the bat. They need to show some character as this will not be an easy chase for them. Stay tuned.
That is an excellent batting performance from Afghanistan, but we feel they could have easily crossed the 300 mark with how they started. Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik were the heroes for Afghanistan. They laid a perfect platform for a big score. Malik fell after a well made 84 but Sediqullah Atal went onto notch his maiden century. Afghanistan then lost three wickets in quick succession before Shahidi helped Afghanistan crawl close to 290.
50
over
50 | 9 Runs |
HH: 286/6
49.6
W
Richard Ngarava to Ikram Alikhil, OUT! TAKEN! Richard Ngarava deserves the wicket! Short and on middle, Ikram Alikhil pulls it just over mid-wicket where Sikandar Raza dives back and takes it just over his head. Really good catch. Afghanistan end with 286!
49.5
4
Richard Ngarava to Ikram Alikhil, FOUR BYES! Needs to be stopped! Short of a length and on off, Ikram Alikhil looks to pull but misses. It bounces in front of the keeper and rolls past him for four.
49.4
2
Richard Ngarava to Ikram Alikhil, Slides it full and on the leg side, Ikram Alikhil whips it to deep square leg for a couple.
49.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, A length ball, outside off, Shahidi slaps it to covers for a single.
49.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Ikram Alikhil, Short in length and on leg, Ikram Alikhil pulls it to square leg for one.
49.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Too full and on off, Shahidi plays it to long off for a single.
49
over
49 | 7 Runs |
HH: 277/5
48.6
2
Trevor Gwandu to Ikram Alikhil, Full and on the pads. Ikram Alikhil flicks it to deep square leg for a quick couple of runs. The replay shows Ikram Alikhil dives and makes his ground.
48.5
W
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, OUT! GONE! NABI falls now! Very full and outside off, Nabi looks to go downtown but toe ends his shot to long off where Craig Ervine takes it safely.
48.5
1
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, Wide! Outside off and it is over the tramline. Nabi leaves.
48.4
2
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, A full toss, outside off, Nabi smokes it to extra cover but the fielder from cover runs across and cuts it off.
48.3
1
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, A length ball, around off, Shahidi slaps it to point for a single.
48.2
1
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, Too full and on middle, Nabi drills it to long on for a single.
48.1
0
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, This is full and way outside off, Nabi swings his blade but fails to connect.
48
over
48 | 9 Runs |
HH: 270/4
47.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Very full and on middle, Shahidi makes room and plays it back to the bowler.
47.5
1
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi, Full and on middle, Nabi drills it down to long on for a single.
47.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Leg bye! Angling on the pads. Shahidi misses his flick and it rolls to the leg side for a leg bye.
47.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Wide! Too short and around off, Shahidi looks to pull but misses.
47.3
4
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, FOUR! Well played! Too full and around off, Shahidi paddles it down to fine leg for a boundary.
47.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi, Around off on a length. Nabi punches it to cover for a single.
47.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi, Wide! Down the leg side, Nabi leaves it alone.
47.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi, Shorter and outside off, Nabi keeps it out.
47
over
47 | 11 Runs |
HH: 261/4
46.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, A dot to end the over as Shahidi looks to ramp it over but misses.
46.5
2
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Slightly short and outside off, Shahidi ramps it to third man for a brace.
46.4
1
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and on off, Nabi drills it to long on for one.
46.3
6
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! THUMPED! Short of a length and on middle, Nabi hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a massive six. Still 300 possibe.
46.2
1
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Outside off, Shahidi works it to point for one more.
46.1
1
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, Length ball, outside off, Nabi cuts it to cover for a single.
46
over
46 | 2 Runs |
HH: 250/4
45.6
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Excellent end to his spell! Shorter and outside off. Shahidi looks to ramp it over but misses.
45.5
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Another dot! Short of a length and outside off, Shahidi swings wildly but miscues it in front of mid off.
45.4
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Serves a bumper outside off. Shahidi slashes and misses.
45.3
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full and follows Shahidi on the leg side who looks to push it but misses.
45.2
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Mohammad Nabi, On middle, Nabi knocks it to long off for a single.
45.1
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short in length and on middle, Shahidi pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
45
over
45 | 5 Runs |
HH: 248/4
44.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short in length and on off, Shahidi ramps it over to third man for one.
44.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, A slower length ball, outside off, Shahidi looks to cut but misses.
44.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi, On middle, Nabi tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
44.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Spills it on the pads. Shahidi looks to flick but gets a leading edge on the off side for one.
44.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller ball, outside off, Nabi strokes it through covers for a single.
44.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
44
over
44 | 13 Runs |
HH: 243/4
43.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Mohammad Nabi, 13 runs off the over! On middle, Nabi blocks it out.
43.5
1
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Length and on leg, Shahidi turns it to mid-wicket for one.
43.4
4
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, FOUR! Off the edge bu Shahidi won't mind! Outside off, Shahidi looks to cut but top edges it to third man for four.
43.3
4
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, FOUR! AGAIN! Good shot! On middle, shorter and this is pulled through mid-wicket for four.
43.2
0
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fuller and on off, Shahidi pushes it to cover.
43.1
4
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, FOUR! PULLED AWAY! Short and on middle, Shahidi hammers it through mid-wicket for four.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs |
HH: 230/4
42.6
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Mohammad Nabi, A length ball on off, Nabi taps it to point.
42.5
2
Newman Nyamhuri to Mohammad Nabi, Full and on the pads. Nabi flicks it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
42.4
W
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, OUT! TAKEN! This is a superb second spell from Newman Nyamhuri! Short of a length and outside off, Atal looks to cut hard but outside edges it to third man where Richard Ngarava takes a fine catch. Atal's maiden ton comes to an end.
42.3
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Length and on middle, Shahidi chops it to point for a single.
42.2
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidi is struggling! Bangs it short on leg, Shahidi makes room to play but misses.
42.1
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, On middle, Atal flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
42
over
42 | 13 Runs |
HH: 226/3
41.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short of a length and outside off, Shahidi looks to punch it but misses.
41.5
1
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, On middle, Atal turns it to square leg for a single.
41.4
6
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! There is the hundred! Atal celebrates! His maiden ton! What a feeling for the young man! Shorter and on middle, Atal pulls, it goes off the top edge but clears the square leg fence.
41.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidi is off the mark as he chops it to point for one.
41.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Leg bye! This is on the hips. Atal misses his flick and it rolls on the leg side for a leg bye.
41.1
4
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Welcome boundary! Tad fuller and on middle, Atal heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
41
over
41 | 0 Runs |
HH: 213/3
40.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Wicket maiden from Gwandu! Shorter and outside off, Shahidi flashes his blade but misses.
40.5
0
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full and outside off, Shahidi punches well but straight to point.
40.4
0
Trevor Gwandu to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short of a length and outside off, Shahidi punches it to cover.
40.3
W
Trevor Gwandu to Rahmat Shah, OUT! GONE! Shah falls now! Three quick wickets for Zimbabwe! A bumper on middle, Shah pulls but gets a thick top edges to deep square leg where Brian Bennett runs in and dives. He holds onto it.
40.2
0
Trevor Gwandu to Rahmat Shah, Another dot! Lovely delivery! Touch fuller and just outside off, comes with an angle. Shah looks to defend but gets beaten. Not far away from the off pole as well.
40.1
0
Trevor Gwandu to Rahmat Shah, On a good length and outside off, Shah looks to push at it but misses.
40
over
40 | 3 Runs |
HH: 213/2
39.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Rahmat Shah, Full and outside off, Shah drives it to the left of mid off for a single.
39.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Rahmat Shah, Length and on leg, Shah blocks it out.
39.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller delivery sliding down the leg side. Atal seems to miss his flick. It rolls to point for one. An appeal for LBW but it is given as runs.
39.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Another dot! Full and on off, Atal pushes it to cover.
39.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Short of a length and outside off, Atal slashes and misses it.
39.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, A length ball, outside off, Atal punches it to mid off.
39.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Wide! Fullish and down the leg side. Atal fails to heave.
39
over
39 | 2 Runs |
HH: 210/2
38.6
W
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! TAKEN! Newman Nyamhuri strikes again! Short of a length and on the hips. Omarzai looks to go big on the leg side but top edges it to deep square leg where Richard Ngarava dives forward and holds onto it.
38.5
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, On middle and leg, Omarzai blocks it out.
38.4
2
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, This is full and outside off, Omarzai lofts it over extra cover for a couple.
38.3
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, On a length and on middle, Omarzai knocks it to cover.
38.2
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Bowls it full and on off, Omarzai pushes it to cover.
38.1
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too short and way outside off, Omarzai leaves it alone.
38
over
38 | 6 Runs |
HH: 208/1
37.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, On middle, Omarzai plays it to long on for a single. Raza is done with his spell!
37.6
5
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, FIVE WIDES! Raza bowls it down the leg side, Omarzai leaves and it rolls down to fine leg for a boundary.
37.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up full on middle, Omarzai plays it back to the bowler.
37.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too full and down leg, Omarzai turns it on the leg side.
37.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Full and on middle, Omarzai pushes it back to the bowler.
37.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Angling on the pads. Omarzai misses his flick and keeps it out.
37.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flat and just outside off, hits the deck and shoots up. Omarzai looks to cut but misses.
37
over
37 | 9 Runs |
HH: 202/1
36.6
2
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Length and on middle, Atal flicks it wide of long on for a couple of runs.
36.5
6
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! Atal dealing in sixes! 200 up now! Short and sliding down, poor ball and Atal pulls it over square leg for a biggie.
36.4
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, This is full and outside off. Atal drives well but to cover.
36.3
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Short in length and on off, Atal turns it to mid-wicket.
36.2
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Length and on off, Omarzai strokes it through cover for one.
36.1
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Shorter and outside off, Omarzai shoulders arms.
36
over
36 | 2 Runs |
HH: 193/1
35.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too full on off, Omarzai turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
35.5
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Around off, Atal punches it to point for a single.
35.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, This is much closer!Tossed up on middle, stays low and spins a bit. Atal looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but turned down.
35.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Flatter and on middle, and it comes with the arm. Atal looks to flick but misses. It was going down.
35.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, On off, Atal pushes it to cover.
35.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Flatter and outside off, Atal looks to push but misses.
35
over
35 | 6 Runs |
HH: 191/1
34.6
W
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, OUT! BOWLED! Finally, a breakthrough for Zimbabwe as Malik goes for well made 84! A good length ball on middle and leg, stays low. Malik dances down to heave but misses it completely and it crashes the stumps. Can Zimbabwe pull it back from here?
34.5
4
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Connects this time! Short once again on off, Malik pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.4
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Short again outside off. Malik slashes his blade and misses. Good bowling this.
34.3
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Tad short and on off, Malik looks to pull but misses it.
34.2
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Well outside off, Malik throws his bat at it and plays it to point.
34.1
2
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, A good length ball, outside off, Malik punches it aerially and to point for a couple.
34
over
34 | 7 Runs |
HH: 185/0
33.6
0
Brian Bennett to Sediqullah Atal, Flighted full on middle, Atal knocks it to cover.
33.5
1
Brian Bennett to Abdul Malik, A single as Malik pushes it through covers for a single.
33.4
4
Brian Bennett to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Both are racing away for the triple digit score. Outside off. Malik cuts it hard and through covers for a boundary.
33.3
1
Brian Bennett to Sediqullah Atal, On off, Atal pushes it to point for a single.
33.2
0
Brian Bennett to Sediqullah Atal, Slightly short and outside off, Atal goes back to cut but misses.
33.1
1
Brian Bennett to Abdul Malik, On middle, Malik flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
33
over
33 | 14 Runs |
HH: 178/0
32.6
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On middle, Atal goes back and turns it on the leg side.
32.5
6
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! Another from Atal! Similar delivery, full on middle, Atal skips down once again and tonks it down to long off for a maximum.
32.4
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, An arm ball on middle, Malik eases it to long on for a single.
32.3
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Tad short and outside off, Malik looks to cut but misses.
32.2
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Now rotates the strike as he punches it down to long on.
32.1
6
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! HUGE! Floated full on off, Atal comes down and hammers it over long off for a biggie.
32
over
32 | 2 Runs |
HH: 164/0
31.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Outside off, Malik plays it late to short third man.
31.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Flatter and turning on middle, Malik makes room to slap it but gloves it on the deck.
31.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Slants it on the pads, it skids on. Malik punches it to mid-wicket.
31.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Very full and on middle, this is drilled to mid on.
31.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Flat and on off, Atal cuts it to deep point for a single.
31.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Slower through the air full on middle, Malik turns it to square leg for one.
31
over
31 | 10 Runs |
HH: 162/0
30.6
2
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, TWO LEG BYES! On the pads once again. Atal misses his flick and it rolls to fine leg for a couple.
30.5
2
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, TWO! Darted on the pads. Atal nudges it to deep square leg for easy two runs.
30.4
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Tossed up on off, Malik pushes it to long off for a single.
30.3
4
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Very full and on middle and leg, Malik sweeps hard and through square leg for a boundary.
30.2
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Flatter and wide of off. Malik looks to cut but misses.
30.1
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Full and on middle, Atal flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
30
over
30 | 2 Runs |
HH: 152/0
29.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Flighted on off, Malik reverse sweep but finds short third man.
29.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Another dot as Malik pushes it back to Raza.
29.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On middle, Malik nudges it to mid-wicket.
29.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Outside off, Atal cuts it to point for a quick single.
29.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up on middle, Atal leans and keeps it out.
29.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Raza pushes it full and on middle, Maik turns it to square leg for one.
29
over
29 | 3 Runs |
HH: 150/0
28.6
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Slower in the air on off, Atal works it to cover.
28.5
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, 150 up for Afghanistan! On middle, Malik nudges it to square leg for a single.
28.4
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Full and on off, Atal reverse hits it to short third man. Richard Ngarava misfields and they take one.
28.3
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Outside off, this is punched back to the bowler.
28.2
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Leg bye! Slants it full and on the pads, Malik misses his clip and it rolls to square leg for a leg bye.
28.1
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, On the pads, Malik turns it to square leg.
28
over
28 | 8 Runs |
HH: 147/0
27.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On middle, Malik keeps the strike as he drills it to long on.
27.5
4
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Malik showing his skills now. On off, this is reverse swept through short third man for a boundary.
27.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Tossed up on off, Malik defends it out.
27.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On off, Malik blocks it out.
27.2
2
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Too full and on middle, Malik drills it to long on for a couple. Raza and the keeper unhappy with the fielding.
27.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, On off, Atal flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
27
over
27 | 16 Runs |
HH: 139/0
26.6
6
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, SIX! Over the fence this time! Short again on middle, Malik powerfully pulls it over square leg for a biggie.
26.5
4
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Shorter and on middle, Malik pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. That's fifty for Malik now. Good start for Afghanistan.
26.4
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, On the middle, this is blocked out.
26.3
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Goes for the big pull again but misses as this is bowled outside off.
26.3
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Wide! Short in length on leg, Malik looks to pull but misses.
26.2
3
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, THREE! Good running! On middle, fuller. Atal whips it to deep square leg for three runs.
26.1
2
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller delivery on the pads. Atal flicks it behind square on the leg side for a couple.
26
over
26 | 5 Runs |
HH: 123/0
25.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, On middle, Atal drills it down to long on for a single.
25.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, A dot as Atal prods and blocks this full ball.
25.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller ball outside off, Atal drives it to covers.
25.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Length and on off, Atal blocks.
25.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up on off, Atal pushes it to cover.
25.1
4
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! HIT AWAY! Drops it shot and on middle, Atal pulls it hard and to cow corner for a boundary.
25
over
25 | 0 Runs |
HH: 118/0
24.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Serves it short and outside off, Malik pulls it to short mid-wicket.
24.5
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Short in length on off, Malik punches it to point.
24.4
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Outside off, Malik punches it to cover.
24.3
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Full and on off, Malik steps across and blocks.
24.2
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, A length ball, outside off and nips back in sharply. Malik is cut in half as he looks to defend and gets beaten on the inside edge.
24.1
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Short in length and on off, Malik blocks it out.
24
over
24 | 3 Runs |
HH: 118/0
23.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Outside off, Malik drives it to long off for a single.
23.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Tossed up full on middle, Malik leans and defends.
23.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, One more run as Atal punches it through covers.
23.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Flighted full on off, Atal eases it down to mid on.
23.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Flatter and on middle, Atal hangs back and blocks.
23.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Tossed up on off, Malik drives it down to long off for a single.
23
over
23 | 3 Runs |
HH: 115/0
22.6
2
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, TWO! Fuller delivery on middle, Atal works it through square leg for a brace. Fifty for Atal.
22.5
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, A single as Malik pushes it down to long off.
22.4
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Tossed up on middle, Malik tucks it to square leg.
22.3
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Fuller ball on off, Malik pushes it to cover.
22.2
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, This is full and around off, Malik prods and defends it out.
22.1
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, On a length and on middle, Malik blocks.
22
over
22 | 2 Runs |
HH: 112/0
21.6
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, On off. This is pushed to cover.
21.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Around off. Blocked.
21.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
21.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On middle. This is tucked on the leg side.
21.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. This worked through square leg for one.!
21.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Around off. This is pushed to cover.
21
over
21 | 5 Runs |
HH: 110/0
20.6
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run.
20.5
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Fuller and on off. Malik strikes it towards mid off and gets to the other end.
20.4
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. Atal stands tall and nudges it on the leg side for one.
20.3
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller and on off. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
20.2
1
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, On middle. Blocked. A quick run as the ball move towards cover.
20.1
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller and on off. This is driven towards mid off for one.
20
over
20 | 8 Runs |
HH: 105/0
19.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller and on middle. Atal pushes it down to long on for one.
19.5
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On the pads. Malik looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
19.4
2
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Two byes! On the pads. Malik looks to flick. He misses. It goes fine on the leg side. Two taken.
19.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On middle. Blocked.
19.2
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Around off. This is pushed to cover.
19.1
4
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Nice and fine! On the pads. Malik waits and then guides it fine on the leg side. A boundary.
19
over
19 | 0 Runs |
HH: 97/0
18.6
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. Atal works it through square leg and takes one.
18.5
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On the stumps. Atal stays back and plays it back to the bowler.
18.4
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On the stumps again. Blocked.
18.3
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller and around off. This is pushed to cover.
18.2
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. Atal is solid in defense.
18.1
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
18
over
18 | 7 Runs |
HH: 97/0
17.6
4
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Nicely played! Just uses the pace! Outside off. Malik waits and then guides it past short third man. This races away to the fence.
17.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, Flatter and on the pads. Malik looks to sweep. It goes off the inner half to short fine leg.
17.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid on for one.
17.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, Flatter and on off. Defended.
17.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Abdul Malik, On middle. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
17.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. Atal works it through square leg for one.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs |
HH: 90/0
16.6
0
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, On the stumps. Kept out.
16.5
1
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, A single as this is pushed down to long off.
16.4
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On the stumps. Blocked.
16.3
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.
16.2
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, On middle. Flatter. Kept out.
16.1
0
Sean Williams to Sediqullah Atal, Around off. Blocked.
16.1
2
Sean Williams to Abdul Malik, Fired down the leg side. The keeper fails to take it cleanly. A run taken.
16
over
16 | 6 Runs |
HH: 87/0
15.6
0
Brian Bennett to Sediqullah Atal, Around off. Defended.
15.5
0
Brian Bennett to Sediqullah Atal, Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
15.4
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Abdul Malik, On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
15.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
15.2
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
15.1
4
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Cut away! A little too short. This is cut past point and this one races away to the fence.
15
over
15 | 9 Runs |
HH: 81/0
14.6
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Drops it short and on leg, Atal pulls it to fine leg for a single.
14.5
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Length and outside off, Atal drops it to point.
14.4
2
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, On the pads. Atal flicks it to deep mid-wicket for two more runs.
14.3
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Leg bye! On middle, it nips back in sharply, Malik fails to defend. An appeal for LBW but it was pitching down leg.
14.2
4
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Such a good looking shot! Shorter and on middle, Malik pulls, there are two fielders on the leg side but places it in between for four.
14.1
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Around off, shorter and Atal turns it to deep mid-wicket for one.
14
over
14 | 9 Runs |
HH: 72/0
13.6
2
Tinotenda Maposa to Abdul Malik, TWO! Slightly short and on middle, Malik plays it to deep square leg. The man dives to his right and saves two runs.
13.5
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, Leg bye! Short in length and on off, Atal fails to push and gets hit high on the pads. A leg bye taken.
13.4
4
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Hammered! Gives width outside off, Atal thumps it through covers, wide of the fielder there for a boundary.
13.3
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Abdul Malik, Almost! This is short and on middle, climbs over to Malik who pulls with soft hands to fine leg. One.
13.2
1
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, Serves it on the pads. Atal clips it behind square on the leg side for one.
13.1
0
Tinotenda Maposa to Sediqullah Atal, Tinotenda Maposa bowls it full and on off, Atal pushes it back to the bowler.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs |
HH: 63/0
12.6
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, On middle, Malik defends it on the leg side.
12.5
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Serves it short and on off, Malik hops to defend but plays off the inner half and very close to the stumps.
12.4
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, On middle, Atal plays it behind square leg for a single.
12.4
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Serves it onto the short side outside off. Atal slashes and misses.
12.3
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Leg bye! Short of a length and on off, nips back in sharply and pings Malik on the pads. It rolls wide of point for a leg bye.
12.2
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Angles away a length ball, outside off, Malik feels for it and hangs his bat out but fails to connect.
12.1
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Length and on off, Malik taps it to point.
12.1
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Wide! Again down leg from Newman Nyamhuri and this is left alone.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs |
HH: 59/0
11.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Abdul Malik, Well outside off, Malik cuts it to deep point for a single.
11.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Abdul Malik, Length and on middle, this is defended out.
11.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Leg bye! Good length ball on top of middle. Atal misses his clip and it rolls to point for a leg bye.
11.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, A low dipping full toss on the slower side but just slipping down. Atal misses his flick. An appeal for LBW but turned down.
11.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Abdul Malik, Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.
11.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Abdul Malik, Richard Ngarava looks in fine touch so far! Angles away a short ball on off, troubles Malik as he tries to defend inside the line.
11
over
11 | 1 Runs |
HH: 56/0
10.6
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Shorter and on off, Atal hops and plays on the surface.
10.5
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Short in length and on off, Atal blocks it back to the bowler.
10.4
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Length and outside off, it is cut to point for a single.
10.3
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Serves it full and on middle, Malik nudges it to mid-wicket.
10.2
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Bowls it outside off, Malik shoulders arms to it.
10.1
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, A nagging length on middle, skids on. Malik stays back and blocks it on the deck.
10
over
10 | 4 Runs |
HH: 55/0
9.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, On a length and on top of off. Atal blocks.
9.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Superb delivery! Bowls in the channel, around the fourth stump. Atal is drawn forward to defend but is beaten on the outside edge.
9.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Angling on the pads, Atal turns it to square leg.
9.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller and around off, Atal steps forward and taps it to point.
9.2
4
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Solid shot! A good length ball, outside off, Atal punches it sweetly through covers and it rolls away to the fence. Fast outfield.
9.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, On a length and outside off, Atal plays with an angled bat with soft hands to second slip.
9
over
9 | 7 Runs |
HH: 51/0
8.6
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Outside off, Atal guides it to cover for a single.
8.6
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Wide! Short and outside off, swings away. Atal chases this one and misses. 50 up!
8.5
3
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Overcompensates and bowls it too full on middle, Malik eases it past mid on and easily runs three.
8.4
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Better delivery! Touch fuller and inswinger on middle, Malik looks to defend but misses. Sliding down.
8.4
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Abdul Malik, Wide! Again puts up an appeal to a wide! Length and angling on leg, Malik misses his clip.
8.3
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Tap and run! On a length and on off, this is punched to cover for a single.
8.2
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Length and outside off. Atal taps under his eyes on the leg side.
8.1
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Short in length and on middle, Atal gets inside the line and defends.
8
over
8 | 7 Runs |
HH: 44/0
7.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Pitched up, outside off. Malik pushes it straight to cover.
7.6
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Wide! Full and well down the leg side, Malik leaves for a wide.
7.5
4
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Overpitched from Trevor Gwandu on middle. Malik plays a straight drive past mid on and it races away.
7.4
1
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, On the pads, Atal tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
7.3
0
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, Lovely delivery! Short of a length and around off, Atal stands tall to defend but does so inside the line.
7.2
0
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, On a length and on middle, Atal defends.
7.1
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Darted on the pads. Malik nudges it to square leg for a single.
7
over
7 | 11 Runs |
HH: 37/0
6.6
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Length ball, around off, Atal leans and defends it out.
6.5
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, On middle, this is blocked out.
6.4
4
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri bowls it short and outside off, Atal slashes it through point for a boundary.
6.3
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Drops it short and around off, Atal hops and blocks it out.
6.3
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Wide! Slides it full and just down leg. Atal seems to miss his flick. Puts up an appeal but gets a wide in return.
6.2
4
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Streaky again! A good length ball, around off angled in. Atal looks to defend but outside edges it past the slip cordon and to third man.
6.1
0
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Length ball, just outside off. Atal taps it to backward point.
6.1
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Wide! Extras flowing! Again this is way outside off, Atal does not offer a shot.
6.1
1
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Wide! Newman Nyamhuri starts with a fuller delivery wide of off. Atal leaves for a wide.
6
over
6 | 3 Runs |
HH: 26/0
5.6
2
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Length and on middle, Malik tucks it wide of square leg for a brace.
5.6
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Wide! Too many wides from Gwandu! Down the leg side, Malik looks to pull but misses.
5.5
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Malik does not chase this one! Outside off, good length and Malik lets it go.
5.4
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, A good length ball and nipping back on middle, Malik solidly defends it out.
5.3
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, A proper bouncer but the line is outside off. Malik leaves it alone.
5.2
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, This is full and on middle and leg, this is flicked to mid-wicket.
5.1
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, On middle, Malik defends it well.
5
over
5 | 8 Runs |
HH: 23/0
4.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Well outside off, Atal shoulders arms to it.
4.5
2
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Angles it down on the pads. Atal seems to flick but inside edges it to fine leg for a couple.
4.4
4
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! TOP EDGE! Afghanistan have been lucky so far! Bangs it short and well bowled on middle, Atal looks to pull but top edges it behind the keeper and to the fence.
4.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Short in length and on off, Atal blocks it to cover.
4.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Abdul Malik, A length ball on the pads. Malik flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
4.1
1
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Drops it short and on middle, Atal pulls it behind square leg for a single.
4
over
4 | 5 Runs |
HH: 15/0
3.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Better! Serves it short and close to the off pole. Malik stands tall and sways away from it.
3.6
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Wide! Again! This is full and way down leg. Malik has nothing to do with it.
3.6
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Wide! Well down the leg side, it is left alone.
3.5
1
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, Pushes it full and across the batter, outside off, Atal looks to drive but outside edges it aerially to third man for one.
3.4
0
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, Length and on off, Atal drops it to cover.
3.3
0
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, Well bowled! Serves it short and on middle and off, shoots up and Atal is caught off guarded, defends somehow and it lands to cover.
3.3
1
Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal, Wide! Short and down leg, Atal misses his flick. Zimbabwe appeal for caught behind but given as a wide.
3.2
1
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Quick run! Length and on middle. Malik tucks it in front of mid-wicket for a quick single.
3.1
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Length ball, outside off, Malik leaves as the ball moves away late.
3
over
3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 10/0
2.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, MAIDEN! Length and on off, Atal blocks it out.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Tight bowling from Richard Ngarava! A good length ball, outside off and shapes away. Atal looks to defend across but misses it.
2.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Hard length delivery, outside off. Atal leans and punches it to cover.
2.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Shorter and outside off, Atal shoulders arms to it.
2.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, On a good length and around off, Atal presses forward and taps it to point.
2.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Bowls it full and outside off. Atal digs it out on the off side.
2
over
2 | 8 Runs |
HH: 10/0
1.6
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Well outside off, Malik shoulders arms to it.
1.5
4
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, FOUR! Off the inside edge! Trevor Gwandu troubling Malik! Length and outside off, Malik plants his front foot across to defend but inside edges it to the fine leg fence.
1.4
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Goes very full and around off, Malik drives well but to cover.
1.3
4
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, FOUR! OFF THE EDGE!This is full and around fifth stump line. Malik defends with soft hands and edges it just wide of slips to the third man fence.
1.2
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Well short and just outside off, Malik covers his stumps and lets it go.
1.1
0
Trevor Gwandu to Abdul Malik, Short in length and outside off, Malik punches it to cover.
Trevor Gwandu to bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 2 Runs |
HH: 2/0
0.6
2
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan are underway! Too full and on the pads. Atal flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
0.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Slants it full and around off, Atal defends with soft hands to cover.
0.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, This is full and around off, not much movement seen. Atal blocks it on the off side.
0.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Goes full and around off, Atal prods and punces it to cover.
0.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Bowls it slightly short and outside off, Atal leaves it alone again.
0.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Sediqullah Atal, Richard Ngarava starts with a length ball, outside off, Atal shoulders arms to it.
All set for action. Abdul Malik and Sediqullah Atal to open for Afghanistan. Richard Ngarava to bowl first. Let's play...
Hashmatullah Shahidi says they need to play good cricket and start well with the bat. Mentions Azmatullah Omarzai bowled well in the first match and hopefully replicate the same today. Informs they are playing the same team.
Craig Ervine says they'll bowl first as there is some moisture under it and could help the bowlers. Tells Afghanistan bowled well the other day. Informs Blessing Muzarabani misses and Tinotenda Maposa comes in.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (C), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa, Trevor Gwandu.
Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS - Zimbabwe have won the toss and will BOWL.
Zimbabwe continue to struggle with the bat in this tour and already has a fair share of ideas about what these Afghan boys are capable of. They got away in the first game but to get a result, they really have to step up with the bat. Can they do so in this game? Let's find out. Toss next.
Hello and welcome to the second game between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The first game was abandoned due to rain but in the amount of overs that could be played, we saw Afghanistan ripped through Zimbabwe's batting order as they reduced them down to five inside 10 overs. Afghanistan made the most of the overcast conditions. However, the forecast is clear for the next two ODIs and hopefully, we will get full game of cricket.
...MATCH DAY...
After an exciting T20I series, all eyes were on the much-anticipated ODI series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. However, relentless weather had the final say in the opening game, which was washed out, turning the 3-match series into a potential 2-match showdown. The action stays at the Harare Sports Club, where Zimbabwe will look to bounce back against a confident Afghanistan side, hoping for a fiercely contested encounter. The first ODI offered just 9.2 overs of action before rain intervened, cutting short what was set to be a 28-overs-a-side match. Afghanistan dominated the brief session, making the most of the conditions after sending Zimbabwe into bat. Azmatullah starred with the ball, ripping through Zimbabwe’s top order and leaving them reeling at 41/5. Just as the misery for Zimbabwe deepened, the rain returned, sparing the hosts from what could have been a crushing defeat. Amid the chaos, Ben Curran impressed on his debut, navigating tough conditions. Despite the reprieve provided by the rain, Zimbabwe will need to regroup and rely heavily on experienced campaigners like Dion Myers, Brian Bennett and Craig Ervine to counter Afghanistan’s potent bowling attack. The bowling attack which remains their greatest strength will need to fire on all cylinders to give their team a fighting chance in this must-win encounter. Players like Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava have proven their mettle in the past and will be key to restricting Afghanistan's powerful lineup. Afghanistan, on the other hand, come into this game riding high on confidence after clinching the T20I series from 1-0 down. The absence of Afghanistan's explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who has been ruled out of the series due to a Grade 2B quadriceps injury is a big blow to the side but they have enough depth to counter this void. Their bowlers, a formidable force in any conditions, will look to build on the momentum and trouble Zimbabwe once again. The weather forecast for Harare looks promising this time, with no rain interruptions expected. This sets the stage for what should be a thrilling, closely fought-contest.
Zimbabwe
Ben Curran
Bat/Bow
Tadiwanashe Marumani
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Dion Myers
Bat/Bow
Craig Ervine
CAP/Bat/Bow
Sean Williams
Bat/Bow
Sikandar Raza
Bat/Bow
Brian Bennett
Bat/Bow
Newman Nyamhuri
Bat/Bow
Richard Ngarava
Bat/Bow
Tinotenda Maposa
Bat/Bow
Trevor Gwandu
Bat/Bow
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi
CAP/Bat/Bow
Rahmat Shah
Bat/Bow
Sediqullah Atal
Bat/Bow
Abdul Malik
Bat/Bow
Azmatullah Omarzai
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Nabi
Bat/Bow
Ikram Alikhil
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Rashid Khan
Bat/Bow
AM Ghazanfar
Bat/Bow
Naveed Zadran
Bat/Bow
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bat/Bow