AFG vs IRE 2nd T20I Results

7:52 PM IST Right then, that is it from the second game of this 3-match T20I series as Afghanistan wins this by 10 runs and levels the series one each. The third and final T20I of this series will be played on 18th March at 9.30 pm IST (4 pm GMT). Join us an hour early for the pre-match build-up. Until then, stay safe and enjoy your time.

7:52 PM IST The skipper of Afghanistan Rashid Khan is the Player of the Match for his all-around contribution today.

7:49 PM IST The losing skipper of Ireland Paul Stirling says he enjoyed the game and he feels there are a lot of positives despite the defeat today. Adds that they are united and it all comes naturally for them as they have been together since a long time. Closes by saying that those knocks from Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan turned out to be key in this game and that's what has been the difference today. Credits Gareth Delany for a brilliant knock and keeping them alive till the last over.

7:44 PM IST Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony ...

7:43 PM IST Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Ireland were off to the worst possible start as they lost their top 4 inside the powerplay. Mohammad Nabi along with opener Sediqullah Atal put up a 79 partnership for the 5th wicket and stabled the ship for Afghanistan. Rashid Khan landed a few lusty blows at the end and dragged the score past 150 for Afghanistan. For Ireland, Mark Adair picked up 3 wickets while Joshua Little and Barry McCarthy picked up a couple each. Ben White took one as well.

7:42 PM IST Mohammad Nabi is up for a quick chat and he says that there was a bit of pressure in the first few overs but that eased off as he spent time in the middle. Added once he realized the pitch was true he then advised Sediqullah Atal to play each ball at its merit and that worked for both the batters. Mentions there wasn't any dew and the ball was gripping nicely. Says that the wicket of Paul Stirling was key as he looked dangerous and that was a crucial moment in the game.