Afghanistan ODI vs Scotland ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Afghanistan ODI won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Afghanistan ODI took on Scotland ODI on Jan 18, 2026, 04:04 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan ODI won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 432 runs and 10 wickets fall between Afghanistan ODI (217/4 in 30.0 overs) and Scotland ODI (215/6 in 30.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan ODI Innings Breakdown (217/4)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan ODI finished on 217/4 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.23 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan ODI accumulated 33 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 117 runs off 99 balls (including 13 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 118.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Ibrahim Zadran, who contributed 34 runs off 42 deliveries, while Hashmatullah Shahidi added 33 (17b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Scott Currie led the bowling figures with 2/45 in 6.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Mark Watt (1/38 in 5.0 overs).
3. Scotland ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (215/6)
Pursuing a target of 218 runs for victory, Scotland ODI recorded 215/6 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.17 runs per over. Tom Bruce anchored the chase for Scotland ODI with 54 runs from 51 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 105.9), alongside Michael Leask who chipped in with 54 off 51 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmad delivered a key spell of 3/50 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.33, while Fazalhaq Farooqi finished with 2/32 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan ODI), who combined for 100 runs off 104 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Finlay McCreath making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan ODI) topped the match rankings with 154.0 total points, followed closely by Michael Leask (153.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rahmanullah Gurbaz.