Player of the Match
Player of the Match

Match Day

3182dThe Report by Vishal Dikshit

Shahzad, spinners hand Afghanistan 14-run win

Afghanistan stretched their T20I record against Scotland to 6-0 courtesy a 14-run win was facilitated by Mohammad Shahzad and a spin-heavy attack that helped them defend 170

3181dKarthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

Afghanistan's legspinners turn the tide

Leaving out two of your main pace bowlers for the opening match of a tournament is a brave move, but Afghanistan had read the pitch perfectly against Scotland

Best from the Associates

10

No. of scores of 50 or more for Mohammad Shahzad in T20Is, which is twice more than the next highest among players from associate teams; Myburgh & Stirling have 5.

Afghanistan favourites

5-0

Afghanistan's win-loss record in the five T20Is against Scotland, before this match.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super 10 Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI43160.359
ENG43160.145
SA42240.651
SL4132-0.461
AFG4132-0.715
Super 10 Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
NZ44081.9
IND4316-0.305
AUS42240.233
PAK4132-0.093
BAN4040-1.805
First Round Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
BAN32051.938
NED31130.154
OMA3113-1.521
IRE3021-0.685
First Round Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
AFG33061.54
ZIM3214-0.567
SCOT3122-0.132
HKG3030-1.017