Afghan captain Rashid Khan shatters 14-year-old record with best T20I bowling figure

In the opening T20I clash between Afghanistan and Ireland, Rashid Khan made history by claiming the best figures by an Afghanistan captain in T20Is, with 3 wickets for just 19 runs in four overs. He played a pivotal role in limiting Ireland to 149 for 6, despite Afghanistan ultimately facing a 38-run defeat.

Rashid showcased his bowling mastery by dismissing key Irish batsmen, but Afghanistan struggled in their pursuit of victory as their batting lineup faltered against Ireland’s formidable bowling attack. Ben White stood out with four crucial scalps, overshadowing Mohammad Ishaq’s promising knock of 32 runs off 22 balls and Mohammad Nabi’s contributions.

Despite the setback, Afghanistan will look to regroup and bounce back in the second T20I showdown on March 17. With the series still unfolding, the team will aim to put up a stronger performance and secure a win against a resilient Irish side.