Afghanistan Men 8-156 ( 20.0 ) overs
West Indies Men:
7-127 ( 20.0 ) overs
Afghanistan win by 29 runs
Toss - Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
Batsmens
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6S
SR
Bowler
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Econ
Man of the Match
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Commentry
In over# 20
Runs : 4 Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq Wickets : 1
Over 20. 4 runs. Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq. West Indies: 7-127(rr 6.35)
19.6
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Khary Pierre. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz. Afghanistan have clinched the T20I series against the West Indies 2-1 thanks to a comprehensive 29 run victory this evening in Lucknow. Rahmanullah Gurbaz got them going with a powerful 79, hitting five towering sixes despite losing wickets at the other end. He rode his luck at times but cashed in to register a career best in this format. West Indies never really got going in response. Chasing 157, Shai Hope tried to hold the innings together with the required run rate always on the rise. In the end the target was too much with parsimonious Afghanistan spin complemented by Naveen-ul-Haq's wily variations. We swap from white ball to red on this tour now, with the Test match scheduled to start at this same venue in ten days time.
19.6
1
Wide Naveen-ul-Haq to Khary Pierre. Slower ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
19.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Keemo Paul. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
19.4
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Keemo Paul. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
19.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Khary Pierre. Full toss, off stump Deep in crease Slog, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
19.2
W
OUT! Caught. Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Nabi. Holder tries to use his long levers to clear long on but Nabi is perfectly positioned on the edge and comfortably gobbles it up.
19.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Keemo Paul. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
In over# 19
Runs : 5 Bowler: Gulbadin Naib Wickets : 1
Over 19. 5 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. West Indies: 6-123(rr 6.47)
18.6
1
Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
18.6
1
Wide Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.5
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Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.4
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Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.3
1
Gulbadin Naib to Jason Holder. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
18.2
1
Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
18.2
1
Wide Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Yorker, wide outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.1
W
OUT! Caught. Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, by Afghan. Straight to the fielder, Hope has to trudge off the field. He was the one man keeping things together for the tourists but he hasn't had much support. Afghanistan know they are going to cruise to victory now.
In over# 18
Runs : 7 Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq Wickets : 1
Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq. West Indies: 5-118(rr 6.56)
17.6
4
FOUR! Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. West Indies aren't giving up just yet. These two are powerful hitters and they will continue to look for the boundaries.
17.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Shai Hope. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
17.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Janat.
17.3
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
17.2
W
OUT! Caught. Naveen-ul-Haq to Kieron Pollard. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Zadran. This will surely be the final nail in the coffin. Pollard is capable of pulling off miracles but not this evening. Looking to clear the fence but the connection was all wrong. Afghanistan on the cusp of a series win.
17.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Shai Hope. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
In over# 17
Runs : 3 Bowler: Rashid Khan Wickets : 0
Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. West Indies: 4-111(rr 6.53)
16.6
2
Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Nabi, fielded by Zadran.
16.5
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Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
16.4
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Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
16.3
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran. Fifty for Hope but he barely acknowledges it, the job is not done yet.
16.2
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Naib.
16.1
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
In over# 16
Runs : 8 Bowler: Karim Janat Wickets : 0
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Karim Janat. West Indies: 4-104(rr 6.50)
15.6
2
Karim Janat to Kieron Pollard. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump down the track working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Naib.
15.5
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
15.4
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Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Janat.
15.3
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Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Janat.
15.2
4
FOUR! Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Hope waits for the slower ball and then bludgeons it down the ground, Pollard needed quick reactions to duck underneath it.
15.1
1
Karim Janat to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
Afghanistan Men:
8-156 ( 20.0 ) overs
West Indies Men
7-127 ( 20.0 ) overs
Toss - Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
Afghanistan win by 29 runs
RR : 0
CRR : 6.35
Batsmen
R
B
4S
SR
Extras
15(b 0, lb 4, WD 11, NB 0)
Total
156/8 20.0 overs
FOW:
(Mujeeb Ur Rahman)
Bowlers
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Econ
Batsmen
R
B
4S
SR
Extras
10(b 0, lb 4, WD 5, NB 1)
Total
127/7 20.0 overs
FOW:
(Mujeeb Ur Rahman) , (Sheldon Cottrell) , (Kesrick Williams)
In over# 20
Runs : 5 Bowler: Keemo Paul Wickets : 1
Over 20. 5 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Afghanistan: 8-156(rr 7.80)
19.6
1
Keemo Paul to Gulbadin Naib. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer. That was an excellent final over from Keemo Paul but Afghanistan will still be pretty happy with their total. Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a career best 79, before some late cameos helped them to 8-156. West Indies were not at their best in the field with some dropped catches and fumbles costing them dearly. It should be an exciting chase next with the series on the line.
19.5
1
Keemo Paul to Naveen-ul-Haq. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Pierre.
19.4
1
Keemo Paul to Gulbadin Naib. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Pierre.
19.3
1
Keemo Paul to Naveen-ul-Haq. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, to second slip for 1 run, run save by Hope.
19.2
1
Keemo Paul to Gulbadin Naib. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by King.
19.1
W
OUT! Caught. Keemo Paul to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, outside off stump Deep in crease driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Holder. Nabi looks to launch the ball into orbit but he had to fetch it from outside off stump so can only drag it to the safe hands of Holder. That could be a crucial moment in the context of the match, Nabi is capable of fireworks at the death.
In over# 19
Runs : 9 Bowler: Kesrick Williams Wickets : 2
Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Kesrick Williams. Afghanistan: 7-151(rr 7.95)
18.6
1
Kesrick Williams to Mohammad Nabi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Simmons.
18.5
1
Kesrick Williams to Gulbadin Naib. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to point for 1 run, fielded by King.
18.4
W
OUT! Caught. Kesrick Williams to Rashid Khan. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, by Cottrell. Carved straight to a fielder, Rashid Khan departs after just one ball faced. He is disappointed because a couple of metres either side and that would've gone for four.
18.3
1
Kesrick Williams to Mohammad Nabi. Leg cutter length ball, off stump Deep in crease driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Holder.
18.2
6
SIX! Kesrick Williams to Mohammad Nabi. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs. Almost the perfect yorker, Nabi doesn't care as he smites it over the rope. He has license to try and smash everything now with overs running out.
18.1
W
OUT! Caught. Kesrick Williams to Najibullah Zadran. Half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Pollard. Spooned tamely into the deep, Pollard is never going to miss it with his bucket-hands. Williams continues to take wickets in this series. He celebrates in the style of Megan Rapinoe.
In over# 18
Runs : 15 Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell Wickets : 0
Over 18. 15 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Afghanistan: 5-142(rr 7.89)
17.6
2
Sheldon Cottrell to Mohammad Nabi. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Paul.
17.5
4
FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell to Mohammad Nabi. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by King. Nabi joins the party in style. King hasn't had the best night in the field, he will have to make up for it with the bat later on.
17.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell to Najibullah Zadran. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Pierre.
17.3
6
SIX! Sheldon Cottrell to Najibullah Zadran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Boom, the crowd is loving this as the carnage continues in Lucknow. Najibullah carts the ball way over mid wicket for his first six of the night.
17.2
2
Sheldon Cottrell to Najibullah Zadran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Holder.
17.1
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Sheldon Cottrell to Najibullah Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
In over# 17
Runs : 13 Bowler: Kieron Pollard Wickets : 1
Over 17. 13 runs. Bowler: Kieron Pollard. Afghanistan: 5-127(rr 7.47)
16.6
1
Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.
16.6
1
Wide Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
16.5
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Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Yorker, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
16.4
4
FOUR! Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Najibullah is going to look to carry on where Gurbaz left off. Muscled over mid wicket, not the prettiest shot but very effective.
16.3
1
Kieron Pollard to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Holder.
16.2
W
OUT! Caught. Kieron Pollard to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover, by Paul. The end of a wonderful innings. Pollard looks to hide the ball way outside off and Gurbaz tries to go with it. There is no pace to work with so it ends up falling into the hands of the fielder positioned out there. Much needed breakthrough for Pollard.
16.1
6
SIX! Kieron Pollard to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Rank delivery given exactly what it deserves. Easy pickings for a man seeing the ball so clearly.
In over# 16
Runs : 8 Bowler: Kesrick Williams Wickets : 0
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Kesrick Williams. Afghanistan: 4-114(rr 7.12)
15.6
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Kesrick Williams to Najibullah Zadran. Slower length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Williams.
15.5
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Kesrick Williams to Najibullah Zadran. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.
15.4
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Kesrick Williams to Najibullah Zadran. Half volley, to leg no foot movement pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Williams.
15.3
1
Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for 1 run, mis-fielded by Williams.
15.2
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Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front pulling, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williams.
15.1
6
SIX! Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. Smashed miles over square leg, imperious batting. West Indies are desperate to get Gurbaz out, he is the man doing the damage.
15.1
1
Wide Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Yorker, to leg moves in front Scoop, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
In over# 15
Runs : 8 Bowler: Kieron Pollard Wickets : 0
Over 15. 8 runs. Bowler: Kieron Pollard. Afghanistan: 4-106(rr 7.07)
14.6
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Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Switch Hit, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
14.5
1
Kieron Pollard to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
14.4
4
FOUR! Kieron Pollard to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. Helped over short fine leg with an effortless shovel. Runs continue to flow for Afghanistan and they are now approaching a really good total on this pitch.
14.3
2
Kieron Pollard to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Holder.
14.2
1
Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
14.1
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Kieron Pollard to Najibullah Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
In over# 14
Runs : 14 Bowler: Keemo Paul Wickets : 1
Over 14. 14 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Afghanistan: 4-98(rr 7.00)
13.6
4
FOUR! Keemo Paul to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Nonchalantly spanked to the fence, Gurbaz just goes from strength to strength. He's closing in on a career best T20I score now.
13.5
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Keemo Paul to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Cottrell.
13.4
W
OUT! Caught. Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, by King. King atones for his mistake, safely pouching this one to send the experienced Afghan on his way. Not many celebrations from the tourists, they know they have some work to do to claw this innings back after some sloppy overs.
13.3
6
SIX! Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Full toss, middle stump moves in front flick, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. No chance for the fielder this time, it's way over the rope and into the crowd. This partnership is putting Afghanistan in a great position.
13.2
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Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
13.1
4
FOUR! Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Length ball, outside off stump Deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, dropped catch by King, mis-fielded by King. King has dropped a sitter in the deep, he had plenty of time to settle underneath it but it seems as though the floodlights caused him issues. Paul is not impressed.
In over# 13
Runs : 7 Bowler: Kesrick Williams Wickets : 0
Over 13. 9 runs. Bowler: Kesrick Williams. Afghanistan: 3-84(rr 6.46)
12.6
2
Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Pollard.
12.5
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APPEAL! Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Cottrell, appeal made for L.B.W.
12.5
1
Wide Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
12.5
1
Wide Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Slower ball full toss, down leg side moves in front sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
12.4
1
Kesrick Williams to Asghar Afghan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Pierre.
12.3
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Kesrick Williams to Asghar Afghan. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
12.2
1
Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, outside off stump backing away working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Pollard.
12.1
1
Kesrick Williams to Asghar Afghan. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lewis.
In over# 12
Runs : 7 Bowler: Keemo Paul Wickets : 0
Over 12. 7 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Afghanistan: 3-75(rr 6.25)
11.6
1
Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
11.5
1
Keemo Paul to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Full toss, to leg on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Holder.
11.4
1
Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Pierre.
11.3
1
Keemo Paul to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Paul.
11.2
2
Keemo Paul to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by King. That's an excellent fifty by Gurbaz, without him Afghanistan would be in real trouble.
11.1
1
Keemo Paul to Asghar Afghan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
In over# 11
Runs : 5 Bowler: Khary Pierre Wickets : 0
Over 11. 5 runs. Bowler: Khary Pierre. Afghanistan: 3-68(rr 6.18)
10.6
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APPEAL! Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, by Hope, appeal made for Stumped. Fast glovework by Hope, Gurbaz almost overbalanced but just managed to keep his toe grounded.
10.5
1
Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Paul.
10.4
1
Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
10.3
1
Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Holder.
10.3
1
Wide Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
10.2
1
Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
10.1
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Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Gloved to silly point for no runs, fielded by Hope.
In over# 10
Runs : 12 Bowler: Jason Holder Wickets : 0
Over 10. 12 runs. Bowler: Jason Holder. Afghanistan: 3-63(rr 6.30)
9.6
2
Jason Holder to Asghar Afghan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Pollard.
9.5
1
Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Cottrell.
9.4
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Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by King.
9.3
4
FOUR! Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs. Manages to clear the keeper by a few inches, just enough pace on the ball to work with. Back to back boundaries puts the pressure back on the West Indies.
9.2
4
FOUR! Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Half volley, middle stump backing away driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Quality stroke, he knows where he wants to hit the ball so shuffles around in the crease to make it much easier. This is a one man show from Afghanistan.
9.1
1
Jason Holder to Asghar Afghan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
In over# 9
Runs : 4 Bowler: Khary Pierre Wickets : 0
Over 9. 4 runs. Bowler: Khary Pierre. Afghanistan: 3-51(rr 5.67)
8.6
1
Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
8.5
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Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Pollard.
8.4
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Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Pollard.
8.3
1
Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lewis.
8.2
1
Khary Pierre to Asghar Afghan. Stock ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lewis.
8.1
1
Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Paul.
In over# 8
Runs : 5 Bowler: Jason Holder Wickets : 1
Over 8. 5 runs. Bowler: Jason Holder. Afghanistan: 3-47(rr 5.88)
7.6
2
Jason Holder to Asghar Afghan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by King.
7.5
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APPEAL! Jason Holder to Asghar Afghan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, by Hope, appeal made for Caught. Sharp bowling by Holder, testing out the middle of the pitch.
7.4
1
Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Cottrell.
7.3
W
OUT! Run Out. Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Yorker, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to silly mid on, direct hit by Holder. Fantastic work by Holder to turn and throw down the non-striker's stumps in one smooth motion. There was confusion between the batsman as Gurbaz set off for a run without really knowing where the ball was. By the time he realised it was too late with Ibrahim committed.
7.2
1
Jason Holder to Ibrahim Zadran. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Pierre.
7.1
1
Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Cottrell.
In over# 7
Runs : 7 Bowler: Khary Pierre Wickets : 0
Over 7. 10 runs. Bowler: Khary Pierre. Afghanistan: 2-42(rr 6.00)
6.6
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Khary Pierre to Ibrahim Zadran. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
6.5
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Khary Pierre to Ibrahim Zadran. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
6.4
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Khary Pierre to Ibrahim Zadran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
6.3
1
Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Cottrell.
6.2
6
SIX! Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Holder is the tallest man on the field lurking at long on, but he can only stand and watch as this soars over his head and into the crowd. Gurbaz is brimming with confidence this evening.
6.1
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Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
6.1
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Wide Khary Pierre to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to third man for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Hope, fielded by Williams.
In over# 6
Runs : 7 Bowler: Kesrick Williams Wickets : 0
Over 6. Power Play Fielding. 7 runs. Bowler: Kesrick Williams. Afghanistan: 2-32(rr 5.33)
5.6
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Kesrick Williams to Ibrahim Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lewis.
5.5
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Kesrick Williams to Ibrahim Zadran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Paul.
5.4
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Kesrick Williams to Ibrahim Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pollard.
5.3
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Kesrick Williams to Ibrahim Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Williams.
5.2
1
Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
5.1
6
SIX! Kesrick Williams to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Clubbed over long on, beautifully struck by Gurbaz. Pressure on Williams immediately.
In over# 5
Runs : 6 Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell Wickets : 0
Over 5. Power Play Fielding. 6 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Afghanistan: 2-25(rr 5.00)
4.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.
4.5
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Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
4.4
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Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Paul.
4.4
1
Wide Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
4.3
4
FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Slower ball short, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Swatted over mid wicket, Gurbaz loves to hit the ball in that area. He's got a decent start now needs to kick on.
4.2
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Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Slower ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Simmons.
4.1
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Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.
In over# 4
Runs : 7 Bowler: Jason Holder Wickets : 0
Over 4. Power Play Fielding. 7 runs. Bowler: Jason Holder. Afghanistan: 2-19(rr 4.75)
3.6
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Jason Holder to Ibrahim Zadran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
3.5
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Jason Holder to Ibrahim Zadran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Pierre.
3.4
1
Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by King.
3.3
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Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to cover for no runs, fielded by Paul.
3.2
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Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Holder.
3.1
6
SIX! Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs. Wow, where did that come from? Gurbaz shovels Holder with complete disdain for the first six of the match. Clean striking.
In over# 3
Runs : 7 Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell Wickets : 1
Over 3. Power Play Fielding. 7 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Afghanistan: 2-12(rr 4.00)
2.6
W
OUT! Caught. Sheldon Cottrell to Karim Janat. Length ball, middle stump backing away driving, outside edge to wicketkeeper, by Hope. Janat looks to give himself room to free his arms but only succeeds in nicking one through to the keeper. Another salute from Cottrell, he is a beast in the powerplay. Windies on top in Lucknow.
2.5
2
Sheldon Cottrell to Karim Janat. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Paul.
2.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Pierre. Clears the leaping Lewis by a couple of inches.
2.3
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Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Slower length ball, to leg on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by King.
2.2
4
FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A full extension of the arms from Gurbaz sends this soaring high and handsome over the legside. Slightly too short from Cottrell and he gets punished.
2.1
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Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Lewis.
In over# 2
Runs : 2 Bowler: Jason Holder Wickets : 0
Over 2. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Jason Holder. Afghanistan: 1-5(rr 2.50)
1.6
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Jason Holder to Karim Janat. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Williams.
1.5
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Jason Holder to Karim Janat. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to second slip for no runs, fielded by Pollard.
1.4
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Jason Holder to Karim Janat. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Paul.
1.3
1
Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Cottrell.
1.2
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Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Hope.
1.1
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Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Paul.
1.1
1
Wide Jason Holder to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Out-swinging back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
In over# 1
Runs : 3 Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell Wickets : 1
Over 1. Power Play Fielding. 3 runs. Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell. Afghanistan: 1-3(rr 3.00)
0.6
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Sheldon Cottrell to Karim Janat. In-swinging back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Lewis.
0.5
W
OUT! Caught. Sheldon Cottrell to Hazratullah Zazai. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, by Lewis. An early salute from Cottrell as he grabs the big wicket of Zazai. The left-armer ran his fingers across the ball and got it to stick in the pitch so the opener was through his shot way too early. Great start for the men in maroon.
0.5
1
Wide Sheldon Cottrell to Hazratullah Zazai. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Hope.
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Sheldon Cottrell to Hazratullah Zazai. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Holder.
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Sheldon Cottrell to Hazratullah Zazai. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cottrell.
1
Sheldon Cottrell to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to square leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Hope, fielded by Lewis.
1
NEW BALL. Sheldon Cottrell to Hazratullah Zazai. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Simmons.
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Start of Afghanistan Innings. Welcome to coverage of the Third T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies in Lucknow. We are set for a thrilling conclusion to the series with everything to play for today. Karim Janat's heroics levelled the series for Afghanistan yesterday, after Kieron Pollard and Evin Lewis had proved too strong for them in the opener. With a T20 World Cup not too far away, this evening will be a great test for these two teams to perform under serious pressure. It could also be a valuable boost heading into the Test series starting in ten days time.
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Start of Innings. Welcome to coverage of the Third T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies in Lucknow. We are set for a thrilling conclusion to the series with everything to play for today. Karim Janat's heroics levelled the series for Afghanistan yesterday, after Kieron Pollard and Evin Lewis had proved too strong for them in the opener. With a T20 World Cup not too far away, this evening will be a great test for these two teams to perform under serious pressure. It could also be a valuable boost heading into the Test series starting in ten days time.
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Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
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Teams will be announced at the toss
In over# 20
Runs : 4 Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq Wickets : 1
Over 20. 4 runs. Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq. West Indies: 7-127(rr 6.35)
19.6
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Khary Pierre. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz. Afghanistan have clinched the T20I series against the West Indies 2-1 thanks to a comprehensive 29 run victory this evening in Lucknow. Rahmanullah Gurbaz got them going with a powerful 79, hitting five towering sixes despite losing wickets at the other end. He rode his luck at times but cashed in to register a career best in this format. West Indies never really got going in response. Chasing 157, Shai Hope tried to hold the innings together with the required run rate always on the rise. In the end the target was too much with parsimonious Afghanistan spin complemented by Naveen-ul-Haq's wily variations. We swap from white ball to red on this tour now, with the Test match scheduled to start at this same venue in ten days time.
19.6
1
Wide Naveen-ul-Haq to Khary Pierre. Slower ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
19.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Keemo Paul. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
19.4
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Keemo Paul. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
19.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Khary Pierre. Full toss, off stump Deep in crease Slog, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
19.2
W
OUT! Caught. Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Nabi. Holder tries to use his long levers to clear long on but Nabi is perfectly positioned on the edge and comfortably gobbles it up.
19.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Keemo Paul. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
In over# 19
Runs : 5 Bowler: Gulbadin Naib Wickets : 1
Over 19. 5 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. West Indies: 6-123(rr 6.47)
18.6
1
Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Yorker, outside off stump moves in front pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
18.6
1
Wide Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.5
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Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.4
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Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.3
1
Gulbadin Naib to Jason Holder. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
18.2
1
Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
18.2
1
Wide Gulbadin Naib to Keemo Paul. Yorker, wide outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
18.1
W
OUT! Caught. Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, by Afghan. Straight to the fielder, Hope has to trudge off the field. He was the one man keeping things together for the tourists but he hasn't had much support. Afghanistan know they are going to cruise to victory now.
In over# 18
Runs : 7 Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq Wickets : 1
Over 18. 7 runs. Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq. West Indies: 5-118(rr 6.56)
17.6
4
FOUR! Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. West Indies aren't giving up just yet. These two are powerful hitters and they will continue to look for the boundaries.
17.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Shai Hope. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
17.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Janat.
17.3
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Jason Holder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
17.2
W
OUT! Caught. Naveen-ul-Haq to Kieron Pollard. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Zadran. This will surely be the final nail in the coffin. Pollard is capable of pulling off miracles but not this evening. Looking to clear the fence but the connection was all wrong. Afghanistan on the cusp of a series win.
17.1
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Shai Hope. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
In over# 17
Runs : 3 Bowler: Rashid Khan Wickets : 0
Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. West Indies: 4-111(rr 6.53)
16.6
2
Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Nabi, fielded by Zadran.
16.5
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Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
16.4
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Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
16.3
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran. Fifty for Hope but he barely acknowledges it, the job is not done yet.
16.2
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Naib.
16.1
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
In over# 16
Runs : 8 Bowler: Karim Janat Wickets : 0
Over 16. 8 runs. Bowler: Karim Janat. West Indies: 4-104(rr 6.50)
15.6
2
Karim Janat to Kieron Pollard. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump down the track working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Naib.
15.5
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
15.4
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Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Janat.
15.3
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Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Janat.
15.2
4
FOUR! Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Hope waits for the slower ball and then bludgeons it down the ground, Pollard needed quick reactions to duck underneath it.
15.1
1
Karim Janat to Kieron Pollard. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
In over# 15
Runs : 4 Bowler: Rashid Khan Wickets : 0
Over 15. 4 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. West Indies: 4-96(rr 6.40)
14.6
1
Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
14.5
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Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
14.4
2
Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Zadran.
14.3
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
14.2
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Naib.
14.1
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
In over# 14
Runs : 9 Bowler: Gulbadin Naib Wickets : 0
Over 14. 9 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. West Indies: 4-92(rr 6.57)
13.6
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to extra cover for 1 run, run save by Khan, shy attempt by Khan.
13.5
1
Gulbadin Naib to Kieron Pollard. Leg cutter short, outside off stump down the track pulling, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zazai.
13.4
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
13.3
4
FOUR! Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Yorker, to leg on the front foot glancing, past fine leg for 4 runs. Fantastic batting. You've got to feel for the bowler a little bit because he has nailed his yorker, but Hope is still able to use the pace by turning his wrists at the perfect moment.
13.2
1
Gulbadin Naib to Kieron Pollard. Slower ball, down the track working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zazai.
13.1
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ur Rahman.
In over# 13
Runs : 5 Bowler: Rashid Khan Wickets : 1
Over 13. 5 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. West Indies: 4-83(rr 6.38)
12.6
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
12.5
1
Rashid Khan to Kieron Pollard. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
12.4
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
12.3
W
OUT! Caught. Rashid Khan to Shimron Hetmyer. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point, by Afghan. It's not an ideal scenario when Rashid Khan has the ball in his hand and the required run rate is rising all the time. The pressure gets too much for Hetmyer and he tamely skews one to former captain Asghar. Pollard strides out with plenty to be done.
12.2
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Naib.
12.1
1
Rashid Khan to Shimron Hetmyer. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, missed to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Gurbaz.
In over# 12
Runs : 9 Bowler: Karim Janat Wickets : 0
Over 12. 9 runs. Bowler: Karim Janat. West Indies: 3-78(rr 6.50)
11.6
2
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Zadran.
11.5
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Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khan.
11.4
4
FOUR! Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, past third man for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Naib, fielded by Ur Rahman. Shai Hope is single-handedly keeping the tourists in this contest. If he bats until the end then we are in for a thriller.
11.3
1
Karim Janat to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Afghan.
11.2
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
11.2
1
Wide Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
11.1
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Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nabi.
In over# 11
Runs : 6 Bowler: Rashid Khan Wickets : 0
Over 11. 6 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. West Indies: 3-69(rr 6.27)
10.6
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Naib.
10.5
2
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, run save by Naib, fielded by Janat.
10.4
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Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Khan.
10.3
1
Rashid Khan to Shimron Hetmyer. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Janat.
10.2
1
Rashid Khan to Shai Hope. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
10.1
1
Rashid Khan to Shimron Hetmyer. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
In over# 10
Runs : 13 Bowler: Mohammad Nabi Wickets : 0
Over 10. 13 runs. Bowler: Mohammad Nabi. West Indies: 3-63(rr 6.30)
9.6
2
Mohammad Nabi to Shai Hope. Off break full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Khan.
9.5
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Mohammad Nabi to Shai Hope. Off break full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Nabi.
9.4
6
SIX! Mohammad Nabi to Shai Hope. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Boom, destructive brilliance from Hope.
9.3
1
Mohammad Nabi to Shimron Hetmyer. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Janat.
9.2
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Mohammad Nabi to Shimron Hetmyer. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Khan.
9.1
4
FOUR! Mohammad Nabi to Shimron Hetmyer. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, past deep point for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Janat. The dew might be starting to affect the fielders, they are making costly errors now. Momentum shifting slightly.
In over# 9
Runs : 8 Bowler: Gulbadin Naib Wickets : 0
Over 9. 8 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. West Indies: 3-50(rr 5.56)
8.6
2
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Zadran.
8.5
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shimron Hetmyer. Slower ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
8.4
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, dropped catch by Murid. How costly could this moment prove to be? Naveen can't cling on to a dolly, Gulbadin is furious.
8.3
2
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Khan.
8.2
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shimron Hetmyer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
8.1
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ur Rahman.
In over# 8
Runs : 6 Bowler: Karim Janat Wickets : 1
Over 8. 6 runs. Bowler: Karim Janat. West Indies: 3-42(rr 5.25)
7.6
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OUT! L.B.W. Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to. Up goes the finger, Janat strikes for the first time tonight. Lewis walks off shaking his head, he doesn't think it was out. He was looking for his trademark pull shot, it looked a decent appeal so he can't really complain. Afghanistan on fire.
7.5
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Murid.
7.4
1
Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Murid.
7.3
2
Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, dropped catch by Khan, run save by Khan, fielded by Naib. Outstanding work by the skipper out in the deep. It looked as though this was going over his shoulder for six but he managed to keep it in play with an athletic dive.
7.2
2
Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Khan.
7.1
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Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
In over# 7
Runs : 4 Bowler: Gulbadin Naib Wickets : 0
Over 7. 4 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. West Indies: 2-36(rr 5.14)
6.6
1
Gulbadin Naib to Evin Lewis. Slower ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Janat.
6.5
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Half volley, to leg down the track Steer, for 1 run, fielded by Zazai.
6.4
1
Gulbadin Naib to Evin Lewis. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zazai.
6.3
1
Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Janat.
6.2
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Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
6.1
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Gulbadin Naib to Shai Hope. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
In over# 6
Runs : 13 Bowler: Karim Janat Wickets : 0
Over 6. Power Play Fielding. 10 runs. Bowler: Karim Janat. West Indies: 2-32(rr 5.33)
5.6
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Khan.
5.5
1
Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Slower length ball, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, shy attempt by Zazai.
5.4
4
FREE HIT. FOUR! Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. Lewis makes the most of the free hit. He will need to bat deep into this innings to keep West Indies in the hunt.
5.4
4
No ball Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Beamer, middle stump ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
5.3
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
5.2
1
Karim Janat to Evin Lewis. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Murid, fielded by Afghan.
5.1
1
Karim Janat to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Afghan.
In over# 5
Runs : 5 Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman Wickets : 0
Over 5. Power Play Fielding. 5 runs. Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman. West Indies: 2-22(rr 4.40)
4.6
4
FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Off break full toss, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs. A rare loose ball from Mujeeb and Lewis takes advantage of it. Much needed boundary for the men in maroon, this has been a disappointing powerplay for them.
4.5
.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Carrom ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Ur Rahman.
4.4
.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
4.3
.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Janat.
4.2
.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
4.1
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shai Hope. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Naib.
In over# 4
Runs : 2 Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq Wickets : 1
Over 4. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq. West Indies: 2-17(rr 4.25)
3.6
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Afghan.
3.5
W
OUT! Bowled. Naveen-ul-Haq to Brandon King. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to. Almost a carbon-copy of what we saw yesterday. King is completely deceived by the lack of pace on this delivery and he misses it by a distance. Afghanistan right on top now, Windies need something special.
3.4
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Brandon King. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
3.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Evin Lewis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Zadran.
3.2
.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Evin Lewis. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, inside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
3.1
.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Evin Lewis. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Ur Rahman.
In over# 3
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman Wickets : 1
Over 3. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman. West Indies: 1-15(rr 5.00)
2.6
.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brandon King. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Khan.
2.5
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Carrom ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
2.4
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Evin Lewis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Ur Rahman.
2.3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brandon King. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
2.2
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brandon King. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
2.1
W
OUT! Bowled. Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to. Simmons departs, Mujeeb rearranges his stumps with a well disguised variation. Vital early breakthrough for the hosts, that will ramp up the pressure on the Windies batsmen. It's always dangerous playing Mujeeb from the crease, Simmons will regret that as his first innings for the national team for more than two years ends in failure.
In over# 2
Runs : 11 Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq Wickets : 0
Over 2. Power Play Fielding. 11 runs. Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq. West Indies: 0-13(rr 6.50)
1.6
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Lendl Simmons. Off cutter full toss, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Afghan.
1.5
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Evin Lewis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Naib.
1.4
4
FOUR! Naveen-ul-Haq to Evin Lewis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Carved with disdain, we will probably see plenty more of that from Lewis because he won't be running many quick singles.
1.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Lendl Simmons. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Janat. Lewis seems to have taken a blow on the knee as he stretched to make his ground after that single. The fielder was aiming for the stumps and unfortunately hit the batsman. It looks painful.
1.2
4
FOUR! Naveen-ul-Haq to Lendl Simmons. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs. That sat up nicely, Simmons had ample time to rock back and pierce the field with a rasping stroke.
1.1
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Naveen-ul-Haq to Lendl Simmons. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nabi.
In over# 1
Runs : 2 Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman Wickets : 0
Over 1. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman. West Indies: 0-2(rr 2.00)
0.6
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
0.5
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
0.4
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
0.3
.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Carrom length ball, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
0.2
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Khan.
0.2
1
Wide Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
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NEW BALL. Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Lendl Simmons. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
0.1
Start of West Indies Innings.
Hazratullah Zazai
0 (4)
1(5)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
1 (1)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
6 (7)
8(13)
Karim Janat
2 (6)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
27 (17)
28(27)
Ibrahim Zadran
1 (10)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
21 (17)
45(37)
Asghar Afghan
24 (20)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
24 (10)
25(16)
Najibullah Zadran
1 (6)
Najibullah Zadran
13 (8)
20(11)
Mohammad Nabi
7 (3)
Mohammad Nabi
7 (2)
7(3)
Rashid Khan
0 (1)
Mohammad Nabi
1 (2)
3(4)
Gulbadin Naib
2 (2)
Gulbadin Naib
2 (2)
4(4)
Naveen-ul-Haq
2 (2)
Lendl Simmons
7 (10)
12(12)
Evin Lewis
5 (2)
Evin Lewis
2 (5)
3(9)
Brandon King
1 (4)
Evin Lewis
17 (16)
25(26)
Shai Hope
8 (10)
Shai Hope
26 (17)
36(27)
Shimron Hetmyer
10 (10)
Shai Hope
17 (17)
28(29)
Kieron Pollard
11 (12)
Shai Hope
1 (2)
6(5)
Jason Holder
5 (3)
Jason Holder
1 (2)
4(7)
Keemo Paul
3 (5)
Keemo Paul
1 (2)
2(4)
Khary Pierre
1 (2)
