Afghanistan pull off a tie

Dubai, Afghanistan pulled off a thrilling tie against India in their Super-4 match of the Asia Cup, a fair result capping off their remarkable campaign in the competition.

Needing seven runs off the final over, India had the match almost in the bag when Ravindra Jadeja (25 off 34) hit a four on the second ball. A couple of singles followed with India needing a run off two balls for a win. Jadeja, however, ended up scooping the ball for a regulation catch at midwicket, cutting short India’s joy and sending Afghanistan players into ecstasy.

The result was also a huge morale booster for Afghanistan, who could have easily been in the final if not for the last over losses against Pakistan and Bangladesh earlier in the Super-4 stage.

Opener Mohammad Shahzad had set up the game for Afghanistan with a whirlwind 124 off 116 to take his team to 252/8.

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