AJM vs SHA

Emirates D10 · Match 32

Recent overs

Ov 9
4
4 runs
Ov 8
060061
13 runs
Ov 7
11wd61140
14 runs
Ov 6
1wd161011
11 runs

Commentary

We now come to the conclusion of our coverage of cricket on Boxing Day 2023. There's heaps of cricketing action to come as we head towards the New Year - keep an eye on our tabs for our coverage of the same! This is Rajarshi Das, signing off. Good night - see you tomorrow!
Match summary:

Sharjah win by 8 wickets with 11 balls to spare

Asif Khan 77*(31) | Muhammad Asif 3/15 (2)
Usman Khan 33(12) | Muzamil Qasim 2/10 (1.1)

Sharjah keep their winning momentum going along! They seem unstoppable at the moment - there were moments in the game today which made it look like they were in strife, but they were out of trouble in a matter of moments! The start to their run-chase today was turbulent in itself, and for one moment, it seemed like their winning streak was under serious threat. Boy, how different did the outcome turn out to be!

As it turned out, Muzamil Qasim was the only bowler to have come off with something next to his name. The others were either not assisted by their fielders, or were severely poor with their line and lengths. Asif Khan, determined to make a statement after the no-show earlier today, churned out a thoroughly entertaining display of six-hitting! No car or spectator seemed safe as the opener tore into the Ajman bowling - both quick and slow - and almost single-handedly anchored the run-chase! 

Uzair Khan had his own role to play in the 3rd wicket stand, particularly towards the end, but it was the UAE international who led the way for a 10th successive win for Sharjah!
8.1 Muzamil Qasim to Asif Khan, FOUR! Sharjah make it 10 out of 10 with a 10 out of 10 batting performance! Short of a length on off, Asif sits back and crunches this one off his back foot towards mid wicket, beating the man out there with ease!
Muzamil Qasim (1-0-6-2) is back into the attack
Looks like Asif wants to get this done by himself! He first denies a run off the fourth delivery, and now retains strike!
8Ov100/2Score
06006113 runs
Asif Khan*73 (30)
Uzair Haidar Naheed Ullah16 (12)
Ankur Sangwan0/35
7.6 Ankur Sangwan to Asif Khan, fires the yorker in outside off, squeezed towards point for a single
7.5 Ankur Sangwan to Asif Khan, SIX! This one's out of Malek! Short of a length on off, Asif stands tall, gives it a royal whack across the line, and the ball lands on the car park down the ground!
7.4 Ankur Sangwan to Asif Khan, short of a length outside off, Asif miscues it towards long on. Doesn't take the run
7.3 Ankur Sangwan to Asif Khan, short of a length outside off, Asif looks to pull, ends up inside edging it onto his legs
7.2 Ankur Sangwan to Asif Khan, SIX! Full, floated outside off, Asif was down the track early, he freed his arms, connected well, and went on to clear long off!
7.1 Ankur Sangwan to Asif Khan, full, floated outside off, miscued towards square leg
Ankur Sangwan (1-0-22-0) is back into the attack
With Uzair Khan in the act, the game's all but done. Just 16 needed for Sharjah to make it 10 out of 10!
7Ov87/2Score
11wd6114014 runs
Uzair Haidar Naheed Ullah*16 (12)
Asif Khan60 (24)
Abdul Malik0/29
6.6 Abdul Malik to Uzair Khan, high full toss outside off, Uzair moved away from his stumps and was unable to make contact with the ball
6.5 Abdul Malik to Uzair Khan, FOUR! Slower ball, on a length down the leg side. Uzair moves across, creams this one past the man at short fine, and finds the boundary
6.4 Abdul Malik to Asif Khan, on a length, heaved towards the leg side. Just a single
6.3 Abdul Malik to Uzair Khan, dropped! Uzair made Malik bowl this one wide outside off, this was a low full toss, Uzair ended up lofting it down the throat of the man at long off, who spills it. Just one
6.2 Abdul Malik to Uzair Khan, SIX! Full, right in the slot, Uzair moves across his stumps, finds this one on his pads, and merely whips it out of sight! The ball lands over the hoardings at mid wicket!