Rashid strikes, Afghanistan 4 down

Wed, 26 February 2025
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Afghanistan 143-4 (30 Ovs) vs Eng | Scorecard

Overton returns to the attack. Zadran drives it straight down the ground for four. He follows up with a single.

Four more singles come off the over. After 26 overs, Afghanistan are 112-3.

Root continues. Another tight over, conceding just five singles.

After 27 overs, Afghanistan are 117-3.

Overton continues. Zadran goes big- a glorious six! He follows it up with a boundary.

Another boundary to end the over! 16 runs from it—a much-needed boost for Afghanistan.

After 28 overs, Afghanistan are 133-3.

Root continues. He remains economical.

Hashmatullah defends before smashing a boundary. The batters exchange a single each.

Six runs from the over. After 29 overs, Afghanistan are 139-3.

Rashid replaces Overton. Zadran takes a single.

Hashmatullah tries to find the gap but can't beat the fielder- no run.

BOWLED! Hashmatullah misjudges the length as he attempts a reverse sweep. The ball squeezes under his bat and crashes into the stumps!

Hashmatullah departs for 40 off 67 balls.

Azmatullah Omarzai is the new batter, he is off the mark with a single.