Shahzad century leads Afghanistan to victory
Mohammad Shahzad struck his maiden one-day international century to lead Afghanistan to a six-wicket victory against the Netherlands in Amstelveen
01/09Result
2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Netherlands at Amstelveen, Sep 1 2009
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![Netherlands]( "Netherlands")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
232/4 (46.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
01/09Result
2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Netherlands at Amstelveen, Sep 1 2009
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![Netherlands]( "Netherlands")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
232/4 (46.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Netherlands , elected to bat first
Player Of The Match
Series result
2-match series drawn 1-1
Match number
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, First Session 11.00-14.30 Interval 14.30-15.15, Second Session 15.15-18.45
Match days
1 September 2009 (50-over match)
ODI debut
Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Scorecard Summary
NETHERLANDS 231/7 (50 OVERS)
- Ryan ten Doeschate*98 (133)
- Eric Szwarczynski65 (84)
- Hamid Hassan2/63 (10)
- Nawroz Mangal3/35 (6)
AFGHANISTAN 232/4 (46.4 OVERS)
- Samiullah Shinwari*39 (39)
- Mohammad Shahzad110 (111)
- Pieter Seelaar1/34 (8)
- Mudassar Bukhari2/40 (8)
And there it is! What a brilliant chase from this young side. Shehzad was the star with a glorious 110 of only 112 balls. As the innings progressed they hit over the top superbly and found the gaps in the field. It was an impressive batting display.
The Afghans are gathered in a tight huddle, this is such a richly deserved victory. Looking forward as they improve as a cricket nation it will be victories like this that galvanise the team
The Man of the Match is Mohammed Shehzad, once again, his was a tremendous effort.
Disappointment no doubt for the Dutch, they struggled with the bat and the bowling and fielding weren't up to a great standard.
As the crowd of Afghan supporters continue to merrily beat their drums and tambourines, this is where we shall say goodbye to you all. Thank you for joining us at the VRA Ground but for now it's goodbye.
46.4
1
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, 1 run, worked to mid on and they charge through
46.3
2
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, 2 runs, skied off drive, mid off can't reach it
46.2
0
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, no run, pushed to mid off
46.1
0
Schiferli to Samiullah Shinwari, no run, angled in and defended on the off side
END OF OVER:46 | 11 Runs | AFG: 229/4 (3 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 4.97, RRR: 0.75)
- Mohammad Nabi8 (5b)
- Samiullah Shinwari36 (35b)
- Pieter Seelaar8-0-34-1
45.6
4
Seelaar to Mohammad Nabi, FOUR, smashed straight all the way along the ground! Glorious stroke
45.5
0
Seelaar to Mohammad Nabi, no run, almost inside edged into the stumps
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All Match NewsShahzad century leads Afghanistan to victory
Mohammad Shahzad struck his maiden one-day international century to lead Afghanistan to a six-wicket victory against the Netherlands in Amstelveen