Afghanistan Innings – Zadran Controls the Tempo, Late Surge Takes AFG to 200
Batting first, Afghanistan powered to 200/4 in 20 overs, turning a solid platform into a match-winning total.
After Canada opted to field, Afghanistan lost early wickets in the powerplay, but Ibrahim Zadran played the anchor role perfectly. He paced the innings superbly, rotating strike through the middle overs and then accelerating late to finish 95 (unbeaten)* — a knock that completely shifted the game in Afghanistan’s favour.
Canada’s bowlers had brief moments of control, including a three-wicket effort from Jaskaran Singh, but Zadran’s late push ensured Afghanistan crossed the 200-mark.
Canada Chase – Nabi Destroys the Middle, Scoreboard Pressure Too Heavy
Chasing 201, Canada never truly settled. The required rate kept climbing, and wickets in clusters ended any chance of a sustained partnership.
Mohammad Nabi delivered the decisive spell of the match, finishing with 4/7, slicing through Canada’s middle order and forcing a collapse under pressure. Canada were restricted to 118/8 in 20 overs, handing Afghanistan a dominant win.
Key Turning Point
The turning point came in Afghanistan’s late-innings acceleration — Zadran’s finishing burst pushed the total to 200, and that scoreboard pressure immediately showed in Canada’s chase as Nabi struck quickly in the middle overs.
Match Summary
Afghanistan: 200/4 (20 overs)
Canada: 118/8 (20 overs)
Result: Afghanistan won by 82 runs
Player of the Match: Ibrahim Zadran
Match Impact
Afghanistan ended their group stage with a strong statement win, while Canada finished their tournament campaign without a victory.
Sources (After Match)
- Cricbuzz Scorecard: AFG vs CAN, 39th Match, Group D
- ESPNcricinfo Match Report
- Reuters Match Report