AFG vs IRE, Only Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
Date & Time: Mar 15, 2019, 10:00 AM
MATCH DETAILS
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Venue
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
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Series
Afghanistan v Ireland Test - Men's
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Toss
Ireland won the toss and elected to bat.
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Umpire
Ravi, S , Illingworth, R K
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Match Referee
Srinath, J
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Tv Umpire
Pakteen, A S
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Man of the Match
Rahmat Shah
AFG Batting: 149/3 in 47.5 ov
| Batsmen | How Out | R | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad | c: Poynter b: McBrine | 2 (34) | 0 | 0 | 5.88 |
| Ihsanullah | not out | 65 (129) | 8 | 2 | 50.39 |
| Rahmat Shah | st: Poynter b: Cameron-Dow | 76 (122) | 13 | 0 | 62.30 |
| Asghar Afghan | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | not out | 4 (1) | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
| Mohammad Nabi | run out (Murtagh) | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Rashid Khan | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wafadar | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ikram Ali Khail | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Did not bat | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dockrell | 22.0 | 7 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.64 |
| Andy McBrine | 13.0 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.69 |
| James Cameron-Dow | 5.5 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.11 |
| Tim Murtagh | 5.0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Stuart Thompson | 1.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
IRE Batting: 288/10 in 93.0 ov
| Batsmen | How Out | R | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Porterfield | c: Khail b: Ahmadzai | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Paul Stirling | lbw: Ahmadzai | 14 (49) | 2 | 0 | 28.57 |
| James McCollum | lbw: Khan | 39 (96) | 5 | 0 | 40.63 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | c: Khail b: Salamkheil | 82 (149) | 11 | 0 | 55.03 |
| Kevin O'Brien | lbw: Khan | 56 (78) | 7 | 0 | 71.79 |
| Stuart Thompson | c: Janat b: Khan | 1 (12) | 0 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Stuart Poynter | c: Janat b: Salamkheil | 1 (9) | 0 | 0 | 11.11 |
| George Dockrell | lbw: Khan | 25 (79) | 2 | 0 | 31.65 |
| Andy McBrine | st: Khail b: Khan | 4 (13) | 1 | 0 | 30.77 |
| James Cameron-Dow | not out | 32 (39) | 5 | 0 | 82.05 |
| Tim Murtagh | c: Zurmatai b: Ahmadzai | 27 (32) | 4 | 0 | 84.38 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 14.0 | 1 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.71 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 20.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.90 |
| Rashid Khan | 34.0 | 7 | 82 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2.41 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 17.0 | 2 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.88 |
| Wafadar | 8.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
AFG Batting: 314/10 in 106.3 ov
| Batsmen | How Out | R | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Mohammad Shahzad | c&b: Cameron-Dow | 40 (64) | 6 | 1 | 62.50 |
| Ihsanullah | lbw: Cameron-Dow | 7 (34) | 1 | 0 | 20.59 |
| Rahmat Shah | b: Murtagh | 98 (214) | 15 | 0 | 45.79 |
| Asghar Afghan | c: Poynter b: Thompson | 67 (92) | 6 | 4 | 72.83 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | lbw: McBrine | 61 (154) | 6 | 0 | 39.61 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c: Cameron-Dow b: Thompson | 0 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rashid Khan | lbw: Dockrell | 10 (8) | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | lbw: Dockrell | 2 (5) | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Wafadar | c: Balbirnie b: Thompson | 6 (24) | 1 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Ikram Ali Khail | b: McBrine | 7 (40) | 0 | 0 | 17.50 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | not out | 1 (4) | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
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| Tim Murtagh | 22.0 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 |
| Andy McBrine | 27.0 | 4 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.85 |
| James Cameron-Dow | 18.0 | 0 | 94 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5.22 |
| Stuart Thompson | 17.3 | 5 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1.60 |
| George Dockrell | 18.0 | 4 | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Kevin O'Brien | 4.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.75 |
IRE Batting: 172/10 in 60.0 ov
| Batsmen | How Out | R | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| William Porterfield | lbw: Nabi | 9 (26) | 2 | 0 | 34.62 |
| Paul Stirling | c: Khail b: Ahmadzai | 26 (30) | 6 | 0 | 86.67 |
| James McCollum | b: Khan | 4 (9) | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Andrew Balbirnie | b: Ahmadzai | 4 (7) | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Kevin O'Brien | lbw: Nabi | 12 (23) | 2 | 0 | 52.17 |
| Stuart Thompson | c: Shahidi b: Nabi | 3 (31) | 0 | 0 | 9.68 |
| Stuart Poynter | lbw: Khan | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| George Dockrell | c: Khail b: Ahmadzai | 39 (100) | 6 | 0 | 39.00 |
| Andy McBrine | b: Salamkheil | 3 (26) | 0 | 0 | 11.54 |
| James Cameron-Dow | lbw: Salamkheil | 9 (31) | 0 | 0 | 29.03 |
| Tim Murtagh | not out | 54 (75) | 4 | 2 | 72.00 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
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| Yamin Ahmadzai | 12.0 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.42 |
| Wafadar | 8.0 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.87 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 14.0 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.57 |
| Rashid Khan | 12.0 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 14.0 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.50 |
Key Stats
47.5 James Cameron-Dow to Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! James Cameron-Dow to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs. That's the moment, joy for Afghanistan! Amazing scenes in Dehradun. Afghanistan have created history by registering their first Test victory, beating Ireland by seven wickets in Dehradun. It looked like it could be a tricky target but Rahmat Shah and Ihsanullah calmed the nerves with a superb 139 run partnership. Rahmat was probably the difference between the two sides over the course of the match, his patient first innings 98 set things up as the hosts built a sizeable lead. Rashid Khan was another standout performer, bowling beautifully on the third day to claim a maiden Test five wicket haul. Ireland will reflect that they didn't score enough first innings runs, despite a swashbuckling fifty from number eleven Tim Murtagh. After winning the toss, 172 was a way below par total on a placid pitch and left them always fighting to stay in the game. Nonetheless, they did themselves proud and showed admirable improvement in the second dig. It's all about Afghanistan now though, back home they will be celebrating from Kabul to Kandahar after an amazing journey to get Test status. In Dehradun the party will go long into the night.
47.5 James Cameron-Dow to Hashmatullah Shahidi
Over 48. 9 runs. Bowler: James Cameron-Dow. Afghanistan: 3-149(rr 3.10)
47.4 James Cameron-Dow to Mohammad Nabi
OUT! Run Out. James Cameron-Dow to Mohammad Nabi. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Murtagh, by Poynter. What is going on? This is ridiculous. Nabi tries to steal a second but it never looked likely. Perhaps he wanted to keep the strike to try and hit the winning runs. Suicidal running in the end. Murtagh did well to fire in the throw but the fault lies entirely with Nabi.
47.3 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
OUT! Stumped. James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed to wicketkeeper, by Poynter. Rahmat Shah, what have you done? He's been batting so well but aims a filthy swipe to try and finish it and gets beaten by the turn. Poynter has ample time to remove the bails, a consolation wicket for Ireland. A rush of blood from the batsman.
47.2 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
47.1 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
FOUR! James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Crunched into a gap, Afghanistan are now within touching distance of the win.
46.6 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
46.6 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
Over 47. 8 runs. Bowler: Andrew Balbirnie. Afghanistan: 1-140(rr 2.98)
46.5 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
46.4 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
FOUR! Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Some turn and bounce on offer there but Ihsan did well to stand tall and get on top of it.
46.4 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
Over 47. 8 runs. Bowler: Andrew Balbirnie. Afghanistan: 1-140(rr 2.98)
46.3 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Porterfield.
46.2 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
FOUR! Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Balbirnie is a part-time bowler at best, he's been brought on to tempt the batsmen into doing something silly. Ihsan sees it as an opportunity to hit some more boundaries.
46.1 Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah
Andrew Balbirnie to Ihsanullah. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Murtagh.
45.6 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
45.6 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
Over 46. 3 runs. Bowler: James Cameron-Dow. Afghanistan: 1-132(rr 2.87)
45.5 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
45.4 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by O'Brien.
45.3 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
45.2 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
45.1 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for 1 run, run save by McCollum, fielded by Dockrell.
44.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, to leg down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
44.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
Over 45. 4 runs. Bowler: George Dockrell. Afghanistan: 1-129(rr 2.87)
44.5 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by McCollum.
44.4 George Dockrell to Ihsanullah
George Dockrell to Ihsanullah. Stock ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
44.3 George Dockrell to Ihsanullah
APPEAL! George Dockrell to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, by McCollum, appeal made for Caught. Hopeful appeal, Ireland clutching at straws now.
44.2 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
44.1 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Thompson.
43.6 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
43.6 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
Over 44. 2 runs. Bowler: James Cameron-Dow. Afghanistan: 1-125(rr 2.84)
43.5 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Porterfield.
43.4 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
43.3 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
43.2 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by O'Brien.
43.1 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
42.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, to leg down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
42.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
Over 43. 4 runs. Bowler: George Dockrell. Afghanistan: 1-123(rr 2.86)
42.5 George Dockrell to Ihsanullah
George Dockrell to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
42.4 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, thick edge to third man for 3 runs, run save by Balbirnie.
42.3 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot, padded to short leg for no runs, fielded by McCollum.
42.2 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, bat-pad back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
42.2 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
Over 43. no runs. Bowler: George Dockrell. Afghanistan: 1-119(rr 2.77)
42.1 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track driving, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
41.6 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
41.6 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
Over 42. 2 runs. Bowler: James Cameron-Dow. Afghanistan: 1-119(rr 2.83)
41.5 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
41.4 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
41.3 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
41.2 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by O'Brien.
41.1 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot, bottom edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Stirling.
40.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
40.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
Over 41. 2 runs. Bowler: George Dockrell. Afghanistan: 1-117(rr 2.85)
40.5 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
40.5 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
Wide George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Poynter.
40.4 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
40.3 George Dockrell to Ihsanullah
George Dockrell to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stirling.
40.2 George Dockrell to Ihsanullah
George Dockrell to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Balbirnie.
40.1 George Dockrell to Ihsanullah
George Dockrell to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by McBrine.
39.6 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by O'Brien. Fifty for Ihsanullah, a great effort by the debutant. He will be keen to remain not out at the end.
39.6 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
Over 40. 5 runs. Bowler: James Cameron-Dow. Afghanistan: 1-115(rr 2.88)
39.5 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Cameron-Dow.
39.4 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Poynter.
39.3 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
39.2 James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah
James Cameron-Dow to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Murtagh.
39.1 James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah
James Cameron-Dow to Ihsanullah. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by McBrine.
38.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Dockrell.
38.6 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
Over 39. 4 runs. Bowler: George Dockrell. Afghanistan: 1-110(rr 2.82)
38.5 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Murtagh.
38.4 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Murtagh.
38.3 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
FOUR! George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Walloped with disdain, that was only a fraction short and Rahmat was onto it swiftly.
38.2 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track pushing, thick edge to cover for no runs, fielded by Murtagh.
38.1 George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah
George Dockrell to Rahmat Shah. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by O'Brien.