Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie© AFP
Ireland led Afghanistan 2-0 in the best T20 series of the following George DockrellThe No 25 did not go out saw the hosts take a five-goal win in Belfast on Thursday. Captain Afghanistan Mohammad Nabi chose to hit the ball first after winning the pitch, but the tourists left too much work to do with the ball after posting only 122-8 from their 20 passes. Hashmatullah Shahidi the highest score with 36 is Josh Little, Mark Adair, Curtis Campher and Gareth Delany each person takes two wicks.
Ireland have lost eight T20 internationals in a row ahead of Tuesday’s opening game, but look set to go home thanks to the captaincy Andy Balbirnieof 46.
However, the loss of three shots on goal in 14 runs gave Afghanistan hope until the arrival of Dockrell’s 19 tackles sent Ireland over the line.
The hosts could end the series when the two sides meet again on Friday in the Northern Ireland capital.
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