NEW ZELAND-A 🇳🇿 vs Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1758804856060 • Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 won the match by 7 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Tournament Series #1758804856060, NEW ZELAND-A 🇳🇿 took on Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 on Sep 25, 2025, 12:58 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 won the match by 7 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 552 runs and 20 wickets fall between Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 (279/10 in 49.0 overs) and NEW ZELAND-A 🇳🇿 (273/10 in 48.5 overs).
2. Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 Innings Breakdown (279/10)
Batting in the first innings, Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 finished on 279/10 from 49.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.69 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afganisthan-A🇦🇫 accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. RAJAT BIHAR spearheaded the batting effort with 97 runs off 91 balls (including 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 106.6). Valuable middle-order support came from EMANUL HAQUE, who contributed 55 runs off 76 deliveries, while Salar Nadibul added 43 (29b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, REVON NEIL led the bowling figures with 4/45 in 9.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by KARTON BURNT (2/45 in 10.0 overs).
3. NEW ZELAND-A 🇳🇿 Chase & Second Innings Summary (273/10)
Pursuing a target of 280 runs for victory, NEW ZELAND-A 🇳🇿 recorded 273/10 in 48.5 overs at a scoring rate of 5.59 runs per over. Fin Caught anchored the chase for NEW ZELAND-A 🇳🇿 with 111 runs from 123 balls (12 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 90.2), alongside BARK ORKISH who chipped in with 37 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Taminulla Ali delivered a key spell of 3/29 across 4.5 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Sarfik Ahmed finished with 2/48 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by EMANUL HAQUE and RAJAT BIHAR (Afganisthan-A🇦🇫), who combined for 117 runs off 123 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MEX WETZKEE 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—EMANUL HAQUE (Afganisthan-A🇦🇫) topped the match rankings with 319.0 total points, followed closely by REVON NEIL (314.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to RAJAT BIHAR.