Afghanistan, with the help of valuable contributions from its batters, was able to post 160/5 against Namibia. For Afghanistan, Mohammad Shezad scored 45 runs off 33 balls with 3 fours & 2 sixes. His opening partner Zazai scored 33 runs off 27 balls with 4 fours & 2 sixes. Captain Nabi scored 32* runs off 17 balls with 5 fours & 1 six while Asghar Afghan, who is playing his last match, scored 31 runs off 23 balls with 3 fours & 1 six.
For Namibia, Spinner Loftie-Eaton picked up 2 wickets, pacer Ruben Trumpelmann picked up 2 wickets while JJ Smit picked up 1.
Earlier, Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss & opted to bat first against Namibia in the 27th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. This match is being played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Brief Score:
Afghanistan - 160/5 (Shehzad - 45(33), Loftie-Eaton - 2/21, Trumpelmann - 2/34)
