This over from Mujeeb Ur Rahman set the tone for things to come as Afghanistan piled on more misery on the Scottish batters. The skipper, Mohammad Nabi didn't start off well with the ball but then Mujeeb Ur Rahman came back for his second over and picked up three wickets in that one. Well, it rained sixes early on for Afghanistan and then in the second innings wickets poured as well, that too at a rate of knots. It's time now for the presentation ceremony. A complete performance from Afghanistan with both the bat and ball and they will be very pleased with it. It was really the second half which was even more disappointing for Scotland as they got bundled out for 60 runs and went on to lose the match by 130 runs. Coetzer though would not have been happy at half-time as Afghanistan put on a staggering total of 190 runs on board. Adds that the supporters give positive energy and that gives the side the extra push.Įarlier in the day, Mohammad Nabi won the toss and decided to bat first, with which his counterpart, Kyle Coetzer was pretty happy as well. He is also glad to perform in his very first World Cup game. Goes on to say, the people keep the side motivated. He says this win is for the whole nation. Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible spell of 4-0-20-5. Adds that they have belief among the players and as a group, they will keep moving forward as there is no time to sit back. Feels that they fought hard but it was a level-check for them and they will hope to get better in the next game. Says Mark Watt played really well for them. Says they have played good cricket before but credit to Afghanistan on how they played. Kyle Coetzer, the skipper of Scotland, says that it was clearly a bad day. On being asked about Mujeeb’s performance, he says, it was his first World Cup game and ended up being the Man of the Match what better could he have asked for. Mentions, in the nets there is no respect as the batters pick the bowlers all across the ball.
Adds, Mujeeb and Rashid Khan did what they do best, says it was a treat to watch.
Praises the openers to get going off to a flyer. He says, this was their plan, to opt to bat and put on a big score. The victorious skipper, Mohammad Nabi, of Afghanistan, is up for a chat.
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