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Match Details
AFG vs PAK 2nd Semi Final, Asian Men's T20 2023
AFG
116-617.5
Afghanistan won by 4 wickets 🏆
PAK
18.0115-10
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Inn 1
Inn 2
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That's it from another encounter in the Asian Games men's cricket competition. Afghanistan have sealed their spot in the finals to be played versus India tomorrow. Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Deepak Prakash, Arijit Kundu and scorer/analyst Dushyant Madhukar Kumar as we take your leave from this game. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the globe.
2:37 PM IST, 5:07 PM Local Time: Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the third time in T-20 internationals going over the line and ensuring a medal in the cricket competition for the Asian Games 2022.
In a thrilling encounter, Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl first restricting Pakistan to just 115 in 18 overs. Fareed Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers with 3/15, Qais Ahmad (2/11), Zahir Khan (2/20), Karim Janat (1/12) and Gulbadin Naib (1/29) were the other wicket takers as Afghanistan bundled out Pak for the first time in T20Is.
The start wasn't as good as needed for the Afghan batters as they lost their openers inside the first 5 overs for 35 runs. Noor Ali Zadran scored 39 in 33 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes but was dismissed looking to find his third six.
The spinners dominated in the second innings as well, Arafat Minhas (2/11) and Usman Qadir (2/20) were well supported by Sufiyan Muqeem (1/18) but there were not enough runs on the board to play with.
Losing 6 wickets for 84 in the 15th over, Naib then played out the spinners cautiously and afterwards made full use of the pace on offer to hammer three sixes and the inevitable boundary to take his team over the line sealing the spot in the finals against India after winning the game by 4 wickets and 13 deliveries to spare.
In a thrilling encounter, Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl first restricting Pakistan to just 115 in 18 overs. Fareed Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers with 3/15, Qais Ahmad (2/11), Zahir Khan (2/20), Karim Janat (1/12) and Gulbadin Naib (1/29) were the other wicket takers as Afghanistan bundled out Pak for the first time in T20Is.
The start wasn't as good as needed for the Afghan batters as they lost their openers inside the first 5 overs for 35 runs. Noor Ali Zadran scored 39 in 33 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes but was dismissed looking to find his third six.
The spinners dominated in the second innings as well, Arafat Minhas (2/11) and Usman Qadir (2/20) were well supported by Sufiyan Muqeem (1/18) but there were not enough runs on the board to play with.
Losing 6 wickets for 84 in the 15th over, Naib then played out the spinners cautiously and afterwards made full use of the pace on offer to hammer three sixes and the inevitable boundary to take his team over the line sealing the spot in the finals against India after winning the game by 4 wickets and 13 deliveries to spare.
17.5 A Jamal to G Naib
4 FOUR! A misfield in the deep and the ball rolls over the rope! Afghanistan win by 4 wickets with 13 balls to spare and they will fight with India for the Gold Medal.🥇 Back of a length around the off-stump line. Naib hoicks across the line of the ball and the ball races towards deep mid-wicket where the fielder misfields, allowing the ball to cross the boundary rope. Skipper Gulbadin Naib held his nerve and helped his side chase down the total with 13 balls to spare.
Pakistan will face Bangladesh for the Bronze Medal.
Pakistan will face Bangladesh for the Bronze Medal.
17.5 A Jamal to G Naib
WD Full and wide outside off. Naib leaves the ball alone to the keeper. Wide signaled by the umpire.
17.4 A Jamal to G Naib
6 SIX! Naib is turning the tide of the game here! Short of a length on the stumps. Naib swivels around and belts it over the deep backward square leg for a biggie.
17.3 A Jamal to G Naib
0 Back of a length and outside the off stump, a quick ball. Naib looks to cut but misses.
17.3 A Jamal to G Naib
wd Short of a length on the stumps. Naib swings and misses. Wide signaled by the umpire.
100 comes up for Afghanistan. The captain Gulbadin Naib is leading the assault.
Boundary check by the TV umpire. Replay suggests its a maximum. 2 more such hits and Afghanistan will ensure a medal.
Boundary check by the TV umpire. Replay suggests its a maximum. 2 more such hits and Afghanistan will ensure a medal.
17.3 A Jamal to G Naib
6nb SIX!! Short of a length delivery angling into the stumps. Naib hoicks across the line of the ball and connects it well as the ball sails just over the ropes for a biggie. It is a front foot no ball as well!
17.2 A Jamal to G Naib
4lb FOUR! A much-needed for Afghanistan! Length delivery angling down the leg. Naib looks it help it on its way but misses and the ball clips the thigh pad and races away for a boundary.
The umpire calls the Afghan team doctor. Naib signals he is fine but will have to go through the mandatory concussion check.
17.1 A Jamal to G Naib
0 Over the wicket. Short of a length angling into the stumps. Naib hoicks across the line of the ball but misses and wears it on the helmet. A mandatory concussion test is to be followed.
Ninaad: Quiet over for Pakistan with just 2 runs coming off it. 23 more runs required in 3 overs, the run rate has climbed above 7. Not a cakewalk for the Afghan pair from now.
OVER 17
Afghanistan
93/6
Sharafuddin Ashraf
6(10)
Gulbadin Naib
10(13)
Usman Qadir
2-20(4.0)
16.6 U Qadir to G Naib
1 Length delivery outside off. Naib dabs it to backward point for a single to end the over.
16.5 U Qadir to G Naib
0 Drags the length back at the stumps. Naib goes for the reverse sweep but sweeps it straight to point.
16.4 U Qadir to G Naib
0 Full and just outside off. Naib swings hard at it but misses.
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