Friday 7 October 2011

Arshad Ali scythes through Afghanistan

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United Arab Emirates Afghanistan, Intercontinental Cup, 3rd day

Staff ESPNcricinfo

October 7, 2011

United Arab Emirates 462 (76 Palekar, Amjad 76, Zadran 4-98) and 212 for 5 (61 Palekar, Patil 74 *) lead in Afghanistan 328 (117 Nabi, Arshad Ali 6-45) by 346 runs

United Arab Emirates ensured by imposing 346 run lead on the third day of their Intercontinental Cup match with the war in Afghanistan in Sharjah, Arshad Ali's career best June 45 triggered the dramatic fall of Afghanistan's last five wickets fell for six runs, only when were overwhelmed by 328 Another fifty first-class debut rapid fire Bakthiyar Palekar, and an unbeatable 74 Swapnil Patil, behind the second innings of the UAE, home to half to reach 212 5 strains.

Afghanistan was a reasonably stable position on the morning of that century, Mohammad Nabi helped them start the day at 242 for 3. His association with the fourth ring broke Mohammad Shahzad 99, however, and both fell within four balls of the other to heap pressure on the lower middle order.

Initially, they said, well, chipping in 41 Asghar Stanikzai the middle of the sixth wicket stand with 66 Shenwari Samiullah. But Arshad returned to the attack with disastrous consequences to dismiss three of his victims clean bowled, and ends innings eliminating Hamid Hassan Hamza, and Hotaka with consecutive deliveries.

Arshad, then failed with the bat and the UAE have also lost Abdul Rehman start slipping to 21 for 2 to raise hopes of Afghan struggle. Palekar offered a nice inning against attack, however, mark an end to the best-a-ball in his 61, helping to add 75 in just 12 overs with Patil. After he fell, Patil combined with captain Khurram Khan, their 91-run to put the game in control hosts.
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