middle stump pegged back! It was full on off as he went for the pull but the ball took the bottom edge to send him back
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I at Greater Noida, AFG v IRE, Mar 06 2020 - Match Result
RESULT
1st T20I, Greater Noida, March 06, 2020, Ireland tour of India
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Scores: Harshith Gowda Scorecard summary
Ireland • 172/6(20 overs)
60 (41)
3/22 (4)
35 (17)
1/39 (4)
Afghanistan • 133/5(15 overs)
42* (21)
2/18 (3)
28 (13)
1/44 (4)
5.30pm Thank you for your presence with us this evening as we say goodbye. The next game takes place two days later at the same ground and we'll see you then.
That gives Afghanistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Ireland had got off to a healthy start with the bat before they went slightly off track in the middle overs. But Harry Tector helped them finish on a good score before Afghanistan hit back through their own openers and then Shinwari and Najibullah Zadran. The pair added 63 in just over seven overs to help push the score, and that is what made the difference
5.22 pm Match has been called off. Afghanistan win by 11 runs on DLS method
Meanwhile, Naveen-ul-Haq wants to start a pace bowling revolution in his country. What are your thoughts about him?
Naveed: "At least it is finally sunny in England!!!" -- That's great news, but only if all of today's matches were held there!
5.17pm The rain has got much heavier now and the restart seems ever more unlikely.
Rafi: "What is DLS par score at this moment?" -- It's 122, Rafi. Afghanistan are 11 runs ahead of the par score.
Vinod Rajpal: "Rain in Afghan vs Ireland match in India, Rain in Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe match.....Any update on Srilanka vs Windies match weather to start in next 2hrs ??" -- Unfortunately, rain is expected later tonight in that part of the world too.
Ben: "I hope you've given Jon a 'Stern' warning" - Hope he's reading without being stern
5.04 pm The drizzle has not yet ceased and the covers remain on
Jon: "Afghanistan slight favourites from here, but the wicket and a new batsman in puts Ireland back in there and it would be harsh if they were to lose this to Duckworth, Lewis, and the other guy..." -- I'm surprised you don't know that famous "other guy" who has a say in match results.
Naveed: "If the match ends here it is a tough one for man of the match between Rashid and Zadran, both played really well and helped Afghanistan get into a winning position." -- quite true, Naveed. Tough choice there.
Naveed Shirzay : "That's the real Shenwari for you. Samiullah and Asghar Afghan do not deserve to play in this young side. I know we need a couple of experienced players but these two do not even experience because their quality is below the national side."
Shane: "What DLS score?" -- It is 122 for 5 at this stage. Afghanistan are 11 runs ahead of the DLS par
end of over 157 runs • 1 wicket
AFG: 133/5CRR: 8.86 • RRR: 8.00
Najibullah Zadran42 (21b 3x4 2x6)
Boyd Rankin 4-0-44-1
Simi Singh 3-0-18-2
4.51pm Covers are on as the drizzle continues in Greater Noida
14.6
W
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, OUT
Samiullah Shinwari b Rankin 28 (29b 3x4 0x6) SR: 96.55
14.5
•
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, no run
bouncer again! Rankin uses his height to good effect and pitches this on off stump
14.4
•
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, no run
short again outside off but this time the ball comes back into the right hander. He lets that go to the keeper
The physio comes out immediately to check on Shinwari
14.3
•
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, no run
short on off. He attempts a pull but misses and the ball hits his chest region
Rain is getting heavier
14.2
1
Rankin to Zadran, 1 run
driven down the ground towards long on off this fuller ball on leg stump
14.1
6
Rankin to Zadran, SIX runs
full outside off and that sails over wide long off for the maximum. Powerfully sent over the rope
Required rate is under 8 now
end of over 146 runs
AFG: 126/4CRR: 9.00 • RRR: 7.83
Samiullah Shinwari28 (25b 3x4)
Najibullah Zadran35 (19b 3x4 1x6)
Simi Singh 3-0-18-2
Boyd Rankin 3-0-37-0
13.6
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Simi Singh to Samiullah Shinwari, no run
full on off and he attempts a cut but finds the point fielder
13.5
1
Simi Singh to Zadran, 1 run
fuller on off. He pushes it towards cover without much foot movement
13.4
1
Simi Singh to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run
short again and cut again towards the same region
13.3
1
Simi Singh to Zadran, 1 run
shorter and cut towards deep point for a comfortable run
13.2
2
Simi Singh to Zadran, 2 runs
a bit of an inside edge towards long on as the bowler gives the chase. Shinwari dived at the non-striker's end and made his ground
13.1
1
Simi Singh to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run
punched off the back foot to the left of mid-off
The DLS par at stage is 106
end of over 139 runs
AFG: 120/4CRR: 9.23 • RRR: 7.57
Najibullah Zadran31 (16b 3x4 1x6)
Samiullah Shinwari26 (22b 3x4)
Boyd Rankin 3-0-37-0
George Dockrell 2-0-22-0
That's the 50 stand
12.6
2
Rankin to Zadran, 2 runs
takes the pace off again and it is yet another misfield. He cut it but the point fielder let it go
12.5
1
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run
was that a drop? He tried to guide it past short third man, but was dropped by KoB as the ball came low
12.4
•
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, no run
slower ball and good length on off. He tries to cut but gets a bottom edge
12.3
4
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, FOUR runs
cracked beyond the square leg boundary. Short of a length on middle and he pulled it off the front foot with power
12.2
•
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, no run
good length on off stump. He defends to point and his refused a single by the non-striker
12.1
2
Rankin to Samiullah Shinwari, 2 runs
good length and that was pushed just beyond cover for a couple.
Rankin returns
end of over 1215 runs
AFG: 111/4CRR: 9.25 • RRR: 7.75
Najibullah Zadran29 (15b 3x4 1x6)
Samiullah Shinwari19 (17b 2x4)
George Dockrell 2-0-22-0
Gareth Delany 2-0-19-0
11.6
4
Dockrell to Zadran, FOUR runs
another boundary. This was tossed up outside off and sent one bounce over extra cover
11.5
1
Dockrell to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run
good length on middle. He defends with soft hands towards square leg off the back foot
Match details
| Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida | |
| Toss | Ireland, elected to bat first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2019/20 |
| Player Of The Match | |
| Series result | Afghanistan led the 3-match series 1-0 |
| Match number | T20I no. 1077 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 14.00 start, First Session 14.00-15.30, Interval 15.30-15.50, Second Session 15.50-17.20 |
| Match days | 06 March 2020 - day (20-over match) |
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| Match Referee | |
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