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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2021 2nd T20I Full Commentary
Result · Mar 19 2021, Fri - 03:30 PM (IST)
AFGHANISTAN193/5
ZIMBABWE148
Afghanistan won by 45 runs
CRR:8.62
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Richard Ngarava to Rashid Khan. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta. That's the end of Afghanistan innings as they managed to score 193 for the loss of five wickets from the allotted 20 overs. Karim Janat top-scored with 53. A breezy knock from Nabi as he contributed 40 from just 15 deliveries. For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani picks up two wickets to his name. Can Zimbabwe chase down this target and level the series 1-1? Let's wait and watch for Zimbabwe's innings in another few minutes.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Rashid Khan. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Asghar Afghan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta.
Richard Ngarava to Asghar Afghan. Yorker, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
SIX! Richard Ngarava to Asghar Afghan. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FREE HIT. FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Asghar Afghan. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
No ball Richard Ngarava to Rashid Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge to silly point and it was a no ball, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
Blessing Muzarabani to Rashid Khan. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease flick, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe, fielded by Madhevere.
Blessing Muzarabani to Rashid Khan. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Butt.
Blessing Muzarabani to Asghar Afghan. Yorker, down leg side backing away flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Nabi. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Musakanda. He looks to clear the ropes but couldn't connect it well. Musakanda takes an excellent catch to dismiss Nabi for 40.
SIX! Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Asghar Afghan. Half volley, down leg side backing away working, to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Ngarava.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi. Half volley, outside off stump no foot movement driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Asghar Afghan. Back of a length, off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mavuta.
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi. Length ball, middle stump deep in crease driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Kamunhukamwe.
FOUR! Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for no runs, run save by Mutumbami.
Richard Ngarava to Mohammad Nabi. Yorker, outside off stump no foot movement pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Williams.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Najibullah Zadran. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Burl. Fourth wicket down for Afghanistan! Zadran departs for 12.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Najibullah Zadran. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Najibullah Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed back to bowler for no runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Najibullah Zadran. Yorker, outside off stump no foot movement driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Mutumbami.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Nabi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.
Wide Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Nabi. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mutumbami.
FREE HIT. Blessing Muzarabani to Najibullah Zadran. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Williams.
No ball Blessing Muzarabani to Najibullah Zadran. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, missed and it was a no ball, fielded by Mutumbami.
SIX! Brandon Mavuta to Mohammad Nabi. Slider length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Brandon Mavuta to Najibullah Zadran. Slider length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Musakanda.
Brandon Mavuta to Mohammad Nabi. Slider length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Ngarava.
OUT! Bowled. Karim Janat to Blessing Muzarabani. Yorker, middle stump no foot movement working, missed. Knocked him over. Zimbabwe got bundled out for 148. Afghanistan won the match and sealed the series 2-0. A cakewalk victory for Afghanistan as they entirely dominated with both bat and ball. For Zimbabwe, Ryan Burl top-scored with 40 and he was well supported by Tiripano with 24. For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan picks up three wickets to his name. Naveen-ul-Haq and Mohammad Nabi picked up couple of wickets each. Mohammad Nabi has been adjudged as the player of the match for his all-round performance. Do join us for the final T20I at the same venue tomorrow. Until then, cheers.
OUT! Bowled. Rashid Khan to Donald Tiripano. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. He looks to reverse sweep but misses as the ball crashes onto the stumps.
Rashid Khan to Donald Tiripano. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short fine leg for no runs, shy attempt by Afghan.
SIX! Rashid Khan to Donald Tiripano. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Rashid Khan to Brandon Mavuta. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Murid. He looks to clear the fence, but the ball carries into the hands of Naveen, who takes an excellent catch.
Rashid Khan to Donald Tiripano. Googly back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Hotak.
OUT! Caught. Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Ghani. Burl gives away his wicket and departs for 40.
Karim Janat to Ryan Burl. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Murid.
Karim Janat to Donald Tiripano. Short, outside off stump down the track pulling, bottom edge to silly point for 1 run, fielded by Shahidi.
Wide Karim Janat to Donald Tiripano. Off cutter length ball, middle stump no foot movement glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
FOUR! Karim Janat to Donald Tiripano. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Karim Janat to Donald Tiripano. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Karim Janat to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
Karim Janat to Donald Tiripano. Full toss, down leg side down the track Slog, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run.
Farid Malik to Donald Tiripano. Half volley, outside off stump backing away driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
Farid Malik to Ryan Burl. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
Farid Malik to Donald Tiripano. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Ghani.
FOUR! Farid Malik to Donald Tiripano. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Farid Malik to Donald Tiripano. Yorker, middle stump no foot movement defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Farid Malik to Ryan Burl. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ghani.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
Mohammad Nabi to Donald Tiripano. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ghani.
Mohammad Nabi to Donald Tiripano. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
OUT! L.B.W. Mohammad Nabi to Richmond Mutumbami. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad. Nabi gets the much-needed breakthrough for Afghanistan.
Mohammad Nabi to Richmond Mutumbami. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Ghani.
FOUR! Mohammad Nabi to Richmond Mutumbami. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. He shuffles and reverse sweeps it to the ropes for a four.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Richmond Mutumbami. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump moves in front pulling, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Ryan Burl. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Malik.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Richmond Mutumbami. Slower ball short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Richmond Mutumbami. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Janat.