USA-U19 vs AFG-U19 Ball by Ball Commentary

USA-U19

148/10(48.2 ov)

AFG-U19

151/7(49.3 ov)

Afghanistan Under-19 beat USA Under-19 by 3 wickets

Commentary

Afghanistan Under-19

3:38 PM IST Right then, that is it from this game where Afghanistan Under-19 just manages to get over the line while USA Under-19 ends their campaign without any wins. However, the action continues in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 on 1st February, Thursday. Scotland U-19 takes on Namibia U-19 in the 16th Place Play-off match which will start at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

3:37 PM IST Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, the victorious skipper of Afghanistan Under-19 says that it was a tough tournament especially for him captaining the side. Adds that he knows that they didn't perform well in the campaign, but it is good to finish with a win. He continues that in the last two matches, they were unlucky, but he also states that their batting and fielding needed to be better. He reckons that it would have been a different story if the top-order batters did well in a couple of matches. Ends by saying that he is happy to play a good and mature inning in this game.

3:35 PM IST Rishi Ramesh, the captain of USA Under-19 says that they fought really well but the close defeats like this hurt the most. Adds that this being their last game, they wanted to give their all on the field. Tells that the standards are pretty high here, and they learned a lot from the top teams. Ends by saying that it was a great honor for them participating in this event.

3:34 PM IST Rahimullah Zurmati is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He says there was no pressure as he was playing according to the plan and he was focusing on taking ones and twos to get the team over the line. He continues that when the captain got out it was his duty to score some boundaries. He reckons that they didn't bat well in the last few matches but he is happy they did good in this match.

3:33 PM IST Presentation Time...

3:32 PM IST Earlier in the game, USA Under-19 posted a somewhat fighting total courtesy of crucial contributions from Prannav Chettipalayam and Utkarsh Srivastava. Allah Mohammad was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan Under-19 yet again with three wickets, while skipper, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil and Faridoon Dawoodzai picked up a couple, and Khalil Ahmed and Arab Gul chipped in with one each. While chasing, they were in early trouble but a resilient knock from the captain, and couple of partnerships along with a matured innings from Rahimullah Zurmati helped them end the tournament with a victory.

3:29 PM IST USA Under-19, on the other hand, will be extremely proud of their bowling effort as they pushed the Afghans to their limits. Arya Garg set the tone with a wicket on the first ball while Ateendra Subramanian followed with another in the second over. Their spinners, Utkarsh Srivastava and Khush Bhalala kept the runs in check and put the pressure on the batters. Ateendra Subramanian ended up with three wickets while Garg got a couple, and Aaryan Batra chipped in with one. They were able to bowl a lot of dot balls, but their fielding needed to be better. However, they still managed to take this game to the last over defending a low total, but just could not get over the line. They made it to this event after 14 long years,go back with a lot of experience and learnings form this World Cup campaign

3:25 PM IST Afghanistan Under-19 continued their tradition of losing a wicket in the first over as Hassan Eisakhil went back on the very first delivery. Wafiullah Tarakhil also couldn't make much impact and was dismissed for a duck, and Sohail Khan Zurmati followed suit as the Afghans had their backs against the wall. Then the skipper, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil joined Jamshid Zadran in the middle and slowly started to steady the ship for them. The runs were not coming easily, but they stuck around and added 36 runs together before Zadran had to depart. The skipper found another able partner in Numan Shah as they kept ticking the scoreboard and built up a partnership of 33 runs which was big in the context of this game. However, a rush of blood cost Shah his wicket leaving his captain with all the responsibility. After a very patient knock and facing over a 100 balls, the skipper also lost his patience and threw away his wicket while a mix-up cost Allah Mohammad his wicket that once again gave life to his game. The Afghans will be grateful to Rahimullah Zurmati who showed great resilience and played a very sensible knock keeping in touch with the asking rate as well. He remained unbeaten on 37 runs and was part of the match-winning partnership with Arab Gul who stayed not out on 23 and hit the winning six as well in the last over.

3:15 PM IST THE AFGHANS WIN A NAIL-BITER HERE! They have finally managed to take that extra step and get over the line. Afghanistan Under-19 finish their ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign on a positive note. It was not at all easy here, but they will be relieved that they were able to finish on the right end of a thrilling game after losing two close games in a row in the group stages. USA Under-19 should be proud of themselves for the effort in this game as they made it extremely difficult for the Afghans, but it was not their day here in Benoni.

End of over 49.36 runs

AFG-U19: 151/7CRR: 3.05

Ball

Arab Gul:23 (37)

Rahimullah Zurmati:37 (49)

Khush Bhalala:9.3-0-38-0

49.3

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 6 runs

SIX! There she goes! Arab Gul finishes things off in style! Fuller delivery just outside off. Arab Gul covers the stump gets on one knee and slog-sweeps the delivery from the middle of his bat. The ball flies high up in the sky and goes beyond the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum. After two heartbreaking losses against Nepal and New Zealand, they finally gets the win, Afghanistan Under-19 win by three wickets and three balls to spare as well.

150 Runs for the teamAfghanistan Under-19

Runs: 151/7

49.2

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Short delivery outside off. Arab Gul punches it but finds the short cover once again. 4 needed in 4 now. Getting tighter!

49.1

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Short and outside off. Arab Gul cuts it a bit early towards the short cover fielder. A dot to start the over. Still 4 needed in 5 balls now.

3:11 PM IST Who will bowl the last over? It will be Khush Bhalala. Can he defend 3 runs here and make history for USA Under-19?

End of over 495 runs

AFG-U19: 145/7CRR: 2.96RRR: 4

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:37 (49)

Arab Gul:17 (34)

Arya Garg:10-1-33-2

48.6

Arya Garg to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Fuller delivery on middle. Rahimullah Zurmati eases it back to the bowler. Rahimullah Zurmati will not be at the strike for the last over!

48.5

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, 1 run

Fuller delivery on leg and middle. Arab Gul tries to play it towards th of side but gets nicked on the inner edge. the ball rolls towards the fine leg and the batter gets a single.

48.4

Arya Garg to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

CLOSE! Slower and fuller on middle and off. Rahimullah Zurmati taps it to the front of short mid-wicket and sets off for a single. Arab Gul was a bit late to return home. The fielder has a shy at the striker's end but failed to hit it directly. It would have been run out if there was a direct hit. Arab Gul was not even in the frame.

48.3

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, 1 run

Back of a length on middle and off. Arab Gul dabs towards the off side and gets a quick single.

48.2

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, no run

Slower now, on off, angling away from the batter. Arab Gul swings towards his off side but misses the heave.

48.1

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, 2 runs

This is really good running in between the wickets! Good-length delivery on leg . Arab Gul flicks it towards deep square leg and instantly calls for double and they gets it.

3:05 PM IST Arya Garg to bowl the penultimate over. Afghanistan Under-19 needs 9 runs in the last two overs. This will be the crucial over and could decide the game.

End of over 485 runs

AFG-U19: 140/7CRR: 2.92RRR: 4.50

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:36 (47)

Arab Gul:13 (30)

Khush Bhalala:9-0-32-0

47.6

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 2 runs

That was really well played! Short delivery on off. Rahimullah Zurmati comes dancing down the ground and lofts it over the cover region and gets a couple of runs.

47.5

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 1 run

Short delivery on off. Arab Gul heaves it across the line and punches it towards the wide long on for a single.

47.4

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Short delivery outside off. Arab Gul tries to cut but misses on the outer edge.

47.3

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Short around off. Arab Gul eases it towards the fielder in cover.

47.2

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Afghanistan Under-19 are getting single in a very easy way! Fuller delivery on middle and leg. Rahimullah Zurmati knocks it towards long on and gets a single.

47.1

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 1 run

Short and outside off. Arab Gul slaps it towards the sweeper cover and gets a single.

End of over 473 runs

AFG-U19: 135/7CRR: 2.87RRR: 4.66

Ball

Arab Gul:11 (26)

Rahimullah Zurmati:33 (45)

Arya Garg:9-1-28-2

46.6

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, 1 run

On a length around off. Arab Gul knocks it towards the wide long off and gets a single. 11 runs are needed from 23 deliveries.

46.5

Arya Garg to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Fuller delivery on off. Rahimullah Zurmati taps it in the front and gets a quick single. Each single and each dot is like gold to both the team.

46.4

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, 1 run

Back of a length on middle and off. Arab Gul punches it toward the right of wide mid off and gets a single.

46.3

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, no run

Full-length delivery around off. Arab Gul punches it but straight to the short cover fielder for no runs.

46.2

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, no run

Fuller delivery on off. Arab Gul eases it toward the mid off for no runs.

46.1

Arya Garg to Arab Gul, no run

Yorker, right into the block hole outside off. Arab Gul does well to dig it down.

End of over 463 runs

AFG-U19: 132/7CRR: 2.87RRR: 4.25

Ball

Arab Gul:9 (21)

Rahimullah Zurmati:32 (44)

Khush Bhalala:8-0-27-0

45.6

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 1 run

Fuller around off. Arab Gul punches it towards sweeper cover and gets a single.

45.5

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Fuller around off. Rahimullah Zurmati flick it across the line towards mid-wicket for a quick single.

45.4

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 1 run

Flatter and quicker, on middle and leg. Arab Gul tries to hit it to this lef side but gets nicked on the inner edge, pats his pads and past the left of the keeper for a single.

45.3

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Fuller around off. Arab Gul drives if towards the wide mid off for no runs.

45.2

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Fuller around outside off. Arab Gul with no foot work tries to flick it, but the ball skids and stays low after pitching.

45.1

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Short delivery on off. Arab Gul eases it towards wide mid off.

End of over 455 runs

AFG-U19: 129/7CRR: 2.87RRR: 4

Ball

Arab Gul:7 (16)

Rahimullah Zurmati:31 (43)

Ateendra Subramanian:10-2-20-3

44.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Arab Gul, 1 run

Overpitched and on middle, Arab Gul drills it towards long on for one more. Ateendra Subramanian finishes off a fantastic spell. This is also the most economical spell for a USA Under-19 bowler in this World Cup.

44.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati nudges it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a run, Gul turns around for the second but is sent back just in time.

44.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Short of a length and outside off, Rahimullah Zurmati misses out on his cut shot. Half an appeal from the bowler, but nothing doing.

44.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, 2 runs

Sloppy fielding! This is pitched up and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati taps it in front of point and sets off for the run, the fielder charges at it but lets it through and allows the second run.

Rahimullah Zurmati

Runs: 30(41)SR: 73.17

44.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Arab Gul, 1 run

Length again and on off, Arab Gul guides it towards third man for a single.

44.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Arab Gul, no run

On a length and around off, Arab Gul steers it towards point.

End of over 443 runs

AFG-U19: 124/7CRR: 2.82RRR: 4.16

Ball

Arab Gul:5 (13)

Rahimullah Zurmati:28 (40)

Khush Bhalala:7-0-24-0

43.6

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 1 run

Looped up, full and on off, Arab Gul drives it towards long off for one.

43.5

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Short again and around off, Arab Gul forces it straight to extra covers.

43.4

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Another full toss, on off, Arab Gul stabs it straight to short covers.

43.3

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

A loopy full toss, on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati drills it towards long on for a single.

43.2

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, 1 run

Short again and around off, Arab Gul punches it towards sweeper covers for a run.

43.1

Khush Bhalala to Arab Gul, no run

Flatter, short and outside off, Arab Gul tries to cut it away but misses.

End of over 436 runs

AFG-U19: 121/7CRR: 2.81RRR: 4

Ball

Arab Gul:3 (8)

Rahimullah Zurmati:27 (39)

Ateendra Subramanian:9-2-15-3

42.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Arab Gul, 1 run

Back of a length and on off, Arab Gul dabs it in front of point, more hesitation but the batters gets across for a run.

42.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Arab Gul, no run

Brilliant effort! This is full and on off, Arab Gul drives it firmly wide of short covers, Rishi Ramesh dives to his left to make a fine stop. There is confusion between the batters but they are safe.

42.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Arab Gul, no run

Full again and around off, shaping away, Arab Gul tries to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

42.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Goes fuller and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati eases it towards long on for a single.

42.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, 4 runs

FOUR! Rahimullah Zurmati is getting a move on now! Ateendra Subramanian bangs this short and on middle, sit up nicely for the batter, Rahimullah Zurmati stands tall and pulls it powerfully towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. Afghanistan Under-19 needs 30 runs now with thee wickets in hand!

42.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

On a length and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati pats it down to mid on.

End of over 422 runs

AFG-U19: 115/7CRR: 2.74RRR: 4.25

Ball

Arab Gul:2 (5)

Rahimullah Zurmati:22 (36)

Utkarsh Srivastava:10-1-22-0

41.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Arab Gul, no run

Gives this one some air, full and on of, Arab Gul defends it on the front foot. Just one from the over.

41.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Darts this one full and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati eases it towards long on for a single.

41.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Flatter, full and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati knocks it to the right of the bowler.

41.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Floated, full and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati strides out and taps it towards point.

41.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Goes short and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati tucks it to short mid-wicket.

41.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Arab Gul, 1 run

Tossed up, full and on off, Arab Gul pushes it through covers for a single.

End of over 419 runs

AFG-U19: 113/7CRR: 2.76RRR: 4

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:21 (32)

Arab Gul:1 (3)

Aaryan Batra:10-2-37-1

40.6

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, 4 runs

FOUR! Two in two! Aaryan Batra lands this short again and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati swivels and heaves it away past mid-wicket for another boundary. The pendulum swings again, Afghanistan Under-19 needs 37 runs to win now!

40.5

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, 4 runs

MISFIELD AND FOUR! USA Under-19 cannot afford to that here! This is back of a length and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati pulls it wide of deep square leg, Prannav Chettipalayam covers his ground to the left but lets it through his legs for a boundary.

40.4

Aaryan Batra to Arab Gul, 1 run

In the blockhole, on middle, Arab Gul digs it out to the leg side for one.

40.3

Aaryan Batra to Arab Gul, no run

Full again and on off, Arab Gul drills it towards mid off.

40.2

Aaryan Batra to Arab Gul, no run

Full and on middle, Arab Gul knocks it back to the bowler.

2:36 PM IST Arab Gul walks out to the middle.

40.1

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust! The dangerous, Allah Mohammad goes back to the hut now. This is full and around off, Rahimullah Zurmati drives it straight to covers and sets off for the run, Allah Mohammad is a bit late to react, Manav Nayak picks up and hits bullseye at the batter's end with the Afghan not even in the frame. He is miles out and there was never a run there. The replay confirms the same. USA Under-19 three wickets away from a historic win!

Rahimullah Zurmati

13 (30b 1x4 0x6)SR: 43.33

run out (Manav Nayak)

2:34 PM IST Powerplay 3! USA Under-19 can now have five fielders outside the circle till the last over.

End of over 404 runs

AFG-U19: 104/6CRR: 2.60RRR: 4.50

Ball

Allah Mohammad:4 (6)

Rahimullah Zurmati:13 (29)

Utkarsh Srivastava:9-1-20-0

39.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Allah Mohammad, no run

Huge appeal but turned down by Umpire. This one is on length around off. Allah Mohammad hangs back and opens his bat's face towards the third man to guide it but misses the connection. The keeper and Utkarsh Srivastava thought they heard something but there was a gap between the bat and ball.

39.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Allah Mohammad, no run

Short delivery wide outside off, tuning in. Allah Mohammad tries to heave it but thumps his pads after hitting the ball.

39.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Short and on middle, Allah Mohammad goes down and pulls it towards deep square leg for a brace.

39.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Allah Mohammad, 1 run

In the air....safe! This is slower through the air, full and on off, Allah Mohammad tries to swipe it away but gets a top edge that falls just in front of short covers.

39.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Allah Mohammad, no run

So close! This is a googly, full and on middle, turns in sharply, Allah Mohammad stays back to defend but fails to pick it as the ball just goes past the leg pole.

39.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Allah Mohammad, 2 runs

Flatter, short and outside off, Allah Mohammad backs away and punches it towards wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

End of over 393 runs

AFG-U19: 100/6CRR: 2.56RRR: 4.45

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:12 (28)

Allah Mohammad:1 (1)

Aaryan Batra:9-2-28-1

38.6

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Overpitched and around off, Rahimullah Zurmati drills it towards cover-point.

38.5

Aaryan Batra to Allah Mohammad, 1 run

Fuller one and on middle, Allah Mohammad swing across the line but gets an inside edge just past the stumps towards fine leg for a run.

100 Runs for the teamAfghanistan Under-19

Runs: 100/6

2:28 PM IST Allah Mohammad walks out to bat now.

38.4

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Siddarth Kappa will be the most relieved man out in the field for USA Under-19. The Afghan skipper just throws away his wicket. This one is on a length around off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil covers the stump and tries to heave it up and over the cover region but fails to get the elevation. He ends up chipping it straight to mid off where Khush Bhalala takes a routine catch. Is there another twist in the tale? This game just keeps on getting more interesting.

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil

39 (107b 1x4 0x6)SR: 36.45

c Khush Bhalala b Aaryan Batra

38.3

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Chaos in the middle! Much fuller on middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil punches it towards the cover. Rahimullah Zurmati sets off early but the skipper rejects the call. The fielder had a shy and hit the wicket directly at the non-striker's end but Rahimullah Zurmati returned home safe. After hitting the wicket the ball deflects towards the short cover. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil now calls for a run but Rahimullah Zurmati responds late, and they cancel the plan. The fielder had a shy at the striker's end but the replay shows hat Naseer Khan Maroofkhil returned home safely by a few inches.

38.2

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

In the air... but safe! Fuller delivery around off. Rahimullah Zurmati tries to heave it across the line but gets nicked on the outer edge. The ball flies high in the sky but drops safely in front of deep backward point. They cross for a single.

38.1

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

DROPPED! There is the chance but USA Under-19 fails to take it. This is full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to loft it away but mistimes it badly in the air behind mid off, Siddarth Kappa runs backwards, gets under it but fails to get any hands on it. Was that the moment for the Americans?

End of over 383 runs

AFG-U19: 97/5CRR: 2.55RRR: 4.33

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:11 (26)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:38 (104)

Utkarsh Srivastava:8-1-16-0

37.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Short delivery on off. Rahimullah Zurmati opens the stance and gets the inner part of his willow toward the bowler.

37.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller delivery around off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil punches it to the right of the short cover, where he fields but gets a single.

37.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up fuller outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil punches it staright to the short cover fielder.

37.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Short delivery on stump. Rahimullah Zurmati pushes it towards the leg side and gets a single.

37.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller delivery on stump. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil clips it towards the mid-wicket region for a single.

37.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Short delivery just outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it down.

End of over 370 run

AFG-U19: 94/5CRR: 2.54RRR: 4.23

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:10 (24)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:36 (100)

Aaryan Batra:8-2-25-0

36.6

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Back of a length around off. Rahimullah Zurmati opens his face of bat and eases it towards the point region for no runs. Maiden for Aaryan Batra!

36.5

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Fuller delivery on off. Rahimullah Zurmati leans on the delivery and knocks it back to the bowler.

36.4

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Fuller delivery around off. Rahimullah Zurmati takes his front foot out and eases it towards the cover region.

36.3

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Low full toss outside off. Rahimullah Zurmati drills it but straight to the short cover fielder.

36.2

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Back of a length aorund off. Rahimullah Zurmati hangs back and pushes it towards the off side.

36.1

Aaryan Batra to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Fuller delivery, on off. Rahimullah Zurmati lunges and leans on the delivery and blocks it back to the bowler.

2:17 PM IST Drinks! Afghanistan Under-19 needs 55 runs to win in 14 overs, and their skipper, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil is anchoring this chase nicely and a bit of support from the other would see them get over the line. USA Under-19 have done extremely well to make a game out of this one, but they need to get rid of the Afghan skipper quickly to put some pressure back on their opposition. Also, Aaryan Batra to bowl after break.

End of over 363 runs

AFG-U19: 94/5CRR: 2.61RRR: 3.92

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:10 (18)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:36 (100)

Utkarsh Srivastava:7-1-13-0

35.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Short wide outside off. Rahimullah Zurmati cuts it towards cover point for a single.

35.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller delivery on leg and middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil jams it towards the deep square leg region for an easy single.

35.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pitches up, around off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil knocks it towards short cover.

35.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, fuller around off. Utkarsh Srivastava eases it towards cover region.

35.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Short delivery, on off, spinning in. Rahimullah Zurmati flicks it towards fine leg, where the fielder fumbles and allows a single.

35.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Fuller, wide outside off. Rahimullah Zurmati covers the stump and leaves the delivery.

End of over 357 runs

AFG-U19: 91/5CRR: 2.60RRR: 3.86

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:8 (15)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:35 (97)

Khush Bhalala:6-0-21-0

34.6

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Goes short and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati moves back and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for one. Afghanistan Under-19 needs 58 runs to win now!

34.5

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati strides out and pushes it towards short covers.

34.4

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Flighted, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil reaches out and drills it towards long off for a run.

34.3

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Floated, full and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati steps across and eases it towards long on for a single.

34.2

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 4 runs

FOUR! A much-needed boundary! Khush Bhalala lands this short and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati rocks back quickly and smacks it away wide of mid on for a boundary.

34.1

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati pushes it back to the bowler.

End of over 340 run

AFG-U19: 84/5CRR: 2.47RRR: 4.06

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:34 (96)

Rahimullah Zurmati:2 (10)

Utkarsh Srivastava:6-1-10-0

33.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

A maiden over then! This is looped up, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil defends it on the front foot.

33.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Quicker, full and on leg, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil clips it away straight to backward square leg.

33.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it down the pitch.

33.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Floated, full and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil makes room but guides it straight to point.

33.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil knocks it towards mid off.

33.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Close! This is flatter, full and around off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to push it away from his body and gets an inside edge as the ball just goes past the leg pole.

End of over 332 runs

AFG-U19: 84/5CRR: 2.55RRR: 3.82

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:34 (90)

Rahimullah Zurmati:2 (10)

Khush Bhalala:5-0-14-0

32.6

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Slower through the air, full and on leg, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tucks it just wide of short mid-wicket and steals the single. Sensible cricket from the Afghan skipper.

32.5

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Looped up, full and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati eases it towards long on for a single.

32.4

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati knocks it towards mid off.

32.3

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Flatter, full and around off, Rahimullah Zurmati steps across and steers it towards point. The dot balls are piling up now.

32.2

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Floated, full and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati strides out and keeps it out to the off side.

32.1

Khush Bhalala to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati defends it on the front foot.

End of over 322 runs

AFG-U19: 82/5CRR: 2.56RRR: 3.72

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:33 (89)

Rahimullah Zurmati:1 (5)

Utkarsh Srivastava:5-0-10-0

31.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Quicker again, short and angling in sharply, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil gets hurried and only manages to keep it out on the pitch.

31.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Quicker, short and around off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to guide it away but chops it onto the pitch, he takes a step out of his crease but goes back after he spots the keeper trying to grab the ball.

31.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Flatter, full and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

31.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Rahimullah Zurmati, 1 run

Short again and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati stays back and clips it towards wide of square leg and scampers across for a run.

31.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Goes short and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil moves back and punches it to the left of the bowler for a single.

31.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil prods forward and taps it to short covers.

End of over 310 run

AFG-U19: 80/5CRR: 2.58RRR: 3.63

Ball

Rahimullah Zurmati:0 (4)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:32 (84)

Ateendra Subramanian:8-2-9-3

30.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

A maiden-wicket over! This is short again and around off, Rahimullah Zurmati steps across and dabs it towards point.

30.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Slower one, fullish and on off, Rahimullah Zurmati stabs it towards short covers.

30.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Short of a length and on middle, Rahimullah Zurmati pats it down to short mid-wicket.

30.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Rahimullah Zurmati, no run

Back of a length and around off, Rahimullah Zurmati lets it go to the keeper.

1:59 PM IST Rahimullah Zurmati walks out to the middle as number seven for Afghanistan Under-19.

30.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Numan Shah, no run

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Ateendra Subramanian has three now! The bowling change has worked wonders for USA Under-19 here. This is full and straight in line with the stumps, shaping in a bit, Numan Shah stays there and goes for the big slog across the line, but misses due to the inward movement and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Afghanistan Under-19 loses half their side now and still needs 69 runs to win.

Numan Shah

15 (33b 0x4 1x6)SR: 45.45

b Ateendra Subramanian

30.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Numan Shah, no run

On a length and on off, Ateendra Subramanian pushes it towards short covers.

End of over 305 runs

AFG-U19: 80/4CRR: 2.67RRR: 3.45

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:32 (84)

Numan Shah:15 (31)

Khush Bhalala:4-0-12-0

29.6

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up fuller on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil jams it towards the short mid-wicket for no runs.

29.5

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 4 runs

FOUR! Naseer Khan Maroofkhil goes for it! Fuller delivery on middle and leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil gets low on one knee and sweeps it towards the deep fine leg region and gets a boundary.

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil

Runs: 32(83)SR: 38.55

29.4

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it down the pitch.

29.3

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Short and on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil pats it down towards leg side.

29.2

Khush Bhalala to Numan Shah, 1 run

Fuller around off. Numan Shah drives it towards the wide long off and gets a single.

29.1

Khush Bhalala to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller just outside off. Numan Shah drives it but to the short cover.

End of over 290 run

AFG-U19: 75/4CRR: 2.59RRR: 3.52

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:28 (80)

Numan Shah:14 (29)

Aaryan Batra:7-1-25-0

28.6

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Back of a length outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil dabs it down to the right of the bolwer.

28.5

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery on off and middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil covers the stump and eases it towards mid on.

28.4

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pitches up, on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it back to the bowler.

28.3

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Short delivery outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil hops and opens his face of bat towards point.

28.2

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil knocks it towards short cover for no runs.

28.1

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Swing and a miss! On a length outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to cut but gets beaten on the outer edge.

End of over 281 run

AFG-U19: 75/4CRR: 2.68RRR: 3.36

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:28 (74)

Numan Shah:14 (29)

Khush Bhalala:3-0-7-0

27.6

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Short, on middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil opens his stance and punches it towards the long on for a single.

27.5

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Full-length delivery on middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

27.4

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller on stump. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it down.

27.3

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, down the leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil makes room and drives it towards mid on for no runs.

27.2

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller on stump. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil eases it towards square leg once agin.

27.1

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, much fuller . Naseer Khan Maroofkhil lunges and eases it towards the square leg region for no runs.

End of over 272 runs

AFG-U19: 74/4CRR: 2.74RRR: 3.26

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:27 (68)

Numan Shah:14 (29)

Aaryan Batra:6-0-25-0

26.6

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Back of a length on leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil flicks it towards fine leg and gets a single.

26.5

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Hard-length on middle and off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil hangs back and dabs it back to the bowler.

26.4

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, 1 run

Fuller delivery just outside off. Numan Shah crouches down and drives it towards the left of the cover. But what a stop from the fielder as he dives to his left. Single taken in between.

26.3

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, no run

On a length around off. Numan Shah eases is towards the cover field for no runs.

26.2

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, no run

Back of a length outside off. Numan Shah punches it towards the cover region for no runs.

26.1

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, no run

Beaten! Fuller delivery outside off. Numan Shah thought the delivery would shape in, so he approaches like wise to drive ti but gets beaten on the outer edge.

End of over 262 runs

AFG-U19: 72/4CRR: 2.77RRR: 3.20

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:26 (66)

Numan Shah:13 (25)

Khush Bhalala:2-0-6-0

25.6

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, fuller on leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil jams it towards short mid-wicket.

25.5

Khush Bhalala to Numan Shah, 1 run

Fuller outside off. Numan Shah strides, extends his arm and eases it towards the cover region for a single.

25.4

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller delivery on leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil flicks it between the mid-wicket and square leg and gets a single.

25.3

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery down the leg, as Khush sees the batter taking room. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil takes room and flicks it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

25.2

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil takes room and blocks it down.

25.1

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery on middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil goes deep into the crease and nudges it towards square leg region.

End of over 254 runs

AFG-U19: 70/4CRR: 2.80RRR: 3.16

Ball

Numan Shah:12 (24)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:25 (61)

Aaryan Batra:5-0-23-0

24.6

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, no run

Another full delivery, on off, Numan Shah knocks it towards mid off. Not much between the teams as USA Under-19 were 79/4 at the same stage.

24.5

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, no run

Overpitched and on middle, Numan Shah drills it hard down the track, Aaryan Batra does well to get low and stop it with his right hand.

24.4

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Pulls his length back and outside off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil opens the face of his bat and steers it through backward point for another run.

24.3

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pitches this one up, on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil drives it straight to short covers.

24.2

Aaryan Batra to Numan Shah, 1 run

On a length and around off, Numan Shah guides it off the outer half of the bat towards third man for a run.

24.1

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller one and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil works it towards mid on for a single.

24.1

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Back of a length but well outside off, shaping further away, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil leaves it alone. Wided

End of over 244 runs

AFG-U19: 66/4CRR: 2.75RRR: 3.19

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:23 (58)

Numan Shah:11 (21)

Khush Bhalala:1-0-4-0

23.6

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Quicker, full and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil turns it in front of short mid-wicket for a quick run.

23.5

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Flighted, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil defends it on the front foot.

23.4

Khush Bhalala to Numan Shah, 1 run

Looped up, full and on off, Numan Shah eases it towards long off for another run.

23.3

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Tossed up, full and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tucks it wide of short mid-wicket where the fielder dives to hos left but fails to stop it. There is a bit of hesitation but the batters completely the run safely in the end.

23.2

Khush Bhalala to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Short again and on leg, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil moves back and clips it towards short fine leg.

23.1

Khush Bhalala to Numan Shah, 1 run

Khush Bhalala starts with a short delivery, outside off, Numan Shah bunts it wide of cover-point for a single.

1:35 PM IST Khush Bhalala joins the attack.

End of over 2310 runs

AFG-U19: 62/4CRR: 2.70RRR: 3.22

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:21 (54)

Numan Shah:9 (19)

Arya Garg:8-1-25-2

22.6

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 2 runs

Another full delivery but on the pads, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil clips it away towards deep square leg and comes back for the second run. A pressure-releasing over for the Afghans.

22.5

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fullish and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it out.

22.4

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, 1 run

Good batting! This is pitched up and on middle, Numan Shah nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run.

22.3

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, 6 runs

SIX! BANG! First of the match and out of nowhere! Arya Garg serves this full and on middle, Numan Shah decides to take it on and ofts it very high in the air. He gets enough power for it go over the long on fence for a biggie.

22.2

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, no run

Goes fuller and around off, Numan Shah pushes it towards short covers.

22.1

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Back of a length and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil hops up and runs it down to third man for a single.

End of over 221 run

AFG-U19: 52/4CRR: 2.36RRR: 3.46

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:18 (51)

Numan Shah:2 (16)

Utkarsh Srivastava:4-0-8-0

21.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Darts this one full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil drills it towards long off for a single. Just one off the over!

21.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Flighted, full and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil drives it nicely but straight to extra covers.

21.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Quicker, short and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil moves back and pushes it back to the bowler.

21.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Floated, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil steers it towards point again.

21.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, full and around off, turns away, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil strides out and taps it towards point.

21.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Flatter, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil knocks it straight back to the bowler.

End of over 212 runs

AFG-U19: 51/4CRR: 2.43RRR: 3.37

Ball

Numan Shah:2 (16)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:17 (45)

Arya Garg:7-1-15-2

20.6

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, no run

Short of a length and on middle, Numan Shah pats it down to the leg side.

20.5

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, no run

Oh..close! Goes back to his fuller length, on the sixth stump line, angling away, Numan Shah goes for the big drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

20.4

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Pulls his length back, on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil guides it wide of point for a run.

20.3

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

A slower one, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil steers it towards cover-point.

20.2

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, 1 run

In the blockhole, on off, Numan Shah digs it out wide of short covers for a quick single. 50 up for Afghanistan Under-19. They need under 100 runs to win now!

50 Runs for the teamAfghanistan Under-19

Runs: 50/4

20.1

Arya Garg to Numan Shah, no run

Back of a length and around off, Numan Shah dabs it towards point.

End of over 201 run

AFG-U19: 49/4CRR: 2.45RRR: 3.33

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:16 (43)

Numan Shah:1 (12)

Utkarsh Srivastava:3-0-7-0

19.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil lunges and eases it towards mid off for no runs.

19.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, 1 run

Short and on middle and leg. Numan Shah glances it towards vacant square leg and gets a single.

19.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller delivery around off. Numan Shah prods and taps it towards the front for another dot.

19.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller on off, spinning in. Numan Shah prods and works it across the line.

19.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Short and on off. Numan Shah punches it to the right of the bowler. Utkarsh Srivastava dives to his right and fields the ball.

19.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller on off. Numan Shah goes deep into the crease and blocks it down.

End of over 190 run

AFG-U19: 48/4CRR: 2.53RRR: 3.25

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:16 (42)

Numan Shah:0 (7)

Ateendra Subramanian:7-1-9-2

18.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Back of a length around off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil taps it just to the right of the bowler and asks for a single. Numan Shah once again rejects the run.

18.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller on leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil glances it towards the fine leg region for no runs.

18.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Back of a length on middle and off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil dabs it to the off side and sets off for a single, but Numan Shah rightfully rejects the call.

18.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Much fuller delivery on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil jams it to the right of the bowler for no runs.

18.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller, on middle and off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil flicks it a bit uppishly towards the square leg fielder, but the ball drops well far short of the fielder.

18.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

On a length, angling across the stump. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil leaves the delivery, taking no risk.

End of over 181 run

AFG-U19: 48/4CRR: 2.67RRR: 3.15

Ball

Numan Shah:0 (7)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:16 (36)

Utkarsh Srivastava:2-0-6-0

17.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller around off. Numan Shah defends it to the front.

17.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller outside off. Numan Shah drills it straight to the fielder in mid off.

17.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller delivery wide outside off. Numan Shah lunges forward and tries to heave it, but misses on the outer edge and the keeper plucks the stump. The umpire sends it upstairs and the replay shows that the back leg was out and in the air for a moment but Numan Shah did well to put it back inside the crease before the Amogh Arepally rattles the stump.

17.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Tossed up, fuller on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil lunges and works it across the line towards the mid-wicket for a single.

17.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Tossed up, fuller just outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil lunges and blocks it down the pitch.

17.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller, just outside of. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil strides out and blocks it towards the off side.

1:14 PM IST Utkarsh Srivastava replaces Aaryan Batra.

End of over 171 run

AFG-U19: 47/4CRR: 2.76RRR: 3.09

Ball

Numan Shah:0 (4)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:15 (33)

Ateendra Subramanian:6-0-9-2

16.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Numan Shah, no run

Good leave! Back of a length outside off, a slight nip back. Numan Shah judges it well and leaves it alone to the keeper.

16.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller delivery, shaping in towards the stump. Numan Shah lunges and defends it from the lower part of his willow.

16.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Numan Shah, no run

Fuller delivery on off. Numan Shah blocks it back to the bowler.

16.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Numan Shah, no run

Risky leave! On a length, pitching outside off, but shaping in. Numan Shah lifts his bat up to leave it but the ball shapes in and passes the off stump.

1:07 PM IST Drinks! Afghanistan Under-19 lost another big wicket just as when a partnership was brewing up. The main responsibility will now be on the skipper, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil as he is set and needs to take this deep while the others need to support him. USA Under-19 have made the batters work hard for the run and are still very much in the game. A couple of wickets here and the momentum will shift completely towards them. A really exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Numan Shah is the next batter in.

16.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Ateendra Subramanian strikes when his team needed a wicket! This one is right in the slot, pitching it just outside off, shaping it away from the batter. Jamshid Zadran lunges to drive it towards the cover region but gets nicked on the outer edge. The ball flies just to the left of the keeper. Amogh Arepally moves a bit to his left and takes a routine catch. Jamshid Zadran, the set batter, has to depart now as the Afghans slip further.

Jamshid Zadran

23 (38b 1x4 0x6)SR: 60.53

c Amogh Arepally b Ateendra Subramanian

16.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller delivery, outside off, angling away from the batter. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil opens his bat's surface and eases it past the point fielder for a single.

End of over 165 runs

AFG-U19: 46/3CRR: 2.88RRR: 3.02

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:14 (32)

Jamshid Zadran:23 (37)

Aaryan Batra:4-0-19-0

15.6

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Short delivery to end to over, outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil steers it past the point fielder and gets a single.

15.5

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pitchesup on off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil prods halfway and knocks it towards the mid off fielder.

15.4

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Yorker, outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil puts his bat down and digs it back to the bowler.

15.3

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 2 runs

Full-length delivery just outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil shuffles a bit towards off stump and milks it across the line towards the gap of mid-wicket and mid on and gets a couple of runs.

15.2

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 2 runs

On a length on middle and leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil nudges it towards the deep square leg region and gathers a couple of runs.

15.1

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery just outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil prods and defends it solidly off the front foot.

End of over 151 run

AFG-U19: 41/3CRR: 2.73RRR: 3.08

Ball

Jamshid Zadran:23 (37)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:9 (26)

Ateendra Subramanian:5-0-8-1

14.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

A slower one now, full and on middle, Jamshid Zadran defends it on the front foot.

14.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil guides it off the outer half of the bat towards third man for a single.

14.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pitched up and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil turns it to the leg side.

14.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

BEATEN AGAIN! Ateendra Subramanian continues with his fuller length, on off, angling away once again, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil gets drawn forward for the drive but the ball zips past the outside edge again.

14.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

BEATEN! This is full again and in that channel outside off, angling away, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to drive it but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.

14.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller and outside off, angling away, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil throws his bat at it but misses.

End of over 146 runs

AFG-U19: 40/3CRR: 2.86RRR: 3.02

Ball

Jamshid Zadran:23 (36)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:8 (21)

Aaryan Batra:3-0-14-0

13.6

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, no run

A loopy full toss, on off, Jamshid Zadran fails to put it away and stabs it to cover-point.

13.5

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, 4 runs

FOUR! Delightful shot! Aaryan Batra pitches this one up and around off, Jamshid Zadran leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through extra covers for the first boundary of the innings. Straight out of the textbook that shot.

13.4

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, no run

BEATEN! Aaryan Batra lands this on a good length and on off, shaping away a bit, Jamshid Zadran stays back and tries to guide it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

13.3

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Full again on off, Jamshid Zadran drives it just wide of short covers.

13.2

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Full and on middle, Jamshid Zadran blocks it down the pitch.

13.1

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, 2 runs

A bit of a misfield! This is a low full toss, on off, Jamshid Zadran drills it wide of mid off, the fielder gets to it but lets it through and allows the second run.

End of over 135 runs

AFG-U19: 34/3CRR: 2.62RRR: 3.10

Ball

Jamshid Zadran:17 (30)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:8 (21)

Utkarsh Srivastava:1-0-5-0

12.6

Utkarsh Srivastava to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Quicker one, full and on middle, Jamshid Zadran works it towards long on for one more.

12.5

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Looped up, full and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil drives it towards sweeper covers for one.

12.4

Utkarsh Srivastava to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Goes a bit short and on off, Jamshid Zadran moves back and pushes it through covers for another run.

12.3

Utkarsh Srivastava to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Floated, full and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil uses his feet and drills it towards long off for a run.

12.2

Utkarsh Srivastava to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Tossed up, full and on off, Jamshid Zadran eases it towards long off for a single.

12.1

Utkarsh Srivastava to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Utkarsh Srivastava starts with a flighted delivery, full and on middle, Jamshid Zadran knocks it to back to the bowler.

12:51 PM IST We will see some spin now, as Utkarsh Srivastava joins the attack.

End of over 125 runs

AFG-U19: 29/3CRR: 2.42RRR: 3.15

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:6 (19)

Jamshid Zadran:14 (26)

Aaryan Batra:2-0-8-0

11.6

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Another full delivery, on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil prods forward and blocks it out to short covers.

11.5

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Overpitched and outside off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil drlls it to short covers.

11.4

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Full again and on middle, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tucks it to short mid-wicket.

11.3

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Fuller and around leg, Jamshid Zadran flicks it through square leg for a run.

11.2

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

On a length and on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil guides it through point for a single.

11.1

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, 3 runs

Back of a length and around off, Jamshid Zadran punches it nicely through covers, Parth Patel chases after and dives and flicks it back inside just at the last moment. Three runs taken. Good cricket all around!

End of over 113 runs

AFG-U19: 24/3CRR: 2.18RRR: 3.20

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:5 (15)

Jamshid Zadran:10 (24)

Arya Garg:6-1-13-2

10.6

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

A full toss, on off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil only manages to tap it towards short covers. Afghan batters need to be a bit proactive here.

10.5

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, angling in, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it to the right of the bowler.

10.4

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Pitched up and on off, slower too, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil knocks it down thr pitch.

10.3

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Back of a length and around off, gets extra bounce as well, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil leaves it alone.

10.2

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 2 runs

In the blockhole, outside off, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil opens the face of the bt and squeezes it through point for a brace,

10.1

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Fuller one and on middle, Jamshid Zadran tucks it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.

12:42 PM IST Powerplay 2! USA Under-19 can now have four fielder outside the circle till the 40th over. However, they are on top here and would like to keep a few fielders in catching positions to put more pressure on the batters.

End of over 103 runs

AFG-U19: 21/3CRR: 2.10RRR: 3.20

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:3 (10)

Jamshid Zadran:9 (23)

Aaryan Batra:1-0-3-0

9.6

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Full-length delievry outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil crouches but knocks it towards the cover region for no runs.

9.5

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Back of a length outside off. Jamshid Zadran pushes it towards deep point region for a single.

9.4

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller delivery around off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil eases it from the inner part of his willow towards the mid on region for a single.

9.3

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery on leg and middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil blocks it down.

9.2

Aaryan Batra to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. This one is on good-length on leg and middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to nudge it towards the leg side but misses and thumps his pad. The ball might fly over the stumps.

9.1

Aaryan Batra to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Back of a length on thigh pad of the batter. Jamshid Zadran dabs it down to the leg side.

12:39 PM IST Aaryan Batra comes into the attack now.

End of over 95 runs

AFG-U19: 18/3CRR: 2.00RRR: 3.19

Ball

Jamshid Zadran:7 (21)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:2 (6)

Arya Garg:5-1-10-2

8.6

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

LUCKY! Fuller delivery outside off. Jamshid Zadran tries to drive it through the recover region but gets the connection on the outer edge. The ball zips in between the fielders of gully and the second slip. They cross for a single.

8.5

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, 2 runs

Much fuller, on off and middle. Jamshid Zadran slogs it across the line but doesn't time it well. The ball flies over the mid-wicket region. The batter gets a couple of runs in the middle.

8.4

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Yorker, right into the block hole, on the stump. Jamshid Zadran jams it towards the leg side for no runs.

8.3

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Hard-length delivery outside off. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil steers it towards the third man region for a single.

8.2

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery, outside off, closer to the wicket than the previous one. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil strides and eases it towards cover as well.

8.1

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller delivery outside off, nipping back. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil prods and drives it towards cover.

8.1

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

WIDE! Arya Garg sprays this down the leg. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil tries to flick but misses.

End of over 82 runs

AFG-U19: 13/3CRR: 1.63RRR: 3.23

Ball

Jamshid Zadran:4 (18)

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:1 (3)

Ateendra Subramanian:4-0-7-1

7.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Back of a length on middle and off. Jamshid Zadran stays back and punches it towards mid off for no runs.

7.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

On a length aorund off. Jamshid Zadran knocks it towards cover.

7.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, 1 run

Fuller around off, shaping it away. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil crouches and strikes the ball past the point fielder for a single.

7.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

Fuller on middle. Naseer Khan Maroofkhil takes his front foot out and defends it down.

7.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Fuller and on leg, shaping in, Jamshid Zadran tries to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball rolls towards square leg. A leg bye is taken. There is also an appeal for LBW,but turned down.

7.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

On a length and around off, angling away and keeps low too, Jamshid Zadran tries to reach for it but it goes under his bat to the keeper.

End of over 72 runs

AFG-U19: 11/3CRR: 1.57RRR: 3.20

Ball

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil:0 (1)

Jamshid Zadran:4 (14)

Arya Garg:4-1-5-2

6.6

Arya Garg to Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, no run

BEATEN! Arya Garg serves this full and aronund off, shaping away, Naseer Khan Maroofkhil gets drawn forward as he tries to block but gets beaten on the outside edge, the keeper collects and has a shy at the batter's end but misses. The batter was anyway inside the crease.

12:28 PM IST Naseer Khan Maroofkhil, the skipper of Afghanistan Under-19 comes out to the middle with his side in a spot of bother.

6.5

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

OUT! CAUGHT! Arya Garg strikes again! This is short of a length, on middle and off, angling outside off. Sohail Khan Zurmati attempts an uppercut, but the boundaries are way too long in this venue. He didn't get the elevation and the ball goes in the air towards the fielder standing at third man. Ateendra Subramanian jogs a bit to his right and takes a comfortable catch. Sohail Khan Zurmati has to depart just when he was settling in and the Afghans are in deep trouble now.

Sohail Khan Zurmati

5 (20b 0x4 0x6)SR: 25.00

c Ateendra Subramanian b Arya Garg

6.4

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Back of a length on middle and off. Sohail Khan Zurmati hops a bit and dabs it down.

6.3

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

On a length on off and middle, angling in to the left hander. Jamshid Zadran pushes it towards the mid on region for a single.

6.2

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, no run

On a length on off and midle, a bit slower delivery. Jamshid Zadran blocks it from the crease.

6.1

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, 1 run

Full-length delivery around off, shaping away from the batter. Sohail Khan Zurmati tries to drive towards the cover but gets nicked on the outer edge. The ball rolls towards deep backward point for single.

End of over 62 runs

AFG-U19: 9/2CRR: 1.50RRR: 3.18

Ball

Sohail Khan Zurmati:4 (17)

Jamshid Zadran:3 (12)

Ateendra Subramanian:3-0-6-1

5.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Sohail Khan Zurmati, 1 run

Fuller delivery on middle and leg. Sohail Khan Zurmati flicks it towards the deep fine leg for a single.

5.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Hard-length delivery outside off. Sohail Khan Zurmati stays in his stance and shoulders arms the delivery.

5.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Back of a length around off. Sohail Khan Zurmati hangs back and punches it towards cover for no runs.

5.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

On a length on off and middle. Sohail Khan Zurmati camps back and blocks it down.

5.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Fuller delivery on leg. Jamshid Zadran shuffles a bit towards the off side and glances it towards deep fine leg region for a single.

5.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Good-length delivery on off, shaping a bit away. Jamshid Zadran holds and blocks it towards the cover region.

End of over 52 runs

AFG-U19: 7/2CRR: 1.40RRR: 3.15

Ball

Sohail Khan Zurmati:3 (13)

Jamshid Zadran:2 (10)

Arya Garg:3-1-3-1

4.6

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Another full delivery but well outside off, angling away too, Sohail Khan Zurmati leaves it alone.

4.5

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Pitched up and on off, Sohail Khan Zurmati strides out and taps it towards point.

4.4

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

A brilliant yorker now, on middle, Sohail Khan Zurmati manages well to dig it out.

4.3

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, 2 runs

Full again and around doff, Sohail Khan Zurmati drills it wide of mid off, Aaryan Batra dives to his left but only manages to parry it behind. Two runs taken.

4.2

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Fuller but around leg, Sohail Khan Zurmati misses his glance and gets hit on the pads.

4.1

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

This is on a hard length and on off, angling away, Sohail Khan Zurmati lets it go to the keeper.

End of over 41 run

AFG-U19: 5/2CRR: 1.25RRR: 3.13

Ball

Jamshid Zadran:2 (10)

Sohail Khan Zurmati:1 (7)

Ateendra Subramanian:2-0-4-1

3.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Back of a length and on off again, Jamshid Zadran punches it towards covers. After 4 overs, Afghanistan Under-19 are 5/2! Pressure building!

3.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Goes a bit fuller and around off, angling away, Jamshid Zadran strides out to play at it but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

3.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Jamshid Zadran stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

3.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Full again and on off, Jamshid Zadran strides out and blocks it out solidly.

3.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Touch fuller and around off, Jamshid Zadran steers it towards point.

3.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

On a length and on off, Jamshid Zadran pushes it towards short covers.

3.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Full but down the leg side, Jamshid Zadran misses his flick. Wided.

End of over 30 run

AFG-U19: 4/2CRR: 1.33RRR: 3.08

Ball

Sohail Khan Zurmati:1 (7)

Jamshid Zadran:2 (4)

Arya Garg:2-1-1-1

2.6

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Short of a length and on middle, Sohail Khan Zurmati hops up and blocks it down the pitch. A maiden over!

2.5

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Arya Garg bangs in a good bouncer now, on middle, Sohail Khan Zurmati sways away from it.

2.4

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Pitched up and on off, Sohail Khan Zurmati drives it towards mid off.

2.3

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Fuller one and around off, Sohail Khan Zurmati pushes it towards short covers.

2.2

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

BEAUTY! This is on a good length and just around off, shaping away and takes off as well, Sohail Khan Zurmati tries to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

12:11 PM IST Halt! Sohail Khan Zurmati got hit on the left side of the rib cage. The Physio has checked up and everything is good to go now.

2.1

Arya Garg to Sohail Khan Zurmati, no run

Back of a length and around leg, Sohail Khan Zurmati tries to flick it but misses due to the extra bounce and gets hit on his ribs. Painful!

End of over 23 runs

AFG-U19: 4/2CRR: 2.00RRR: 3.02

Ball

Sohail Khan Zurmati:1 (1)

Jamshid Zadran:2 (4)

Ateendra Subramanian:1-0-3-1

1.6

Ateendra Subramanian to Sohail Khan Zurmati, 1 run

Full again and on middle, shaping in, Sohail Khan Zurmati works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a run.

12:07 PM IST Sohail Khan Zurmati walks out to the middle.

1.5

Ateendra Subramanian to Wafiullah Tarakhil, no run

OUT! TAKEN! Ateendra Subramanian strikes in his first over as well! Wafiullah Tarakhil tries to take on the bowler but loses his wicket in the process. This is pitched up and around off, Wafiullah Tarakhil skips down the track to loft it away, but fails to get under it and his bat turns his hands as well. The ball goes high in the air towards mid off where Aaryan Batra backtracks a bit and pouches it safely. Afghanistan Under-19 two down in no time here as USA Under-19 are making things interesting.

Wafiullah Tarakhil

0 (6b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

c Aaryan Batra b Ateendra Subramanian

1.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Wafiullah Tarakhil, no run

Short of a length and outside off, Wafiullah Tarakhil tries to cut it but chops it down to the off side.

1.4

Ateendra Subramanian to Wafiullah Tarakhil, 1 run

Fuller and outside off, shaping away, Wafiullah Tarakhil uses his feet and slashes at it but misses It is called a wide.

1.3

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Back of a length and on leg, Jamshid Zadran clips it off towards square leg for a single.

1.2

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

A bit fuller and on off, Jamshid Zadran pushes it towards mid-wicket.

1.1

Ateendra Subramanian to Jamshid Zadran, no run

Ateendra Subramanian begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, Jamshid Zadran blocks it down the pitch.

End of over 11 run

AFG-U19: 1/1CRR: 1.00RRR: 3.02

Ball

Wafiullah Tarakhil:0 (4)

Jamshid Zadran:1 (1)

Arya Garg:1-0-1-1

0.6

Arya Garg to Wafiullah Tarakhil, no run

Full again and on middle, Wafiullah Tarakhil blocks it out solidly.

0.5

Arya Garg to Wafiullah Tarakhil, no run

Just short! This is touch fuller and on middle, Wafiullah Tarakhil stays back to defend but gets an outside edge that falls just in front of second slip.

0.4

Arya Garg to Wafiullah Tarakhil, no run

Length again and on off, Wafiullah Tarakhil keeps it out to the off side.

0.3

Arya Garg to Wafiullah Tarakhil, no run

BEATEN! This is on a hard length and around off, shaping away sharply, Wafiullah Tarakhil has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

0.2

Arya Garg to Jamshid Zadran, 1 run

Jamshid Zadran and Afghanistan Under-19 are underway! This is on a good length and on off, Jamshid Zadran steers it through backward point for a single.

11:59 AM IST Jamshid Zadran walks out to the middle as number 3.

0.1

Arya Garg to Hassan Eisakhil, no run

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a start for USA Under-19! This is exactly what they wanted and Afghanistan Under-19 continues their tradition of losing a wicket in the first over. Arya Garg starts with a back-of-a-length delivery around leg, Hassan Eisakhil tries to ride the bounce to flick it away but misses as the passes very close to his gloves and brushes his shirt too. There is a deflection and Amogh Arepally pouches it behind the stumps. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Hassan Eisakhil cannot believe it and has a chat with the umpire but will have to go back to the hut now. Early blow for Afghanistan Under-19!

Hassan Eisakhil

0 (1b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

c Amogh Arepally b Arya Garg

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