Afghan cricket team makes history – wins ICC Intercontinental Cup trophy

Captain Nawroz Mangal receives the International Cricket Council (ICC) Intercontinental Cup trophy

Today, the Afghan national cricket team made Afghan sports fans extra proud of them, by defeating Scotland in the 3-day ICC Intercontinental Cup 2009-10 cricket final. Afghanistan 171 and 124 for 3 beat Scotland 212 and 82 by seven wickets. The match was held from December 2nd to the 4th in the Dubai Sports City stadium.

Starting from day one, the Scottish team was overwhelmed with outstanding bowling from Hamid Hassan and Shapoor Zadran. On day two, the Scots fought hard, but towards the end of the day, the momentum was clearly on the side of the Afghans. On day 3, the Scots were facing an uphill battle. Afghan batsmen Mohammad Shahzad and captain Nawroz Mangal ensured the victory for the Afghan team.

Afghan bowler Hamid Hassan, who ended as the top wicket-taker of the tournament was named the Man of the Match.

December 4, 2010 · admin · 2 Comments
Posted in: Afghan Sports News

2 Responses

  1. Riza Haider - December 6, 2010

    I knew it.
    Afghans can crack down whole cricket team in 2-3 year.

    Nice work boys. keep it up and keep it strong 😉

  2. jawid ahmad zazi - December 13, 2010

    tahts the sprit man afghan team soon win the world cup i wish
    bist off lack

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