ICC Global Cup Qualifiers 2018: Tremendous Sixes Fit 6, UAE vs Afghanistan: Fit Evaluation

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The 6th tournament of the Tremendous Six levels of ICC Global Cup Qualifiers 2018, noticed a conflict between the bottom-placed workforce at the issues desk, UAE and Afghanistan.

A riveting low scoring affair between the 2 Asian groups at Previous Hararians Sports activities Membership, Harare, noticed ….. pop out triumphant via a slender margin.

The toss used to be gained via UAE skipper Rohan Mustafa who elected to put up a aggressive overall in entrance of the spirited Afghans. Alternatively, it didn’t prove as anticipated for the Arabs as they misplaced wickets at common periods, posting a paltry overall of handiest 177.

Rohan Mustafa, 2018 World Cup Qualifiers, UAE, Zimbabwe — Rohan Mustafa has proven nice development. Picture Credit score: Getty Photographs.

UAE used to be bundled out in 43 overs, due to Afghanistan’s ace spinner Rashid Khan’s five-wicket haul. The quantity two ranked bowler on the planet delivered when wanted essentially the most as he conceded handiest 41 in his 9 overs spell and ran via UAE’s batting order.

Rashid Khan used to be neatly supported via seamer Dawlat Zadran who clinched 3 wickets in overall, two with the brand new ball. Chirag Suri performed a odd inning for his 22 runs which got here off 72 deliveries, decelerating the UAE growth put up the lack of skipper Rohan Mustafa.

Rashid Khan, ICC Associate Player 2017 Award, Afghanistan, Brisbane Heat, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Comilla Victorian, IPL, BBL, BPL — Rashid Khan of the Afghans. Picture Credit score: Getty Photographs.

Shaiman Anwar’s 64 anchored the innings for the United Arab Emirates while the completing flourish used to be supplied via Mohammad Naveed who scored a 20-ball 45, who scored seven barriers and two maximums. Naveed struck the ball at a charge of 225.

It gave the impression as though Afghanistan would ease previous the UAE ranking with the type of batting lineup they possess. But, the tournament grew to become its head with more or less get started the Afghan facet gained.

The boys in blue and purple misplaced the likes of Mohammad Shehzad, Rahmat Shah, Samiullah Shenwari, Mohammad Nabi, and Asghar Stanikzai, withing fifteen overs.

Afghanistan may just handiest put up 54 as part their facet went again into the pavilion. Naveed persevered from the place he left, however this time with the ball as he picked up a few wickets throughout the segment.

Qadeer Ahmed additionally gave equivalent make stronger to Naveed as he clinched a few wickets to damage havoc within the Afghan camp. Alternatively, the sport noticed a large turnaround as Gulbadin Naib stood just like the Rock of Gibraltar with wickets falling on the different finish.

Additionally, Naib and Najibullah Zadran stitched a match-winning partnership of 124 runs which got here off handiest 15 overs. Naib scored a strong 74 off 97 balls whilst Najibullah Zadran performed the standout knock together with his counterattacking means.

Extremely, Zadran smashed a 64-ball 63 with an innings laced with 5 barriers and a few maximums, underneath top power.

Therefore, finally, after a big hiccup, Afghanistan sealed a good-looking 5-wicket win and clinch a few an important issues to stay their hopes alive within the event.

Temporary Rating

United Arab Emirates 177-10 (43);

Shaiman Anwar 64 (87). Mohammad Naveed 45 (20). Rashid Khan 15/41. Dawlat Zadran 3/45

Afghanistan 178-5 (34.3);

Gulbadin Naib 74 (97). Najibullah Zadran 63 (64). Mohammad Naveed 2/37. Qadeer Ahmed 2/38

Afghanistan gained via 5 wickets

Issues Desk

Tremendous Sixes	Mat	Gained	Misplaced	Tied	NR	Pts	NRR
Windies	4	3	1	0	0	6	0.53
Zimbabwe	4	2	1	1	0	5	0.52
Scotland	4	2	1	1	0	5	0.315
Eire	4	2	2	0	0	4	0.474
Afghanistan	4	2	2	0	0	4	0.343
United Arab Emirates	4	0	4	0	0	0	-2.381