Match Details
Date & Time:
16th Feb 2023, 7:30 PM
Match Number:
1st T20I
Match Results:
AFG Won By 5 wickets
United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan
UAE vs AFG T20 1st T20I, Afghanistan tour of UAE, 2023 - Match Info
Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 5 wickets
Player of the match
Karim Janat - AFG
Match Summary
Player of the Match
142/5 (20.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Chundangapoyil Rizwan
48(41)
Muhammad Waseem
33(35)
Rashid Khan
2-34(4)
Azmatullah Omarzai
1-16(3)
146/5 (19.1 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Karim Janat
53(38)
Afsar Zazai
48(40)
Junaid Siddique
2-30(4)
Zawar Farid
1-4(1)
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
UAE
AFG
Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game.The two sides will meet again at the same venue on 18th February, Saturday for the second T20I match of the series. The first ball will be at 7.30 IST (2 pm GMT). But you can join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Karim Janat wins the Man of the Match award for his half-cetury. He says that he is happy with the win. Adds they were under pressure in the middle order, but he kept his calm and just tried to do the basic right. Tells that it is difficult sometimes to perform at all three fronts, but likes the challenge.
Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan is in for a chat. He says that it was all about keeping the things simple and that's what the guys did. Informs that in T20s, the middle-order batters are really important. Lauds Karim Janat and Afsar Zazai for their knock under pressure.
Chundangapoyil Rizwan, the captain of United Arab Emirates says that they had their moments, and if they scored 10-15 runs more and took the half-chances, things could have been different. Adds that there was some help on the wicket, but credits Afghanistan for the their partnership in the middle overs. Tells that if they develop small things and improve they can be a solid team. Mentions that he is proud of his team's effort and will look to comeback stronger in the next game.
Stay tuned for the presentation...
Earlier in the innings, Afghanistan bowlers justified their skipper's decision of bowling first. United Arab Emirates were off to a solid start with the bat. Muhammad Waseem and Vriitya Aravind got off to starts but could not make the most of it. Chundangapoyil Rizwan certainly played a captain's knock of 48 runs. He was the one who held the innings together on a difficult pitch. It was Rashid Khan who stood out with the ball with his brace.
United Arab Emirates were off to an ideal start with the ball. Junaid Siddique certainlty got the ball dancing on his tunes. He got rid of the opening pair in a jiffy. United Arab Emirates seamers then contined to find the outside edges, but some catches flew out of their reach. Also, Chundangapoyil Rizwan could've been better with his bowling changes. Nevertheless, there are a lot of positives to take from this match. Well, Afghanistan should certainly be on top of their game against this UAE side that is looking like a solid unit who is capable enough of pulling off surprise results.
Afghanistan's experience makes sure that they get over the line in this enticing encounter. The visitors were put under the pump during the chase as they lost Hazratullah Zazai for just a single but the UAE camp hardly knew that there is a new Zazai in town. I am talking about Afsar Zazai whose knock of 48 runs has been crucial to hand Afghanistan a lead in this series. He was complimented well by Karim Janat, who went on to make his half-century and latter slipped out with 6 runs away from the win. Najibullah Zadran later applied the finishing touches.
Afghanistan take an early lead in this series. Rashid Khan will be a happy skipper as he walks out of the field. Although United Arab Emirates should be really proud of their perfromance. They certainly gave a run for their money.
146/5 (19.1)
Over 20
4
Najibullah Zadran*
16 (12)
Rashid Khan
3 (3)
Basil Hameed
0/4 (0.1)
AFG
146/5
4
19.1
Basil Hameed to Najibullah Zadran ,FOUR! Najibullah Zadran finishes things off in style! Basil Hameed floats this up, short and on middle, Najibullah Zadran moves back and hammers it over mid on for a boundary. AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 5 WICKETS AND TAKES A 1-0 LEAD!
Over 19
0
1
1
2
W
0
Rashid Khan*
3 (3)
Najibullah Zadran
12 (11)
Zawar Farid
1/4 (1)
AFG
142/5
0
18.6
Zawar Farid to Rashid Khan ,Zawar Farid nails the yorker, on middle, Rashid Khan backs away, but only manages to jam it out back towards the bowler where Zawar Farid dives to hid right to stop it.
1
18.5
Zawar Farid to Najibullah Zadran ,SCORES LEVEL! Zawar Farid pulls his length back a bit and outside off, Najibullah Zadran slices it towards third man for a run. There is a bit of a fumble, but no harm done.
1
18.4
Zawar Farid to Rashid Khan ,Pitched up, on middle, Rashid Khan hoicks it off the inner half through square leg for a single.
2
18.3
Zawar Farid to Rashid Khan ,Full and on off, Rashid Khan drives it wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.
Rashid Khan is the new man in.
W
18.2
Zawar Farid to Karim Janat ,OUT! TAKEN! Zawar Farid gets a wicket! Karim Janat tries to finish it off with a big shot, but holes out instead. This is a slower delivery, full and outside off, Karim Janat swings hard, but only manages to slice it up in the air as he goes through his shot early. Rohan Mustafa at point settles under it and takes it on the second attempt as it fumbles in his hands.
0
18.1
Zawar Farid to Karim Janat ,On a length and on middle, Karim Janat looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point.
Over 18
1
2
1
6
0
0
Karim Janat*
53 (36)
Najibullah Zadran
11 (10)
Zahoor Khan
1/29 (4)
AFG
138/4
1
17.6
Zahoor Khan to Karim Janat ,Short and on middle, Karim Janat pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for just a run.
2
17.5
Zahoor Khan to Karim Janat ,Back of a length and outside off, Karim Janat steers it past the diving point fielder and wide of third man for a brace. Afghanistan one big hit away from victory now.
1
17.4
Zahoor Khan to Najibullah Zadran ,A slower delivery now, short and outside off, Najibullah Zadran waits for it and cuts it towards deep point for a run.
6
17.3
Zahoor Khan to Najibullah Zadran ,SIX! BOOM! Najibullah Zadran clears the fence now! Zahoor Khan serves this full and outside off, Najibullah Zadran frees his arms and smashes it over the deep extra cover fence for a biggie.
0
17.2
Zahoor Khan to Najibullah Zadran ,Short of a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran gets hurried by the extra bounce, but manages to keep it down towards point. Karim Janat wants the run, but he is sent back and rightly so.
0
17.1
Zahoor Khan to Najibullah Zadran ,Fuller one and on off, Najibullah Zadran drives it towards mid off.
Over 17
1
1
2
0
1
0
Najibullah Zadran*
4 (6)
Karim Janat
50 (34)
Muhammad Jawadullah
1/34 (4)
AFG
128/4
1
16.6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Najibullah Zadran ,Short of a length and around leg, Najibullah Zadran goes for the pull, but gloves it towards the short fine leg region. They cross. 15 needed in 18 balls now!
1
16.5
Muhammad Jawadullah to Karim Janat ,FIFTY FOR JANAT! This is pitched up, on off, Karim Janat drills it towards sweeper cover for one. This has been a brilliant knock from him and now he will try to stay till the end and finish the job for his team.
2
16.4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Karim Janat ,Fuller again and on middle, Karim Janat clips it towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
0
16.3
Muhammad Jawadullah to Karim Janat ,Swing and a miss! Muhammad Jawadullah serves this touch fuller and on off, angling away, Karim Janat goes for the big heave, but fails to connect as the ball just goes past the off pole.
1
16.2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Najibullah Zadran ,Short of a length and on middle, Najibullah Zadran pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
0
16.1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Najibullah Zadran ,Muhammad Jawadullah bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Najibullah Zadran ducks under it. The umpire signals one for the over.
Over 16
1
0
1
1
1
4
Najibullah Zadran*
2 (3)
Karim Janat
47 (31)
Junaid Siddique
2/30 (4)
AFG
123/4
1
15.6
Junaid Siddique to Najibullah Zadran ,Back of a length and on off, angling in, Najibullah Zadran cuts it punches it towards deep point for one more. Afghanistan need 20 runs in 24 balls now!
0
15.5
Junaid Siddique to Najibullah Zadran ,Junaid Siddique bangs in a bouncer, on off, Najibullah Zadran ducks under it.
1
15.4
Junaid Siddique to Karim Janat ,A slower one now, short and on off, Karim Janat waits for it and pulls it towards deep sqaure leg for another run.
1
15.3
Junaid Siddique to Najibullah Zadran ,On a length and on off, Najibullah Zadran pushes it through covers for a run.
1
15.2
Junaid Siddique to Karim Janat ,Fuller one and on off, Karim Janat drives it towards mid off and scampers across for a single. The fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end, but it would have been close if that hit.
Head to Head
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
AFG vs UAE
*Last 3 years
6
No. of Matches
4
AFG
2
UAE
0
Tie
Last Overs
over 20
4
Runs 4
over 19
0
W
2
1
1
0
Runs 4
over 18
0
0
6
1
2
1
Runs 10
over 17
0
1
0
2
1
1
Runs 5
over 16
4
1
1
1
0
1
Runs 8
Venue/Pitch Details
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Neutral
Second Batting Friendly
Pace Friendly
152
1st Batting Average
167
Highest Score Chased
18
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
44%
2nd Batting
56%
Wicket Split
Pacer
68.32% | 138W
Spin
31.68% | 64W
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28 Jan 2023Match Officals
Umpire:
Akbar Ali (UAE), Asif Iqbal (UAE)
Third Umpire:
Shiju Sam (UAE)
Match Referee:
Graeme Labrooy (SL)
