CWC 19 Bangladesh V Afghanistan

[Sarge]

due for 10.30am start ... weather could have a bearing on todays match

which could be a close one... if DLS isnt involved

 

[Sarge]

weather already delayed the scheduled start ... now due to commence at 10.40am

 

[Sarge]

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl

 

[Sarge]

10 overs in to this match Bangladesh are 44-1 .....Das went in the 5th over for 28

 

[Sarge]

20 overs bowled .... 95-2

Tamim went for 36 in the 17th over, bowled by Nabi

Shakib survived an lbw after he reviewed it ( right call imo, ball hit the knee roll so was over the stumps despite being in line, it bounced a tad too high) in the 18th over

 

[Leysboy]

What a great little player Shakib Al Hasan is. Another 50, and might convert it into a century. God I wish he was English. One of the players of the tournament for me.

 

[Leysboy]

Just as I say he might convert it, he then gets out for 51. Good bowling from Mujeeb. Sorry Shakib it’s my fault.

 

[Sarge]

Shakib gone for 51 ... then soumya goes for three a few overs on in the 31st over ...

151-4 with 18 overs left ... 220-250 for Bangladesh , if theyre lucky?

 

[Sarge]

10 overs left of Bangladesh innings .... 193-4 ..... possibly may get 260?

 

[Sarge]

Rahim went for a very decent 83 in the 49th over

262-7 after their 50 overs

 

[Sarge]

10 overs left of Bangladesh innings .... 193-4 ..... possibly may get 260?

^ close ...but no cigar

 

[Sarge]

Afghanistan 98-2 at the halfway/25 over point ... close-ish match so far

 

[Sarge]

into 29 over, another wicket .... 104-3

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Not going fast enough and not deep enough batting line up.

 

[Leysboy]

The thing is this pitch looks pretty difficult to get boundaries on. We saw Bangladesh struggling at one point to get some fours. For an inexperienced side at this level like Afghanistan it must be tough. There not rolling over and giving up though. Good for them! Easy to feel deflated when you’ve not won a match, but if they are. It’s certainly not showing!

Mujeeb Looks a really top bowler for the Afghans.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

The Afghans have three or four very decent players and have shown excellent spirit. It would be great if they could win a match.

 

[Leysboy]

The Afghans have three or four very decent players and have shown excellent spirit. It would be great if they could win a match.

It would certainly give us some breathing space if they won this one. Tall order, but ya never know I guess.

 

[Sarge]

15 overs remaining ... 132-5

 

[Sarge]

154-6 12 overs left ... this might, just might go to the wire...IF Afghanistan can keep the wickets remaing for the most of the remaining overs

 

[Sarge]

7 0vers to go .... 189-7

 

[Sarge]

looks all but over .....191-8 ...5 overs left, if it lasts that long?

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Lower order Afghanistan batsmen aren't going to make 13 or more an over for five overs.

 

[Sarge]

200 all out ...Bangladesh win by 62 runs

 

[Gary Baldi]

In 2 CWC time, I predict Afghanistan will be a nuisance to play against if their game doesn't implode for other reasons. They look naive at times, but there is some real talent there.

 

[Marked Ox]

In 2 CWC time, I predict Afghanistan will be a nuisance to play against if their game doesn't implode for other reasons. They look naive at times, but there is some real talent there.

The main issue I can see with Afghanistan is continuity and is there a next generation ready to push through. I don't know what their domestic cricket/development is like but I hope they do have that development happening behind the scenes as agreed they have some really talented cricketers.

 

[Gary Baldi]

They are apparently looking for immigrants in the UK and other countries to see if any talent is being missed that isn't local. The fact the Taliban don't disapprove of the sport says a lot

 

[m]

The fact the Taliban don't disapprove of the sport says a lot

What do you mean?

 

[Gary Baldi]

What do you mean?

The Taliban have a rather dim view of sport (as they do on most things), so in areas where they control daily life, their methods against fun can be, well, brutal. So the fact they don't disapprove means it's easier for young players to play the game, thus helping the game over their improve.