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Atal and Zadran tons lead Afghanistan to series win over Ireland
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by a big margin in the fourth ODI in Belfast on Tuesday, securing an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Centuries from openers Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran…
The Story in Brief
Afghanistan defeated Ireland by a big margin in the fourth ODI in Belfast on Tuesday, securing an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Centuries from openers Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran powered the visitors to a commanding total, and their bowlers then bundled out Ireland cheaply. Sports.ndtv.com reports that the duo's partnership set up the series victory for Afghanistan.
The Indian Opinion
Afghanistan's convincing series victory in Belfast will be welcomed by fans back home, where cricket is a rare source of joy. The tendency in some Indian media is to frame these matches as mere warm-ups for bigger series, which sells the players' hard work short. Atal and Zadran showed technique and temperament against a disciplined Irish attack. The real test for this Afghan side will come in the Asia Cup, especially against spin-friendly bowling. Can they replicate this intent against high-quality opposition? That is the question.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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