Spirited Afghanistan succumb to bouncers

May 01, 2010

It was a historic moment when Nowroz Mangal went out for the toss with MS Dhoni..•Getty Images

Nehra's bouncers were causing Afghanistan a lot of trouble...•AFP

... but Noor was Afghanistan's star of the day, taking them to 115•AFP

Samiullah Shenwari got through Suresh Raina...•AFP

... but irrespective of the result, Afghanistan had done their fans back home proud•Getty Images

Karim Sadiq was pumped up, but could not get going, succumbing to Ashish Nehra•Getty Images

... but Noor Ali had no problems in getting into the groove•Getty Images

Gautam Gambhir's early wicket gave Afghanistan a shot in the arm..•AFP

... but Vijay quelled any thoughts of an upset•Getty Images

Asghar Stanikzai gave him good company and lofted three sixes...•AFP

... but M Vijay mixed caution and aggression to push them back•Getty Images

MS Dhoni finished the game in a hurry•Getty Images