Afghanistan ODI vs Italy ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Italy ODI won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Afghanistan ODI took on Italy ODI on Jun 3, 2026, 04:37 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Italy ODI won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 517 runs and 8 wickets fall between Afghanistan ODI (258/4 in 30.0 overs) and Italy ODI (259/4 in 29.4 overs).
2. Afghanistan ODI Innings Breakdown (258/4)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan ODI finished on 258/4 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan ODI accumulated 53 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Rahmanullah Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 75 runs off 62 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 121.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahmat Shah, who contributed 59 runs off 52 deliveries, while Hashmatullah Shahidi added 55 (28b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 1, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Gareth Berg led the bowling figures with 1/38 in 6.0 overs (economy 6.33), assisted by Thomas Draca (1/39 in 6.0 overs).
3. Italy ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (259/4)
Pursuing a target of 259 runs for victory, Italy ODI recorded 259/4 in 29.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.73 runs per over. Wayne Madsen anchored the chase for Italy ODI with 116 runs from 80 balls (12 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 145.0), alongside Emilio Gay who chipped in with 116 off 86 balls. Defending the total, Fazalhaq Farooqi delivered a key spell of 2/31 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.17, while Mohammad Nabi finished with 1/40 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Wayne Madsen and Emilio Gay (Italy ODI), who combined for 224 runs off 158 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Joe Burns 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—Emilio Gay (Italy ODI) topped the match rankings with 159.0 total points, followed closely by Wayne Madsen (158.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Emilio Gay.