END OF OVER:50 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | AFG: 249/7 | RR: 4.98
- Mohammad Nabi50 (66b)
- Romario Shepherd9-0-47-1
- Alzarri Joseph9-1-59-2
Meanwhile, some light reading for you from the world of combat sports. The One Championship will see a big-time MMA debut for India's Ritu Phogat, a former wrestler, whose surname might be ringing a bell. Especially if you follow Indian films and ever watched Dangal, which was based on Ritu's family
6.08pm Not long for the restart in Lucknow. West Indies made 247 in their previous match, remember. That came batting first, though, and Afghanistan will have to watch out for any dew on the outfield. This promises to be an exciting run chase, especially if the Afghan bowlers can strike a couple of early blows.
5.49pm Afghanistan's best effort of the series, thanks to half-centuries from Zazai, Asghar and Nabi. They were 118 for 5 at one stage with Keemo Paul picking up three of those wickets but Asghar and Nabi added 127 for the sixth wicket. The last ten overs produced 87 runs, with Asghar finishing with 86 off 85. West Indies have a target of 250 in front of them and will resume there chase soon. Stay tuned.
Rashid Khan c Walsh b Shepherd 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Younus : "Yes, they are chasing 250 but remember they are facing Afghan bowlers."
Nabi on 49
Romario Shepherd to bowl the final over
Hari Kukreja : "Danish mate calm down, they're only chasing 250 odd, not 350 odd!"
END OF OVER:49 | 14 Runs 1 Wkt | AFG: 245/6 | RR: 5.00
- Rashid Khan0 (1b)
- Mohammad Nabi48 (62b)
- Alzarri Joseph9-1-59-2
- Keemo Paul10-2-44-3
Rushabh Shah: "This is the precise reason, why Asghar is in the team. To all those who prematurely were demanding him to retire, this innings is an answer to them. "
Rashid Khan walks in. Seven balls left
