Netherlands vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI at Amstelveen, Sep 01 2009 - Match Result

RESULT
2nd ODI, Amstelveen, September 01, 2009, Afghanistan tour of Netherlands
(46.4/50 ov, T:232) 232/4

Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)

mohammad-shahzad
Player Of The Match
110 (111)
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Scorecard summary
Netherlands1 Inn
231/7(50 overs)
Afghanistan2 Inn
232/4(46.4 overs)
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And there it is! What a brilliant chase from this young side. Shehzad was the star with a glorious 110 of only 112 balls. As the innings progressed they hit over the top superbly and found the gaps in the field. It was an impressive batting display.

The Afghans are gathered in a tight huddle, this is such a richly deserved victory. Looking forward as they improve as a cricket nation it will be victories like this that galvanise the team

The Man of the Match is Mohammed Shehzad, once again, his was a tremendous effort.

Disappointment no doubt for the Dutch, they struggled with the bat and the bowling and fielding weren't up to a great standard.

As the crowd of Afghan supporters continue to merrily beat their drums and tambourines, this is where we shall say goodbye to you all. Thank you for joining us at the VRA Ground but for now it's goodbye.

46.4
1
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run

worked to mid on and they charge through

46.3
2
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, 2 runs

skied off drive, mid off can't reach it

46.2
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, no run

pushed to mid off

46.1
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, no run

angled in and defended on the off side

Over46
11 runs
AFG 229/4CRR: 4.97  RRR: 0.75
Mohammad Nabi 8 (5b 2x4)Samiullah Shinwari 36 (35b 1x4 2x6)
PM Seelaar1/34 (8)
45.6
4
Seelaar to M Nabi, FOUR runs

smashed straight all the way along the ground! Glorious stroke

45.5
Seelaar to M Nabi, no run

almost inside edged into the stumps

45.4
2b
Seelaar to M Nabi, 2 byes

misses everything!

45.3
Seelaar to M Nabi, no run

attempted sweep and off the pad

45.2
4
Seelaar to M Nabi, FOUR runs

looks for the slog sweep but gets a thick outside edge where a slip would've been. It runs away to the third man fence

45.1
1
Seelaar to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run

worked to long on

Over45
11 runs, 1 wicket
AFG 218/4CRR: 4.84  RRR: 2.80
Samiullah Shinwari 35 (34b 1x4 2x6)
Mudassar Bukhari2/40 (8)
44.6
W
Bukhari to Shahzad, OUT

slashed to third man and Shehzad has gone! A brilliant century, he will cherish this moment for a long time. A truly exceptional knock

Mohammad Shahzad c Zuiderent b Mudassar Bukhari 110 (111b 11x4 0x6 172m) SR: 99.09
44.5
2
Bukhari to Shahzad, 2 runs

flicked off his pads to mid wicket.

44.4
4
Bukhari to Shahzad, FOUR runs

flicked well wide of fine leg and it races to the rope

44.3
1
Bukhari to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run

off the thick outside edge to Zuiderent

44.2
4
Bukhari to Samiullah Shinwari, FOUR runs

clipped high over square to the vacant boundary

Zuiderent comes up into the circle at third man

44.1
Bukhari to Samiullah Shinwari, no run

clattered into the pitch, the bowler gathers

Over44
4 runs
AFG 207/3CRR: 4.70  RRR: 4.16
Samiullah Shinwari 30 (31b 2x6)Mohammad Shahzad 104 (109b 10x4)
PM Seelaar1/25 (7)

Powerplay taken by the Afghanis as Burkhari re-enters the attack

43.6
1
Seelaar to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run

full toss and flicked to leg

43.5
Seelaar to Samiullah Shinwari, no run

darted in

43.4
Seelaar to Samiullah Shinwari, no run

flighted delivery, takes him on the pad. Vain appeal for leg before

43.3
3
Seelaar to Shahzad, 3 runs

drives inside out over cover and the sweeper gathers

Match details
TossNetherlands, elected to bat first
Season2009
Player Of The Match
Series result2-match series drawn 1-1
Match numberODI no. 2881
Hours of play (local time)11.00 start, First Session 11.00-14.30 Interval 14.30-15.15, Second Session 15.15-18.45
Match days1 September 2009 - day (50-over match)
ODI debut
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
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