Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Srilanka, 3rd ODI Live Score and Updates from Colombo (2023)

23:48 IST:

Right then, that's all from what was a highly entertaining series. Babar Azamcollects the trophy and hands it over to his teammates. The Pakistan players are all smiles as they pose for pictures in front of the Winners' board. Not much of a rest for both of these teams, as they will now shift attention to the Asia Cup, starting on August 30. Pakistan will square off against Nepal in the opening game of the competition in Multan, whereas Afghanistan will kickstart their campaign against Bangladesh in Lahore. The action does not stop here for the day, as Eliminator in The Hundred Men's 2023 is underway, where the Manchester Originals are taking on the Southern Brave. Switch tabs and join us for all the action there. Cheers!

23:47 IST:

Pakistan's captainBabar Azam says that the team being on the ODI rank one is a big boost for them. He credits his teammates for working very hard for this. He feels that this win is a big positive for them and defeating one of the best spinning sides is a big positive for the coming Asia Cup and World Cup. He mentions that he and Rizwan had to bat deep and then play aggressively towards the end. He also credits the bench strength and feels it is a big relief for him. He also says that he forgot that Shakeel has made his debut already and adds that he will be playing in the Asia Cup.

23:44 IST:

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the skipper of Afghanistan,says that the conditions were tough and the pitch was difficult here. He mentions that there were some mistakes in their batting unit. He feels that they will learn a lot from this series and improve on their batting and fielding especially. Adds that spinners are their strength and there are some backups as well. He feels that the middle batting order will need to take more responsibility which is a big loss for them. He mentions that injuries also put them on the back foot.

23:40 IST:

Imam-ul-Haqis the Player of the Series for his consistent performance with the bat.He says that he feels that the conditions were difficult, especially against the spinners. He wanted to rotate the strike more and keep the runs coming. He mentions that going on the back foot worked well for him and he tries to use his front foot to play aggressively. He also mentions about his fielding and credits the management and fielding staff. He ends by saying that this award gives him confidence for the coming tournaments

23:37 IST:

Mohammad Rizwanis the Player of the Match for his crucial knock of 67 runs off 79 balls.He says that he felt it was tough and that 240 was the expected score. He adds that he batted deep to get used to the conditions. He also mentions that playing on this ground will benefit them in the Asia Cup. He also says that the ball was gripping more in the second innings. He mentions that batting in the middle order is a new challenge for them and he tries to perform the best for his team.

23:37 IST:

Time for the presentation ceremony...

23:25 IST:

Earlier in the first innings, we saw Pakistan put 268 on the board. After a quick start, they were pulled back by the Afghanistan bowlers, who took a couple of quick wickets. Babar Azamand Mohammad Rizwanplayed a steady knock to stabilise the innings and later played aggressively. The Afghanistan bowlers also made a comeback by taking four very quick wickets, but Agha Salmanand Mohammad Nawaztook the reigns from there. Agha was unbeaten on 38 at the end of their innings, which helped his side get to a competitive total.

23:22 IST:

Like Pakistan, Afghanistan got off to a watchful start in the first few overs. However, the watchful start soon turned into a shaky one as the in-form duo of Rahmanullah Gurbazand Ibrahim Zadranwere dismissed cheaply. Despite surviving the tricky phase against the new ball, Riaz Hassanwas unable to convert his start, and after his departure, it all went downhill for Afghanistan. Shahidullah Kamalshowed resistance and had Mujeeb Ur Rahmanfor company, who entertained one and all with his clean hitting. Despite Shahidullah's departure, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanlooked unflustered and continued on his merry way, notching up the fastest fifty for Afghanistan in ODIs. Just when Afghanistan were starting to believe, Mujeeb fell in an unfortunate fashion and took with him his side's hopes.

23:20 IST:

Having made a late comeback with the bat, Pakistan certainly took the momentum into their bowling effort. Shaheen Afridiwas unable to find his radar, but his new ball partner, Faheem Ashraf, was on the money from the start. Playing in an ODI after a gap of two years, Faheem was consistent in extracting steep bounce off the surface and saw the back of Rahmanullah Gurbazand Ibrahim Zadranin the first powerplay. Just when it seemed like the surface had gotten easier to bat on, Shadab Khanweaved his magic with a double strike in an over to open the floodgates for Pakistan. The other two spinners, Agha Salmanand Mohammad Nawaz, chipped in as well to pile more misery on Afghanistan. Having reduced them to 97-7, complacency crept in, and Mujeeb Ur Rahmanstarted to take the Pakistan bowlers to the cleaners. They were blown away by his onslaught and seemed to have no answers on how to dismiss him, which is when Mujeeb brought about his own downfall via a hit-wicket.

23:23 IST:

There it is, despite Mujeeb Ur Rahman's heroics, Pakistan have sealed a pretty comprehensive victory! By doing so, they have completed a 3-0 whitewash over their neighbours. With the Asia Cup and World Cup around the corner, this result will certainly be a confidence booster for Babar Azam and Co. Moreover, Pakistan are now the top-ranked side in the ODI format. As far as Afghanistan are concerned, the scoreline tells a different story, but Hashmatullah Shahidi's menhad their share fair of moments throughout the series and haveshown that they have what it takes to beat some of the top sides.

23:16 IST:

48.4: Shaheen Afridi to Fareed Ahmad, OUT! TIMBER! Shaheen Afrididecides to do it all himself and Afghanistanhas been bowled out for 209! This is a full toss bowled at the stumps. Fareed Ahmadgets across the line to paddle this fine but misses and watches his stumps shattered. Afghanistantried to take the game deep but were well behind in the run chase. Pakistanhave whitewashed their opponents in this series and have moved to the top of the ODI rankings.

23:15 IST:

48.3: Shaheen Afridi to Fareed Ahmad, DROPPED! Bowls this short and outside off. Fareed Ahmadpulls this nicely towards deep mid-wicket and it looks to be clearing the ropes. Mohammad Nawazsettles himself at the ropes and gets both hands on this but spills it. A chance goes begging here!

23:14 IST:

48.2: Shaheen Afridi to Fareed Ahmad, Goes full again and outside off. Fareed Ahmadmakes room and looks to slap this away but misses.

23:14 IST:

48.1: Shaheen Afridi to Fareed Ahmad, Shaheen Afridibowls a slower delivery full and just outside off. Fareed Ahmadgets across to scoop this over but does not connect.

Score 209/9

BatsmanFazalhaq Farooqi 6(8b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 9-0-45-2

23:12 IST:

47.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Fazalhaq Farooqi, FOUR! Fazalhaq Farooqialso using the long levers here! This is flighted full and in line with the stumps. Fazalhaq Farooqithumps this over the infield towards long on for four runs.

23:12 IST:

47.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Fazalhaq Farooqilofts this aerially towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

23:11 IST:

47.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Fazalhaq Farooqipushes this to the left of the bowler.

23:11 IST:

47.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Fazalhaq Farooqidabs this into the leg side.

23:11 IST:

47.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Floats this full and outside the off stump. Fazalhaq Farooqileaves this ball alone.

23:10 IST:

47.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Fareed Ahmad, Mohammad Nawazbowls this short and outside off. Fareed Ahmadmistimes his shot into the air towards long on for a run.

Score 202/9

BatsmanFazalhaq Farooqi 0(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 10-0-35-0

23:08 IST:

46.6: Mohammad Wasim to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wide outside the off stump on a good length. Fazalhaq Farooqiis happy to leave this one alone.

23:07 IST:

46.5: Mohammad Wasim to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Delivers this slightly back of a length and on an off-stump line. Fazalhaq Farooqihangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.

23:07 IST:

46.4: Mohammad Wasim to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Goes full and outside the off pole. Fazalhaq Farooqiknocks this towards the fielder at cover.

23:06 IST:

46.3: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Bowls this full and into the pads. Fareed Ahmadclips this towards deep square leg for a single.

23:06 IST:

46.2: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Continues to bowl short and offers width outside off. Fareed Ahmadlooks to go hard once again but miscues it into the gap at point for a couple of runs. Brings up the 200 for Afghanistan!

23:05 IST:

46.1: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Mohammad Wasimbowls this short and wide outside off. Fareed Ahmadswings his blade hard but does not connect.

23:04 IST:

Fazalhaq Farooqiis the last batter to walk in.

Score 199/9

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 64(37b 5*4 5*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 9-0-31-1

23:03 IST:

45.6: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, OUT! HIT WICKET! What an unfortunate way for a remarkable inning to come to an end! He will walk back to the shed amidst cheers and applause from the crowd as he provided some fight for the Afghans! This is bowled on a good length and at the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanlooks to go deep in the crease to tuck this fine. He manages to get this towards the fine leg fence for four runs but steps on the stumps. Becomes the first Afghanistanbatter to be dismissed in this manner in all international cricket games played by this side. Pakistanjust need one more wicket to clean-sweep this series.

23:02 IST:

45.5: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Goes full and on a leg-stump line. Mujeeb Ur Rahmancues this off the toes end back towards the keeper.

23:01 IST:

45.4: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bowls this into the pads as the batter looks to make room and on a good length. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanis unable to get this away and it rolls off the thigh pad towards the keeper.

23:01 IST:

45.3: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Short this time and wide outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanslaps this hard towards deep cover and takes a couple of runs.

23:00 IST:

45.2: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, FOUR BYES! Bangs this in short and at the batter. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanlooks to pull but misses and Mohammad Rizwanis unable to get to this as well. The ball runs to the fence for four byes.

23:00 IST:

45.1: Shaheen Afridi to Fareed Ahmad, Shaheen Afridibowls this full and wide outside off. Fareed Ahmadreaches for it and slices this towards deep backward point for a run.

Score 192/8

BatsmanFareed Ahmad 12(20b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 9-0-32-0

22:58 IST:

44.6: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Quicker, full and on middle. Fareed Ahmaddigs it out at mid-off. There is an overthrow which allowed the batters to take a single.

22:57 IST:

44.5: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Back of hand and on length. Fareed Ahmadpushes it to point.

22:57 IST:

44.4: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Slow again on length and on middle. Fareed Ahmadpunches it off on the off side.

22:56 IST:

44.3: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Short again quicker this time. Fareed Ahmadhas lofted it in the vacant cover area for a couple of runs.

22:56 IST:

44.2: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shorter now and slower outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanmiscues it to third man for another single.

22:55 IST:

44.1: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Very full and straight on middle. Fareed Ahmaddigs it out to mid on for a quick single.

Score 187/8

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 61(31b 5*4 5*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 8-0-28-0

22:54 IST:

43.6: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, FOUR! Shaheen Afridibowls a full toss on the waist. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanstays back and pulls it away in the gap at deep square leg for another boundary.

22:53 IST:

43.5: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, On a hard length and on middle. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanpulls it away nicely to deep square leg for a couple of runs. That is good running by the batters.

22:52 IST:

43.4: Shaheen Afridi to Fareed Ahmad, A low full toss very wide out from off stump. Fareed Ahmadreaches and edges the ball down to mid on for a single.

22:51 IST:

43.3: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, A perfect yorker on middle. Mujeeb Ur Rahmandigs it out to long on for a single.

22:51 IST:

43.2: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, FOUR! Smacked away! Shaheen Afridibowls fuller and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanslaps it straight down the ground in the gap. The ball meets the fence at long off for four more runs.

22:50 IST:

43.1: Shaheen Afridi to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, On a length and slow on middle. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanswings hard but is beaten by the lack of pace.

Score 175/8

BatsmanFareed Ahmad 7(14b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 8-0-27-0

22:49 IST:

42.6: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Fullish again and on off. Fareed Ahmaddrives it to mid off where the fielder collects it.

22:49 IST:

42.5: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, FOUR! Lucky! Mohammad Wasimbowls this short and on middle. Fareed Ahmadslashes hard at it hoping to connect and the ball sails over the keeper's head nicking the edge and going running to the boundary.

22:48 IST:

42.4: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, A tempting low full toss on the pads. Faheem Ashrafdrives it to the fielder at mid off.

22:47 IST:

42.3: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Very short and on off. Fareed Ahmadswings but misses.

22:46 IST:

42.2: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shorter and on the pads. Mujeeb Ur Rahmantucks it neatly to deep mid-wicket for a single to set the record of the fastest fifty by an Afghanistanplayer in ODI's.

22:46 IST:

42.1: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Full and just outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmandrives it to mid on.

Score 170/8

BatsmanFareed Ahmad 3(10b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 8-0-38-2

22:45 IST:

41.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Fareed Ahmad, Continues to bowl short and attacks the stumps. Fareed Ahmadblocks this off the back foot towards the bowler.

22:44 IST:

41.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Fareed Ahmad, Bowls this short and into the stumps. Fareed Ahmadrocks back and keeps the ball out.

22:44 IST:

41.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Short and outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmancuts this late towards short third man for one. He is on 49!

22:43 IST:

41.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, SIX! Mujeeb Ur Rahmanis playing quite an inning here and giving the Afghanistanfans something to cheer about. This is flighted full and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanshimmies down the wicket and thumps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.

22:43 IST:

41.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Fareed Ahmad, Tosses this full and outside off. Fareed Ahmadknocks this towards cover and takes off for a quick single.

22:42 IST:

41.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nawazfloats this full and going down leg. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanlooks to play across the line but misses. The ball goes just past the leg pole and the keeper for a bye.

Score 161/8

BatsmanFareed Ahmad 2(7b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 7-0-22-0

22:41 IST:

40.6: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Nails the yorker at the toes of the batter. Fareed Ahmaddigs this out towards the fielder at mid off.

22:40 IST:

40.5: Mohammad Wasim to Fareed Ahmad, Bangs this in short once again. Fareed Ahmadswings wildly but does not connect.

22:39 IST:

40.4: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bowls this one short and outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanmistimes his pull towards long on for a single.

22:39 IST:

40.3: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Follows the batter as he looks to make room and bowls this on a good length. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanpushes this back towards the bowler.

22:38 IST:

40.2: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, FOUR! Connects this time and gets into the 40s! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanlofts this over the infield towards long off for four runs.

22:38 IST:

40.1: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Wasimbangs this in short and going down leg. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanmakes room to pull this away and gets beaten.

Score 156/8

BatsmanFareed Ahmad 2(5b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 10-1-42-3

22:37 IST:

39.6: Shadab Khan to Fareed Ahmad, Bowls a googly into the pads. Fareed Ahmaddoes not get bat on this and that is the end of Shadab Khan's spell. Three wickets for him.

22:36 IST:

39.5: Shadab Khan to Fareed Ahmad, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Fareed Ahmadlooks to go aerial but does not connect cleanly. Still manages to clear the mid off and mid on fielders to take a couple of runs.

22:36 IST:

39.4: Shadab Khan to Fareed Ahmad, Goes full this time and into the stumps. Fareed Ahmadblocks this one out solidly.

22:35 IST:

39.3: Shadab Khan to Fareed Ahmad, Bowls this short and spins into the stumps from outside off. Fareed Ahmadlooks to push this one away and gest an inside edge onto his pads.

22:35 IST:

39.2: Shadab Khan to Fareed Ahmad, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Fareed Ahmadmistimes his shot back towards the bowler.

22:35 IST:

Fareed Ahmadis the new batter in.

22:33 IST:

39.1: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, OUT! PLUMB! Shadab Khanfinally gets a breakthrough and Shahidullah Kamalhas been caught right in front of the stumps! This is tossed up full and in line with the stumps. Shahidullah Kamallooks to sweep this away but misses and gets hit flush on the pads. Shadab Khanhalf appeals and half celebrates but the umpire takes his own time before giving this out. There is not DRS available and Shahidullah Kamalmakes the long walk back to the shed after a fighting knock. Afghanistanare eight wickets down now and still need 115 runs to win.

Score 154/7

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 37(17b 2*4 4*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 6-0-17-0

22:32 IST:

38.6: Mohammad Wasim to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bowls this really full and outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmangets his bat down in time but the ball rolls back towards the keeper.

22:31 IST:

38.5: Mohammad Wasim to Shahidullah Kamal, Onto the pads and on a good length. Shahidullah Kamalclips this towards deep backward square leg and takes the first run of the over.

22:31 IST:

38.4: Mohammad Wasim to Shahidullah Kamal, Delivers this in line with the stumps and a fraction short. Shahidullah Kamaldabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

22:30 IST:

38.3: Mohammad Wasim to Shahidullah Kamal, Bangs this in short and at the batter. Shahidullah Kamallooks to pull this one away but does not connect.

22:30 IST:

38.2: Mohammad Wasim to Shahidullah Kamal, On a good length and on an off-stump line. Shahidullah Kamalpokes at this and gets an inside edge into the leg side.

22:29 IST:

38.1: Mohammad Wasim to Shahidullah Kamal, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Shahidullah Kamalgoes hard at the ball but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Score 153/7

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 37(16b 2*4 4*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 9-1-40-2

22:28 IST:

37.6: Shadab Khan to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, SIX! More slogging from Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbut it seems to be working for him! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanhoicks this over deep mid-wicket and collects six more runs.

22:27 IST:

37.5: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, That is the 50-run partnership between these two! This is bowled full and outside off. Shahidullah Kamallooks to play this leg side but gets a leading edge through covers for one.

22:27 IST:

37.4: Shadab Khan to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, On a shortish length and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanpunches this towards deep cover point for a run.

22:26 IST:

37.3: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, A low full toss bowled on the pads. Shahidullah Kamalsweeps this towards deep square leg and there is a fielder placed there this time. The batters take a single.

22:25 IST:

37.2: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, This is bowled short and at the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalrocks back and punches this towards cover.

22:25 IST:

37.1: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, FOUR! Shahidullah Kamaldecides to join the party! This is bowled full and outside off. Shahidullah Kamalslog sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

Score 140/7

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 30(14b 2*4 3*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 7-0-30-2

22:23 IST:

36.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, SIX! Mujeeb Ur Rahmancontinues to make merry! This is flighted full and pitching outside the leg stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanclears his front foot and accesses the cow corner fence for six runs.

22:23 IST:

36.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Continues to bowl full and into the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanblocks this solidly towards cover.

22:22 IST:

36.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Shahidullah Kamalgets well across the stumps and flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for one.

22:22 IST:

36.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Shahidullah Kamalgets across and clips this towards mid-wicket.

22:22 IST:

36.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Tosses this full and into the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalblocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

22:21 IST:

36.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nawazfloats this full and into the pads. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanclips this towards fine leg for a run.

Score 132/7

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 23(11b 2*4 2*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 8-1-43-2

22:20 IST:

35.6: Faheem Ashraf to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bangs this in short and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanplays this late towards third man and takes a single to retain strike.

22:19 IST:

35.5: Faheem Ashraf to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Pulls his length back and delivers this outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanthrows his bat at this but does not connect this time.

22:19 IST:

35.5: Faheem Ashraf to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, WIDE! Bowls this way outside off on a fuller length. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanleaves this on alone and the umpire calls this wide.

22:18 IST:

35.4: Faheem Ashraf to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, SIX! That sounded beautiful off the bat as Mujeeb Ur Rahmanthumps this flat over the ropes! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanpulls this cleanly over deep mid-wicket for six more runs.

22:17 IST:

35.3: Faheem Ashraf to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahmanis going to have some fun here! This is bowled on a good length and at the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanclears his front foot out of the way and hoicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

22:16 IST:

35.2: Faheem Ashraf to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, SIX! Mujeeb Ur Rahmanis going to make the most of his extra life! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanswivels and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for six runs.

22:15 IST:

35.1: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, Faheem Ashrafbowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Shahidullah Kamallooks to fend the ball away and it goes off the outside edge towards third man for a run.

Score 113/7

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 6(6b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 6-0-22-2

22:14 IST:

34.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Goes full and into the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahmangets stuck in the crease as he looks to work this away into the leg side. The ball beats the bat and goes on to hit the pads. The bowler is up in appeal instantly but the umpire remains unmoved. Babar Azamasks for a review but it is not available for technical reasons. The third umpire is having a look nonetheless and this looks absolutely plumb. The technology is not available and in the end, the third umpire stays with the onfield decision. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanseems to have got a lifeline here.

22:11 IST:

34.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, FOUR! A bit of innovation from Mujeeb Ur Rahman! Mohammad Nawazflights this full and just outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanreverse sweeps this towards deep backward point for four runs.

22:10 IST:

34.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Tosses this full as well and outside the off pole. Shahidullah Kamalsweeps this aerially towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

22:10 IST:

34.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Floats this full and at the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalclips this towards mid-wicket.

22:09 IST:

34.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Short this time and into the batter. Mujeeb Ur Rahmangets cramped for room but manages to tuck this towards deep square leg for a run.

22:09 IST:

34.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nawazbowls this full and outside off. Shahidullah Kamaldrills this down to long on for one.

Score 106/7

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 26(48b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 7-1-24-2

22:08 IST:

33.6: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Shahidullah Kamalpunches this towards deep point and collects a single to keep strike.

22:07 IST:

33.5: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off, going away with the angle. Shahidullah Kamallooks to play away from his body and gets beaten all ends up.

22:06 IST:

33.4: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, Back to bowling on a good length and at the off pole. Shahidullah Kamaltucks this through mid-wicket with soft hands and they run well to pick up a couple of runs.

22:06 IST:

33.3: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Shahidullah Kamalrides the bounce and dabs this towards the fielder at covers.

22:05 IST:

33.2: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Shahidullah Kamalblocks this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler.

22:05 IST:

33.1: Faheem Ashraf to Shahidullah Kamal, FOUR! Faheem Ashrafis welcomed back to the bowling crease with four runs! This is bowled short and just outside off. Shahidullah Kamalpulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.

22:05 IST:

Can Faheem Ashrafrun through the Afghan tail here?

Score 99/7

BatsmanMujeeb Ur Rahman 1(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 5-0-15-2

22:03 IST:

32.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lets the ball go straight with the angle on a fuller length and outside off. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanpokes at this one and gets beaten on the outside edge.

22:03 IST:

32.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Goes full again and at the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalclears his front foot out of the way and smashes this back towards the bowler. Mohammad Nawazgets a foot on this as the ball goes towards long on for one.

22:02 IST:

32.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Bowls this full and on an off-stump line. Shahidullah Kamaldabs this to the left of the bowler.

22:02 IST:

32.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Floats this full and outside the off stump. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanpushes this through cover-point and takes a single to open his account.

22:01 IST:

32.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanknocks this towards the fielder at mid on.

22:01 IST:

Mujeeb Ur Rahmanwalks in now.

21:59 IST:

32.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Rashid Khan, OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammad Nawazgets his second wicket as Rashid Khan's attacking ploy does not come to fruition! This is bowled short and outside the off stump with pace taken off. Rashid Khangoes deep in the crease and looks to pull this one away but gets a tope edge that lobs towards short third man. Shaheen Afridiis the man standing under the ball and has an easy catch to take. Afghanistanlose their seventh wicket and are staring down a barrel of defeat!

Score 97/6

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 18(40b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 8-1-27-2

21:58 IST:

31.6: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Floats this one full and at the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalclips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

21:58 IST:

31.5: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, A tad bit short and onto the pads. Shahidullah Kamaltucks this towards square leg.

21:57 IST:

31.4: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Shahidullah Kamalplays this late towards short third man and takes a run. An overthrow allows him to get back on strike.

21:57 IST:

31.3: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Rashid Khanmakes room and cuts this towards deep point for one.

21:56 IST:

31.2: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, SIX! Rashid Khanis the only batter who has shown any sort of intent in this inning.Shadab Khantosses this full and outside off. Rashid Khanslog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.

21:56 IST:

31.1: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Shadab Khanflights this full and outside off. Rashid Khanmistimes his shot towards mid on.

Score 88/6

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 16(37b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 4-0-13-1

21:55 IST:

30.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Delivers this short and just outside off. Shahidullah Kamalgoes deep in the crease and cuts this towards deep cover for two runs.

21:55 IST:

30.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Great anticipation from Mohammad Rizwan! Mohammad Nawazflights this full and just outside off. Shahidullah Kamalgets across and paddles this fine but Mohammad Rizwanis already across to almost take a fine catch. He is unable to hold on though.

21:54 IST:

30.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Loops this one full and into the pads. Shahidullah Kamalclips this towards fine leg for a couple of runs.

21:53 IST:

30.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, On a shorter length once again and in line with the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalrocks back and blocks this back down the pitch.

21:53 IST:

30.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Bowls this outside leg on a shortish length. Shahidullah Kamaltucks this towards square leg.

21:53 IST:

30.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nawaztosses this full an outside the off stump. Rashid Khanpunches this down to long off for one.

Score 83/6

BatsmanRashid Khan 8(7b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 7-1-18-2

21:52 IST:

29.6: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Rashid Khanheaves this towards long on for a single.

21:51 IST:

29.5: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Short once again and outside the off stump. Rashid Khanlooks to cut this away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:51 IST:

29.4: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Wider outside the off pole on a shortish length. Rashid Khanswings his blade hard but does not connect.

21:51 IST:

29.3: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, FOUR! Rashid Khangets Afghanistan's first boundary in 91 balls! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. Rashid Khangets down on one knee and swats this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

21:50 IST:

29.2: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Tosses this full and outside off. Rashid Khanslog sweeps this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

21:50 IST:

29.1: Shadab Khan to Rashid Khan, Shadab Khanfloats this full and outside the off stump. Rashid Khangets well forward and blocks this back towards the bowler.

Score 76/6

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 12(32b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 3-0-8-1

21:48 IST:

28.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, This is short and pitching outside leg. Shahidullah Kamallooks to clip this leg side but misses and the ball hits the pads.

21:48 IST:

28.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Rashid Khan, Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Rashid Khanpushes this towards deep point and takes one.

21:48 IST:

Rashid Khanis the new man in.

21:48 IST:

28.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Mohammad Nabi, OUT! CAUGHT!Mohammad Nabi’s watchful knock comes to a premature end! Mohammad Nawaz is rewarded for some tight bowling and this inning of Afghanistan is going nowhere! This is looped into the stumps on a fuller length. Mohammad Nabimakes room and looks to go towards cover but is early into the shot. The ball lobs up towards Imam-ul-Haqwho takes a wonderful catch diving forward inches off the ground. The go upstairs to check and it is a clean catch. Afghanistanare now 6 wickets down and this looks like a lost cause.

21:46 IST:

28.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Mohammad Nabi, Bowls this full and well and outside the off pole. Mohammad Nabipushes this to the left of the bowler.

21:45 IST:

28.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Mohammad Nabi, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Mohammad Nabiknocks this towards the fielder at cover.

21:45 IST:

28.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nawazfloats this full and just outside off. Shahidullah Kamalgoes for the sweep and gets a top edge into the vacant short fine leg region. The batters take a single.

21:43 IST:

Drinks break! Pakistancontinue to dominate the proceedings here in this third and final ODI. Afghanistanhave found it tough to counter the pacers as well as spinners and are in a rebuilding phase now. Pakistan have been disciplined throughout the innings and would want to wrap up the innings by running through the Afghan lower order.

Score 74/5

BatsmanMohammad Nabi 3(12b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 7-0-16-0

21:39 IST:

27.6: Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Nabi, Continues to bowl on a good length and slightly wider outside the off stump. Mohammad Nabilooks to play this on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:38 IST:

27.5: Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Nabi, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Mohammad Nabiknocks this towards the fielder at cover.

21:38 IST:

27.4: Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Nabi, Attacks the stumps once again and bowls this a bit fuller. Mohammad Nabiclips this towards fine leg and runs well to pick up a couple of runs.

21:37 IST:

27.3: Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Nabi, Back to bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps. Mohammad Nabilooks to works this leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.

21:36 IST:

27.2: Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Nabi, Bowls this a tad bit fuller and outside the off pole, angling away from the batter. Mohammad Nabihangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:35 IST:

27.1: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Shaheen Afridibowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Shahidullah Kamalpushes at this and get it off the outside part of his bat towards deep backward point for one.

Score 71/5

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 10(29b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 2-0-6-0

21:35 IST:

26.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Tosses this full and just outside off. Shahidullah Kamalsweeps this towards deep backward square leg for a single to retain strike.

21:34 IST:

26.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Mohammad Nabi, Floats this full and outside the off pole. Mohammad Nabidrills this down to long off for an easy run.

21:34 IST:

26.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Mohammad Nabi, On a shorter length outside the off stump. Mohammad Nabipunches this to the right of cover.

21:33 IST:

26.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Loops this into the pads on a fuller length. Shahidullah Kamalclips this towards backward square leg for one.

21:33 IST:

26.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Slightly short this time and into the stumps. Shahidullah Kamalrocks back and blocks thisback towards the bowler.

21:32 IST:

26.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nawazfloats this full and outside off. Shahidullah Kamaldabs this towards mid-wicket.

Score 68/5

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 8(25b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 6-0-13-0

21:31 IST:

25.6: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Drifts slightly on the pads, on a good length, Shahidullah Kamalturns this one behind square on the leg side. Retains the strike with a single.

21:31 IST:

25.5: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Shahidullah Kamalducks underneath quickly and lets the ball pass.

21:30 IST:

25.4: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, This is bowled in the channel on off, on a good length, Shahidullah Kamaldabs it off the back foot to point.

21:29 IST:

25.3: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Back of a length, at the batter, Shahidullah Kamalgets on the top of the bounce and nudges it in front of mid-wicket.

21:29 IST:

25.2: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Honing in, just outside off, on a good length, Shahidullah Kamalopts to stay on the back foot and works it to cover.

21:28 IST:

25.1: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Hurls it full and outside off, Shahidullah Kamalpushes it off the front foot to cover.

Score 67/5

BatsmanShahidullah Kamal 7(19b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nawaz 1-0-3-0

21:26 IST:

24.6: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Slows it up a touch and serves it full, on off and middle, knocked down to long on for a single.

21:26 IST:

24.5: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Flatter delivery, short and on off, Shahidullah Kamalgoes on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

21:25 IST:

24.4: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Tossed up delivery, outside off, Shahidullah Kamalpresses forward to work it across the line. Gets an outside edge that rolls wide of backward point for a couple of runs.

21:25 IST:

24.3: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Short and turning in, on off, Shahidullah Kamalgoes back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

21:24 IST:

24.2: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Floated up, on off, Shahidullah Kamalclips it towards mid-wicket.

21:24 IST:

24.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Shahidullah Kamal, Starts off on a short length, on off, Shahidullah Kamalpushes it off the back foot towards cover.

Score 64/5

BatsmanMohammad Nabi 0(5b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 5-0-12-0

21:23 IST:

23.6: Shaheen Afridi to Mohammad Nabi, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it in, on middle and leg, Mohammad Nabigets on his toes and tucks it through square leg for a single.

21:22 IST:

23.5: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Around off, on a good length, Shahidullah Kamalopens the bat face slightly and dabs it towards third man for a single.

21:21 IST:

23.4: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, On a hard length, angling in, on off, Shahidullah Kamalhangs back in his crease to defend. The ball nips away and beats Kamal on the outside edge.

21:21 IST:

23.3: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Beaten! In the channel on off, angling in, on a good length, Shahidullah Kamalshapes to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:20 IST:

23.2: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Serves it on a good length, a bit wide outside off, left alone by Shahidullah Kamal.

21:19 IST:

23.1: Shaheen Afridi to Shahidullah Kamal, Just short! Returns to the attack and begins on a length, outside off, Shahidullah Kamalpokes away from the body. Gets an outside edge which drops short of the diving Agha Salmanat first slip.

Score 63/5

BatsmanMohammad Nabi 0(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 6-1-11-2

21:18 IST:

22.6: Shadab Khan to Mohammad Nabi, Gives the ball air again, outside off, Mohammad Nabidrives and finds cover.

21:17 IST:

22.5: Shadab Khan to Mohammad Nabi, Slower this time, full and turning away, outside off, driven back to the bowler.

21:17 IST:

22.4: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Pushed through, short and outside off, Shahidullah Kamalgets it off the outer half in front of square for a single.

21:16 IST:

22.3: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Short this time, off and middle, Shahidullah Kamalgoes on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.

21:16 IST:

22.2: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Drifting on the pads, flickes to square leg.

21:16 IST:

22.1: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Shahidullah Kamalclips it straight to mid-wicket.

Score 62/5

BatsmanMohammad Nabi 0(2b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAgha Salman 2-0-3-1

21:15 IST:

21.6: Agha Salman to Mohammad Nabi, Similar delivery to the wicket ball, Mohammad Nabi gets on the front foot to defend. The ball goes straight and beats him on the outside edge.

21:14 IST:

21.5: Agha Salman to Mohammad Nabi, Keeps it full and wide outside off, Mohammad Nabiblocks it out off the front foot.

21:13 IST:

Mohammad Nabiis the new batter in.

21:14 IST:

21.4: Agha Salman to Gulbadin Naib, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Agha Salmangets himself on the wickets' column and Afghanistanare now 5 down! Fires this one in, full and outside off, Gulbadin Naibis tempted by the line and goes for the drive. His feet go nowhere and he ends up getting an outside edge. Not much of a deflection but Mohammad Rizwan does well to gobble a sharp catch.

21:11 IST:

21.3: Agha Salman to Shahidullah Kamal, Drops it short, on off, Shahidullah Kamalcuts this one off the back foot towards point for a single.

21:11 IST:

21.2: Agha Salman to Shahidullah Kamal, Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Shahidullah Kamalpushes it down to mid on.

21:11 IST:

21.1: Agha Salman to Shahidullah Kamal, Serves it full, on off, Shahidullah Kamaldrives it down the wicket for a dot.

Score 61/4

BatsmanGulbadin Naib 0(2b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 5-1-10-2

21:10 IST:

20.6: Shadab Khan to Gulbadin Naib, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Gulbadin Naibthumps it on the bounce towards mid on.

21:10 IST:

20.5: Shadab Khan to Gulbadin Naib, Keeps it short, on off, turning in, Gulbadin Naibstays put and defends it down the wicket.

21:08 IST:

Gulbadin Naibis the next batter in.

21:08 IST:

20.4: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, OUT! CAUGHT! Two in the over for Shadab Khanand Afghanistanhave now lost both their set batters! Dropped short, on off and middle, Hashmatullah Shahidigoes back in his crease to pull. It was there to be hit but Shahidi does not time this one well. Gets it off the bottom half of the bat and holes out to Imam-ul-Haqat mid-wicket. Afghanistan in a spot of bother here.

21:07 IST:

20.3: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Pushed through, short and around off, Hashmatullah Shahidipokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:07 IST:

20.2: Shadab Khan to Shahidullah Kamal, Flatter delivery, short and on the pads, Shahidullah Kamalstays on the back foot and turns it through square leg for a single.

21:06 IST:

Shahidullah Kamalis the new batter in.

21:05 IST:

20.1: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Shadab Khanjoins in on the act now! Tosses up, on middle, from over the wicket, Riaz Hassangets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep. The ball turns away after pitching and catches the top edge of Riaz's bat. Skies it high in the air towards deep square leg where Fakhar Zamanruns in from the deep and does the rest. End of Riaz Hassan's resistance and Afghanistanare now 3 down.

Score 60/2

BatsmanHashmatullah Shahidi 13(29b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerAgha Salman 1-0-2-0

21:03 IST:

19.6: Agha Salman to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fullish and on off. Hashmatullah Shahidihas blocked it out.

21:03 IST:

19.5: Agha Salman to Riaz Hassan, Very full and outside off. Riaz Hassancomes down but squeezes it out to deep point for one.

21:02 IST:

19.4: Agha Salman to Riaz Hassan, Lobbed up and on off. Riaz Hassancomes down and drives it straight to the fielder.

21:02 IST:

19.3: Agha Salman to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shorter again and on the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidistays back and punches it to point for a single.

21:02 IST:

19.2: Agha Salman to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fullish and on off. Hashmatullah Shahididrives it to covers.

21:02 IST:

19.1: Agha Salman to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short and on the off pole. Hashmatullah Shahidicuts it to the point where Shaheen Afridimakes a good diving stop.

21:02 IST:

Agha Salmancomes on to bowl, replacing Mohammad Wasim.

Score 58/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 33(63b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 4-1-9-0

21:00 IST:

18.6: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Uppish and a googly. Riaz Hassanhas been beaten by the spin again and that is a maiden over by Shadab Khan.

21:00 IST:

18.5: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Flaoted up again onmiddle. Riaz Hassanblocks it solidly.

21:00 IST:

18.4: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Lobbed up on the off pole. Riaz Hassandrives it to covers.

20:59 IST:

18.3: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Beaten! Shadab Khanhas bowled it fullish and outside off. Riaz Hassanis beaten by the turn.

20:59 IST:

18.2: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Very full and on middle. Riaz Hassanhas defended it.

21:14 IST:

18.1: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Full and turning away from off. Riaz Hassanis beaten by the spin.

Score 58/2

BatsmanHashmatullah Shahidi 12(25b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 5-0-16-0

20:58 IST:

17.6: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Very short and quick on leg. Hashmatullah Shahididucks under it and the keeper collects the ball. A very good over by Mohammad Wasim.

20:57 IST:

17.5: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short again and nipping away from off. Hashmatullah Shahidileaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

20:56 IST:

17.4: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short and quick outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidipulls it with great timing but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

20:56 IST:

17.3: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, Shorter and on the off pole. Riaz Hassanhas punched it to the fielder at covers.

20:55 IST:

17.2: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, On a good length and on leg. Hashmatullah Shahidiflicks it to deep square leg for one.

20:54 IST:

17.1: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, On the hard length and on the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidinudges it to the fielder at square leg.

Score 56/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 32(56b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 3-0-9-0

20:53 IST:

16.6: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Floated up outside off. Riaz Hassantries to slice it but is beaten.

20:53 IST:

16.5: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short and turning away from the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidihas nudged it away to mid-wicket for a single.

20:53 IST:

16.4: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Uppish and on the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidihas flicked it to the fielder at square leg.

20:52 IST:

16.3: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full again on the toes. Hashmatullah Shahidiblocks it to point.

20:52 IST:

16.2: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shorter and on off. Hashmatullah Shahidiguides it to point.

20:52 IST:

The captains have been informed that DRS is not available due to some technical difficulty.

20:52 IST:

16.1: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full and on middle. Hashmatullah Shahididrives it to mid on.

Score 55/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 32(55b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 4-0-14-0

20:50 IST:

15.6: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, Short and quick again. Riaz Hassanwanted to pull it away but was beaten by the bounce. A dot ball to end a very good over by Mohammad Wasim.

20:49 IST:

15.5: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, On the hard length and on the off pole. Hashmatullah Shahidiguides it to deep point for one.

20:48 IST:

15.4: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short and quick straight on off. Hashmatullah Shahididucks under it as the ball sails away to the keeper.

20:48 IST:

15.3: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fuller and straight on middle. Hashmatullah Shahididrives it to mid off.

20:47 IST:

15.2: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, On length and on the off pole. Riaz Hassan has guided it to deep point by opening the face of his bat.

20:46 IST:

15.1: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full and on the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidihas nudged it to square leg for a single.

Score 52/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 31(53b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 2-0-8-0

20:45 IST:

14.6: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Full again on middle. Riaz Hassandrives it to mid on.

20:45 IST:

14.5: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Shorter and quicker. This one had an extra turn and bounce on it as Riaz Hassanlet it go to the keeper.

20:44 IST:

14.4: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Uppish again and this time on off. Riaz Hassanblocks it down.

20:44 IST:

14.3: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Fullish and on the pads. Riaz Hassanhas blocked it back to the bowler.

20:44 IST:

14.2: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Lobbed up on the off pole. Hashmatullah Shahidiblocks it on the off side and the batters get a quick single.

20:43 IST:

14.1: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, FOUR! Floated up and outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidiswings hard but with no timing. The ball ends up flying wide of short thrid and runs away for a boundary.

20:47 IST:

Drinks break! Afghanistanare struggling here at 47-2. The two starsfor them in the 2nd ODI have been dismissed early and the onus rests on the shoulders of Hashmatullah Shahidiwho needs to lead from the front. Pakistan's pace attack is on a different level with Faheem Ashrafbeing the chief wrecker. They will want to keep things quiet in this next passage of play.

Score 47/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 31(49b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 3-0-11-0

20:39 IST:

13.6: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, FOUR! A much-needed boundary. Mohammad Wasimhas bowled it on a good length and just outside off. Riaz Hassanstays back and cuts it through point in the gap with impeccable timing. The fielder cannot cut it off as the ball races away to the fence for four more runs to end the over.

20:39 IST:

13.5: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shorter and quicker outside off. Hashmatullah Shahidihas guided it nicely to deep point for a single.

20:38 IST:

13.4: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short again and swinging away from off. Hashmatullah Shahidiis just beaten on the outside edge as the ball flies away to the keeper.

20:37 IST:

13.3: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Very short and quick on middle. Hashmatullah Shahididucks under it as the keeper collects it.

20:37 IST:

13.2: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, On a good length and on the off pole. That one was quick too. Hashmatullah Shahidihas blocked it solidly.

20:36 IST:

13.1: Mohammad Wasim to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full and quick on leg. Hashmatullah Shahidihas defended it solidly.

Score 42/2

BatsmanHashmatullah Shahidi 2(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShadab Khan 1-0-3-0

20:35 IST:

12.6: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Bowled shorter and turning away from the left hander. Hashmatullah Shahidicuts it to the fielder at point for a single to keep the strike in the next over.

20:34 IST:

12.5: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Full again on the off pole. Hashmatullah Shahidihas blocked it.

20:34 IST:

12.4: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Flatter and quick. It turned in sharply and hit Hashmatullah Shahidion the body.

20:33 IST:

12.3: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, A low full toss on off. Riaz Hassandrives it safely to long on for a single.

20:33 IST:

12.2: Shadab Khan to Riaz Hassan, Full again and on middle. Riaz Hassandefends it solidly.

20:33 IST:

12.1: Shadab Khan to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fullish and turning onto the pads. Hashmatullah Shahidihas nudged it to deep square leg to get off the mark.

20:33 IST:

Time for spin as Shadab Khancomes into the attack.

Score 39/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 26(46b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 6-1-17-2

20:31 IST:

11.6: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Slower and on length nipping in towards off. Riaz Hassanpunches it to the fielder at covers to end the over.

20:31 IST:

11.5: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Shorter and swinging in towards middle and leg. Riaz Hassandefends it back down the ground.

20:30 IST:

11.4: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Again on a very good length and on the pads. Riaz Hassanblocks it safely.

20:29 IST:

11.3: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, On length and on off. Riaz Hassanpunches it to the fielder at cover.

20:28 IST:

11.2: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Slower and on the hard length. Riaz Hassanis beaten as the ball swings away from outside off to the keeper.

20:28 IST:

11.1: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, FOUR! Faheem Ashrafbowls this short,quick and on middle. Riaz Hassanplayed the pull shot late but lucky for him the ball runs away behind the keeper all the way for a boundary.

Score 35/2

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 22(40b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 2-0-6-0

20:26 IST:

10.6: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, On a hard length and nipping away slightly. Riaz Hassancuts it to deep point for a single to end the over.

20:26 IST:

10.5: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, FOUR! Mohammad Wasimbowls this short and just outside off. The ball bounced nicely and caught the inside edge of Riaz Hassan's bat before rolling away wide of fine leg. The fielder can't stop it as the ball runs to the fence for a boundary.

20:25 IST:

10.4: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, Short and quick this time on middle. Riaz Hassanblocks it solidly.

20:24 IST:

10.3: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, Shorter this time and nipping away from off. Riaz Hassanleaves this one alone as the keeper collects it.

20:24 IST:

10.2: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, Fuller and outside off. Riaz Hassanslices it nicely to the fielder at point.

20:23 IST:

10.1: Mohammad Wasim to Riaz Hassan, On length and outside off. This didn't bounce much as Riaz Hassanis beaten.

20:26 IST:

Time for Powerplay 2! Pakistan can now have a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over. Also, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidiis the new batter.

Score 30/2

BatsmanIbrahim Zadran 0(11b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 5-1-13-2

20:21 IST:

9.6: Faheem Ashraf to Ibrahim Zadran, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Faheem Ashraffinally gets the batter to edge one and brings an end to Ibrahim Zadran's struggle! Bowls with a scrambled seam and hurls it on a good length, just outside off. The ball climbs off the surface and catches the outside edge of Zadran's bat as he shaped to defend. Mohammad Rizwanbehind the wicket makes absolutely no mistake.

20:20 IST:

9.5: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, On a good length this time, on off, Riaz Hassangets on top of the bounce and punches it through cover-point. Three runs taken.

20:19 IST:

9.4: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, In the air...but safe! On a hard length, on off, Riaz Hassanstays back in his crease to defend. The ball lifts off and comes at an awkward height to Riaz. The ball catches the upper half of the bat and balloons towards backward point. Imam-ul-Haqdives forward but the ball falls agonizingly short of him.

20:18 IST:

9.3: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, On the off stump line, on a good length, Riaz Hassandabs it straight to point.

20:18 IST:

9.2: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Length delivery, on off, Riaz Hassangets behind the line and defends it to the right of the bowler.

20:17 IST:

9.1: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Angling in, on middle and leg, on a good length, Riaz Hassanmisses the tuck and gets hit on the front pad.

Score 27/1

BatsmanIbrahim Zadran 0(10b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Wasim 1-0-1-0

20:16 IST:

8.6: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, Beauty! On a fuller length, just outside off, Ibrahim Zadranpresents a straight bat to defend. The ball moves away and beats Zadran on the the outside edge.

20:15 IST:

8.5: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, Beaten! Angling away, on a hard length, outside off, Ibrahim Zadranshapes to punch it through covers but the ball nips away and zips past his outside edge.

20:15 IST:

There is a slight halt as Mohammad Rizwanseems to be in pain. The physio has come out on to field to check up on him as he has hurt his hand trying to collect the ball behind the stumps. The play resumes.

20:12 IST:

8.4: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, Slightly fuller and outside off, Ibrahim Zadrancovers the off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper and Rizwan has taken a blow on his fingertips.

20:11 IST:

8.3: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, Delivers it on a back of a length, on off, Ibrahim Zadran rises and punches it to cover.

20:11 IST:

8.2: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, Oh, this one keeps low! Back of a length, in the channel on off, Ibrahim Zadranhangs on the back foot to defend. The ball does not rise and sneaks under the bat.

20:10 IST:

8.2: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, WIDE! Sprays it short and way too wide outside off, Ibrahim Zadranlets it go for a wide.

20:10 IST:

8.1: Mohammad Wasim to Ibrahim Zadran, Starts on a short length, near the tramline on off, shaping away, Ibrahim Zadranis happy to leave the ball alone.

Score 26/1

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 14(29b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 4-1-10-1

20:08 IST:

7.6: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Persists with back of a length, on off, Riaz Hassangets behind the line confidently and defends it back to the bowler.

20:08 IST:

7.5: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Beauty! On a shortish length, just outside off, Riaz Hassanstays on the back foot to defend with a straight bat. Steep bounce on display again, as the ball climbs and beats Riaz on the outside edge.

20:07 IST:

7.4: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, This is bowled on a hard length, around off, Riaz Hassangets on top of the bounce nicely and punches it straight to cover.

20:06 IST:

7.3: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Sliding down leg, Riaz Hassanlooks to tickle it fine but wears it on the thigh pad.

20:05 IST:

7.2: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, FOUR! Absolutely gorgeous! Ashraf goes full and outside off, Riaz Hassangets into a good position and creams the drive through covers for a boundary.

20:05 IST:

7.1: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Hits the hard length yet again, on off, Riaz Hassanshapes to cut. The ball takes off and goes over the bat.

Score 22/1

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 10(23b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 4-0-11-0

20:04 IST:

6.6: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Goes full and at the stumps, Riaz Hassandrives it a bit uppishly but to the left of mid off. Keeps the strike with a single.

20:03 IST:

6.5: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, On a length, on off, Riaz Hassanstays leg side and nudges it to mid-wicket.

20:02 IST:

6.4: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Targets the stumps, on a good length, Riaz Hassanhangs on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

20:01 IST:

6.3: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Switches to 'round the wicket and hurls it full and wide outside off, Riaz Hassanreaches out for an expansive drive but is nowhere close to it.

20:01 IST:

6.2: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Angling away, on a hard length, outside off, Riaz Hassanwatchfully leaves the ball alone.

20:00 IST:

6.1: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, FOUR! Easy pickings! Errs in length and serves a low full toss, on off, Riaz Hassanslices it through cover-point and picks up a boundary.

Score 17/1

BatsmanIbrahim Zadran 0(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 3-1-6-1

19:59 IST:

5.6: Faheem Ashraf to Ibrahim Zadran, Beaten! Good-length delivery, around off, Ibrahim Zadranpokes at the delivery and is lucky to not edge it behind.

19:59 IST:

5.5: Faheem Ashraf to Ibrahim Zadran, Continues to test the batter, on off, on a hard length, Ibrahim Zadrandoes well to keep it out back to the bowler.

19:58 IST:

5.4: Faheem Ashraf to Ibrahim Zadran, Length delivery this time, just outside off, Ibrahim Zadranstays put and pushes it to point.

19:57 IST:

5.3: Faheem Ashraf to Ibrahim Zadran, On a good length, around off, dabbed to backward point.

19:57 IST:

Ibrahim Zadranwalks in to bat at number 3.

19:56 IST:

5.2: Faheem Ashraf to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! LBW! Faheem Ashrafgets the reward for some consistent bowling and it is the big wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz! Comes from over the wicket and goes slightly fuller, shaping in, on middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaztries to clip it through square leg. He misses and gets hit on the front pad. A loud appeal and up goes the finger. Gurbaz has a word with Riaz and goes dor for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and wickets is umpire's call on Ball Tracking. The on-field decision will stand and Afghanistan's star with the bat in the 2nd ODI will depart early.

19:54 IST:

5.1: Faheem Ashraf to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ashraf continues to beat the bat! Seam up delivery, on a hard length, around off, Rahmanullah Gurbazgets on his toes to punch it on the off side. The ball nips away and beats Gurbaz on the outside edge.

Score 17/0

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 5(17b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 3-0-6-0

19:52 IST:

4.6: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Into the wicket this time, on off, Riaz Hassangoes for the hook but it does not come off.

19:52 IST:

4.5: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Lands it on a short of a good length, on off, Riaz Hassandabs it towards point. Imam-ul-Haqsprings to his right and makes a good stop.

19:51 IST:

4.4: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaznudges it in front of square for a single.

19:50 IST:

4.3: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fullish delivery, outside off, squeezed through cover-point for a couple of runs. Imam-ul-Haqperforms the chase and keeps the ball in play.

19:49 IST:

4.2: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Play and a miss! Offers width outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbazsees the short delivery and throws his hands at it, only to connect with thin air.

19:49 IST:

4.1: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, This is bolwed on a good length, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbazlooks to leave the ball alone but keeps his bat hanging. The ball rolls off the bottom part of the bat towards the keeper.

Score 14/0

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 5(15b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 2-0-6-0

19:48 IST:

3.6: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Beaten again! Continues to bowl it in the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a good length, Riaz Hassangoes for a tentative push without much foot movement and the ball zips past his outside edge.

19:47 IST:

3.5: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Whoa, steep bounce! Delivers it in the channel on off, on a hard length, Riaz Hassanstays leg side of the ball to punch it through the off side but gets beaten on the outside edge.

19:47 IST:

3.4: Faheem Ashraf to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Leg bye! Drifting onto the pads, on a good length, Rahmanullah Gurbazis a bit late on the clip. Gets it off his pads to fine leg for a leg bye.

19:46 IST:

3.3: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Slanting in, on off, on a back of a length, Riaz Hassangets on his toes to punch it on the off side. The ball tails in and catches the inside edge of the bat. A single taken towards fine leg.

19:45 IST:

3.2: Faheem Ashraf to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shortens his length and serves it outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbazuses his feet and runs it down to third man for a single.

19:45 IST:

3.1: Faheem Ashraf to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On the off stump line, on a good length, Rahmanullah Gurbazsteers it with soft hands to point.

Score 11/0

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 4(12b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 2-0-3-0

19:43 IST:

2.6: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Good bumper! Bangs it in short and directs it at the batter, Riaz Hassansways out of the way quickly and lets the ball pass. A tidy over from Shaheen Afridicomes to an end.

19:43 IST:

2.5: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Back of a length, at the batter, Riaz Hassanstays back in his crease and tucks it to mid-wicket.

19:42 IST:

2.4: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Slightly fuller but a bit too wide outside off, Riaz Hassanpresses forward and is happy to leave the ball alone.

19:41 IST:

2.3: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Hurls it on a good length, outside off, Riaz Hassanshoulders arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

19:41 IST:

2.2: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Looks to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss, on middle, Riaz Hassanclips it straight to square leg.

19:40 IST:

2.1: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angles it across, on a length from over the wicket, Rahmanullah Gurbazplants his foot forward and slices it off the outer half towards third man for a single.

Score 10/0

BatsmanRiaz Hassan 4(7b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFaheem Ashraf 1-0-4-0

19:39 IST:

1.6: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Good-length delivery again, on off, Riaz Hassanstays put and pushes it down to mid off.

19:39 IST:

1.5: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Angles it on the pads, on a good length, Riaz Hassanplays it under his eyes and nudges it in front of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

19:38 IST:

1.4: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Lands it full and on middle, Riaz Hassandrives with a straight bat and finds mid on.

19:38 IST:

1.3: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, First runs off the bat for Riaz Hassanand Afghanistan! Pitches it up, on off, Riaz Hassantries to work it on the off side. Gets it off the inner half towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

19:37 IST:

1.2: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Sharp delivery! In the channel on off, on a shortish length, Riaz Hassanlooks to punch it off the back foot but does not connect.

19:36 IST:

1.1: Faheem Ashraf to Riaz Hassan, Begins on a hard length and bowls it with a cross seam, gets the ball to bounce. Riaz Hassangoes for the pull but the ball gets big on him and hits him on the arm.

19:36 IST:

Faheem Ashrafto bowl from the opposite end.

Score 6/0

BatsmanRahmanullah Gurbaz 0(5b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShaheen Afridi 1-0-2-0

19:34 IST:

0.6: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pulls his length back and hurls it on off, Rahmanullah Gurbazdabs it with soft hands towards point. The throw hits at the non-striker's end but Riaz at no point had left his crease.

19:34 IST:

0.5: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Overpitched by Shaheen Afridi, around off, Rahmanullah Gurbazdrives it firmly but cannot get it past mid off.

19:34 IST:

0.4: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Two leg byes! Honing in at the toes, a hint of tail in, Rahmanullah Gurbazgets this one his toes towards fine leg for two leg byes.

19:32 IST:

0.3: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Continues to target the stumps, on a full length, Rahmanullah Gurbazpushes it to mid on for a dot.

19:32 IST:

0.2: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, Leg bye! A searing yorker, tailing into the pads, Riaz Hassanfails to get his bat down in time and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal but the ball was heading down leg.

19:31 IST:

0.2: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, WIDE! Loses his radar again and sprays it full but way beyond the tramline on off. A wide called again.

19:30 IST:

0.2: Shaheen Afridi to Riaz Hassan, WIDE! Goes full again but this time drifts down leg. Riaz Hassanlets it go for a wide.

19:30 IST:

0.1: Shaheen Afridi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Leg bye! Starts off on a full length, shaping into the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbazlooks to help it fine but misses. The ball rolls behind square off his pads for a leg bye.

19:29 IST:

The umpires are out on the field. The fielding team has taken their respective positions. Rahmanullah Gurbazand Riaz Hassan, the opening batters for Afghanistanwalk out to bat. Shaheen Afridihas the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's go...

19:23 IST:

... THE RUN CHASE ...

19:12 IST:

Right then, Pakistan will be the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. They are on course here to dish out a 3-0 hammering to Afghanistan. On the other hand, Afghanistan could not finish well with the balland now need to bat out of their skins to avoid a whitewash. Can Rahmanullah Gurbazrepeat his heroics from the last game? We shall find out when we return in a bit for the chase.

19:03 IST:

As far as Afghanistan are concerned, the new ball pairing of Fazalhaq Farooqiand Mujeeb Ur Rahmanset the tone for them and did not allow Pakistan to get off to a flying start. Coming in for his first game of the series, Gulbadin Naibwas switched on from ball one and got rid of the two Pakistan openers in quick succession. In the middle overs, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabikept things quiet as well and did not allow the opposition to release the pressure. Just when Rizwan and Babar were starting to shift momentum, the spin wizard Rashid Khannipped out the Pakistan skipper which put a spring in the step forAfghanistan. Despite having Pakistan in a precarious position, Afghanistan were unable to wrap up the innings and Hashmatullah Shahidiwill be hoping that it does not come back to haunt them.

19:13 IST:

A great fightback with the bat from Pakistan and they end up with 268 on the board!After Babar Azamcalled it right and opted to put runs on the board, Pakistan were off to a sedate start, scoring 34 runs in the first 8 overs. As a result of this start, Fakhar Zamanand Imam-ul-Haqfelt the need to get a move on and lost their wickets in the process. Babar Azamand Mohammad Rizwanthen joined hands to do a rebuilding job for Pakistan. The duo could not find the fence much but were prepared to grind it out. With 20 overs remaining in the innings, Rizwan in particular upped the ante with a flick of the switch and brought up his fifty, and so did Babar. In no time, Pakistan lost four wickets to be reduced to 189-6. Agha Salmanand Mohammad Nawazjoined hands and provided stability to the innings with handy knocks. Salman batted through and propelled his side to 268.

Score 268/8

BatsmanShaheen Afridi 2(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 10-0-70-2

18:58 IST:

49.6: Fareed Ahmad to Shaheen Afridi, Short again and on off. Shaheen Afridipulls it away through deep mid-wicket but to the fielder. The batters run two to end the innings. It seems as Rahmanullah Gurbazis hurt.

18:58 IST:

Shaheen Afridiwalks in now and will face the last delivery of the innings.

18:57 IST:

49.5: Fareed Ahmad to Faheem Ashraf, OUT! CAUGHT! Fareed Ahmadbowls this quick and short outside off. Faheem Ashraftries to hit it down the ground but the timing is wrong. The bat turns in his hand as the ball goes straight up. Rahmanullah Gurbazcompletes an easy catch behind the batter.

18:56 IST:

49.4: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, A slow short ball on middle. Agha Salmanswitches and hitsit to point for a quick single.

18:54 IST:

49.3: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Full again and way outside off. Agha Salmansweeps it to deep mid-wicket where there is a mis-field. The batters run two andAgha Salmansurvives a run out as he safely divesin the crease.

18:54 IST:

49.2: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, SIX! A low full toss outside off. Agha Salmanhas to improvise and he sweeps it over square leg. The ball has traveled the necessary distance to go all the way for a flat six over deep square leg.

18:53 IST:

49.2: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Very full and way outside the tram lines on off. Agha Salmanleaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.

18:52 IST:

49.1: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, FOUR! Fuller and in the slot. Agha Salmanjust times it over cover and wide of long off. The fielder is very far away and the ball races away to the fence for a four to start the over.

18:53 IST:

Fareed Ahmad (9-0-54-1)will bowl the final over.

Score 252/7

BatsmanFaheem Ashraf 2(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 7-0-45-1

18:51 IST:

48.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Faheem Ashraf, Very full and straight on middle and off. Faheem Ashrafdigs it out to long on for a couple of runs to end the over.

18:52 IST:

Faheem Ashrafis the new batter.

18:50 IST:

48.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Nawaz, OUT! CAUGHT! Fazalhaq Farooqiwith the exact same ball full and on off. Mohammad Nawazslices it again to deep point but this time it is Riaz Hassanin the deep. He takes a safe catch and Mohammad Nawazhas to depart as Fazalhaq Farooqigets his man.

18:50 IST:

48.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Nawaz, Dropped! Fullish and on the off pole. Mohammad Nawazslices it off the deep point where Mujeeb Ur Rahmandrops an easy catch. The batters get a couple of runs.

18:49 IST:

48.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Nawaz, Beaten! Another quick ball on length and outside off. Mohammad Nawazswings head but is beaten. The keeper appeals but it is turned down.

18:48 IST:

48.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Nawaz, Quick,full and just outside off. Mohammad Nawazswings and misses.

18:48 IST:

48.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Fazalhaq Farooqiis welcomed with a six. He bowls this on length and outside off. Mohammad Nawazpulls this with power over deep mid-wicket. The ball sails over everything and into the stands for a mamimum.

Score 242/6

BatsmanAgha Salman 25(27b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 9-0-54-1

18:46 IST:

47.6: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Fuller on the off pole. Agha Salmandigs it out to long off for a quick couple of runs to end the over.

18:45 IST:

47.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Slow again and on length. Mohammad Nawazpulls it away to deep mid-wicket for yet another single.

18:45 IST:

47.4: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, On a hard length and outside off. Agha Salmanshifts across and pull it away to deep square leg for a single. The 50-run stand comes up between the batters.

18:44 IST:

47.3: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Beaten! On length and slow outside off. Agha Salmanswings and misses.

18:44 IST:

47.2: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Fuller and on the off pole. Mohammad Nawazdrives it to long off for a single.

18:43 IST:

47.2: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Slow again but very wide outside off. Mohammad Nawazleaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.

18:42 IST:

47.1: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Short and slow on off and middle. Mohammad Nawazwanted to scoop it over the keeper but is beaten by the bounce.

Score 236/6

BatsmanAgha Salman 22(24b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 10-1-42-1

18:41 IST:

46.6: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Very full and outside off. Agha Salmancomes down and blocks it.

18:41 IST:

46.5: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, FOUR! Shorter and quick on the pads. Agha Salmanhas pulled it away nicely in the gap at deep square leg. The fielder cannot stop it as the ball races away for a boundary.

18:40 IST:

46.4: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Fullish again just outside off. Agha Salmanswings and misses.

18:40 IST:

46.3: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Fullish and on middle and leg. Agha Salmanmisses his scoop shot and the ball hits his chest. The appeal is turned down by the umpire. Afghanistanhas reviewed it. The UltraEdge shows that there is no spike from the bat or gloves. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is bouncing over the wickets and the review is lost.

18:38 IST:

46.2: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Shorter this time on the pads. Agha Salmanhas nudged it lightly to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

18:37 IST:

46.1: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Nawaz, Full and on the pads. Mohammad Nawazhas paddled it away to short fine leg for a quick single.

Score 229/6

BatsmanAgha Salman 16(19b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 8-0-48-1

18:36 IST:

45.6: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Slow and on length outside off but just within the tram line. Agha Salmanswings and misses. That was an expensive over from Fareed Ahmad.

18:35 IST:

45.6: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Very short and on middle. Agha Salmanducks under it but it is too high. It has been called a wide by the umpire.

18:34 IST:

45.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, On a hard length and on middle. Mohammad Nawazpunches it to extra cover for another single.

18:34 IST:

45.4: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! What a shot! Fareed Ahmadbowls this quick and short on off and middle. Mohammad Nawazjust waits and cuts it very fine towards third man. The ball races away to the fence fo the second boundary of the innings.

18:33 IST:

45.3: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Short again and outside off. Mohammad Nawazpulls it away through deep mid-wicket for a couple more runs.

18:32 IST:

45.3: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Full and very very wide outside off. Mohammad Nawazleaves it alone and the umpire signals a wide.

18:31 IST:

45.2: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Short again and on off. Agha Salmanpunches it to deep point for a single.

18:31 IST:

45.1: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, FOUR! Fareed Ahmadbowls this slow and short on off. Agha Salmanscoops it but does not get the timing right luckily the ball lands just wide of short fine leg. The fielder fails to chase it as the ball runs away to the fence.

Score 215/6

BatsmanAgha Salman 11(16b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 9-1-35-1

18:29 IST:

44.6: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Lobbed up just outside off. Agha Salmannudges it away to deep mid-wicket for a single to keep the strike for the next over.

18:29 IST:

44.5: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, 4 Byes! Rashid Khanwith another full ball which turned towards off sharply. Agha Salmanmis reads the ball and the ball moves away from him. The keeper too fails to collect it as the ball races away for four runs.

18:28 IST:

44.4: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Pitched up and turned in from off. Agha Salmanmisses the shot as the ball hits the pads. There is an appeal but it is turned down by the umpire. Afghanistanhas reviewed the decision and the UltraEdge shows that there is no spike. The Ball Tracking shows that the impact is outside off and the umpire's decision stands.

18:27 IST:

44.3: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Nawaz, Fullish and outside off. Mohammad Nawazsweeps it away to deep square leg for yet another single.

18:26 IST:

44.2: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Full and just outside off. Agha Salmancuts it to point and steals a single off a mis-field.

18:25 IST:

44.1: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Nawaz, Full and on the pads. Mohammad Nawazflicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Score 207/6

BatsmanMohammad Nawaz 10(11b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 7-0-34-1

18:24 IST:

43.6: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Shorter and outside off. Mohammad Nawazpunches it to the fielder at point for a single to end the over.

18:23 IST:

43.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Full again this time of leg. Mohammad Nawazdigs it out to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

18:23 IST:

43.4: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, FOUR! Fuller this time from Fareed Ahmadand on middle and leg. Mohammad Nawazlofts this over the in-field towards wide of deep mid-wicket. Riaz Hassanthe fielder in the deep fails to catch it as the ball meets the fence for four more runs.

18:21 IST:

43.3: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, On length and way outside off. Mohammad Nawazswings hard coming down the track but misses as the keeper collects the ball.

18:21 IST:

43.2: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Short again and angling on middle. Mohammad Nawazdrives it back to the bowler.

18:20 IST:

43.1: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Nawaz, Short and on the off pole. Mohammad Nawazhas blocked it solidly.

Score 200/6

BatsmanAgha Salman 9(12b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 10-2-50-1

18:19 IST:

42.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Agha Salman, Fullish and on middle. Agha Salmandefends it solidly.

18:19 IST:

42.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Agha Salman, FOUR! A much-needed boundary! Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbowls this fuller and on leg. Agha Salmansweeps it away very fine and wide of short fine leg deflecting off the body too. The ball races away for a boundary.

18:18 IST:

42.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Nawaz, Fuller and on leg. Mohammad Nawazpushes it away to cover for one.

18:18 IST:

42.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Nawaz, Shortish again this time on the off pole. Mohammad Nawazdrives it to covers.

18:17 IST:

42.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Nawaz, Short and just outside off. Mohammad Nawaztries to cut it but is beaten.

18:17 IST:

42.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Agha Salman, Full and on middle. Agha Salmanreverse sweeps it to short third for a single.

Score 194/6

BatsmanAgha Salman 4(9b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 8-1-31-1

18:15 IST:

41.6: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Short and on off. Agha Salmanpunches it to mid on for a single to end the over.

18:15 IST:

41.5: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Beaten! Full and turning away from off. Agha Salmantries to block it but is beaten by the spin.

18:15 IST:

41.4: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Nawaz, Fullish and outside off. Mohammad Nabidrives it to sweeper cover for another singlel

18:14 IST:

41.3: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Short again and on the pads. The ball rolls away to short fine after deflecting off the pad. The batters cross.

18:14 IST:

41.2: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Nawaz, Shorter and on off. Mohammad Nawazedges it to short thrid for a quick single.

18:13 IST:

41.1: Rashid Khan to Agha Salman, Full and on the pads. Agha Salmanhas nudged it away to square leg for one to start the over.

18:12 IST:

Mohammad Nawazcomes out to bat.

Score 189/6

BatsmanShadab Khan 3(8b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 9-2-44-1

18:11 IST:

40.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shadab Khan, OUT! TIMBER! Mujeeb Ur Rahmanhas got his man! He bowls this shorter and on middle and leg. Shadab Khanstays back and he tries to drive it on the off side. It is the carrom ball which is quick. Shadab Khanis beaten and the ball crashes into the leg stump.

18:10 IST:

40.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shadab Khan, Full again on middle Shadab Khandrives it back to Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

18:10 IST:

40.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shadab Khan, Shorter and way down leg. Shadab Khanshifts and punches it to the fielder.

18:10 IST:

40.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shadab Khan, Lobbed up on leg. Shadab Khandrives it back to the bowler.

18:09 IST:

40.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shadab Khan, On the up and on middle. Shadab Khanhas driven it to mid on.

18:09 IST:

40.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Agha Salman, Fullish and on the pads. Agha Salmanflicks it to mid-wicket for one.

18:10 IST:

Time for Powerplay 3! Afghanistan can now have a maximum of 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of innings. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (8-2-43-0)is brought back into the attack.

Score 188/5

BatsmanShadab Khan 3(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 6-0-27-1

18:07 IST:

39.6: Fareed Ahmad to Shadab Khan, Honing in at the stumps from 'round the wicket, on a good length,Shadab Khanpresses half-forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

18:07 IST:

39.5: Fareed Ahmad to Agha Salman, Angles this in from outside off and on a good length. Agha Salmanpushes at this and gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a single.

18:06 IST:

39.4: Fareed Ahmad to Shadab Khan, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Shadab Khanworks this towards point and takes one.

18:05 IST:

39.3: Fareed Ahmad to Shadab Khan, Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Shadab Khanknocks this confidently towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

18:05 IST:

Shadab Khancomes in at number 7.

18:04 IST:

39.2: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, OUT! LBW! Fareed Ahmaduses the angle well and gets the big wicket of Mohammad Rizwan! Pakistanhave lost their way here due to some quick wickets and Afghanistanwill be happy to see two new batters at the crease before the last 10 overs start! This is bowled on a good length and angled in from outside off. Mohammad Rizwanlooks to work this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. The bowler goes up in appealand the umpire raises his finger. Mohammad Rizwangoes for the review and replays show that the ball is far from the bat. Ball Tracking has the umpire's call on wickets hitting and the onfield decision stands. Pakistanhave now lost half their side.

18:02 IST:

39.1: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Fareed Ahmadis welcomed back to the bowling crease with a boundary! This is bowled full and outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. Mohammad Rizwanknocks this in the air slightly but past the mid on fielder for four runs.

Score 180/4

BatsmanAgha Salman 0(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nabi 4-0-18-0

18:00 IST:

38.6: Mohammad Nabi to Agha Salman, Bowls this short and quick outside the off stump. Agha Salmanlooks to cut but gets beaten. A wicket and a run coming in this over.

18:00 IST:

38.5: Mohammad Nabi to Agha Salman, Loops this full and into the stumps. Agha Salmanclips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.

18:00 IST:

38.4: Mohammad Nabi to Agha Salman, Bowls this short and outside off. Agha Salmandabs this towards the fielder at point.

17:59 IST:

Agha Salmanis the new man in.

17:58 IST:

38.3: Mohammad Nabi to Saud Shakeel, OUT! RUN OUT! A bit of misunderstanding in the middle and that resulted in the demise of Saud Shakeel! Mohammad Nabibowls this full and in line with the stumps. Saud Shakeeltucks this into the leg side and takes off for a run. Mohammad Rizwanis absolutely not interested and for good reason.Rahmanullah Gurbazhurries towards the balland picks it up quickly to initiate a direct hit on the stumps. Saud Shakeelis well short and Pakistanlose their fourth wicket.

17:57 IST:

38.2: Mohammad Nabi to Saud Shakeel, Bowls this short and outside off. Saud Shakeelpushes this towards the fielder at cover.

17:57 IST:

38.1: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Nabifloats this full and into the stumps. Mohammad Rizwanplays the reverse sweep and gets this towards deep point for a run.

Score 179/3

BatsmanSaud Shakeel 9(4b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 8-2-43-0

17:55 IST:

37.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Saud Shakeel, On a shorter length and in line with the stumps. Saud Shakeelclips this towards the fielder at backward square leg.

17:55 IST:

37.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Saud Shakeel, FOUR! That was really straight and Saud Shakeelgets just about enough on it to play this fine! Mujeeb Ur Rahmantosses this full and into the stumps. Saud Shakeelgoes for the sweep and the ball glances off the gloves towards fine leg for four runs.

17:54 IST:

37.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls this short and going down leg. Mohammad Rizwanrocks back and tucks this towards deep square leg for one.

17:53 IST:

37.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, SIX! Mohammad Rizwanhas decided that he needs to get Pakistanto a good total here! This is bowled full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwanslog sweeps this towards deep square leg for six runs. That sounded great off the bat!

17:53 IST:

37.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Saud Shakeel, Floats this full and outside the off pole. Saud Shakeelpushes this towards cover and takes one.

17:52 IST:

37.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbowls this short and outside the off stump. Mohammad Rizwandabs this towards point and takes one.

Score 166/3

BatsmanSaud Shakeel 4(1b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 7-1-27-1

17:51 IST:

36.6: Rashid Khan to Saud Shakeel, FOUR! Saud Shakeelis off the mark with a delicate shot towards the fence! This is bowled short and just outside off. Saud Shakeelwaits on it and plays it late towards third man for four runs.

17:50 IST:

Saud Shakeelwalks out to the middle.

17:49 IST:

36.5: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The pressure put by Rashid Khanhas paid off and he gets the big wicket of the Pakistanskipper! You can never keep the magician out of the game as he finally gets Afghanistanthe breakthrough and ends this massive partnership. This is bowled short and outside the off-pole. Babar Azamdoes not move his feet and pokes at the ball. Gets an outside edge and Rahmanullah Gurbaztakes a sharp catch behind the wicket. Pakistanlose their third wicket and Afghanistanwill be hoping for some more in quick time.

17:48 IST:

36.4: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, A low full toss just outside off. Babar Azamflicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. Four dot balls in a row.

17:48 IST:

36.3: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Babar Azamblocks this to the right of the bowler.

17:47 IST:

36.2: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, On a shortish length and in line with the stumps. Babar Azamgoes onto the back foot and dabs this back down the pitch.

17:47 IST:

36.1: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Rashid Khanbowls this flat and quick, going down leg. Babar Azamlooks to pull but the ball stays low and hits him on his pads.

17:47 IST:

Rashid Khanwill continue.

Score 162/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 54(73b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 9-1-36-2

17:45 IST:

35.6: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Another slower delivery bowled on a good length and well outside the off pole. Mohammad Rizwangets across to the off side and tries to play a paddle shot. He gets it all wrong as the ball goesthrough to the keeper.

17:45 IST:

35.5: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Babar Azamstrokes this towards deep cover and Mujeeb Ur Rahmanruns across the boundary from deep point to cut the ball off with his feet. The batters take three runs though.

17:44 IST:

35.4: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Babar Azamcuts this towards deep point and picks up a brace.

17:44 IST:

35.3: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, FOUR! Babar Azamhas all the time in the world to pickhis spot and collect a boundary for himself! This is bowled short and slow, pitching in line with the stumps. Babar Azamwaits for it and swats it towards deep square leg for four runs.

17:43 IST:

35.2: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls this short as well and wide outside off. Mohammad Rizwantaps this late with a flat bat towards deep backward point for one more.

17:42 IST:

35.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Delivers this back of a length and outside the off pole. Babar Azamcharges down the wicket and slaps this towards deep cover-point for a run.

17:42 IST:

35.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, WIDE! Gulbadin Naibbowls a slower delivery full and wide outside the off stump. This is beyond the tram line and left alone by Babar Azam. The umpire calls this wide.

Score 150/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 50(77b 3*4 1*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 6-1-23-0

17:40 IST:

34.6: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Babar Azamreaches his FIFTY now and his 28th in ODI cricket! This is flighted full and outside the off pole. Babar Azamlooks to work this leg side and gets a leading edge through point for a single.

17:40 IST:

34.5: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, SIX! Poor delivery from a world-class bowler and he is rightly punished! This is bowled short and outside off. Babar Azamgoes onto the back foot and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a massive six. The first of the game.

17:39 IST:

34.4: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, On a shorter length and going down leg. Babar Azamclips this to the left of short fine leg. Babar Azamlooks for a run but is sent back by Mohammad Rizwan. A direct hit at the striker's end and replays show that the Pakistanskipper just about makes it back in.

17:38 IST:

34.3: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, A googly this time bowled from outside the off stump. Babar Azampushes this towards cover-point.

17:37 IST:

34.2: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Floats this full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwansweeps this towards deep backward square leg for one more.

17:37 IST:

34.1: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Rashid Khanbowls this slightly short and just outside off. Babar Azamrocks back and knocks this towards long on for a run.

Score 141/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 42(72b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 8-1-24-2

17:36 IST:

33.6: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Sliding down leg on a good length. Babar Azamtucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike.

17:35 IST:

33.5: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Babar Azamthumps this towards covers and a half-stop allows them to take a couple of runs.

17:35 IST:

33.4: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes full and takes pace off bowled outside the off stump. Mohammad Rizwanpushes this towards mid on and sets off for a quick single.

17:34 IST:

33.3: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, That is FIFTY for Mohammad Rizwan but not his most fluent!Goes full and into the stumps. Mohammad Rizwandrills this past the fielder towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

17:33 IST:

33.2: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls this on a good length as well and in line with the stumps. Mohammad Rizwandefends this solidly back down the pitch to the right of the bowler.

17:33 IST:

33.1: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! A bit of fortune going Mohammad Rizwan's way but they all count! Gulbadin Naibbowls this on a good length and outside off. Mohammad Rizwancharges down the wicket and swings hard at the ball. Gets an outside edge towards third man for four runs.

17:32 IST:

Gulbadin Naib(7-0-14-2) comes back intothe attack.

Score 131/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 45(66b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 5-1-14-0

17:30 IST:

32.6: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Loops this full and just outside off. Mohammad Rizwangets forward and dabs this towards square leg for a run to retain strike.

17:30 IST:

32.5: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls this quick and in line with the stumps. Mohammad Rizwangoes deep in the crease and pushes this towards cover.

17:30 IST:

32.4: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, A googly bowled short and at the stumps. Mohammad Rizwantucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

17:28 IST:

32.3: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Tosses thsi full and in line with the stumps. Mohammad Rizwanflicks this towards the mid-wicket fielder and shouts NO!

17:28 IST:

32.2: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Flights this full and on a leg-stump line. Mohammad Rizwangoes for the slog seep and gets it off the toe-end of his bat. The ball lands in the vacant deep mid-wicket region. A overthrow allows the batter to get a second.

17:27 IST:

32.1: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Mohammad Rizwankeeps his eye on the ball and plays this nicely to the fence! A low full toss going down leg. Mohammad Rizwanshapes for the sweep and has to reach for the ball down leg. Gets decent timing on this to swat it towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

Score 124/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 39(70b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 7-2-30-0

17:25 IST:

31.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Fires this into the pads on a fuller length. Babar Azamclips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

17:25 IST:

31.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, Another loopy delivery bowled in line with the stumps. Mohammad Rizwanuses his feet once again and goes inside out towards deep cover. Mohammad Nabistops the ball at the boundary and the batters take three runs.

17:24 IST:

31.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls this full as well and on an off-stump line. Mohammad Rizwancharges down the wicket and blocks this back down the pitch.

17:24 IST:

31.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Babar Azameases this down to long off for a run.

17:24 IST:

31.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Babar Azamdabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

17:23 IST:

31.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, WIDE! Fires this one short and going down leg. Babar Azammisses his clip and the umpire calls this wide.

17:23 IST:

31.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, Loops this full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwancharges down the wicket and thumps this towards deep cover for a single.

17:23 IST:

31.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mohammad Rizwan, NO BALL AND FOUR! First ball after the break disappears to the fence! Mohammad Rizwanchanging tactics here. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbowls this full and outside the off stump. Mohammad Rizwanslogs sweeps this towards deep square leg for four runs. The bowler has overstepped and it will be a Free-hit.

17:27 IST:

Drinks break! Pakistan's innings is meandering at 3.65 RPO. On what is a sluggish wicket, Babar Azamand Mohammad Rizwanhave found it tough to collect boundaries but with plenty of batting still to come, they need to get going soon. On the other hand, the Afghan bowlers have been disciplined with their lines and lengths and have done well to keep Pakistan in check. Having said that, they cannot afford to be complacent here or else they will have a daunting target to overhaul. Mujeeb Ur Rahmanreturns to the attack now.

Score 113/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 38(67b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nabi 3-0-17-0

17:18 IST:

30.6: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Floated up on the pads. Babar Azamtucks it away on the on side.

17:17 IST:

30.5: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, FOUR! Lovely shot! Mohammad Nabidrags his length back and outside off. Babar Azamcuts it perfectly in the gap through point. The ball races away to the fence for four runs.

17:17 IST:

30.4: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Shorter and turning on middle. Mohammad Rizwansweeps it away with no timing to deep square leg for a single.

17:17 IST:

30.3: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Lobbed up on middle. Babar Azamlofts it to long on for one.

17:16 IST:

30.2: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Full again and on off. Mohammad Rizwantries to sweep it but the ball rolls away to fine leg off the inside edge. That is good running as the batters run 3.

17:15 IST:

30.1: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Fullish on the off pole. Babar Azamdrives it to long on for a single to start the over.

Score 103/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 26(54b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 5-0-19-0

17:14 IST:

29.6: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, On length angling on middle. Mohammad Rizwandrives it to the fielder at covers.

17:13 IST:

29.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Full and quick on the pads. Mohammad Rizwanflicks it away to fine leg for a couple of runs due to a misfield by the fielder.

17:11 IST:

29.4: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and quick on off. Mohammad Rizwanswings and misses as the ball hits his chest off the top edge.

17:11 IST:

29.3: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, On length and on off. Babar Azamhas cut it to thrid man for a single.

17:09 IST:

29.2: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, FOUR! After a long time! Fareed Ahmadbowls this full and on middle. Babar Azamlofts it over the bowler's head but with no timing. The fielders cannot chase it as the ball races away for a boundary.

17:09 IST:

29.1: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Short and on off. Babar Azamcuts it to the fielder at point.

Score 96/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 24(51b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nabi 2-0-7-0

17:07 IST:

28.6: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Beaten! Mohammad Nabibowls this uppish and turning on leg. Mohammad Rizwantries to reverse sweep it but is beaten bu the spin. A very good over from Mohammad Nabi.

17:07 IST:

28.5: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Fullish and outside off. Mohammad Rizwantries to scoop it but he has miscued it. He just survives as the ball did not carry to the square leg fielder.

17:06 IST:

28.4: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Shorter on off. Babar Azammoves across and flicks it to deep square leg for yet another single.

17:06 IST:

28.3: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Full again this time turning sharply on the pads. Babar Azamhas blocked it out.

17:06 IST:

28.2: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Lobbed up this time on leg. Mohammad Rizwannudges it away to square leg for one.

17:05 IST:

28.1: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Floated up and on off. Babar Azamcomes down and flicks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

Score 93/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 23(48b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 4-0-12-0

17:03 IST:

27.6: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Very full and very wide of off stump. Mohammad Rizwanreaches for it and pushes it to the fielder at cover.

17:02 IST:

27.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, A good length ball angling in on middle. Mohammad Rizwanhas defended it off the front foot.

17:02 IST:

27.4: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, On length and on the off pole. Babar Azampunches it to sweeper cover for yet another single.

17:01 IST:

27.3: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Full this time outside off. Mohammad Rizwandrives it to deep cover for a single.

17:01 IST:

27.2: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Beaten! Fareed Ahmadbowls this on a hard length and angling in from outside off. Mohammad Rizwantries to defend it but is beaten by the extra bounce. It was a close call for Mohammad Rizwan.

16:59 IST:

27.1: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Short and outside off. Babar Azamcuts it to deep point for a single to start the over.

Score 90/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 23(55b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMohammad Nabi 1-0-4-0

16:58 IST:

26.6: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Flatter, full and on the off pole. Babar Azamdrives it to long on for a single as he will keep the strike next over.

16:58 IST:

26.5: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Fullish again on off. Babar Azamdefends it.

16:57 IST:

26.4: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Uppish again outside off. Babar Azamhas blocked it watchfully.

16:57 IST:

26.3: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Flat and on the off pole. Babar Azamblocks it.

16:57 IST:

26.2: Mohammad Nabi to Mohammad Rizwan, Lobbed up on off. Mohammad Rizwandrives it to long on for one.

16:56 IST:

26.1: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Floated up outside off. Babar Azamnudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

16:56 IST:

26.1: Mohammad Nabi to Babar Azam, Full and just wide of leg. Babar Azamleaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.

Score 86/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 21(43b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 3-0-9-0

16:54 IST:

25.6: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Back to bowling full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwanmistimes his shot towards the mid off fielder.

16:53 IST:

25.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Easy pickings for Mohammad Rizwanand that should help release some pressure! Fareed Ahmadstrays down leg on a good length. Mohammad Rizwanglances this towards fine leg for four runs.

16:52 IST:

25.4: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Goes full and outside the off stump. Babar Azamlooks to hit through the line but gets beaten. Rahmanullah Gurbazis a bit lazy behind the wicket and is unable to collect the ball cleanly. Goes past him and the batters take a bye.

16:51 IST:

25.3: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Delivers this on a good length and just outside off. Babar Azamtucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

16:50 IST:

25.2: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length and on leg. Mohammad Rizwannudges it away to mid wicket for a single.

16:50 IST:

25.1: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Quick and on length moving outside off. Mohammad Rizwanis beaten by the bounce.

Score 80/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 21(48b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 7-1-14-2

16:48 IST:

24.6: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, On length again angling on the pads. Babar Azamhad flicked it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

16:48 IST:

24.5: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, On a hard length and on the pads. Mohammad Rizwannudges it away to square leg for a single.

16:47 IST:

24.4: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Slow and very full right on middle. Mohammad Rizwanhas flicked it away on the on side.

16:46 IST:

24.3: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, On length and angling in on middle. Mohammad Rizwandefends it.

16:46 IST:

24.2: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Full again swinging in from outside off. Mohammad Rizwanis beaten. Lovely bowling from Gulbadin Naib.

16:45 IST:

24.1: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller on middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwanlofts it over the infield but it is not from the middle off the bat. The batters take a couple of runs from long on.

Score 77/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 21(47b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 2-0-4-0

16:44 IST:

23.6: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Back-of-length ball and on off. Babar Azamhas defended it solidly.

16:43 IST:

23.5: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Short and on the off pole. Babar Azamhas blocked it onthe ground.

16:42 IST:

23.4: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, On a hard length and moving away from off. Babar Azamis beaten again as he looks to cut it.

16:42 IST:

23.3: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Full this time and on middle. Babar Azamdrives it straight to the fielder at mid on.

16:41 IST:

23.2: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Short again this time outsideoff. Babar Azamswings and misses.

16:40 IST:

23.1: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Short and quick on the pad. Mohammad Rizwannudges it off to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Score 76/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 21(42b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 6-1-11-2

16:39 IST:

22.6: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Short and on the off pole. Babar Azamdefends solidly. That is a maiden over byGulbadin Naib.

16:39 IST:

22.5: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Very full this time just outside off. Babar Azamdrives it straight to the fielder at covers. That is another dot ball.

16:38 IST:

22.4: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Again slow and full outside off. Babar Azamhas blocked it on the off side.

16:38 IST:

22.3: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Slow again fuller and on off. Babar Azamdefends it solidly.

16:37 IST:

22.2: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, On length and swinging in from off. Babar Azamswings but is beaten by the swing.

16:36 IST:

22.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Slow and full outside off. Babar Azamdrives it to the fielder at covers.

16:37 IST:

Gulbadin Naibwill continue his spell and looks like the bowler most likely to get a wicket

Score 76/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 12(33b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFareed Ahmad 1-0-3-0

16:35 IST:

21.6: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Quick short and outside off. Mohammad Rizwanswings and misses.

16:34 IST:

21.5: Fareed Ahmad to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller this time on middle. Mohammad Rizwandrives it to covers.

16:33 IST:

21.4: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, On length again this time on leg. Babar Azamtucks it away nicely to deep square leg for a single.

16:33 IST:

21.3: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, On length and moving outside off. Babar Azammisses on the shot.

16:32 IST:

21.2: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Short again and on off. Babar Azamcatches the ball on the inside edge and luckily the ball rolls away to short fine leg.

16:31 IST:

21.1: Fareed Ahmad to Babar Azam, Quick and short on the off pole. Babar Azamcuts it to deep point for a couple of runs.

16:31 IST:

Fareed Ahmadhas been brought into the attck.

Score 73/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 12(31b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 5-0-11-2

16:29 IST:

20.6: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Beaten! Naib bowls this short and angling outside off. Mohammad Rizwanis beaten by the bounce and the keeper collects it safely.

16:29 IST:

20.5: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Shorter and outside off. Mohammad Rizwanpushes it to covers but to the fielder.

16:29 IST:

20.4: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, On a hard length on the off pole. Mohammad Rizwancomes forward and drives it to mid off.

16:28 IST:

20.3: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Full and outside off. Babar Azamtakes a single by driving the ball to extra cover.

16:27 IST:

20.2: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, On length and pitched outside off. Babar Azamagain plays it to the fielder at covers.

16:27 IST:

20.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Fullish and outside off. Babar Azamdrives it to covers.

Score 72/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 12(28b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 4-1-7-0

16:25 IST:

19.6: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, A maiden by Rashid Khan! Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Mohammad Rizwanshapes himself up to access the leg side. The shot does not come off and the ball sneaks past his inside edge.

16:25 IST:

19.5: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Full again, turning in, on middle, clipped straight to mid-wicket.

16:25 IST:

19.4: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Huge cheers from the Pakistan supporters and this is a huge reprieve for Mohammad Rizwan! Googly, full and turning in, on off, Mohammad Rizwangets down on one knee and goes for the sweep. He fails to connect and gets trapped right in front of the stumps. Afghanistan go up in unison and the umpire raises his finger. Mohammad Rizwangoes for the review almost immediately. The UltraEdge shows no bat but the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is going over the stumps. The Afghans have a surprised look on their faces but the on-field decision will have to be overturned.

16:22 IST:

19.3: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Gives the ball air and serves it on off, Mohammad Rizwancounters the spin with a good stride forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

16:22 IST:

19.2: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Lands it short, turning in, on middle, Mohammad Rizwanhangs back and pushes it to mid-wicket.

16:21 IST:

19.1: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Floated up, on off, Mohammad Rizwangets forward and defends it to cover.

Score 72/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 12(22b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 6-0-35-0

16:21 IST:

18.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes fuller now, outside off, Mohammad Rizwandrives a bit uppishly but in the gap at cover for a single.

16:20 IST:

18.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, FOUR! Nicely done and this is a much-needed boundary for Pakistan! Farooqi goes short again, but this sits up nicely for the batter. Mohammad Rizwanswivels in the crease and pulls it with control. Gets it to the left of fine leg for a boundary.

16:19 IST:

18.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, On a length, outside off, Mohammad Rizwanhops and knocks it towards cover.

16:19 IST:

18.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Offers width outside off, full as well, Mohammad Rizwangets a good stride forward and times the drive. Gets it to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

16:18 IST:

18.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Lands it full and outside off, Mohammad Rizwanworks it off the front foot but finds cover.

16:17 IST:

18.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Into the wicket again, on off, Mohammad Rizwangets on his toes and defends with a straight bat towards Farooqi.

16:17 IST:

18.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, WIDE! Bangs it in short, but down leg, Mohammad Rizwanwalks across and shapes to pull it away but misses. A wide called.

Score 64/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 5(16b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 3-0-7-0

16:16 IST:

17.6: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Fuller in length, at the stumps, Mohammad Rizwanstrokes it down to long on and keeps the strike with a single.

16:16 IST:

17.5: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Slightly short on off, quick as well, Mohammad Rizwanrocks on the back foot and pushes it to cover.

16:15 IST:

17.4: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Serves a googly, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

16:15 IST:

17.3: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Dropped short, on middle, Babar Azampushes it off the back foot. Gets it just to the left of mid-wicket for a single.

16:14 IST:

17.2: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Tossed up, turning in, on off, Mohammad Rizwandrives it down to long off and picks up a single.

16:14 IST:

17.1: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Pushed through, short and around off, Mohammad Rizwankeeps it out off the back foot.

16:16 IST:

Drinks are out on the field. Pakistan has started off well but they have lost 2 wickets along the way. They will really need this partnership to go deep and score some runs for the team. Afghanistan on the other hand has done well to dismiss both the openers and should now look to put pressure on the batters and take some quick wickets.

Score 61/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 16(28b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 5-0-27-0

16:10 IST:

16.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Babar Azam, Beaten! Short of a good length, outside off, a hint of away movement, Babar Azamlooks to work it through the off side. The ball does not rise as expected and beats Babar on the outside edge.

16:10 IST:

16.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Hurls it full and wide outside off, Mohammad Rizwanlunges forward and reaches out. Drives it to sweeper cover and rotates the strike.

16:09 IST:

16.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Goes a bit full on this occasion, on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwannudges it along the ground to mid-wicket.

16:09 IST:

16.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Rizwan, Another back-of-a-length delivery, on off, Mohammad Rizwangets on his toes and pats it back to Farooqi.

16:08 IST:

16.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Babar Azam, Slightly back of a length, outside off, Babar Azamfrees his arms and steers it past backward point for a single.

16:07 IST:

16.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Babar Azam, Comes back into the attack and angles it in, just outside off, on a good length, Babar Azamplants his foot forward and defends it towards cover.

Score 59/2

BatsmanBabar Azam 15(25b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 2-0-4-0

16:06 IST:

15.6: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, A bit of width, full and just outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.

16:06 IST:

15.5: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Continues to target the stumps, full as well, Babar Azamgets behind the line and defends with a straight bat.

16:05 IST:

15.4: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Fuller now, turning in, on off, Babar Azamgets on the front foot and stabs it back to the bowler.

16:05 IST:

15.3: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Googly this time, short and on middle, Babar Azamchops it off the stumps to backward point.

16:05 IST:

15.2: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Fired in, on off, Babar Azamis half-forward in defence towards cover.

16:04 IST:

15.1: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Errs in length and serves a low full toss at the stumps, Babar Azamwhips it straight to mid-wicket where Hashmatullah Shahidimakes a good diving stop.

Score 58/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 2(8b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 4-0-10-2

16:03 IST:

14.6: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Tailing in, on a back of a length, on off, Mohammad Rizwanhops and pushes it towards cover. Another tidy over from Gulbadin Naib.

16:03 IST:

14.5: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, On a good length, on middle and leg, Babar Azamstays put and clips it through square leg for a run. The boundaries have dried up for Pakistan.

16:02 IST:

14.4: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Continues to test the surface and hurls it on off, Mohammad Rizwangets on top of the bounce and nudges it in front of square for one.

16:02 IST:

14.3: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Pulls his length back and serves it outside off, Mohammad Rizwanstays on the back foot and defends it on the off side.

16:01 IST:

14.2: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Goes full and at the stumps, Babar Azamclips it sweetly off his pads to deep mid-wicket and gets across for a single.

16:01 IST:

14.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, This is bowled on a back of a length, outside off, Babar Azamsteps out and pushes it down the wicket with an angled bat.

Score 55/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 1(5b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerRashid Khan 1-0-3-0

15:59 IST:

13.6: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Bowls it quick and short, on middle, Mohammad Rizwangoes on the back foot and defends it to the right of the bowler.

15:59 IST:

13.5: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Another googly, full and on off, Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out off the front foot.

15:59 IST:

13.4: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Bowls a googly, short and turning in, on middle, Babar Azamreads it well and clips it off the back foot towards deep square leg for a single.

15:58 IST:

13.3: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Gives the ball air again, on off, Mohammad Rizwanknocks it down to long off and rotates the strike.

15:58 IST:

13.2: Rashid Khan to Mohammad Rizwan, Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwandigs it out back to the bowler.

15:57 IST:

13.1: Rashid Khan to Babar Azam, Starts off with a tossed up delivery, outside off, Babar Azamleans and drives it through cover for a single.

Score 52/2

BatsmanMohammad Rizwan 0(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 3-0-7-2

15:56 IST:

12.6: Gulbadin Naib to Mohammad Rizwan, Rizwan receives an absolute peach first up! Shaping in, in the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a good length, Mohammad Rizwantries to negate the movement by using his feet. The ball jags back in sharply and cuts Rizwan in half. End of a successful over from Gulbadin Naib.

15:55 IST:

Mohammad Rizwanis the new batter in.

15:54 IST:

12.5: Gulbadin Naib to Imam-ul-Haq, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Imam-ul-Haqruns out of patience and Gulbadin Naibgets his reward for some disciplined bowling! Naib continues to come in from 'round the wicket and offers a bit of width outside off, on a shortish length, Imam-ul-Haqis tempted by the width and shimmies down the track. Frees his arms and looks to thrash it through the off side. Ends up getting an outside edge which is pouched safely by Rahmanullah Gurbazbehind the wicket. Both Pakistan openers back in the hut now.

15:53 IST:

12.4: Gulbadin Naib to Imam-ul-Haq, Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Imam-ul-Haqshapes to work this one on the off side. But can only push it back to the bowler.

15:52 IST:

12.3: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Pitched up, on off, Babar Azampresents the full face of the bat and drives it to the right of mid on for a run.

15:52 IST:

12.2: Gulbadin Naib to Imam-ul-Haq, Goes wide of the crease and slants it in, on a good length, on off, Imam-ul-Haqlets the ball to come to him and runs it down to third man for a single.

15:51 IST:

12.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Fuller in length, just outside off, Babar Azamgets forward and guides it past backward point for a single.

Score 49/1

BatsmanBabar Azam 8(12b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 6-2-19-0

15:50 IST:

11.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Good running! Tossed up, on middle and leg, Babar Azamgets on the front foot and drops it in front of square leg for a quick single. The throw hits at the batting end but Imam-ul-Haqis well in.

15:49 IST:

11.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, WIDE! Bowls it on a short length but down leg, Babar Azamgets inside the line and leaves the ball alone for a wide.

15:49 IST:

11.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Floated up, on off, Imam-ul-Haqgoes for an expansive drive. Mishits it off the toe-end of the bat to long on for a single.

15:48 IST:

11.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Fullish delivery, on middle, Imam-ul-Haqclips it crisply but straight to mid-wicket.

15:48 IST:

11.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Full delivery, around off, Babar Azamleans and drives it to deep cover for a single.

15:47 IST:

11.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Sliding on middle, Babar Azamgets behind the line and defends it down the wicket.

15:47 IST:

11.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Leg bye! Pushed through, on the pads, Imam-ul-Haqtries to help it fine but misses. A stifled appeal by Rahmanullah Gurbazas this one is hit on the pads. The batters cross as the ball rolls behind on the leg side.

Score 44/1

BatsmanBabar Azam 6(9b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 2-0-4-1

15:46 IST:

10.6: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, This is bolwed on off, on a length, Babar Azamblocks it solidly off the front foot.

15:45 IST:

10.5: Gulbadin Naib to Imam-ul-Haq, Just short! Lands it on a good length again, on off, Imam-ul-Haqplants his foot forward to defend. Gets an outside edge which does not carry to the first slip fielder. A single taken.

15:44 IST:

10.4: Gulbadin Naib to Imam-ul-Haq, Beauty! Angles this one in, in the channel on off, on a short of a good length, Imam-ul-Haqshapes to defend. The ball nips away and beats the batter on the outside edge.

15:43 IST:

10.3: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Angling in at the hips, on a back of a length, Babar Azamhangs back and tucks it through square leg for a single.

15:43 IST:

10.2: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Serves it around off, on a good length, the ball keeps a bit low, Babar Azamdoes well to keep it out down the wicket.

15:43 IST:

10.1: Gulbadin Naib to Babar Azam, Bowls it a bit wide outside off, on a good length, Babar Azampresses forward and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

15:40 IST:

Time for Powerplay 2! Afghanistan are now allowed a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over.

Score 42/1

BatsmanBabar Azam 5(5b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 5-2-15-0

15:40 IST:

9.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, On a shorter length and spinning into the stumps. Babar Azamtucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike.

15:40 IST:

9.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Flights this full and on an off-stump line. Babar Azamblocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

15:39 IST:

9.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, FOUR! That is a stunning way to get off the mark as Babar Azamshows his class! Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off pole. Babar Azamgets a confident stride forward and drills this towards deep cover for four runs.

15:39 IST:

9.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Babar Azamdefends with a straight bat and the ball rolls towards mid-wicket.

15:39 IST:

9.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Babar Azam, Floats this full and into the stumps. Babar Azamclips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

15:38 IST:

9.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbowls this a tad bit short and into the stumps. Imam-ul-Haqpunches this towards long on for a single.

15:37 IST:

Babar Azamwalks in at number 3.

Score 36/1

BatsmanFakhar Zaman 27(33b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerGulbadin Naib 1-0-2-1

15:36 IST:

8.6: Gulbadin Naib to Fakhar Zaman, OUT! CAUGHT! Gulbadin Naibhas tested the batter several times in this over and he gets rewarded with a wicket! The change of bowling has done the trick and Afghanistanhave managed to draw first blood! This is bowled on a fuller length and wide outside off. Fakhar Zamancharges down the wicket and looks to make room so has to reach for the ball. Gets it off the toe end of his bat and the ball flies high into the air towards the off side. Riaz Hassanat backward point runs towards the ball beyond the inner circle at point and judges the skier well. Grabs hold of the ball and Fakhar Zamanmakes the long walk back after a decent start.

15:35 IST:

8.5: Gulbadin Naib to Fakhar Zaman, Goes fuller this time and wider outside off. Fakhar Zamanleans into his shot and looks to drive this one away but gets beaten on the outside edge once again.

15:34 IST:

8.4: Gulbadin Naib to Fakhar Zaman, Beaten! Delivers this outside the off pole and on a good length. Fakhar Zamanfeels for this one and watches the ball zip past his bat.

15:34 IST:

8.3: Gulbadin Naib to Fakhar Zaman, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Fakhar Zamanknocks this towards the fielder at cover.

15:33 IST:

8.2: Gulbadin Naib to Fakhar Zaman, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Fakhar Zamanpushes this towards point and a misfield allows the batters to take a couple of runs.

15:33 IST:

8.1: Gulbadin Naib to Fakhar Zaman, Gulbadin Naibbowls this slightly back of a length and outside off from 'round the wicket. Fakhar Zamanblocks this towards point.

15:33 IST:

Gulbadin Naibcomes into the attack now, replacing Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Score 34/0

BatsmanFakhar Zaman 25(27b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 4-2-9-0

15:31 IST:

7.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, Flights this full and at the stumps. Fakhar Zamaneases this down to long on and takes a run to keep strike. Just one run from this over.

15:31 IST:

7.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, Back to bowling short and in line with the stumps. Fakhar Zamanpushes this off the back foot to the bowler's left.

15:31 IST:

7.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, Loops this full and going down leg. Fakhar Zamanlooks to flick this away but plays all over this. Gets hit on the pads.

15:30 IST:

7.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, Tosses this a bit fuller and outside the off pole. Fakhar Zamandabs this into the off side.

15:30 IST:

7.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, A tad bit short and coming in from outside off. Fakhar Zamankeeps this out towards point.

15:30 IST:

7.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanfloats this full and just outside off. Fakhar Zamanblocks this with a straight bat and the ball goes towards mid-wicket.

Score 33/0

BatsmanImam-ul-Haq 9(21b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 4-0-25-0

15:29 IST:

6.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imam-ul-Haq, On a good length and outside the off stump. Imam-ul-Haqgets his front foot forward and pushes at the ball but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards the fielder at cover.

15:28 IST:

6.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Goes full and just outside the off pole. Fakhar Zamanholds his bat towards the line of the ball and gets an outside edge that flies towards third man for a single.

15:27 IST:

6.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! The boundaries are flowing now and Pakistanhave upped the tempo in no time! This is bowled slightly short and wide outside off. Fakhar Zamanpunches this towards deep point for four more runs.

15:26 IST:

6.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Fakhar Zamanis watchful and leaves this one alone.

15:26 IST:

6.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! How has that raced to the fence? Fazalhaq Farooqibowls a good yorker at the stumps. Fakhar Zamandigs this out but times it so well that it flies over the fielder at square leg and goes towards the fence for four runs.

15:25 IST:

6.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Fazalhaq Farooqibowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Fakhar Zamanplays a half-hearted shot and does not connect.

Score 24/0

BatsmanImam-ul-Haq 9(20b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 3-2-8-0

15:24 IST:

5.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, FOUR! Imam-ul-Haqdecides to use his feet and gets his first boundary! This is bowled full and outside off. Imam-ul-Haqcharges down the wicket and thumps this over the infield towards wide long off for four runs.

15:23 IST:

5.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, DROPPED! What a stunning effort from Ibrahim Zadran! He was unable to hold on though and a chance goes begging! This is bowled short and outside off. Imam-ul-Haqcuts this late but hits it into the air. Ibrahim Zadranat backward point dives to his right and looks like he has it in his palms but is cannot keep it in his grasp as he falls to the ground.

15:23 IST:

5.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Fakhar Zaman, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Fakhar Zamandrives this towards the fielder at cover and a misfield allows the batters to cross for a single.

15:22 IST:

5.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Floats this into the pads on a fuller length. Imam-ul-Haqclips this towards deep backward square leg and collects a run.

15:21 IST:

5.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, First runs off Mujeeb Ur Rahman! This is bowled a fraction short and outside off. Imam-ul-Haqgoes deep in the crease and plays this late towards third man for a couple of runs.

15:21 IST:

5.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbowls this slightly short and outside off. Imam-ul-Haqrocks back and blocks this into the off side.

Score 16/0

BatsmanImam-ul-Haq 2(15b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-16-0

15:20 IST:

4.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imam-ul-Haq, Nails this yorker into the toes of the batter. Imam-ul-Haqmanages to dig this out to the left of mid on and takes a single to keep strike.

15:19 IST:

4.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Fakhar Zamanpushes this to the right of mid off and takes a run.

15:18 IST:

4.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Offers width outside the off stump on a good length. Fakhar Zamandoes not offer a shot and allows this to go through to the keeper.

15:18 IST:

4.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! That is a cracking shot and it looks like Fakhar Zamanis slowly growing in confidence! This is bowled full and at the stumps. Fakhar Zamanpunches this past his partner towards long on for four more runs.

15:17 IST:

4.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Fakhar Zamanis happy to leave leave this one alone.

15:17 IST:

4.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! Fakhar Zamanhas now got boundaries on consecutive deliveries he has faced! Fazalhaq Farooqibowls this full and outside the off stump. Fakhar Zamandrills this past the mid off fielder towards wide long off for four run.

Score 6/0

BatsmanImam-ul-Haq 1(14b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 2-2-0-0

15:15 IST:

3.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Imam-ul-Haqblocks this back towards Mujeeb Ur Rahmanwho has now bowled two maidens in two overs.

15:15 IST:

3.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Flights this full and into the stumps. Imam-ul-Haqknocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

15:15 IST:

3.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Imam-ul-Haqgets forward and keeps this on out solidly. No run scored yet off Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

15:15 IST:

3.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Imam-ul-Haqrocks back and looks to cut this away but misses.

15:14 IST:

3.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, A tad bit short and outside the off pole. Imam-ul-Haqpunches this straight to the fielder at cover-point.

15:14 IST:

3.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanfloats this full and into the stumps. Imam-ul-Haqdabs this towards mid on.

Score 6/0

BatsmanFakhar Zaman 5(10b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 2-0-6-0

15:14 IST:

2.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR! That should ease some pressure off Pakistan! There were 12 dot balls in a row before this boundary and it should get Fakhar Zamangoing! This is bowled slightly short and wide outside off. Fakhar Zamancuts this hard towards deep cover-point and collects the first boundary for Pakistan.

15:13 IST:

2.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Fakhar Zamanknocks this towards the fielder at mid off.

15:12 IST:

2.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, An absolute beauty from Fazalhaq Farooqi! This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off stump. Fakhar Zamanfeels for this one and gets beaten all ends up by some slight lateral movement.

15:11 IST:

2.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off pole. Fakhar Zamanlooks to slap this one away but does not connect.

15:10 IST:

2.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Nails the yorker once again and serves this just outside off. Fakhar Zamangets his bat down in time and the ball goes off the inside edge into the leg side.

15:10 IST:

2.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Fazalhaq Farooqistarts off with a pin-point yorker at the stumps. Fakhar Zamansqueezes this out towards point.

Score 2/0

BatsmanImam-ul-Haq 1(8b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMujeeb Ur Rahman 1-1-0-0

15:09 IST:

1.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Imam-ul-Haqdabs this to the left of the bowler this time. A maiden over from Mujeeb Ur Rahmanand this is a good start for Afghanistan!

15:08 IST:

1.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Make that five! This is bowled a tad bit short and outside the off pole. Imam-ul-Haqpushes this to the right of the bowler.

15:08 IST:

1.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Back to bowling short and outside off. Imam-ul-Haqcuts this hard towards point and the fielder has to dive to stop the ball. Four dot balls in the over.

15:08 IST:

1.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Imam-ul-Haqdrills this straight to the man at cover.

15:07 IST:

1.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Bowls this short as well and pitching on middle. Imam-ul-Haqlooks to work this leg side but the ball straightens and hits him high on the pads.

15:07 IST:

1.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imam-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahmanbowls short and outside the off pole. Imam-ul-Haqmistimes his cut shot straight to covers.

15:07 IST:

It will be the spin of Mujeeb Ur Rahmanfrom the other end.

Score 2/0

BatsmanFakhar Zaman 1(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerFazalhaq Farooqi 1-0-2-0

15:06 IST:

0.6: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Offers width outside the off stump once again and on a fullish length. Fakhar Zamangoes for a wild swing and gets beaten on the outside edge. Just two runs coming from the first over.

15:05 IST:

0.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imam-ul-Haq, Continues to serve the ball full and wide outside off. Imam-ul-Haqgoes hard at the ball and gets an outside edge that flies towards third man for a run. He opens his account as well.

15:04 IST:

0.4: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imam-ul-Haq, Bowls this really wide outside off on a fullish length. Imam-ul-Haqleaves the alone as the ball practically rolls towards the keeper. That has not taken off the surface at all.

15:03 IST:

0.3: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Fakhar Zamanis off the mark. This is bowled on a good length and into the stumps. Fakhar Zamantucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run.

15:02 IST:

0.2: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Another delivery that comes into the batter but slightly back of a length. Fakhar Zamanmisses his shot again and gets hit in the mid-riff.

15:02 IST:

0.1: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Fakhar Zaman, Fazalhaq Farooqistarts off with a full delivery that angles in from middle. Fakhar Zamanlooks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

15:01 IST:

We are all set for the third ODI to commence. Hot and humid conditions greet the two umpires and the Afghanistan players as they make their way out to the middle. They are joined by the two openers of Pakistan, Fakhar Zamanand Imam-ul-Haq. Fazalhaq Farooqihas the new ball in hand and will start the proceedings with the ball for Afghanistan. Off we go...

14:56 IST:

PITCH REPORT - HD Ackerman is pitchside and he says that they will be playing on a fresh pitch. Explains that there has been a lot of cricket played on this venue with the emerging Asia Cup and the Lanka Premier League played here. Adds that this pitch has not been used much though so it looks really good. Mentions that it is shorter to one side while the other side is the same as the straight boundary. He is joined by Aamer Sohail who says that it is a much better-looking pitch than the one they have had at Hambantota. Claims that it is very hard with a grass covering which will help the ball slide onto the bat. Ends by saying that the team batting first will be required to get 260 and maybe go beyond that.

14:55 IST:

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidisays that in the last game, they played some good cricket and they will give their best in this game also. He adds that for 2 years they have been playing really good cricket and qualifying directly for the World Cup is a boost for them. He ends by mentioning the two changes in his team - Gulbadin Naibcomes in forIkram Alikhil and Abdul Rahmanmakes way for Fareed Ahmad.

15:02 IST:

Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan, says that they will bat first. Adds. that the pitch looks dry with a little bit of grass. Reckons that the first ten overs will be crucial. Also says that they want to put runs on the board and put pressure on Afghanistan. Mentions that they want to win every game they play and want to win the series as well. Informs that there are four changes in the team. Shares that they are pretty satisfied with the performance in the series and want to try different combinations. Feels that this pitch is different than the one used in LPL and reckons that 280-290 will be a good total.

15:02 IST:

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel (In for Iftikhar Ahmed), Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz (In for Usama Mir), Faheem Ashraf (In for Naseem Shah), Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim (In for Haris Rauf).

14:41 IST:

Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Gulbadin Naib (In for Ikram Alikhil), Riaz Hassan, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Fareed Ahmad (In for Abdul Rahman), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

14:37 IST:

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of Pakistanand Babar Azamhas opted to BAT first.

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