South Africa (315/6) defeat Afghanistan (208) comprehensively by 107 runs to start their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a high

[Asad Ali2004]

Its never over until its over

Its well and over for Afghanistan

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Why there are so less people commentating on game ?

 

[Asad Ali2004]

See you in 30 minutes, Gurbaz is key for Afghanistan

 

[FearlessRoar]

South Africa get 85/3 in the last 10 overs to finish with 315/6. Can Afghanistan chase this down?

 

[jamie smith]

Yeah it is but for a batting line up like Afghanistan its gonna be a uphill task

Pitch is a belter and they have a solid top 4.

 

[jamie smith]

STAT:19 overs of wrist-spin today. The only other instance of more than 10 overs of wrist-spin in an innings in the Champions Trophy came in the very first game of the competition’s history back in 1998 in Dhaka: Paul Strang and Murray Goodwin (Zimbabwe) bowled 14 overs between them against New Zealand.

 

[jamie smith]

See you in 30 minutes, Gurbaz is key for Afghanistan

are u reallyborn in 2004??

 

[baba ghazi]

ibrahim zadran playing after a long time..if afghansistan get a big opening partnership then can get the total

 

[jnaveen1980]

You need bare minimum 300 runs and good bowling to defend.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Afghanistan is a top heavy side. Bulk of the runs have to come from there . Any collapse there , they are toast.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Wouldn't it make sense to put Sediqullah as opener with Gurbaz?

Feels like as a long term plan that should be the case and Ibrahim can take no. 3 spot and become that stable pillar for them. Since Hashmatullah and Rahmat Shah won't be around for long. Particularly as game evolves and strike rate need becomes more important.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

This target is nothing in NSA

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Afghanistan have started cautiously

 

[mominsaigol]

Afghanistan have started cautiously

They have to lol, marna nahi hai.

316 is a target you can chase down while accumulating as well and batting sensibly.

The reason why we are critical of pakistan is because they literally don't move. Nor do they know how to move or rotate strike.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Pitch is a belter and they have a solid top 4.

Gurbaz gone , Match gone
They can't chase 300+ with this timid batting line up

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Wouldn't it make sense to put Sediqullah as opener with Gurbaz?

Feels like as a long term plan that should be the case and Ibrahim can take no. 3 spot and become that stable pillar for them. Since Hashmatullah and Rahmat Shah won't be around for long. Particularly as game evolves and strike rate need becomes more important.

Agreed

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Talk about cricket here only , my age doesn't matter

are u reallyborn in 2004??

 

[Asad Ali2004]

are u reallyborn in 2004??

Such kind of talk should be discouraged here

 

[Asad Ali2004]

I am gonna predict this chase

Ibrahim, Sediq,Rahmat,Hashmat will take the RRR to 9+ and then there will be collapse just like what Pakistan did with target of 321

 

[jamie smith]

He was my fantasy team captain today.
My day is runied unless atal or zadran do something noteworthy.

Gurbaz gone , Match gone
They can't chase 300+ with this timid batting line up

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Wasting powerplay , same old 90s mindset

 

[Asad Ali2004]

He was my fantasy team captain today.
My day is runied unless atal or zadran do something noteworthy.

My captain was RvD , I would have made Rickelton had I known he was playing 100% , Klassen injury at the last time

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Match half finished for Afghanistan

 

[jamie smith]

My captain was RvD , I would have made Rickelton had I known he was playing 100% , Klassen injury at the last time

I had rickelton in my team but as a wk.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Abay Gurbaz agar out hona he tha tou Rabada ke bowling pe out hojata

 

[jamie smith]

Hope rabada and jansen get a few wickets.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

True, Gurbaz was key

Match half finished for Afghanistan

 

[jamie smith]

LOl
20 points wont make a difference.

Abay Gurbaz agar out hona he tha tou Rabada ke bowling pe out hojata

Abay Gurbaz agar out hona he tha tou Rabada ke bowling pe out hojata

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Same

I had rickelton in my team but as a wk.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Hope rabada and jansen get a few wickets.

Both in my team too

 

[jamie smith]

Keep it going afg batters.
Hit boundaries but niot off jansen and rababa.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

LOl
20 points wont make a difference.

Every point makes a difference here

 

[JattMaula]

LOl
20 points wont make a difference.

Every little bit helps.

 

[jamie smith]

same for me.

Both in my team too

Both in my team too

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Keep it going afg batters.
Hit boundaries but niot off jansen and rababa.

I am supporting Afghanistan, who are you supporting?

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Crisp drive by Zadran, can watch that all day

 

[jamie smith]

I am at 5th place.
Wont make a huge difference for me.
Seriously need a 5 fer or ton from somewhere.

Every little bit helps.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Are you the player Jamie Smith?

 

[Asad Ali2004]

I am at 5th place.
Wont make a huge difference for me.
Seriously need a 5 fer or ton from somewhere.

Its a long tournament, you can make a comeback

 

[jamie smith]

I am supporting Afghanistan, who are you supporting?

Full support to players who will make me earn maximum fantasy points.

 

[jamie smith]

Yeah I am his elder brother currently living Edinburgh.

Are you the player Jamie Smith?

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Full support to players who will make me earn maximum fantasy points.

Nice idea , but players like Rabada won't help , they will be in all fantasy teams

 

[Hellion]

Saffer pacers - 81 % on a good or hard length and more bounce as well.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Yeah I am his elder brother currently living Edinburgh.

He has a match tomorrow, I will be there in the stadium supporting Australia , I hope he gets out 1st ball

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Saffer pacers - 81 % on a good or hard length and more bounce as well.

They have a good height and more accuracy than Afghanistan pacers

 

[jamie smith]

He has a match tomorrow, I will be there in the stadium supporting Australia , I hope he gets out 1st ball

He has a calf injury.
Probably he wont play tomorrow.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

He has a calf injury.
Probably he wont play tomorrow.

XI has already been announced, he is playing at 3 and wicket-keeping as well

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Pitch is probably easier to bat 2nd innings but the higher release points and superior accuracy of Saffer bowlers is making scoring tough.

 

[jamie smith]

ok

XI has already been announced, he is playing at 3 and wicket-keeping as well

XI has already been announced, he is playing at 3 and wicket-keeping as well

 

[Asad Ali2004]

ok

Why don't you know this , are you his real brother?

 

[jamie smith]

I was busy in my work.
It mightve been a last minute decision because he was not 100% fit at morning.

Why don't you know this , are you his real brother?

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Ibrahim playing Babar Knock, Sediq playing Fakhar knock
Afghanistan slowly and steadily getting out of game

 

[Asad Ali2004]

But are you his real brother tbh ?

I was busy in my work.
It mightve been a last minute decision because he was not 100% fit at morning.

 

[Devadwal]

Crap batting by Afghanistan , both batters are playing with 45 strike rate chasing over 315 .

 

[Human786]

rrr 6.95 .... any hope for AFG ?

 

[jamie smith]

But are you his real brother tbh ?

Yeah, I am his younger brother.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Yeah, I am his younger brother.

Looks false btw

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Playing 90s cricket

Crap batting by Afghanistan , both batters are playing with 45 strike rate chasing over 315 .

 

[Human786]

OOUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

 

[Asad Ali2004]

rrr 6.95 .... any hope for AFG ?

Very less

 

[jamie smith]

If u it is false,then why are u arguing.

Looks false btw

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Wasting PP and getting out , not the first time I have seen batsman get out that way

OOUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What a response by Rabada

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What a riposte by KG. Top of middle at 149 kph. Elite bowling.

 

[jamie smith]

I am ruined.
Atal and omarzai are the last hopes.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Not arguing just confirming
It means you are not

If u it is false,then why are u arguing.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Dw , its long tournament

I am ruined.
Atal and omarzai are the last hopes.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Saffers bowling like its MCG pitch

 

[jamie smith]

No I am his younger brother.
I just dont want to argue uselessly and derail this thread.

It means you are not

 

[jamie smith]

Dw , its long tournament

Still I am at 5th position which is quite good considering it is my first experience playing fantasy cricket.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

No I am his younger brother.
I just dont want to argue uselessly and derail this thread.

Ok I believe you

 

[Champ_Pal]

SA looking set for a massive win.

Afg did not bring their A game today. Rabada and Jansen are looking in great rhythm. Afg can fold for 175 here.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

Yeah it is but prize is only for top 3
I hope you come in top 3

Still I am at 5th position which is quite good considering it is my first experience playing fantasy cricket.

 

[Human786]

rrr 7.03 - can AFG get to 250 ?

 

[Devadwal]

Boring batting so switching to watch WPL where Queen Mandhana is batting

 

[Champ_Pal]

Afg needs to attack now. Rabada and Jansen are off. Can't fall too much behind the RRR.

Edit - Rabada still bowling. Thought he would take a break.

 

[jamie smith]

It is better to graze goats in pastures rather than watching wpl.

Boring batting so switching to watch WPL where Queen Mandhana is batting

 

[jamie smith]

Atal has not looked in good touch today.

 

[Asad Ali2004]

It is better to graze goats in pastures rather than watching wpl.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Good over for us. We need to keep up with the required rate.