Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st Test, Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE

Finished
Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE , February 28, 2024
Afghanistan
AFG
155/10 (54.5) & 218/10 (75.4)
Ireland
IRE
263/10 (83.4) & 111/4 (31.3)
IRE won by 6 wickets
Afghanistan 1st InningAFG 1st Inning155/10 (54.5 ov)
Ireland 1st InningIRE 1st Inning263/10 (83.4 ov)
Afghanistan 2nd InningAFG 2nd Inning218/10 (75.4 ov)
Ireland 2nd InningIRE 2nd Inning111/4 (31.3 ov)

Commentary

4lb
0.1
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Peter Moor hangs in the crease to play defensive shot, ball strikes the pad, batter steals 4 runs off leg bye.
1nb
0.2
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Peter Moor hangs in the crease, slams defensive shot towards the short cover, It's a no ball ! Nijat Masood overstepped this one.
0
0.2
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
0.3
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the point.
0
0.4
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
0.5
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, played it to the point.
0
0.6
Nijat Masood to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
End of over 1 (5 runs)
Peter Moor 0 (7)
Andy Balbirnie 0 (0)
Ireland 5/0
Nijat Masood 1-0-1-0
0
1.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
0
1.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
3
1.3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 3 runs.
0
1.4
Naveed Zadran to Peter Moor, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
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1.5
Peter Moor b N Zadran 0 (9) Naveed Zadran to Peter Moor, no run, b N Zadran, Bowled out !! inswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Peter Moor hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
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1.6
Curtis Campher b N Zadran 0 (1) Naveed Zadran to Curtis Campher, no run, b N Zadran, Bowled out !! inswinger, yorker, on the off stump, A bold move from Curtis Campher as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
End of over 2 (3 runs)
Curtis Campher 0 (1)
Andy Balbirnie 3 (3)
Ireland 8/2
Naveed Zadran 1-0-3-2
Nijat Masood 1-0-1-0
0
2.1
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
1
2.2
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
2.3
Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
2.4
Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
2.5
Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
0
2.6
Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
End of over 3 (1 runs)
Harry Tector 0 (4)
Andy Balbirnie 4 (5)
Ireland 9/2
Nijat Masood 2-0-2-0
Naveed Zadran 1-0-3-2
0
3.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive to the short cover.
0
3.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the square leg.
2
3.3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.
0
3.4
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
0
3.5
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
3.6
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
End of over 4 (2 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 6 (11)
Harry Tector 0 (4)
Ireland 11/2
Naveed Zadran 2-0-5-2
Nijat Masood 2-0-2-0
0
4.1
Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
2
4.2
Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
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4.3
Harry Tector c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b N Masood 2 (7) Nijat Masood to Harry Tector, no run, c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b N Masood, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Tector hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting defensive shot towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Harry Tector.
1
4.4
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
3
4.5
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 3 runs.
0
4.6
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
Paul Stirling 1 (2)
Andy Balbirnie 9 (12)
Ireland 17/3
Nijat Masood 3-0-8-1
Naveed Zadran 2-0-5-2
0
5.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, but decided to leave the ball at last.
0
5.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
0
5.3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
5.4
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
5.5
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
2
5.6
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 6 (2 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 11 (18)
Paul Stirling 1 (2)
Ireland 19/3
Naveed Zadran 3-0-7-2
Nijat Masood 3-0-8-1
0
6.1
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
6.2
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
6.3
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
0
6.4
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
1
6.5
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
6.6
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 7 (2 runs)
Paul Stirling 2 (5)
Andy Balbirnie 12 (21)
Ireland 21/3
Nijat Masood 4-0-10-1
Naveed Zadran 3-0-7-2
1
7.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
7.2
Naveed Zadran to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
7.3
Naveed Zadran to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
0
7.4
Naveed Zadran to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short fine leg, who blocks the ball right away.
0
7.5
Naveed Zadran to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
7.6
Naveed Zadran to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
End of over 8 (5 runs)
Paul Stirling 6 (10)
Andy Balbirnie 13 (22)
Ireland 26/3
Naveed Zadran 4-0-12-2
Nijat Masood 4-0-10-1
0
8.1
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
0
8.2
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
8.3
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
0
8.4
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
8.5
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
8.6
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Paul Stirling hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Paul Stirling 10 (11)
Andy Balbirnie 14 (27)
Ireland 31/3
Nijat Masood 5-0-15-1
Naveed Zadran 4-0-12-2
0
9.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
9.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
9.3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
9.4
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
9.5
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
4
9.6
Naveed Zadran to Paul Stirling, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 10 (5 runs)
Paul Stirling 14 (12)
Andy Balbirnie 15 (32)
Ireland 36/3
Naveed Zadran 5-0-17-2
Nijat Masood 5-0-15-1
0
10.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
10.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
10.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy Balbirnie goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
10.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
10.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
2
10.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar delivers off break ball at full length, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 17 (38)
Paul Stirling 14 (12)
Ireland 38/3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 1-0-2-0
Naveed Zadran 5-0-17-2
0
11.1
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
11.2
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
11.3
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nijat Masood bowls a sharp delivery, and Paul Stirling goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
11.4
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
11.5
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
11.6
Nijat Masood to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 12 (0 runs)
Paul Stirling 14 (18)
Andy Balbirnie 17 (38)
Ireland 38/3
Nijat Masood 6-1-15-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 1-0-2-0
0
12.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
12.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
0
12.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Paul Stirling, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Paul Stirling goes forward, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
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12.6
Paul Stirling c R Shah b Z Akbar 14 (22) Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Paul Stirling, no run, c R Shah b Z Akbar, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, An unsuccessful attempt by Paul Stirling who goes forward to play it towards point that goes straight to Rahmat Shah, who makes the catch for Paul Stirling's dismissal.
End of over 13 (1 runs)
Paul Stirling 14 (22)
Andy Balbirnie 18 (40)
Ireland 39/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 2-0-3-1
Nijat Masood 6-1-15-1
0
13.1
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
13.2
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Andy Balbirnie goes forward, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.
0
13.3
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
13.4
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.5
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
13.6
Nijat Masood to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 14 (5 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 0 (1)
Andy Balbirnie 23 (45)
Ireland 44/4
Nijat Masood 7-1-20-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 2-0-3-1
0
14.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
14.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
0
14.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
14.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays sweep, towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
14.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
14.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 2 (5)
Andy Balbirnie 24 (47)
Ireland 47/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 3-0-6-1
Nijat Masood 7-1-20-1
1
15.1
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
15.2
Nijat Masood to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
15.3
Nijat Masood to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
15.4
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
15.5
Nijat Masood to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
0
15.6
Nijat Masood to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 3 (8)
Andy Balbirnie 30 (50)
Ireland 54/4
Nijat Masood 8-1-27-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 3-0-6-1
1
16.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
16.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
16.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
16.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
16.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
16.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 7 (13)
Andy Balbirnie 31 (51)
Ireland 59/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 4-0-11-1
Nijat Masood 8-1-27-1
0
17.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
17.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
0
17.3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
17.4
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
17.5
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
1
17.6
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
End of over 18 (2 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 8 (14)
Andy Balbirnie 32 (56)
Ireland 61/4
Naveed Zadran 6-0-19-2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 4-0-11-1
0
18.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
18.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
18.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
0
18.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
18.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
End of over 19 (1 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 32 (58)
Lorcan Tucker 9 (18)
Ireland 62/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 5-0-12-1
Naveed Zadran 6-0-19-2
0
19.1
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
19.2
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
19.3
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards long off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
19.4
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
0
19.5
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
19.6
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 20 (1 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 10 (24)
Andy Balbirnie 32 (58)
Ireland 63/4
Naveed Zadran 7-0-20-2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 5-0-12-1
0
20.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
20.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
20.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
20.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
20.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
20.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 21 (1 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 32 (62)
Lorcan Tucker 11 (26)
Ireland 64/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 6-0-13-1
Naveed Zadran 7-0-20-2
1
21.1
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
21.2
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
21.3
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
21.4
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1nb
21.5
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 no ball, No ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, slams defensive shot, sending the ball towards the short cover, umpire calls a no ball as Zahir Khan overstepped the crease.
1
21.5
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
2
21.6
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 22 (5 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 14 (28)
Andy Balbirnie 33 (67)
Ireland 69/4
Zahir Khan 1-0-5-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 6-0-13-1
0
22.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
2lb
22.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 2 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, swats sweep, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 2 runs.
1
22.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
22.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
22.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar bowls a sharp delivery, and Lorcan Tucker goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
22.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 23 (4 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 15 (31)
Andy Balbirnie 34 (70)
Ireland 73/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 7-0-15-1
Zahir Khan 1-0-5-0
0
23.1
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
23.2
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
23.3
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
23.4
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Zahir Khan bowls a sharp delivery, and Andy Balbirnie goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
23.5
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1nb
23.6
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, 1 no ball, No ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, slams defensive shot, sending the ball towards the short cover, umpire calls a no ball as Zahir Khan overstepped the crease.
0
23.6
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 24 (3 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 16 (35)
Andy Balbirnie 35 (73)
Ireland 76/4
Zahir Khan 2-0-8-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 7-0-15-1
4
24.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Andy Balbirnie goes forward, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.
1
24.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
24.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
24.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
24.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
1
24.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 25 (7 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 41 (76)
Lorcan Tucker 17 (38)
Ireland 83/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 8-0-22-1
Zahir Khan 2-0-8-0
1
25.1
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
25.2
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
2
25.3
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, 2 runs, Zahir Khan delivers legbreak at full length, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Andy Balbirnie to just 2 runs.
1
25.4
Zahir Khan to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the long off for 1 run.
0
25.5
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
25.6
Zahir Khan to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 26 (5 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 18 (41)
Andy Balbirnie 45 (79)
Ireland 88/4
Zahir Khan 3-0-13-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 8-0-22-1
4
26.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
26.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
26.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
26.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
26.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
26.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 27 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 49 (85)
Lorcan Tucker 18 (41)
Ireland 92/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 9-0-26-1
Zahir Khan 3-0-13-0
0
27.1
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
2
27.2
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 2 runs, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
27.3
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
27.4
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
27.5
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
27.6
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 21 (47)
Andy Balbirnie 49 (85)
Ireland 95/4
Naveed Zadran 8-0-23-2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 9-0-26-1
1
28.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
1
28.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
28.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
28.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
28.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
28.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 29 (2 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 22 (52)
Andy Balbirnie 50 (86)
Ireland 97/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 10-0-28-1
Naveed Zadran 8-0-23-2
0
29.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
29.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
29.3
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Andy Balbirnie goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
29.4
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward long on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
29.5
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
29.6
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 30 (4 runs)
Andy Balbirnie 54 (92)
Lorcan Tucker 22 (52)
Ireland 101/4
Naveed Zadran 9-0-27-2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 10-0-28-1
4
30.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, Four, Four !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump. Lorcan Tucker goes forward, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
30.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1lb
30.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Lorcan Tucker goes forward, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
0
30.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
30.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Andy Balbirnie, 1 run, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
30.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Lorcan Tucker, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Lorcan Tucker hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 31 (6 runs)
Lorcan Tucker 26 (56)
Andy Balbirnie 55 (94)
Ireland 107/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 11-0-33-1
Naveed Zadran 9-0-27-2
0
31.1
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andy Balbirnie goes forward, dabs it towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
3
31.2
Naveed Zadran to Andy Balbirnie, 3 runs, Andy Balbirnie goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 3 runs.
1
31.3
Naveed Zadran to Lorcan Tucker, 1 run, Lorcan Tucker goes forward and plays defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Match Details
Date
2024-02-28 06:00 AM
Venue
Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
Toss
Afghanistan elected to bat
Umpires
  • Adrian Holdstock
  • Richard Kettleborough
Tv Umpires
  • Paul Reiffel
Match Referee
  • David Boon