Netherlands vs Afghanistan, 34th Match - Live Cricket Score

I would say both, we bowled well but the run-chase also. It's the third time we are achieving a target. Especially in this World Cup, we are looking at the target of the opposition. We are playing according to the situation and achieving for the team. He is a special player. Whenever the team needs him, he shows the way. We all are very united, we all are enjoying the wins and all of them are thinking about the team. We are trying our best to make it to the semi-finals. If we make it, it would be a big achievement for us. I lost my mother three months back, so my family is in pain, so it will be a big achievement for our country first and then for me also. There are a lot of refugee people in struggle, we all are watching their videos and we feel their pain. I dedicate this win for them.

Definitely not ideal! Four run-outs from our top five batters. We started well but we lost our way. They have top-quality spinners and we couldn't recover. You can't really for the dew. We have done well batting first, a 280 sort of score would have been good even with dew around. We will have to regroup and bring ourselves back for the England game.

5 - India

3 - Afghanistan

2 - New Zealand

2 - Pakistan

2 - Sri Lanka

“Just focused on my line and length, focused on bowling dot balls. Always try to be consistent with my line and length and use my variations. Always stick to my plans and use the angles. Variations are more variable on some pitches and that’s why I get wickets. I always try to keep it tight and hence bowl with a good economy. Work on my fitness and my diet, still my body is going good and happy to play for Afghanistan,” Nabi said.

After their brilliant win, Afghanistan players went along the boundary lines and thanked fans for their unwavering support during the match and the whole tournament. 

(On how well he is bowling) Just focussing on my lines and lengths. Focussing on dot balls. I always try to concentrate on my lines and lengths, and variations. I try to stick to my plans and use the angles. In some pitches, the variation is more, that is sometimes why I get more wickets. I focus on dot balls and that is how I control my economy rate. (On what keeps him going) Still working on my fitness, working on my rehab, proper diets. It is working (smiles).

For a brilliant spell of 9.3-1-28-3, Nabi has earned the Player of the Match award. 

With 4 wins in 7 matches, the Shahidi-led side sit fifth in the points table. They are now level with Australia and New Zealand. They are also 2 points ahead of Pakistan. 

Hashmatullah Shahidi whacks Aryan Dutt for a four to seal the win for his side.

Afghanistan are 176/3 after 31 overs. Just four runs away from a win now

Another captain's knock by Hashmatullah Shahidi reaches half-century off 59 balls.

Afghanistan are 170/3 after 30 overs. Need just ten more runs to win from last 20 overs.

Azmatullah Omarzai lofts Aryan Dutts full toss over mid off for a four

Rahmat Shah has been a beast in run chases in the ongoing tournament

Rahmat Shah in the last 3 matches in World Cup 2023:

77*(84) vs PAK while chasing 283.
62(74) vs SL while chasing 242.
52(54) vs NED while chasing 180.

The man for run chases for

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A beautiful artwork of Rashid Khan in the crowd.

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