That's it from our side. Hope you enjoyed our coverage. The next game is on Friday and the final on Sunday. See you then.
Tilak Varma: We wanted to bowl first but the wicket didn't change much. The bowlers took the responsibility and came out well. Afghanistan's fast bowling was good, they were hitting good lengths but I wanted to follow the basics as we needed a good partnership. Many of our squad members are playing an A series for the first time, so it's a big learning for everyone.
Imran Mir, Afghanistan captain: When Faisal and Bahir were batting, we thought it was gettable. The next game is very important. We will try our best and come out with a positive intent.
Nishant Sindhu is the Player of the Match: It was hard to bowl on such a flat track. I just tried to bowl good line and length. In India too we play on similar pitches, so we are used to it.
For Afghanistan to qualify, they need to beat Sri Lanka by 121 or more runs. If they are chasing 250, they need to chase it down in 29 overs.
Pranav: "How can India qualify, because afghanistan still win against srilanka, so it'll be same points" --- India have the best NRR at the moment, so even if all three teams finish on four points each, India will be through.
5.32pm A commanding 101-run win by India even though Afghanistan looked threatening at times. Arya set the platform with a fifty, Tilak and Kushagra built on that, and Nigam, towards the end, ensured they crossed 300. Afghanistan had a quick start and Bahir and Shinozada kept them in the contest. But once they fell, Afghanistan collapsed, losing last six wickets for 45 runs.
For Afghanistan, their NRR has taken a hit and now the gulf between their NRR and Sri Lanka's is so massive they would need a miracle to make it to the final. I have asked our team for rough numbers...
Zahir Khan c Kamboj b Sindhu 4 (9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 44.44
Faridoon Dawoodzai
Shams Ur Rahman b Sindhu 8 (13b 1x4 0x6) SR: 61.53
END OF OVER:36 | 2 Runs | AFG-A: 214/8 (106 runs required from 14 overs, RR: 5.94, RRR: 7.57)
- Shams Ur Rahman8 (12b)
- Zahir Khan1 (6b)
- Yash Thakur7-0-48-2
- Nishant Sindhu6-1-27-2
Around the wicket
END OF OVER:35 | (wicket maiden) | AFG-A: 212/8 (108 runs required from 15 overs, RR: 6.05, RRR: 7.20)
- Zahir Khan0 (5b)
- Shams Ur Rahman7 (7b)
- Nishant Sindhu6-1-27-2
- Yash Thakur6-0-46-2
Mohit : "I don't think India needs to bowl out Afg under 236 to book the final spot. Only way India can't reach final if Afg win big and if that happens SL NRR would automatically fall below" -- Yeah, think you have got a point there
Zahir Khan is the new batter
Thanks, Deiva. Just a reminder that if India restrict Afghanistan to 236 or fewer, they will be assured of a berth in the final
Hemant is back to wrap this up
Abdollah Ahmadzai c Arya b Sindhu 6 (4b 1x4 0x6) SR: 150
Sindhu is back into the attack. India A three away from victory
END OF OVER:34 | 8 Runs | AFG-A: 212/7 (108 runs required from 16 overs, RR: 6.23, RRR: 6.75)
- Shams Ur Rahman7 (7b)
- Abdollah Ahmadzai6 (3b)
- Yash Thakur6-0-46-2
- Suryansh Shedge4-0-29-1
V. Kalyani : "Creditable if Ind can bowl out Afg within 236!"
