hit straight back over the bowler's head into the sightscreen and that's a momentous victory for Afghanistan
BAN Under-19 vs AFG Under-19, Group B at Kuala Lumpur, Jun 26 2012 - Ball by Ball Commentary
AFG Under-19 won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) (D/L method)
A game that ebbed and flowed and went one way and then the other, Bangladesh came back strongly after losing their way in their innings to post a challenging 240. Post-lunch rain meant the Afghans' target was 220 in 42 overs and even though they made things a little interesting in losing some wickets near the end, their top-order had done enough and the game was ended in fitting style with a six by Najibullah. Bangladesh outfought in the end, really, man for man Afghanistan really wanted this victory more. They now play Pakistan in the semi-final on Thursday with India playing Sri Lanka on Friday,
Man of the Match is Javed Ahmadi for his sterling innings and adroit bowling and quite unorthodox captaincy!
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Powerfully hit off the front foot, to the bowler's right and long-off chases in vain
cut down, third man up inside the circle does well to save
And that's the batting powerplay done, Afghanistan need 8 more to win from 12 balls
After 39 overs, Afghanistan are 208 for 3, twelve wanted off 18 balls
Hit over midwicket by the right-hander this time, powerful slog sweep
even better this time, same place, same result
swung over midwicket, ball tossed on leg and slog swept into the wet grass on the ground perimeter, a fresh ball from the box is being called for
And again the wi-fi has gone! Two 6s and a 2 though by young Najibullah over midwicket and Afghanistan are 196 for 3 after 38 overs