Zadran, Atal fight for runs

Fri, 28 February 2025

15:06

Afg 33-1 (7 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Johnson continues. Zadran picks up a single to rotate the strike. Atal stands firm, defending three in a row. A short ball-Atal drives it down the ground for a single. Zadran nudges one for an easy run. Just three off the over-Afghanistan at 23-1 after 5 overs.

Dwarshuis back into the attack. Zadran pushes towards Marnus for a quick single. Atal plays it safe, defending the rest of the over. Afghanistan move to 24-1 after 6 overs.

Johnson steams in again. Zadran defends solidly on the back foot before pushing one towards mid-on for a single. A wayward delivery down leg-wide signaled. Atal finds the gap! Drives through covers for four.

Short ball-Inglis gathers cleanly. Atal jabs through the off-side-Carey gives chase, and they run three. Zadran blocks the final delivery. Nine runs from it-Afghanistan at 33-1 after 7 overs.

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