Ireland vs Afghanistan, at Dambulla, , Jan 21 2010 - Cricket Photos

RESULT

Dambulla, January 21 - 24, 2010, ICC Intercontinental Cup

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Ireland

405 & 202

Afghanistan

(T:134) 474 & 137/3

Afghanistan won by 7 wickets

Noor Ali paddles to good effect•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Noor Ali plays on the up•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Trent Johnston clips it fine for four•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Hamid Hassan is pumped up after dismissing Niall O'Brien•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Andre Botha took three Afghanistan wickets•Jan 23, 2010•International Cricket Council

Samiullah Shenwari celebrates Trent Johnston's wicket•Jan 22, 2010•International Cricket Council

Peter Connell bowls•Jan 22, 2010•International Cricket Council

Gary Wilson is disappointed after his dismissal•Jan 22, 2010•International Cricket Council

Mohammad Shahzad plays watchfully•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Kevin O'Brien bends his back•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Andrew White flicks it on the leg side•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Afghanistan celebrate the dismissal of Andrew White•Jan 24, 2010•International Cricket Council

Ireland's Trent Johnston picked up Asgher Stanikzai•Jan 23, 2010•International Cricket Council

John Mooney scored an unbeaten half-century•Jan 22, 2010•International Cricket Council

Shapoor Zadran in action•Jan 22, 2010•International Cricket Council

Afghanistan players celebrate a wicket•Jan 22, 2010•International Cricket Council

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Ahmadzai inspires Afghanistan win

Afghanistan pulled off their second win in the Intercontinental Cup, defeating defending champions Ireland by seven wickets to propel the tournament newcomers to the top of the table

Ireland steady after conceding lead

Afghanistan, aided by five top-order half-centuries, grabbed a 69-run first innings lead to continue their strong performance against Ireland at Dambulla. William Porterfield and Gary Wilson's unbroken opening partnership had reduced Ireland's deficit to

Afghans take 2nd day honours

Afghanistan seized the initiative on the second day of their Intercontinental Cup game against Ireland at Dambulla, reaching 263 for 3 at stumps with Shabir Noori, on 44 not out, and Mohammad Shahzad, unbeaten on 60 from only 62 balls, holding firm.

Ireland edge a fluctuating day

Half-centuries from William Porterfield, Gary Wilson and Niall O'Brien helped Ireland shade a fluctuating opening day against Afghanistan, despite a flurry of wickets for legspinner Samiullah Shenwari

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Afghanistan Innings

PLAYER NAME		R	B
Karim Sadiq	bowled	1	4
Noor Ali Zadran	caught	57	75
Shabir Noori	caught	21	40
Mohammad Shahzad	not out	42	51
Nawroz Mangal	not out	16	19
Total	137(3 wkts; 31.3 ovs)

PLAYER NAME	O	M	R	W	Econ
PC Connell	2	0	12	0	6
DT Johnston	4	1	13	1	3.25
KJ O'Brien	4	0	16	0	4
AC Botha	8	0	20	0	2.5
AR Cusack	3.3	0	25	1	7.14
GE Kidd	8	0	36	1	4.5
AR White	2	0	15	0	7.5

WKT	RUNS	PLAYERS
1st	5	Noor Ali Zadran	Karim Sadiq
2nd	43	Shabir Noori	Noor Ali Zadran
3rd	53	Noor Ali Zadran	Mohammad Shahzad
4th	36	Nawroz Mangal	Mohammad Shahzad

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ICC Intercontinental Cup

TEAM	M	W	L	D	PT	Quotient
AFG	6	5	0	1	97	1.275
SCOT	6	4	1	1	89	0.957
ZimXI	6	3	1	2	72	1.429
IRE	6	2	1	3	55	1.160
KENYA	6	2	3	1	43	0.950
NED	6	0	5	1	15	0.737
CAN	6	0	5	1	9	0.716

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