Afghanistan win by 16 runs
50
End of over. Over 50. 11 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. Ireland: 271/9(rr 5.42)
49.6Khan to C Young1
One run. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Googly length ball, middle stump on the back foot pulling, inside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Afghan. That's curtains down on the first ODI. Afghanistan win by 16 runs and they take the lead 1-0 in the series. Afghanistan bowlers have picked up the wicket at regular interval to restrict them. For Ireland, Tucker top-scored with 83 followed by Campher with 39. For Afghanistan, Naveen-ul-Haq picked up three wickets. Mujeeb and Rashid picked up a couple of wickets each. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been adjudged as player of the match for his outstanding knock with the bat. Stay tuned for the live updates around the globe. Until then, cheers.
49.5Khan to C Young0
Dot ball. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
49.4Khan to C Young6
Six runs. SIX! Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
49.3Khan to C Young0
Dot ball. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
49.2Khan to C Youngb
Bye. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Gurbaz, fielded by Afghan.
49.1Khan to C Young2
Two runs. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Googly length ball, off stump backing away Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Ahmadi.
49
End of over. Over 49. 7 runs. Bowler: Gulbadin Naib. Ireland: 260/9(rr 5.31)
48.6Naib to C Young1
One run. Gulbadin Naib to Craig Young. Leg cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.
48.5Naib to B McCarthy1
One run. Gulbadin Naib to Barry McCarthy. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
48.4Naib to C Young1
One run. Gulbadin Naib to Craig Young. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.
48.3Naib to B McCarthy1
One run. Gulbadin Naib to Barry McCarthy. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ur Rahman.
48.2Naib to C Young1
One run. Gulbadin Naib to Craig Young. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nabi.
48.2Naib to C Youngwd
Wide. Wide Gulbadin Naib to Craig Young. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.
48.1Naib to B McCarthy1
One run. Gulbadin Naib to Barry McCarthy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ur Rahman.
48
End of over. Over 48. 6 runs. Bowler: Rashid Khan. Ireland: 253/9(rr 5.27)
47.6Khan to C Young0
Dot ball. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.
47.5Khan to C Young0
Dot ball. Rashid Khan to Craig Young. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Zadran.
47.4Khan to L TuckerW
Wicket. OUT! Stumped. Rashid Khan to Lorcan Tucker. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump down the track cutting, missed to wicketkeeper, by Gurbaz. Tucker's anchor role comes to an end and he can't be able to get his side over the line today.
47.3Khan to B McCarthy1
One run. Rashid Khan to Barry McCarthy. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, direct hit by Zadran.