Date: Mar 10, 2019 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
VS
216/6 (50.0)
219/5 (47.2)
Toss: Toss won by Ireland
Man of the Series: Andy Balbirnie
Umpires: Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG) and S Ravi (IND)
TV umpire: Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
Match referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)
Andrew Balbirnie and Paul Stirling starred with the bat as Ireland beat Afghanistanby five wickets to win the fifth and final ODI of the series and drew the series 2-2 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Dehradun on Sunday.
Chasing 217 runs to win, Ireland enjoyed a solid start as Stirling and skipper William Porterfield put up a 57-run stand for the opening wicket before Zahir Khandismissed the latter. (AFG vs IRE, 5th ODI: SCORECARD)
Balbirnie then joined Stirling in the middle as the two added 81 runs together in 17.4 overs. The partnership was broken when Rashid Khan got Stirling out LBW. The right-hander scored 70 off 88 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes.
While Afghanistan managed to scalp one more Ireland wicket quickly as Simi Singh got out off Zahir’s bowling, Kevin O’Brien and Balbirnie took Ireland across the finish line, with five wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare.
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COMMENTARY
Ireland beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets | Afghanistan Vs Ireland 5th ODI match
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That is it from us then! The limited-over contests are done and dusted. Over now to the longest format where both sides are relatively new. Who will have the final say? Join us on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10 am local (0430 GMT) when the only Test is played out. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
William Porterfield credits the team for a quick turnaround. First praises the bowlers for restricting Afghanistan and then the batsmen for chasing the total down, putting a cover on Friday;s disappointment. On playing Afghanistan, Porterfield says that they are not alien to Afghanistan, having played them a lot in Dubai and even here. Is looking to put his feet up for a couple of days now and then get ready for the Test match.
ANDY BALBIRNIE HAS BEEN ADJUDGED THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES. 215 runs at an average of 71. Balbirnie says that all the batters were aware of how good the opposition spinners are and if the batters did have a bad day, they used to go back to the nets and work harder. Adds that after the previous game, the Irish watched live video footage of the Afghan bowlers and prepared accordingly. Is looking forward to some rest and then gear up for the exciting Test match on Friday.
Afghanistan captain, Asghar Afghan, says that it was a very good series. Does not want to look too much into this loss as there were plenty of changes to the playing XI. Admits that the top order not firing is a cause of concern but is sure that will be sorted soon. AFGHAN IS ALSO THE MAN OF THE MATCH FOR HIS UNBEATEN 82.
Coming to Afghanistan, they tried hard but probably they tried too hard. This was exactly what Hamid Hassan opined on air too. They were simply rushing through their overs and while it does not give batsmen the time to settle, sometimes it does not allow the bowler himself to relax. The speeds were too quick and there were less changes of pace. Small things but could have made a big difference. The plan to keep Rashid and Mujeeb wicketless or not giving too many wickets worked for Ireland and the hosts struggled for an inspiration. Did Asghar Afghan's absence hamper the home side? You never know. He has more experience of shepherding in close matches. Please stay tuned for the presentation...
There was a brief chance when Simi Singh was dismissed and Ireland needed 56 runs. But the 46-run stand for the 4th wicket between Balbirnie and Kevin O'Brien thwarted all fears. This batting performance is even better than the one in the third ODI. Because it did not rest on just one batsman.
This is what happens when the top order does well. When the original required rate is just a shade over 4, all the team needs is a couple of decent partnerships. The openers added 57 and then Stirling and Balbirnie added 61 for the second wicket which meant that Rashid and Mujeeb were rendered wicketless for a long time.
Given what was witnessed a couple of days ago, everyone must have felt that 217 is a very steep target. That too, on a pitch turning square. But a couple of decent knocks at the top ensured that the run chase was easy.
End of over 48 ( 8 Runs )IRE 219/5 47.2Mohammad Nabi to Stuart Poynter. FOUR, FOUR! Just one ball needed for Poynter. A full toss, on middle, Stuart gets down and laps it past short fine leg! IRELAND WIN BY 5 WICKETS AND LEVEL THE SERIES 2-2!
Stuart Poynter walks in for the finishing rites.
5 wickets down for IRE. Out batsman is George Dockrell 5 wickets down for IRE. Out batsman is George Dockrell 47.1Mohammad Nabi to George Dockrell. out, OUT! BOWLED! Nabi gets a wicket too. Full and outside off, Dockrell initially looks to sweep but then decides to change his shot on seeing the length. Attempts the late guide through third man but misses it totally. The ball spins in and hits the stumps.
Mohammad Nabi to bowl what could be the final over of the series.
End of over 47 ( 8 Runs )IRE 215/4 46.6Rashid Khan to Kevin O'brien. no run, Full and around middle, watchfully defended.
46.5Rashid Khan to Kevin O'brien. 2 runs, SAFE AS A HOUSE. Full and outside off, KOB punched it through point and called for a single initially. Then he saw that the fielder was taking it too lightly and took the second on the throw. The return was a weak one from the fielder and Shahzad had to stretch and then dislodge the bails, which he did very slowly. The run out appeal was referred upstairs but replays confirmed in one go.
Is that a run out now? Shahzad has made a lazy attempt to run Kevin O'Brien out. Referred upstairs...
30 runs for Kevin O'brien 30 runs for Kevin O'brien 46.4Rashid Khan to Kevin O'brien. FOUR, EDGED, FOUR. Just a hit away from the win now. Full and outside off, O'Brien reaches out to push but gets a thick outside edge past first slip to the third man fence.
46.3Rashid Khan to Kevin O'brien. no run, Full and around off, watchfully defended.
46.2Rashid Khan to Kevin O'brien. no run, Outside off, a play and a miss.
46.1Rashid Khan to Kevin O'brien. 2 runs, Short and outside off, punched behind point for a couple.
George Dockrell is in the middle.