Gill-led India trounce Afghanistan again

India made three changes to their playing eleven – K L Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav made way for Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, and Prasidh Krishna (the player of the match).

Afghanistan (Ah)made four changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Sediqullah Atal, Nangeyaliya Kharote, Mohammad Saleem, and Bilal Sami made way for Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Fareed, and Ziaur Rahman.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan’s skipper, elected to bat.

The first Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 37, and lost four wickets.

Though Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s innings included a boundary, he had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored five. Nine balls into the (Shar)match, he was caught by Rohit. Krishna broke the seven-run stand.

Rahmat Shah also scored five, including a boundary. But he faced 15 balls. Twenty-nine balls later, he was caught by Rohit. Krishna broke the 21-run stand.

Ibrahim Zadran, whose 18-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 11. Eight balls later, he was caught by Rohit. Krishna broke the two-run stand.

Darwish Rasooli, who faced five balls, scored a run. Eleven balls later, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Krishna broke the eight-run stand.

The second Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 166, and lost a couple of wickets.

Afghanistan scored 50 off 12.4 overs (78 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Afghanistan had scored 69 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Shahidi had scored 17, Omarzai had scored 18.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 54 balls. While Shahidi’s contribution to the partnership was 22, Omarzai’s contribution to it was 26. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Afghanistan scored 100 off 19.2 overs (120 balls). India had conceded 14 extras at that point.

Shahidi’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 64 balls.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 100 off 108 balls. While Shahidi’s contribution to the partnership was 47, Omarzai’s contribution to it was 49. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Omarzai’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 55 balls.

He eventually faced 56 balls, failing to add to the aforementioned score. A hundred and fourteen balls after Rasooli’s dismissal, he was caught by Krishna. Prince Yadav broke the  105-run partnership.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. Shahidi had scored 55.

Afghanistan scored 150 off 30.3 overs (187 balls). India had conceded 14 extras at that point.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 46 balls. While Shahidi’s contribution to the partnership was 33, Nabi’s contribution to it was 15. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Nabi, whose 23-ball innings included a boundary and a six, eventually scored 21. Fifty-three balls after Omarzai’s dismissal, Gurnoor Brar broke the 57-run partnership.

Afghanistan scored 200 off 37.2 overs (228 balls). India had conceded 16 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Forty overs into the match, a penalty was awarded to the fielding side, because the batters were running onto the pitch.

The third Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 15, and lost four wickets.

Rashid Khan had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored five. Twenty balls after Nabi’s dismissal, he was caught by Prince. Needless to say, Harsh Dubey was in seventh heaven.

The eighth-wicket pair put on a run. Allah Ghazanfar, who faced a ball, scored a run. Three balls later, Shubman Gill, India’s skipper and the player of the series, and Ishan Kishan ran him out.

The ninth-wicket pair did not open its account. Fareed Ahmad did not face a ball. The next ball, Gill and Kishan ran him out.

Shahidi’s ton – which included 13 boundaries and a six – came off 128 balls.

He eventually scored 102 off 131 balls. Nineteen balls after Fareed’s dismissal, he was caught by Shreyas. Krishna broke the 12-run stand.

Ziaur had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored a run. However, he was unbeaten.

Afghanistan were all out for 218 off 44.2 overs.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 42. He was wicketless, as was Washington Sundar, who conceded 23 off eight overs, including a couple of maidens.

Prince and Dubey bowled seven overs, conceding 38, each. They picked up a wicket apiece, as did Brar, who bowled eight overs, conceding 49.

Krishna bowled 8.2 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 23, picking up five wickets.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 81, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 6.4 overs (42 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Afghanistan no reason to be in seventh heaven. While Yashasvi Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Rohit’s contribution to it was 14.

Jaiswal’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a six – came off 38 balls.

India’s openers put on 100 off 13.4 overs (84 balls). Afghanistan had conceded eight extras at that point. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 56, Rohit’s contribution to it was 38.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 117 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Jaiswal had scored 58, Rohit had scored 46.

Rohit’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 47 balls.

Ninety-six balls (15.4 overs) into the chase, Afghanistan sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit was the batter. It was struck down by New Zealand umpire Chris Gaffaney.

India’s openers put on 150 off 21.1 overs (129 balls). Afghanistan had conceded eight extras at that point. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 75, Rohit’s contribution to it was 67.

Rohit eventually scored 79 off 69 balls, which included nine boundaries and three sixes. A hundred and thirty-nine balls into the chase, he was caught by the substitute, Atal.   

A hundred and sixty-nine balls (27.5 overs) into the chase, Afghanistan sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Shreyas was the batter. It was struck down by Gaffaney.

India scored 200 off 28 overs (170 balls). Afghanistan had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Jaiswal’s ton – which included 13 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 83 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 35 balls. While Jaiswal’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Jaiswal eventually scored 110 off 88 balls, which included 14 boundaries and three sixes. He was unbeaten, as was Shreyas, who did not add to the aforementioned score. His 19-ball innings included a couple of sixes.

Afghanistan eventually conceded 15 extras. India, who scored 224 for the loss of a wicket off 28.4 overs, won by nine wickets with 128 balls to spare.

Omarzai bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceding 26.

Ghazanfar bowled three wicketless overs, conceding 15.

Ziaur bowled four wicketless overs, conceding 21.

Fareed bowled five wicketless overs, conceding 55.

Rashid bowled seven wicketless overs, conceding 53.

Nabi bowled 7.4 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 47, picking up the only wicket that fell.

India swept the three-match series 3-0.

Gill-led India beat Afghanistan again

India made three changes to their playing eleven – Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, and Prasidh Krishna made way for Yashasvi Jaiswal and a pair of Yadavs (Kuldeep and debutant Prince).

Afghanistan (Moham)made three changes to their playing eleven – Azmatullah Omarzai, Nabi, and Ziaur Rahman made way for debutant Darwish Rasooli, Nangeyalia Kharote, and Bilal Sami.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan’s skipper, elected to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 80, and lost a wicket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who faced nine balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. A couple of overs into the match, he was caught by Kharote. Mohammad Saleem broke the nine-run stand.

India scored 50 off 6.1 overs (37 balls). Afghanistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 32 balls. While Rohit Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 26, the contribution of Shubman Gill, India’s skipper and the player of the match, to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 260, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rohit, whose 39-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes, missed his half-century by just a couple of runs. Sixty-seven balls after Jaiswal’s dismissal, Rashid Khan broke the 87-run partnership.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. Gill had scored 42.

India scored 100 off 14.2 overs (86 balls). Afghanistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Gill’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 38 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Ishan Kishan’s contribution to it was 19. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

India scored 150 off 21.4 overs (130 balls). Afghanistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Kishan’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 52 balls.

Twenty-eight overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 193 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Gill had scored 88, Kishan had scored 51.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 91 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 48, Kishan’s contribution to it was 52. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

India scored 200 off 28.3 overs (171 balls). Afghanistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Gill’s ton – which included 13 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 77 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 114 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 61, Kishan’s contribution to it was 91. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 250 off 32.2 overs (194 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Afghanistan no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Kishan’s ton – which included 14 boundaries and four sixes – came off 71 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 200 off 135 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 84, Kishan’s contribution to it was 113. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

India scored 300 off 35.5 overs (216 balls). Afghanistan had conceded eight extras at that point.

Kishan, whose 79-ball innings included the aforementioned number of boundaries, in addition to seven sixes, eventually scored 125. A hundred and forty-one balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Ikram Alikhil. Kharote broke the 224-run partnership.

Forty overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 340 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Gill had scored 146, Shreyas Iyer was in seventh heaven.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 62, and lost seven wickets.

Gill’s 150 – which included 21 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 108 balls.

India scored 350 off 42 overs (253 balls). Afghanistan had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Gill eventually scored 154 off 110 balls, which included 22 boundaries and a couple of sixes. Thirty-six balls after Kishan’s dismissal, he was caught by Rasooli. Kharote broke the 40-run partnership.

The fifth-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Lokesh Rahul, who faced a ball, did not open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Ibrahim Zadran off the bowling of Kharote.

Shreyas Iyer, whose 24-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 26. Eleven balls later, he was caught by Zadran. Kharote broke the run-a-ball stand.

Gurnoor Brar had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored three. Fifteen balls later, he was caught by Zadran. Rashid broke the 16-run stand.

Arshdeep Singh also scored three, but off four balls. An over later, he was caught by Rashid. Allah Ghazanfar broke the five-run stand.

Washington Sundar, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored 19. Five balls later, he was caught by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Rashid broke the four-run stand.  

Kuldeep, who faced three balls, scored as many. He was unbeaten.

India scored 400 off 49.3 overs (298 balls). Afghanistan had conceded a dozen extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The last-wicket pair put on half-a-dozen. Prince, who faced five balls, scored as many. Half-a-dozen balls after Washington’s dismissal, Kharote, Gurbaz, and Sami ran him out,

India were all out for 402 off 49.5 overs.

Shahidi bowled five overs, conceding 36. He was wicketless, as was Sami, who bowled 8.5 overs, conceding 90.

Saleem bowled eight overs, conceding 75. He picked up a wicket, as did Ghazanfar, who bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 69.

Rashid bowled eight overs, conceding 48. He picked up three wickets.

Kharote bowled 10 overs, conceding 76. He picked up four scalps.

From the start of the chase, Rahul kept wicket in place of Kishan.

The first Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 62, and lost a wicket.

Afghanistan’s openers put on 50 off 7.2 overs (45 balls). While Gurbaz’s contribution to the partnership was 41, Zadran’s contribution to it was 10. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Gurbaz, whose 33-ball innings included seven boundaries and a six, did not add to the aforementioned score. Forty-six balls into the chase, he was caught by Rahul. Brar broke the 52-run partnership.

The second Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 158, and lost seven wickets.

Zadran, whose 31-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 21. Eighty balls after Gurbaz’s dismissal, he was caught by Prince. Arshdeep broke the 19-run stand.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. Sediqullah Atal had scored eight.

Afghanistan scored 100 off 19.1 overs (116 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 55 balls. While Atal’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Rahmat Shah’s contribution to it was 22. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

A hundred and forty balls (23.1 overs) into the chase, Afghanistan sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Atal, the batter, eventually scored 42 off 50 balls, which included five boundaries and a six. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by English umpire Richard Illingworth. He was trapped leg before wicket by Washington, who broke the 57-run partnership.

Halfway through the 25^th over of the chase, Rasooli retired hurt. While Afghanistan’s total at that point was 136 for three, he had scored half-a-dozen.

Shahidi, who faced a couple of balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. Ten balls after Atal’s dismissal (and a couple of balls after Rasooli retired), he was bowled by Brar, who broke the four-run stand.

Afghanistan scored 150 off 27 overs (163 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. While Rahmat had scored 32, Kharote had scored a couple.

Kharote, who faced 11 balls, eventually scored half-a-dozen. Thirty-two balls after Shahidi’s dismissal, Prince broke the 30-run stand.

Rashid, whose run-a-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored a dozen. Seventeen balls later, he was caught by Rohit. Arshdeep broke the 18-run stand.

Rahmat’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 52 balls.

Ghazanfar, who faced a couple of balls, scored a run. Seven balls after Rashid’s dismissal, he was caught by Iyer. Arshdeep broke the two-run stand.

Afghanistan scored 200 off 36.2 overs (219 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Thirty-eight overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. Afghanistan had scored 207 for the loss of seven wickets at that point. While Rahmat had scored 65, Saleem had scored five.

Saleem, whose 19-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored nine. Thirty-five balls after Ghazanfar’s dismissal, Brar broke the 30-run stand.

The third Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored a dozen, and lost a wicket.

Two hundred and sixty balls (43.1 overs) into the chase, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Sami was the batter. It was struck down by Illingworth.

Rahmat, whose 89-ball innings included eight boundaries, eventually scored 79. Twenty-seven balls after Saleem’s dismissal, he was caught by Brar. Prince broke the 12-run stand.

Sami, who faced 14 balls, eventually scored a couple. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded nine extras. Afghanistan, who were all out for 232 off 44.3 overs, lost by 170 runs.

Jaiswal, who bowled an over, conceded three. He was wicketless, as was Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 42.

Washington, who bowled seven overs, conceded 24. He picked up a wicket.

Prince, who bowled 7.3 overs, conceded 56. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Arshdeep, who bowled nine overs, conceded 45. He picked up three scalps, as did Brar, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 60.

India led the three-match series 2-0. In fact, they won the series with a game to spare.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afghanistan lose to Gill-led India

India made five changes to their playing eleven – Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh made way for Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, a couple of debutants (Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar), and Prasidh Krishna.

Afghanistan made four changes to their playing eleven – Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi made way for Sediqullah Atal, Allah Ghazanfar, debutant Ziaur Rahman, and Mohammad Saleem.

On winning the toss, Shubman Gill, India’s skipper and the player of the match, elected to field.

Due to rain, the ground was wet.

As a result, the match was reduced to 25 overs per side.

The first Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the fifth over. They scored 27, and lost three wickets.

Ibrahim Zadran, who faced four balls, scored a run. Eleven balls into the match, he was caught by Gill. Brar broke the 13-run stand.

A couple of overs into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Atal was the batter. (Pand)It was struck down by umpire Rohan.

Fifteen balls (2.3 overs) into the match, Afghanistan sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Atal, the batter, faced a couple of balls, failing to get off the mark. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by New Zealand umpire Chris Gaffaney. He was trapped leg before wicket by Arshdeep Singh, who broke the three-run stand.

Rahmat Shah, who faced eight balls, scored three. A dozen balls later, he was caught by Dubey. Arshdeep broke the 10-run stand.  

The second Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the sixth and the 20^th over. They scored 138, and lost a couple of wickets.

Afghanistan scored 50 off 7.3 overs (45 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 29 balls. While Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s contribution to the partnership was 35, the contribution of Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan’s skipper, to it was 15. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Gurbaz’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and four sixes – came off 25 balls.

Afghanistan scored 100 off 11.2 overs (68 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Seventy balls (11.4 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Gurbaz was the batter. (Pand)It was struck down by umpire Rohan.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 53 balls. While Gurbaz’s contribution to the partnership was 75, Shahidi’s contribution to it was 23. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Gurbaz’s ton – which included eight boundaries and as many sixes – came off 48 balls.

He eventually scored 102 off 51 balls. Sixty-six balls after Shah’s dismissal, Nitish Kumar Reddy broke the 116-run partnership.

Shahidi, whose 30-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 27. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul. Dubey broke the two-run stand.

Afghanistan scored 150 off 18.1 overs (109 balls). India had conceded nine extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 21^st and the 25^th over. They scored 29, and lost five wickets.

Mohammad Nabi, whose 14-ball innings included a six, scored nine. Twenty-four balls after Shahidi’s dismissal, he was caught by Arshdeep. Reddy broke the 28-run stand.

Azmatullah Omarzai, whose 16-ball innings included three sixes, scored 26. Five balls later, he was stumped by Kishan. Dubey broke the 10-run stand.

The eighth-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Ghazanfar, who faced a couple of balls, did not open his account. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Gill off the bowling of Dubey.

Rashid Khan, whose 13-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored nine. Seventeen balls later, Brar broke the 11-run stand.

Ziaur, who faced eight balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Arshdeep. Brar broke the one-run stand.

Saleem, who faced a ball, scored a run. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 12 extras. Afghanistan were all out for 194 off 24.5 overs.

Sundar bowled an over, conceding 19. He was wicketless, as was Krishna, who bowled five overs, conceding 35.

Reddy bowled four overs, conceding 31. He picked up two wickets, as did Arshdeep, who bowled five overs, conceding 27.

Brar bowled 4.5 overs, conceding 27. He picked up three scalps, as did Dubey, who bowled five overs, conceding 47.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the fifth over. They scored 40, without the loss of a wicket.

Twenty-two balls (3.3 overs) into the chase, Afghanistan sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Gill was the batter. It was struck down by Gaffaney.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the sixth and the 20^th over. They scored 116, and lost three wickets.

Rohit Sharma, whose run-a-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 16. Thirty-five balls into the chase, Rashid and Gurbaz ran him out.

India scored 50 off 6.4 overs (41 balls). Afghanistan had conceded nine extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 33 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Kishan’s contribution to it was 32. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 100 off 11.1 overs (68 balls). Afghanistan had conceded nine extras at that point.

Gill’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 37 balls.

India scored 150 off 18.2 overs (111 balls). Afghanistan had conceded 10 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 21^st and the 25^th over. They scored 39, without the loss of a wicket.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 32 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 14, Rahul’s contribution to it was 39. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Gill, whose 66-ball innings included 11 boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 84. He was unbeaten.

Kishan, whose 22-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, scored 34. Forty-three balls after Rohit’s dismissal, Rashid broke the 70-run partnership.

Shreyas Iyer, whose 15-ball innings included a boundary. Twenty-eight balls later, he was caught by Saleem. Ziaur broke the 26-run stand.

Rahul, whose 19-ball innings included four boundaries and three sixes, scored 39. He was unbeaten.

India, who scored 195 for the loss of three wickets off 22.5 overs, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – they won by 13 balls to spare.

Nabi bowled two wicketless overs, conceding 26.

Omarzai bowled three wicketless overs, conceding 28.

Saleem bowled 3.5 wicketless overs, conceding 36.

Ghazanfar bowled five wicketless overs, conceding 28.

Ziaur bowled four overs, conceding 39. He picked up a wicket, as did Rashid, who bowled five overs, conceding 37.

India led the three-match series 1-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Zealand beat Gill-led India

India made one change to their playing eleven – Prasidh Krishna made way for Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand made no changes to their playing eleven.

Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, elected to field.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 47, and lost a couple of wickets.

Henry Nicholls, who faced a ball, did not open his account. Four balls into the match, Arshdeep Singh broke the five-run stand.

The second-wicket pair failed to get off the (Shar)mark. Devon Conway, whose four-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Three balls later, he was caught by Rohit off the bowling of Harshit Rana.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 191, and lost a wicket.

New Zealand scored 50 off 10.1 overs (61 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 62 balls. While Will Young’s contribution to the partnership was 29, the contribution of Daryl Mitchell, the player of the match and the player of the series, to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Young, whose 41-ball innings included five boundaries and a six, eventually scored 30. Sixty-six balls after Conway’s dismissal, he was caught by Ravindra Jadeja. Rana broke the 53-run partnership.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 71 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Daryl Mitchell had scored 29, Glenn Phillips had scored half-a-dozen.

New Zealand scored 100 off 21 overs (126 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 56 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 65 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Phillips’ contribution to it was 18. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

New Zealand scored 150 off 29 overs (174 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 152 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Mitchell had scored 73, Phillips had scored 43.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 105 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 56, Phillips’ contribution to it was 44. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Phillips’ half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 53 balls.

New Zealand scored 200 off 35.4 overs (215 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Daryl Mitchell’s ton – which included 10 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 106 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 150 off 148 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 83, Phillips’ contribution to it was 69. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 99, and lost five wickets.

New Zealand scored 250 off 40.2 overs (244 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 200 off 176 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 103, Phillips’ contribution to it was 94. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Phillips’ ton – which included eight boundaries and three sixes – came off 83 balls.

Two hundred and fifty-seven balls (42.3 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Phillips was the batter. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Illingworth.

Phillips, whose 88-ball innings included nine boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 106. A hundred and eighty-eight balls after Young’s dismissal, he was caught by K L Rahul. Arshdeep broke the 219-run partnership.

Daryl Mitchell, whose 131-ball innings included 15 boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 137. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Mohammed Siraj broke the run-a-ball stand.

Michael Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, scored 28 off 18 balls, which included a boundary and three sixes. He was unbeaten.

Two hundred and seventy-four balls (45.2 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mitchell Hay, the batter, faced half-a-dozen balls, scoring a couple. It was upheld by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the three-run stand.

New Zealand scored 300 off 47 overs (284 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Zak Foulkes, whose eight-ball innings included a boundary, scored 10. Eleven balls after Hay’s dismissal, he was caught by Kuldeep. Arshdeep broke the 18-run stand.

Two hundred and eighty-seven balls (47.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Michael Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, was the batter. It was struck down by Ananthapadmanabhan.

Kristian Clarke, whose five-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 11. He was unbeaten.

In the last over, a slow over-rate penalty was imposed on India, because there was an extra fielder inside the circle.

Kyle Jamieson, who did not face a ball, was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded eight extras. New Zealand scored 337 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Jadeja, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 41. He was wicketless, as was Nitish Kumar Reddy, who bowled eight overs, conceding 53.

Kuldeep, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 48. He picked up a wicket, as did Siraj, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 43.

Rana and Arshdeep bowled 10 overs each, picking up three scalps apiece. While the former conceded 84, the latter, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 63.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 66, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rohit, whose 13-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 11. Four overs into the chase, he was caught by Clarke. Foulkes broke the 28-run stand.

Gill, whose 18-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 23. Seventeen balls later, Jamieson broke the run-a-ball stand.

India scored 50 off 7.5 overs (48 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 164, and lost four wickets.

Shreyas Iyer, who faced 10 balls, scored just three. Twenty-eight balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Foulkes. Clarke broke the 23-run stand.

Rahul, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored a run. Nine balls later, he was caught by Phillips. Jayden Lennox broke the three-run stand.

Eighty-four balls (13.5 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Virat Kohli was the batter. It was struck down by Illingworth.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 83 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Kohli had scored 35, Reddy had scored eight.

India scored 100 off 19.1 overs (116 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 51 balls.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 58 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 19, Reddy’s contribution to it was 30. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 150 off 26.3 overs (160 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

Reddy’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes – came off 52 balls.

He eventually scored 53 off 57 balls. Eighty-eight balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Young. Clarke broke the run-a-ball partnership.

Jadeja, who faced 16 balls, scored a dozen. Twenty-eight balls later, he was caught by Young. Lennox broke the 19-run stand.

India scored 200 off 36.3 overs (220 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 50 off 44 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Rana’s contribution to it was 21. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Kohli’s ton – which included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 91 balls.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 66, and lost four wickets.

India scored 250 off 42.1 overs (254 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Rana’s half-century – which included four boundaries and as many sixes – came off 41 balls.

He eventually scored 52 off 43 balls. Sixty-eight balls after Jadeja’s dismissal, he was caught by Nicholls. Foulkes broke the 99-run partnership.

The eighth-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Siraj, who faced a ball, did not open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Hay off the bowling of Foulkes.

Kohli eventually scored 124 off 108 balls, including 10 boundaries and three sixes. Eleven balls later, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Clarke broke the 15-run stand.

The last-wicket pair put on four. Kuldeep, whose three-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Phillips ran him out.

Arshdeep, who faced a couple of balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. He was unbeaten.

New Zealand eventually conceded eight extras. India were all out for 296 off 46 overs.

Daryl Mitchell bowled an over, conceding eight. He was wicketless, as was Phillips, who bowled eight overs, conceding 54.

Jamieson, who bowled nine overs, conceded 48. He picked up a wicket.

Lennox, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 42. He picked up two wickets.

Foulkes and Clarke bowled nine overs each, conceding 77 and 54, respectively. They up three scalps apiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Kiwis beat Gill-led India

India made one change to their playing eleven – Washington Sundar made way for Nitish Kumar Reddy.

New Zealand made one change to their playing eleven – Adithya Ashok made way for debutant Jayden Lennox.

Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, (Micha)elected to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 57, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 8.4 overs (52 balls). While Rohit Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 21, the contribution of Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 142, and lost five wickets.

Rohit, whose 38-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 24. Seventy-four balls into the match, he was caught by Will Young. Kristian Clarke broke the 70-run partnership.

Gill’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and a six – came off 47 balls.

He eventually scored 56 off 53 balls, which included nine boundaries, in addition to the six. Twenty-seven balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell, the player of the match. Kyle Jamieson broke the 29-run stand.

A hundred and two balls (16.5 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 99 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. Virat Kohli had scored 14.

India scored 100 off 17 overs (103 balls). New Zealand had conceded five extras at that point.

Shreyas Iyer, who faced 17 balls, scored eight. Twenty-eight balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Michael Bracewell. Clarke broke the 16-run stand.

Kohli, whose 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 23. A dozen balls later, Clarke broke the three-run stand.

India scored 150 off 32.4 overs (197 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Thirty-four overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 160 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While K L Rahul had scored 20, Ravindra Jadeja had scored 22.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 70 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Jadeja’s contribution to it was 23. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Jadeja, whose 44-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 27. Eighty-eight balls after Kohli’s dismissal, Michael Bracewell caught him off his own bowling, breaking the 73-run partnership.

Rahul’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 52 balls.

India scored 200 off 40.1 overs (242 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 85, and lost a couple of wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 42 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Reddy’s contribution to it was 19. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Reddy, whose 21-ball innings included a six, eventually scored 20. Forty-nine balls after Jadeja’s dismissal, he was caught by Glenn Phillips. Zak Foulkes broke the 57-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 46.4 overs (281 balls). New Zealand had conceded eight extras at that point.

Harshit Rana, who faced four balls, scored a couple. Half-a-dozen balls after Reddy’s dismissal, he was caught by Michael Bracewell. Lennox broke the eight-run stand.

Rahul’s ton – which included nine boundaries and a six – came off 87 balls.

He eventually scored 112 off 92 balls, which included 11 boundaries, in addition to the six. He was unbeaten, as was Mohammed Siraj, who faced three balls, scoring a couple.

New Zealand eventually conceded 10 extras. India scored 284 for the loss of seven wickets off 50 overs.

Phillips, who bowled three wicketless overs, conceded 13.

Foulkes bowled nine overs, conceding 67. He picked up a wicket.

Lennox bowled 10 overs, conceding 42. He picked up a wicket.

Jamieson bowled 10 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 70, picking up a wicket.

Michael Bracewell bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 34, picking up a wicket.

Clarke bowled eight overs, conceding 56. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 34, and lost a wicket.

Devon Conway, whose 21-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 16. Thirty-two balls into the chase, Rana broke the 22-run stand.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 193, and lost a couple of wickets.

Henry Nicholls, who faced 24 balls, scored 10. Forty-four balls after Conway’s dismissal, Prasidh Krishna broke the 24-run stand.

New Zealand scored 50 off 13.2 overs (80 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 64 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Young had scored 25, Daryl Mitchell had scored nine.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While Young’s contribution to the partnership was 15, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 34. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

New Zealand scored 100 off 21.5 overs (131 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 52 balls.

Young’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 68 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 102 balls. While Young’s contribution to the partnership was 35, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 63. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

New Zealand scored 150 off 30.1 overs (181 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 166 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Young had scored 64, Daryl Mitchell had scored 71.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 137 balls. While Young’s contribution to the partnership was 67, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 80. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

New Zealand scored 200 off 36 overs (216 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozeb)n extras at that point.

Young, whose 98-ball innings included seven boundaries, eventually scored 87. A hundred and fifty-two balls after Nicholls’ dismissal, he was caught by Reddy. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 162-run partnership.

Two hundred and twenty-nine balls (38.1 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Daryl Mitchell was the batter. (Pand)It was struck down by umpire Rohan.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 59, without the loss of a wicket.

Daryl Mitchell’s ton – which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 96 balls.

New Zealand scored 250 off 43.3 overs (261 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 42 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Phillips’ contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Daryl Mitchell, whose 117-ball innings included 11 boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 131. He was unbeaten, as was Phillips, who eventually scored 32 off 25 balls, which included a couple of boundaries and a six.

New Zealand, who scored 286 for the loss of three wickets off 47.3 overs, won by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare.

Reddy bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceding 13.

Jadeja bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 44.

Siraj bowled nine wicketless overs, conceding 41.

Krishna bowled nine overs, conceding 49. He picked up a wicket.

Rana bowled 9.3 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 52, picking up a wicket.

Kuldeep bowled 10 overs, conceding 82. He picked up a wicket.

The three-match series was level 1-1.