Afghanistan beat Namibia by 62 runs at the T20 World Cup in Asghar Afghan’s final match before retirement; Mohammad Shahzad top-scores with 45 as Afghanistan post 160-5 before restricting Namibia to 98-9 to secure their second win of the Super 12s
By Sam Drury
Last Updated: 31/10/21 1:33pm
Afghanistan gave former captain Asghar Afghan the perfect send-off with a comprehensive 62-run win over Namibia in his last game before retirement.
Afghan made 31 from 23 balls in his final innings of a 12-year international career and received a guard of honour from his teammates after being dismissed in the 19th over.
Mohammad Shahzad (45 from 33), Hazratullah Zazai (33 from 27) and skipper Mohammad Nabi (32no from 17) also made useful contributions with the bat as Afghanistan posted 160-5 from their 20 overs before putting the squeeze on Namibia and restricting them to 98-9 in reply.
Afghanistan remain second in Group 2 after their second win in three games while Namibia suffer their first defeat, following victory over Scotland in their opening match of the Super 12s.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Namibia are back in action on Tuesday as they face unbeaten Pakistan in Abu Dhabi (1.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event) while Afghanistan are up against India at the same venue on Wednesday (1.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event).
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November 2, 2021, 1:30pm
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November 3, 2021, 1:30pm
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England take on Sri Lanka at Sharjah in Monday’s only game, watch from 1.30pm on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
England vs Sri Lanka
November 1, 2021, 1:30pm
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