Afghanistan hold off dogged Irish to keep series alive
George Dockrell's valiant counter-attack was not enough to save Ireland from a 22-run defeat by Afghanistan in the third T20 international at Stormont.
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Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I Live Score Updates: Ireland Eye Series Win Over Afghanistan
Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I Live Score Updates:Ireland have opted to bowl first against Afghanistan in the third T20I of the five-match series vs Afghanistan at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. They will aim to seal the five-match T20I series vs Afghanistan as they face the side in the third game on Friday at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast. The hosts lead the series 2-0 after winning the first and second T20Is by seven and five wickets, respectively. On the other hand, Afghanistan, led by Mohammad Nabi, will look to put up a better show in the third game. They have given a good fight to Ireland so far but lacked in the match finishing abilities. Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie is the leading run-scorer in the series with 97 runs to his name from the two games played so far, while Gareth Delany, Joshua Little, Mohammad Nabi and Barry McCarthy all have claimed three wickets each. (Live Scorecard)
MI Emirates sign Kieron Pollard and Trent Boult for UAE T20 league
Kieron Pollard and New Zealand's Trent Boult will represent MI Emirates in the inaugural International League T20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi-based franchise owned by Reliance Industries said on Friday. The Indian conglomerate also owns Pollard's Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians and the Cape Town-based franchise in an upcoming Twenty20 league in South Africa.
MI Emirates sign Pollard and Boult for UAE T20 league
NEW DELHI : West Indian Kieron Pollard and New Zealand's Trent Boult will represent MI Emirates in the inaugural International League T20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi-based franchise owned by Reliance Industries said on Friday.
Legends League Cricket's 2nd Edition To Begin With "Special Match" On September 15 At Eden Gardens
The organisers of Legends League Cricket on Friday confirmed that the first match of the upcoming second season will be a special game to be played on September 15, 2022 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It has also been confirmed that the upcoming edition of the league will be dedicated to the 75th year celebration of Indian Independence. The special match will be played between India vs World as India Maharajas vs World Giants.
Ireland Take 2-0 T20 Series Lead Over Afghanistan
Ireland took a 2-0 lead over Afghanistan in a best-of-five T20 series after George Dockrell's 25 not out saw the hosts home for a five-wicket win in Belfast on Thursday. Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi chose to bat first after winning the toss, but the tourists left themselves too much to do with the ball after posting just 122-8 from their 20 overs. Hashmatullah Shahidi top scored with 36 as Josh Little, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher and Gareth Delany each took two wickets.
Ireland take control of series with another win in Belfast
Ireland beat Afghanistan by five wickets to take a 2-0 lead in their five-match T20 series.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Live Cricket Updates And Live Score
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Live Cricket Updates: After losing the first T20I, Afghanistan would like to make a comeback in the second T20I of the five-match series against Ireland. They lost the first T20I by seven wickets. In that match, batting first, Afghanistan rode on Usman Ghani's 42-ball 59 to notch 168/7 in 20 overs. Ireland chased down the target in 19.5 overs with captain Andy Balbirnie and wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker scoring a half-century each. (LIVE SCORECARD)