AUS vs AFG Ball by Ball Commentary
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Match Details
Venue
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Toss
Afghanistan, elected to bat
Series
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023
Series Period
05 Oct 2023 - 19 Nov 2023
Match Day
07 Nov 2023 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Alex Wharf (ENG), Michael Gough (ENG) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
Match Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Streaming Platform
Hotstar
Broadcasting Platform
Star Sports
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! UNBELIEVABLE! ASTONISHING! This has been an incredible run chase and Glenn Maxwell deserves all the credit for it. Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes a bit full and on off. Glenn Maxwell lofts it in the air and he gets a clean hold of it. The ball clears the fence and goes into the stands. What a shot, what an innings and what a partnership. The Australian dressing room goes bonkers, the crowd is standing on its feet, and Maxwell has his arms raised in triumph - a double century for him, the first man to do it while chasing in this format! Take a bow! Australia win by 3 wickets and have nailed their spot in the semis.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR MORE! Mujeeb Ur Rahman with another short ball outside off. Glenn Maxwell just reaches for it and hits it in the gap perfectly for four more runs. One shot away from a win and a double century.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! AGAIN! Mujeeb Ur Rahman drops it short and outside off. Glenn Maxwell stands tall and slaps it with a flat bat sending the ball over long on for another maximum.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! Gets it this time! Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes fuller and on off. Glenn Maxwell gets underneath it and muscles it over deep mid-wicket and into the stands for a biggie.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Short and over off. Glenn Maxwell pulls hard but misses the perfect connection.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Good batting! Rashid Khan goes full and on off. Glenn Maxwell flicks it away to deep mid-wicket for a single as Glenn Maxwell will keep strike next over. A good spell from Rashid Khan.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Floated up on leg. Glenn Maxwell flicks it away to the fielder at mid-wicket.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Very full on the toes. Glenn Maxwell pushes it to the right of Rashid Khan.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Floated up on middle. Pat Cummins drives it back to the bowler but he fails to collect it. They take a single.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Tossed up on off. Pat Cummins drives it to the fielder at cover.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Errs in line. He bowls it fuller but way down leg. The umpire signals a wide.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Rashid Khan goes short and on off. Glenn Maxwell nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single to get off strike.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Oh...just wide! Naveen-ul-Haq hurls it on a fullish length, on middle, Glenn Maxwell shapes to work this one on the leg side but closes the bat face early. He gets a leading edge that goes agonizingly wide of the diving Naveen-ul-Haq to his left for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Goes full and on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell shows the full face of his bat and pushes it down to long on.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Swing and a miss! Cleverly rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a back of a length, over middle, Glenn Maxwell swings to pull it away but goes through his shot a bit early as the ball sneaks under his bat and over the stumps.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Bowls this one fuller and with some pace behind it, on the pads, Glenn Maxwell just has to get some bat on it but he fails to help it away and gets hit on the thigh.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Fullish delivery, at the stumps, Glenn Maxwell drills it down to long on and denies the single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! Extraordinary hitting! Naveen-ul-Haq angles it into the right-hander, on a length, on middle, Glenn Maxwell picks the length early and swings with the angle. He deposits it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Pace on now and shorter, over middle, Glenn Maxwell waits for the ball to arrive and calmly helps it towards deep backward square leg. He decides to take the single which catches Afghanistan by surprise.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Slower and into the deck, on off, Glenn Maxwell goes for the pull again but he mistimes his shot towards deep square leg for a dot.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! In the gap! Azmatullah Omarzai bangs it in short, at the batter, Glenn Maxwell waits back in his crease and nails the pull between deep mid-wicket and long on for four more runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! Glenn Maxwell, how do you manage to do it? Slower and a bit fuller, outside off, Glenn Maxwell pulls out the reverse hit and executes it to perfection. Clears the third man fence for a maximum.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
At the stumps again, fuller in length, Glenn Maxwell swats it hard towards deep square leg and refuses the single again.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Another streaky boundary! Angling in, on a length, at the batter, Glenn Maxwell stays still and goes for a heave across the line. He gets an inside edge as the ball races to the left of short fine leg for a boundary.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Fuller in length from over the wicket, on off, Pat Cummins reaches out in front and keeps it out on the off side. A maiden from Noor Ahmad!
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Bowls it short and outside off, Pat Cummins uses the depth of the crease to punch it towards extra cover.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Short and turning into the pads, Pat Cummins tucks it off the back foot to square leg for a dot.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Drags the length back and bowls it short, outside off, Pat Cummins slaps it hard towards deep point but they do not run a single again.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Offers flight, full and on the pads, Pat Cummins nudges it away in front of square on the leg side.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Slower and shorter, outside off, Pat Cummins has a waft away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Goes full and straight, at the stumps, Glenn Maxwell digs it out down the ground to long on and denies the single again.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! The boundaries continue to flow! Fuller in length, just outside off, Glenn Maxwell tries the reverse scoop again but this time he gets this one out off the toe end. The ball races away wide of the keeper and into the third man fence for four more runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Short of a length, outside off, Glenn Maxwell tries to hammer this one through the off side but connects with thin air.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Stand and deliver and that will be 150 for Glenn Maxwell! Pace on, at the stumps, on a length, Glenn Maxwell winds up and hammers it flat and wide of Rahmanullah Gurbaz at long on for four more runs. He is continuing his onslaught despite struggling with cramps.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Slower, on a good length, outside off, Glenn Maxwell goes for the reverse hit but misses out on the connection.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Angling in, on a length from around the wicket, on middle, Glenn Maxwell stays leg side of the ball and swipes it towards wide long on and refuses the single.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Slower through the air, short and on off, Pat Cummins waits for the ball to arrive and pushes it away towards point.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Fuller this time, on middle, Pat Cummins prods forward and defends it on the leg side.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Drops it short and turning away, slower on off, Pat Cummins stays back in his crease to block this one out but the ball spins away to beat the outside edge.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Tosses it up, full and outside off, Pat Cummins leans on and defends it out off the outer half of the bat towards backward point.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Oh, dear! Glenn Maxwell is in some serious discomfort! Noor Ahmad keeps it short, around off, Glenn Maxwell punches it from the crease towards long off and limps his way to the other end. He somehow manages to complete his run and immediately lays down on his back after completing the run.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Woah, pure timing! Noor Ahmad dishes it out short and on off, Glenn Maxwell hangs back and stays leg side of the ball. He punches it sweetly off the middle of the bat and it beats the long off fielder to his left for a boundary.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, no run
Short and on off. Pat Cummins guides it to thrid man and refuses a single. A dot ball to end the over.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, no run
On the hard length and on middle. Pat Cummins does his job well and defends solidly.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
On length and on leg. Glenn Maxwell nudges it away to deep mid-wicket and limps away for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR AGAIN! Naveen-ul-Haq goes full and on middle. Glenn Maxwell hits hit hard and hits it straight. The ball races away to the fence for another four. What a shot!
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Naveen-ul-Haq goes short and on leg. Glenn Maxwell stands back and flicks it away in the gap at square leg for a much needed boundary.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Fuller and on middle. Glenn Maxwell hacks it to long on but doesn't take a single.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Floated up on leg. Pat Cummins defends it sending the ball back to the bowler.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Tossed up on middle. Pat Cummins nudges it away to short fine leg.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Uppish and on middle. Pat Cummins blocks it on the leg side.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Fullish and on off. Pat Cummins guides it to point but is sent back by Glenn Maxwell as he tries to take a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Tossed up on off. Glenn Maxwell slaps it to point and limps away for a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Rashid Khan goes full and on leg. Glenn Maxwell has played it on one leg as he muscles it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. He loses his balance after the shot but has got the big runs.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Naveen-ul-Haq goes full and outside off. Pat Cummins tries to be aggressive and swings hard. He is beaten by the pace. A good over for Afghanistan comes to an end. They will need more of those.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, no run
A good yorker on middle. Pat Cummins digs it out well to the bowler. Another dot ball.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Errs in line. Naveen-ul-Haq bowls this full but way down leg. The keeper collects it well as the umpire signals a wide.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, no run
Slow and full on middle. Pat Cummins blocks it as the ball rolls to mid on. Glenn Maxwell looks to be in discomfort.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, no run
Full and on off. Pat Cummins times the drive well but straight to the fielder at point.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Short and outside off. Glenn Maxwell pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Full and on off. Glenn Maxwell drives it to cover and refuses a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Fullish and on middle. Glenn Maxwell nudges it to mid-wicket and hobbles away to the other side for a run.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Tossed up and outside off. Pat Cummins drives it to long off for a single.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Shortish and just outside off. Pat Cummins plays it with the turn on the off side.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Full again on off. Pat Cummins drives it to mid off.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Tossed up and on off. Pat Cummins blocks it on the off side safely.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Short and on leg. Glenn Maxwell nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Pat Cummins, no run
Uppish and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks it safely on the off side.
Mohammad Nabi to Pat Cummins, no run
Fullish and on off. Pat Cummins sends it back to the bowler.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Shortish and on off. Glenn Maxwell slaps it to deep point for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Mohammad Nabi drops it a bit short and on middle. Glenn Maxwell shifts and smacks it over deep mid-wicket all the way beyond the fence for a biggie.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! What a shot! Mohammad Nabi bowls it full and on leg. Glenn Maxwell gets creative and he scoops it over short fine leg. The ball races away to the fence for a boundary.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Full and on middle. Glenn Maxwell flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Fuller and way outside off. Glenn Maxwell just guides it towards point for a single to end the over and keep the strike.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, 1 run
A full toss on leg. Pat Cummins deflects it off to deep square leg for a run.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Short again, slower and outside off. Glenn Maxwell pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Pat Cummins, 1 run
On the good length and outside off. Pat Cummins drives it to deep point for one more run to get Maxwell on strike.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Short again this time over middle. Glenn Maxwell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. Good fielding from Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Naveen-ul-Haq bowls it on length and on off. Glenn Maxwell drives it to mid on where the fielder collects it.
Mohammad Nabi to Pat Cummins, no run
Tossed up outside off. Pat Cummins defends it well to end the over.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Fuller and on middle. Glenn Maxwell walks down and drives it to long on for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Shortish again this time on the pads. Glenn Maxwell pats it down on the leg side.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Short and slower on off. Glenn Maxwell mistimes his shot and gets a bottom edge.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR AGAIN! Mohammad Nabi replicates the previous ball. Glenn Maxwell rocks back and slaps it again through covers. The ball races away to the fence for another boundary.
Mohammad Nabi to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! What a way to start the over! Mohammad Nabi goes full and on off. Glenn Maxwell rocks back and slaps it through the gap at cover. The ball races away for a boundary. A fine shot by an extraordinary batter.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
A dot to end the over! Noor Ahmad tosses this up and outside off. Pat Cummins shoulders arms this one and leaves it for the keeper to collect.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Noor Ahmad is bowling well here. He goes full and turns the ball outside off. Pat Cummins misjudged it as he tried to defend it.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Noor Ahmad goes a bit fuller but on the same line. Pat Cummins is again beaten looking to cut it away.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Short and outside off. Pat Cummins tries to slice it but is beaten by the turn.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
CENTURY FOR Glenn Maxwell! Noor Ahmad goes short and outside off. Glenn Maxwell slices it to deep point for a single to reach a fine hundred under pressure. One of the best innings of this tournament.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Short and outside off. Glenn Maxwell slaps it to deep cover and a misfield allows him to come back for a couple of runs. He is on 99 now.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pat Cummins, no run
Fuller and on middle. Pat Cummins does his job well and defends it solidly.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Uppish and on middle. Glenn Maxwell slices it to deep cover for a single.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Mujeeb Ur Rahman comes out with the same ball and this time Glenn Maxwell stands back and launches it straight into the stands for a biggie. What a shot from Glenn Maxwell!
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Shot! Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes full and on middle. Glenn Maxwell was ready for it as he creates room and muscles it over the bowler's head for another boundary.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Short and on leg. Glenn Maxwell slaps it to the fielder at cover.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Full and on leg. Glenn Maxwell misses out on his sweep shot as the ball hits the toes.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Tossed up on off. Pat Cummins defends it solidly for a dot to end the over.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Noor Ahmad goes full and outside off. Pat Cummins is again beaten by the turn.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Floated up on off. Glenn Maxwell rocks back and cuts it to deep point for one more.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Full again this time on middle. Pat Cummins blocks it out on the off side and takes a single.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Noor Ahmad tossed this up and outside off. Pat Cummins tries to block it out but is beaten by the turn.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Full and outside off. Glenn Maxwell slaps it to deep point for a single to begin the over.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
11 runs off the over! Floated up, on off, Glenn Maxwell gets forward and drops it with soft hands in front of cover for a single to keep the strike. Good last couple of overs for Australia.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Keeps it short, on middle, Glenn Maxwell gets hurried on the pull as he half-pulls it to the right of long off for two more runs.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Good running again! Short and at the stumps, Glenn Maxwell uses the depth of the crease and pats it gently in front of wide long off. He calls for two immediately and Pat Cummins puts in the dive at the non-striker's end. Naveen-ul-Haq misses the shy but it would not have mattered anyway as Cummins was in.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Slanted in, full and on off and middle, Glenn Maxwell looks to defend but he gets an inside edge that rolls in front of deep square leg, allowing the batters to run two.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Angled in from wide of the crease, full and outside off, Glenn Maxwell blocks it out by getting a good stride in.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Streaky! Bowls the leg break, full and on off, Glenn Maxwell pushes out in front as he looks to play at it. The ball spins away to catch the outside edge and races through the vacant slip region for a boundary.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Short and around off, Pat Cummins dabs it wide of point and there is an easy single on offer but Glenn Maxwell says no.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Dishes out a googly, full and on middle, Pat Cummins gets his bat out in front and keeps it out.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
At the stumps, a bit short, defended safely down the wicket by Pat Cummins.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Offers width outside off, Glenn Maxwell punches hard towards extra cover where the fielder dives away to his left to keep it to one.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! Back-to-back sixes for Glenn Maxwell! Switches to around the wicket, full in length, on off, Glenn Maxwell swings through the line and skies it high in the air. Luckily for him, he manages to clear the man at long on for six more runs.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 6 runs
SIX! BANG! Floated up, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell clears his front leg and heaves it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pat Cummins, no run
Flicks it from the front of the hand, full and curving in, on off, Pat Cummins gets his bat out in front and blocks it on the leg side.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pat Cummins, no run
Drops it short, on middle, pushed off the back foot in front of mid-wicket.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pat Cummins, no run
Fired in, full and on middle and leg, Pat Cummins helps this one away with the angle but straight to short fine leg.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pat Cummins, no run
Looped up, full and on middle and leg, Pat Cummins clips this one to mid-wicket.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Shortens his length and bowls it on the pads, Glenn Maxwell tucks it towards deep square leg for a single.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Mujeeb Ur Rahman is welcomed back with a boundary! Starts off by offering width outside off, full in length, Glenn Maxwell latches onto the width and drills it between cover and mid off for a boundary. The 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 4 runs
FOUR BYES! Bonus runs for Australia! Tossed up, turning away, outside off, Pat Cummins goes for a drive away from the body but the ball spins away past the outside edge and sneaks through the keeper and first slip for a boundary.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Quicker and turning into the pads, short in length, Pat Cummins gets hurried on the clip and wears it on the pads.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Slows it up, full and on off, Glenn Maxwell pats this one wide of Rashid Khan for a run.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Shortens his length, outside off, Glenn Maxwell opens the bat face and slices it wide of deep point for a couple of runs.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Floated up, around off, Pat Cummins prods forward and pushes it to the right of short extra cover for a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Fullish delivery, outside off, driven away to deep cover for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Skidding on, at the stumps, Pat Cummins just about manages to get his bat down in time as he gets an inside edge towards short fine leg.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
A bit down leg, short as well, Pat Cummins tickles it off his hips but picks out the man at short fine leg.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Short and on the pads, tucked in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Swing and a miss! Slower through the air, short and around off, Glenn Maxwell winds up to launch this one down the ground but the ball spins in to sneak past the inside edge.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! FIFTY for Glenn Maxwell! He has fought a lone fight for Australia and Afghanistan will not breathe easy as long as he is there. Tossed up, outside off, Glenn Maxwell picks the length early and frees his arms to go over mid off. He gets it from the toe end of his bat but gets enough to get it over mid off for a boundary.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
A bit too short, on off, Glenn Maxwell goes back and hammers it off the back foot towards extra cover.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
On the off-stump line, short in length, Pat Cummins opens himself up and chops it off the back foot towards short third man.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Shorter, around off, Pat Cummins pats it back to the bowler.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Fuller in length, on off, Pat Cummins blocks it out solidly off the front foot.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Beaten! Short and turning away, outside off, Pat Cummins goes back in his crease and defends for the ball keeping straight but it spins away to beat the outside edge.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
This is bowled short and on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell plays it with the turn to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Flatter and shorter, on off, Glenn Maxwell uses the depth of his crease to push it towards point.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Switches to around the wicket, full and at the stumps, Pat Cummins gets fully forward and defends it to the left of the bowler.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Turning in, full and on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell gets on the front foot and works it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Dishes out a googly, short and outside off, Pat Cummins opens the face of his bat and guides it wide of cover for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Flatter and quicker, short and around off, Pat Cummins goes back and blocks it in front of short extra cover.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Floated up, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell tucks it in the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Heaved away! Offers flight, a bit full, Glenn Maxwell gets down on one knee and fetches it from outside off to hit this one through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Quicker through the air, full and on off, Pat Cummins prods forward and blocks it out.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Bowls it short and googly, on off, Pat Cummins goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Tossed up, outside off, eased away to deep cover for a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Drags it down, short and turning into the pads, there to be hit for Glenn Maxwell but he swings it a bit too early and ends up missing it altogether.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Slows it up, full and on off, drilled hard back to the bowler. Rashid Khan picks it up cleanly, throws it back to the keeper and walks up towards Maxwell to have a few words.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Shot and a half! A bit too full, on middle and leg, Glenn Maxwell uses his bottom hand and whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Shortish and over leg. Glenn Maxwell flicks it to square leg for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Dropped! Noor Ahmad will not be happy with that one. He goes fuller and on middle. Glenn Maxwell tries to sweep it but gets the top edge sending the ball directly towards square leg. The fielder there fumbles a sitter and has given Glenn Maxwell another chance to take his innings deep.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Shot! Noor Ahmad just goes short and on leg. Glenn Maxwell has brought out the switch hit. The ball runs to the fence for a spectacular boudnary.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Short and outside off. Glenn Maxwell hacks it to long on for a couple of runs.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 5 runs
5 Wides! That is unfortunate. Noor Ahmad goes full and down leg side. Glenn Maxwell tries to sweep it but misses and so does the keeper. The ball runs to the fence for four runs and a wide.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
He bowls it full and in line with middle. Glenn Maxwell has missed the ball trying to defend. There is an appeal and the umpire signals out. Glenn Maxwell wants to review it and the UltraEdge shows a gap between the bat and ball. Ball tracking confirms that the ball is bouncing over the wickets and Glenn Maxwell survives.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Full and on the pads, Glenn Maxwell nudges it off his pads towards backward square leg.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Serves the googly this time, short and turning in, Glenn Maxwell reads it well and pats it towards point.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Tossed up yet again, Glenn Maxwell leans on and defends it on the off side.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Beauty! Turning away, full and outside off, Glenn Maxwell plays inside the line of the delivery as the ball spins past the outside edge to beat him.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Flighted delivery, on off, kept out off the front foot by Glenn Maxwell.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Turning into the batter, full and around off, Glenn Maxwell plays for the turn but the ball keeps straight and goes past the bat.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
DROPPED! A huge mixup between Rashid Khan and Hashmatullah Shahidi and the latter has put it down! Floats it up, turning away, outside off, Glenn Maxwell goes for a heave across the line but the ball spins away to catch the top edge. The ball skies high in the air in front of mid off. Hashmatullah Shahidi thinks that Rashid Khan is going for the catch and he sets off for the catch pretty late. He has to sprint behind to his right and fails to reach it despite the full length dive.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Noor Ahmad bowls this one fuller and outside off. Glenn Maxwell rocks back and cuts it to deep point for a single to retain the strike in the next over.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, 1 run
Flatter and fuller on off. Pat Cummins drives it to point for a quick single.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Short and he turns it away from off. Pat Cummins tries to slap it away but is beaten.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Floated up over middle. Pat Cummins defends off the back foot.
Noor Ahmad to Pat Cummins, no run
Fullish and on off. Pat Cummins just blocks it away on the off side.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Full and outside off. Glenn Maxwell cuts it away to deep point for a single.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, 4 runs
FOUR! Good shot! Rashid Khan tosses this up but just down leg side. Pat Cummins nudges it wide of short fine leg. The ball races to the fence for a boundary to end the over as Pat Cummins is off the mark.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
A bit fuller and outside off. Pat Cummins blocks it on the off side safely.
Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, no run
Short again turning onto off. Pat Cummins punches it to the fielder at cover.
Rashid Khan to Mitchell Starc, no run
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a catch! Rashid Khan goes a bit short and just over off. Mitchell Starc tries to defend it on the back foot and just nicks it. Ikram Alikhil behind the stumps fumbles early on but takes the catch on the third attempt. The umpire signals out and Australia doesn't want to review that one. They are 7 wickets down and in deep trouble. The replays have rolled up and it shows that the noise was from the ball deflecting off the stump and there was no bat involved. Wonder why Mitchell Starc took so long before deciding not to review there.
Rashid Khan to Mitchell Starc, no run
A very close call! Rashid Khan goes full and turns it on middle. Mitchell Starc gets a thick inside edge onto the ground. Rashid Khan in his follow through, grabs the ball perfectly and appeals. The third umpire confirms that the ball has bounced on the ground before going to the bowler and he survives.
Rashid Khan to Mitchell Starc, no run
Short and over middle. Mitchell Starc stands tall and punches it to mid off.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Tossed up on off. Glenn Maxwell drives it to the fielder at cover for a dot to end the over.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
A good ball! Noor Ahmad goes full and turns it onto off. Glenn Maxwell gets an inside edge on his pads.
Noor Ahmad to Mitchell Starc, 1 run
Short now on leg. Mitchell Starc punches it down to long on for one run.
Noor Ahmad to Mitchell Starc, no run
Very full again this time from around the wicket. Mitchell Starc drives it back to the bowler.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Floated up outside off. Glenn Maxwell rocks back and cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Noor Ahmad to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Very full and straight on middle. Glenn Maxwell drives it to mid off.
Rashid Khan to Mitchell Starc, 2 runs
Short again outside off. Mitchell Starc punches it over point for a couple of runs. A good over from Rashid Khan comes to an end.
Rashid Khan to Mitchell Starc, no run
Tossed up and on off. Mitchell Marsh miscues it towards square leg.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, no run
OUT! LBW! Rashid Khan strikes! He goes full and straight on off. Marcus Stoinis has opted to be brave and goes for the reverse sweep. He has missed the ball completely and it has hit the pads. The umpire has signaled out but Marcus Stoinis has gone for the review. UltraEdge shows that there is no connection between the bat and the ball. Ball tracking shows three reds and Australia lose a review. Marcus Stoinis has to depart as his struggle comes to an end.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
A bit short on middle. Glenn Maxwell pats it away to mid-wicket for another run.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run
Short now and over off. Marcus Stoinis pulls it away to the fielder at deep square leg for a single.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, 4 runs
FOUR! A good start to the over! Rashid Khan goes full but down the leg side. Marcus Stoinis sweeps it well in the gap at deep square leg. The ball races away to the fence for four runs to begin the over.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Uppish and on off. Glenn Maxwell drives it to the fielder at cover for a dot to end the over.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Even better! Mujeeb Ur Rahman over compensates by going fuller and outside off. Glenn Maxwell drives it through the gap at covers and racing away to the fence for another boundary.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! What a shot! Mujeeb Ur Rahman floats it up on off. Glenn Maxwell slogs sweeps it over mid-wicket powerfully. The ball races away to the fence for four runs.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Tossed up on middle Glenn Maxwell flicks it away to short fine leg. Three dots in a row.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Fuller now outside off. Glenn Maxwell slaps it to the fielder at point.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
A bit short and on off. Glenn Maxwell drives it to the fielder at covers.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, no run
Full again this time turning in. Marcus Stoinis tries to defend it but misses it completely. A good over from Rashid Khan.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, no run
Floated up on off. Marcus Stoinis defends this one solidly.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run
A bit short and going down leg side. Marcus Stoinis shuffles across and leaves it for the keeper to collect. The umpire signals a wide.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, no run
A loud appeal but the umpire has no response. Rashid Khan bowls it full and turning away from off. Marcus Stoinis tries to defend it but the ball turns away from him and into the keeper's gloves. Afghanistan has appealed but the umpire refuses. They have gone for the review. There is nothing on UltraEdge but it shows that the ball has nicked the pads. Ball Tracking confirms wickets hitting as umpire's call and Marcus Stoinis has survived.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
A low full toss from Rashid Khan. Glenn Maxwell drives it to long off for one run.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Floated up but just going down leg. Glenn Maxwell leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.
Rashid Khan to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run
Tossed up on middle. Marcus Stoinis flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Rashid Khan to Glenn Maxwell, no run
OUT! RUN-OUT! Rashid Khan bowls it full and on the pads. Glenn Maxwell taps it towards mid-wicket and sets off for a single. Marnus Labuschagne is a little late for the run while Rahmat Shah collects the ball. The throw isn't great but it is a direct hit. Replays show that Marnus Labuschagne is just short of the crease even after diving at full length and he has to depart. A huge wicket for Afghanistan and another blow for Australia.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
A maiden over! Mujeeb Ur Rahman tosses this up and on off. Marnus Labuschagne defends it into the ground.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Uppish again on the pads. Marnus Labuschagne flicks it away to short fine leg.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Floated up outside off. Marnus Labuschagne drives it to the fielder at covers but mistimes it.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
A bit short and on off. Marnus Labuschagne punches it to the fielder at point.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Tossed up right on middle. Marnus Labuschagne blocks it out watchfully.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Full and on the pads. Marnus Labuschagne pats it to the fielder at mid-wicket.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Beaten! Azmatullah Omarzai bowls it on the hard length just nipping way outside off. Glenn Maxwell tries to be aggressive looking to muscle it down the ground but is beaten by the swing. A good ball to end the over.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run
On length and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts it away towards point and runs one.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Full again swinging into the pads. Glenn Maxwell flicks it away much squarer this time and to the fielder at deep square leg. The batters take a single.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 4 runs
FOUR! Azmatullah Omarzai goes fuller this time but on the pads. Glenn Maxwell flicks it away well very fine and away from fine leg. The ball races to the fence for a boundary. A good comeback from Maxwell.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Spicy! Azmatullah Omarzai bangs this one short and over off. Glenn Maxwell tries to pull it away but he is taken by surprise as the ball sails away to the keeper.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
On length and over middle. Glenn Maxwell pats it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Tossed up on off. Glenn Maxwell sweeps it off the bottom edge towards deep square leg for a single to end the over.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run
Fullish and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne punches it off to deep point for one more run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run
Floated up on off. Glenn Maxwell drives it towards point for a single.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Glenn Maxwell, no run
A loud appeal but turned down. Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes full and turning in onto off. Glenn Maxwell takes a long stride towards the ball and gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run
A bit short and over middle. Marnus Labuschagne nudges it away to square leg for one run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Tossed up outside off. Marnus Labuschagne slices it to point where the fielder collects it.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run
Short again this time angling over off. Marnus Labuschagne cuts it to deep point for a single to retain the strike in the next over.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs
FOUR! What a way to release the pressure! Azmatullah Omarzai goes a bit short and on off. Marnus Labuschagne jabs it through the gap at mid-wicket. The ball has got enough pace on it to run away to the fence for four runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Edged but short. Azmatullah Omarzai bowls it on length with a hint of outswing. Marnus Labuschagne gets a thick outside edge but the ball lands just short of the fielder at slip. Another close.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Again on the hard length this time just outside off. Marnus Labuschagne blocks this one too.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
On the good length just over middle. Marnus Labuschagne blocks it off the back foot.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Azmatullah Omarzai goes full and on the pads. Marnus Labuschagne tries to nudges it on the leg side but gets the leading edge making the ball roll away to the off side.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Glenn Maxwell, no run
A bit too straight, on a back of a length, at the hips, Glenn Maxwell tickles this one straight to short fine leg. He throws his head back in disappointment as he picked out the only man inside the circle there.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run
Short of a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hangs back and guides it towards backward point where the fielder dives away to his left and parries the ball towards third man for a run
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
At 130.8 clicks, on a fuller length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne gets on the front foot and works it square towards point.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Goes full on this occasion, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne leans into the drive and drives it crisply but straight to cover.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
In the channel on off, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Length delivery, around off, Marnus Labuschagne pats it along the ground towards Naveen-ul-Haq.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
Back of a length, on off, pushed straight back towards the bowler. End of an exceptional over from Azmatullah Omarzai.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, 2 runs
Pitched up, outside off, Glenn Maxwell drives through the line through extra cover for a couple of runs to open his account.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
On a good length, swinging away, outside off, driven straight to cover.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Glenn Maxwell, no run
No hat-trick for Azmatullah Omarzai! The adrenaline rush gets the better of Afghanistan as they waste a review. This is bowled with an upright seam on a good length, on off, Glenn Maxwell pushes out in front as he looks to defend. He gets an outside edge that surprisingly does not carry behind and falls well in front of Ikram Alikhil. Afghanistan appeal for LBW which is turned down. The front on replays clearly show that there was no pad involved and it was all bat.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Josh Inglis, no run
OUT! CAUGHT! Two in two for Azmatullah Omarzai! Australia in dire straits as they lose their fourth wicket now. Omarzai greets Josh Inglis with a back-of-a-length delivery, shaping away, outside off, Josh Inglis hangs on the back foot and goes pushing at the delivery away from his body. The ball moves away enough to catch the outside edge that flies straight down the throat of Ibrahim Zadran at first slip who snaffles it with both hands. Another Aussie batter departs for a duck.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
OUT! CASTLED! Azmatullah Omarzai gets his reward for some consistent bowling! David Warner succumbs to the pressure of dots. Continues from around the wicket and gets this one to tail in sharply, on a fuller in length, on the off-stump line, David Warner wants to put the bowler off his line and length and decides to give charge. He goes for a swipe across the line and pays the price. The ball seams in enough to beat the bat as it clips the front thigh on its way to uproot the off-stump. Afghanistan are right on top at the moment.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
This is bowled from wide of the crease, on a good length, angling in, outside off, left alone by Marnus Labuschagne.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs
FOUR! Lovely shot! Naveen-ul-Haq errs in length as he presents a half-volley, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne does not have to move his feet much and lets his hands flow. He shows the full face of his bat to drive it past the bowler and wide of mid off for a boundary.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
At 130.7 clicks, on a length, outside off, a tempter for Marnus Labuschagne but he opts to lift his bat and let the ball go through to the keeper.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Good shot for no run! Hurls this one a bit too full, on the pads, Marnus Labuschagne clips it neatly but picks out the man at md-wicket.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, 1 run
Goes slightly full, on the fourth stump line, David Warner gets half forward as he looks to defend and he gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run
Marnus Labuschagne is off the mark! Naveen-ul-Haq goes into the wicket, just outside off, Marnus Labuschagne gets on his toes and drops it with soft hands in front of square leg for a single.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
A maiden from Azmatullah Omarzai! Shaping away a touch, on length, on off, David Warner gets right behind the line to his one and keeps it out on the off side.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Oh my! How has that missed the stumps? Sharp inswinger, on a good length, on middle, David Warner stays in his crease to keep this one out but the ball jags back in off the deck and beats him all ends up. The ball sneaks past the inside edge before going over the stumps. Fine stop by Ikram Alikhil diving away to his right as the ball was swinging further away after passing the stumps.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Four dots on the trot! A bit fuller than the previous delivery, just outside off, David Warner allows the ball to come to him and blocks it out with a straight bat towards mid off.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Much closer to off, on a good length, at 130.1 clicks, David Warner gets on his toes and pats it towards cover-point.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Back of a length this time, outside off, David Warner frees his arms to push this one through the off side but mistimes it towards extra cover.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Serves it full, around off, David Warner angles the face of his bat and steers it towards point.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
Short of a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne hops and blocks it onto the deck with an angled bat. End of another successful over from Naveen-ul-Haq.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Marnus Labuschagne, no run
It's all happening! Naveen-ul-Haq hurls it full this time, full and on off and middle, tailing in, Marnus Labuschagne decides to defend this one from the crease and right under his eyes. Luckily for him, he gets an inside edge onto the front pad. Marnus was gone for all money had he not gotten any bat on this one.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mitchell Marsh, no run
OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Naveen-ul-Haq has the last laugh! A massive blow for Australia as the dangerous-looking Mitchell Marsh walks back now. Holds his composure and decides to go wide of the crease and angles it into the right-hander, on a length with an upright seam, on middle, Mitchell Marsh opts to stay on the back foot to keep this one but does not account for the inward movement. The ball jags back in sharply to sneak past the inside edge before hitting him on the knee roll on the back leg. Mitchell Marsh knows he is a goner and decides to keep walking.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mitchell Marsh, 6 runs
SIX! Mitchell Marsh has come out firing here! Naveen-ul-Haq looks to go short this time but it sits up nicely for the batter, outside off. Mitchell Marsh shimmies down the track and muscles the pull over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Adjusts by dragging his length back, around off, Mitchell Marsh is happy to stab this one in front of short extra cover.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mitchell Marsh, 4 runs
FOUR! Shot of authority! Naveen-ul-Haq goes a bit too full on this occasion, on off, Mitchell Marsh holds his shape and lofts through the line. He hits back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Width on offer again, back of a length, David Warner reaches out and slaps this one but picks out the man at cover.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, 1 run
WIDE! Errs in line as he slips this one down leg, on a back of a length, David Warner gets inside the line and shoulders arms for a wide. Good take by Ikram Alikhil diving away to his right.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, no run
Swinging away, on a good length, on middle and leg, David Warner stays in his crease and defends it in front of square leg.
Azmatullah Omarzai to David Warner, 2 runs
Bangs it into the wicket. going away from the left-hander, David Warner fetches it from outside off and drags the pull through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Pitched up by Azmatullah Omarzai. swining in, on middle, Mitchell Marsh drives it firmly towards mid off and calls David Warner through for a quick single..
Azmatullah Omarzai to Mitchell Marsh, 6 runs
SIX! Not in control but Mitchell Marsh has a maximum! On a hard length with an upright seam, on middle, Mitchell Marsh shapes up to have a swipe across the line but the ball moves away late. He gets a top edge that flies all the way over third man for a maximum.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Mitchell Marsh, 4 runs
FOUR! Azmatullah Omarzai is greeted with a boundary! A bit of width outside off, on a length, Mitchell Marsh extends his arms and punches it through covers with minimal foot movement for a boundary.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, no run
Fuller in length but sliding on the pads, David Warner gives the charge this time but does not manage to help the ball on its way and gets hit on the front pad. Half a shout from the keeper but the ball was heading down leg.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, no run
Jaffa! Goes wide of the crease and angles it in, on a good length, on the fourth stump line, David Warner waits back in his crease and reaches out with his bat in front. The ball nips away off the surface and zips past his outside edge.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, no run
On the fifth stump line, full as well, David Warner gets on the front foot and pats it towards point.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, no run
Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, David Warner gets behind the line and blocks it out solidly towards the bowler.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, 2 runs
Another misfield! Fuller in length, shaping away, around off, David Warner plays it right under his eyes and taps it towards cover-point. Noor Ahmad moves to his right but fails to get his hands in the right position as the ball goes under his hands and sneaks through his legs. Two runs taken.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Leg bye! Tailing in, on a length, on middle and leg, Mitchell Marsh uses his feet to negate the swing and looks to help it away. He misses as the ball rolls off his pads towards square leg for a leg bye.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Angling in, short and on middle and leg, David Warner crouches and swivels to pull this one but the ball skids on and catches him on the body.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Pulls the length back and bowls it outside off, David Warner hangs on the back foot and stabs it in front of short extra cover.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! Nicely driven! Looped up a bit, full and outside off, David Warner gets the width he needs and he drills it through covers for a boundary.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Drops it short, on around middle, Mitchell Marsh rocks back and tucks it in front of square on the leg side for a run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, 1 run
Sloppy! Floats it up, outside off, David Warner gets the weight on the front foot and drives it towards extra cover where Rahmanullah Gurbaz fails to get his body behind the ball and concedes a single.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Coming in with the arm, short and on middle and leg, Mitchell Marsh goes back and punches it through mid on for a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! All timing! Pitches it up, outside off, David Warner uses his feet and pushes towards cover. It is just a push he manages to get it right between cover and point for a boundary.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, no run
Offers width this time, on a good length, outside off, David Warner is happy to leave the ball alone.
Naveen-ul-Haq to David Warner, no run
Half a chance and Rahmat Shah has put it down! Angling in, on a good length, on off and middle, David Warner takes the risk of working it across the line but gets squared up as he gets an outside edge. It flies low towards gully where Rahmat Shah gets low but he fails to scoop the ball with his fingers. Naveen-ul-Haq isn't pleased and feels that Rahmat should have done better there.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Comes from over the wicket for the right-hander and hurls this one on a fullish length, around off, tailing in, Mitchell Marsh pushes this one from the crease towards mid off where a fumble results in a single.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Travis Head, no run
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Naveen-ul-Haq creates an instant impact on his return to the side! An early blow for Australia as Travis Head departs for a duck! Serves this one in the channel on off, on a good length and gets this one to angle into the left-hander. Travis Head plays for the angle but does so away from the body and without any movement of the feet. The ball moves away after pitching and catches the outside edge. Ikram Alikhil behind the stumps, does the rest to send Head back into the hut early. Just the start Afghanistan were after.
Naveen-ul-Haq to Travis Head, no run
Starts from around the wicket and bowls it on a length, outside off, Travis Head sees the width and throws his hands at the delivery without much foot movement. He loses his shape and ends up mishitting it towards mid off.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Shortens his length and gives a bit of width outside off, David Warner drills it hard towards point where the ball bounces in front of the fielder but he manages well to make a good stop to his right.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Curving away, fuller in length, outside off, a bit of extra bounce, David Warner defends it with soft hands towards backward point.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Drops it short now, outside off, punched off the back foot towards point.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, David Warner shapes to flick it away but gets a soft leading edge towards the bowler.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, no run
Much better! Coming in with the arm, short and sliding on the pads, David Warner gets caught in his crease as he tries to clip it away and wears it high on the front pad. A loud shot but it is turned down by the umpire as it looked to be going down leg.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Warner, 4 runs
FOUR! David Warner and Australia are underway in style! Starts off with a loosener, short and a wide outside off, swinging away, David Warner hangs back and crouches to slap it through covers for a boundary.