ICC CWC Qualifier Play-off 2023: Muhammad Waseem, Aayan Afzal Khan shine as UAE hand PNG a 21-run defeat

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In the second one sport of the ICC Cricket Global Cup Qualifier, Play-off 2023 on the Wanderers Cricket Floor in Windhoek, United Arab Emirates (UAE) defeated Papua New Guinea (PNG) to begin their marketing campaign on top.

Installed to bat, the UAE began strongly, with opener Waseem Muhammad scoring 96 runs off 106 deliveries, together with 5 fours and six sixes. On the other hand, the center order stumbled with Aryan Lakra, Vritiya Aravind, and Rameez Shahzad departing cost effectively.

Aayan Afzal Khan then took accountability and bailed his crew out of hassle with a scintillating unbeaten knock of 94 from 94 balls. Afzal’s knock, which featured 9 fours and three sixes, helped UAE succeed in a decent general of 260/7 of their allocated 50 overs. For the PNG, Chad Soper was once the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 43 runs in his quota of 10 overs.

In reaction, Papua New Guinea were given off to a flyer with Tony Ura (56 runs off 56 deliveries), and Kiplin Doriga (73 off 71 deliveries) including 146 runs for the outlet wicket. In spite of the sort of extraordinary get started from the openers, the center order didn’t capitalise and have been bundled out for 239 in 48.3 overs, falling 21 runs wanting the objective.

For the United Arab Emirates, Karthik Meiyappan was once the pick out of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 45 runs in his 8 overs. Zahoor Khan additionally chipped in with 3 wickets for 49 runs in 9.3 overs. Afzal Khan, who smashed an unbeaten 94, was once adjudged the Participant of the Fit award.

Our SUPERSTAR: The participant of the fit Aayan Khan for a sensational run-a-ball 94!#UAEvPNG #CWCQPlayoff %.twitter.com/1sqZ2YIbYO

— UAE Cricket Legitimate (@EmiratesCricket) March 27, 2023