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Afghanistan triumphs in decisive 3rd T20I, clinching ceries 2-1 against UAE

by CricDirect Tuesday 2 January 2024

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Afghanistan claims victory in 3rd T20I against UAE with 4 wickets to spare.

In the thrilling 3rd T20I clash between Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan emerged triumphant, securing a 4-wicket win with 9 balls remaining.

UAE batting first faced early setbacks, losing 4 wickets quickly and struggling at 38/4. Muhammad Waseem anchored their innings with a top score of 28 runs.

Naveen-ul-Haq showcased remarkable bowling prowess for Afghanistan, securing 4 crucial wickets for 21 runs.

Afghanistan commenced their chase strongly, amassing 47 runs during the powerplay, led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz's brisk 20 runs. Hazratullah Zazai emerged as the linchpin, contributing a notable 36 runs to the chase.

The pivotal turning points occurred in the 18th and 19th overs as Afghanistan's strategic boundary-hitting spree tilted the momentum in their favor. Ultimately, Afghanistan secured a hard-fought victory, clinching the match with 4 wickets in hand and 9 balls to spare

Match Summary

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan tour of United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates 126/9 (20 ov)

Afghanistan

Inning Break: United Arab Emirates elected to bat

SCORECARD

Match Stats

United Arab Emirates Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Aryan Lakra - 1.1 ov), 2-15 (Vritiya Aravind - 1.2 ov), 3-35 (Tanish Suri - 4.5 ov), 4-38 (Dhruv Parashar - 5.4 ov), 5-56 (Waseem Muhammad - 8.5 ov), 6-61 (Basil Hameed - 10.4 ov), 7-75 (Aayan Khan - 12.5 ov), 8-105 (Ali Naseer - 16.4 ov), 9-107 (Raja Akifullah Khan - 17.3 ov)

Afghanistan

Playing XI

United Arab Emirates