India vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2018: Match ends in a tie
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 26, 2018, 08:09:23 IST
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India vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2018: Match ends in a tie

Dhoni's trusted lieutenant Ravindra Jadeja shepherded the lower-order with his 25 off 34 only to be holed out at deep mid-wicket off Rashid Khan, with a single needed off two balls, chasing 253. India were bowled out with one ball to spare.
22:43 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to MS Dhoni, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

22:43 (IST) Sep 25

Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks in at number 4, replacing Rahul.

22:42 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to L Rahul, OUT! Plumb as it gets and Rahul is gone. The leg spinner this time, Rahul goes for the reverse sweep but misses and is hit right in front. Seems dead and is ruled out by the on-field umpire. But for some reason, Rahul wants to have it reviewed. The replays roll in. First the no ball check. Safe. Second, the presence of wood or glove. None. Third, Hawk Eye. Pitched outside off, hitting in line and going on to hit the stumps. India exhaust or rather, waste their only review. Fine knock from Rahul, but again, he has thrown it away.

22:40 (IST) Sep 25

Another one for the third umpire! This time it is by the batsman. Rahul has been adjudged LBW. Looks plumb, but let's see.

22:39 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to L Rahul, SAFE. But it was a close call. Full and outside off, Rahul looked to defend but the ball went past the outside edge. Shahzad demolished the stumps, sending the bails flying almost towards the square leg umpire. He then appeals for the stumping. From the first look, it looks pretty simple. But when it is seen from the stump camera, it looks like Rahul's foot is on the line. The benefit of doubt, if we might add, goes to the batsman.

22:38 (IST) Sep 25

Now, a stumping appeal, referred upstairs. Looks in...

22:38 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to L Rahul, Full and around off, skids in, the googly it is, Rahul defends in a hurry.

22:37 (IST) Sep 25
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M Nabi to L Rahul, A terrific effort. First of all, some luck for Rahul. He comes down the track and looks to go big, but is nowhere near the pitch of the ball. He is beaten by the spin and is gone for all money. But luckily for him, the ball goes off the inside edge, misses the leg stump and rolls towards the fine leg fence. Now comes the role of the fielder. Aftab Alam gives it a good chase from short fine leg and at the opportune time, puts in a full length dive. Pulls the ball back in and saves a run for his side.

22:37 (IST) Sep 25

Four? Or a good stop? Referred upstairs...

22:36 (IST) Sep 25
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M Nabi to L Rahul, Full and outside off, KL looks to flick but the ball goes off the inner half of the bat, onto his pads, then deflecting towards short fine leg.

22:35 (IST) Sep 25
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M Nabi to D Karthik, Full and around off, flicked towards deep mid-wicket for a run. 129 more to win from 182 balls.

22:35 (IST) Sep 25
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M Nabi to L Rahul, Good batting. After the boundary on the previous ball, Rahul does not get greedy. Pats this one behind point and crosses over.

22:35 (IST) Sep 25
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M Nabi to L Rahul, FOUR! He will play plenty of these shots. Full and outside off, Rahul gets his broom out and reverse sweeps it past short third man. The stand is worth 12 from 13 balls.

22:34 (IST) Sep 25
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M Nabi to L Rahul, On middle and off, Rahul comes down the track and defends it towards cover.

22:33 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to D Karthik, FOUR! Dragged short, on middle, Karthik rocks back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary!

22:33 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to D Karthik, The batsman fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad.

22:32 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to D Karthik, Was there an inside edge involved? Not quite sure. The googly, on leg stump, Karthik looks to flick but the ball lobs off the pads. Does not carry to short fine leg.

22:32 (IST) Sep 25

Like Mohammad Shahzad's confidence behind the wickets. He deliberately shouts in English - 'ANOTHER ONE COMING, BOYS!!!'

22:32 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to D Karthik, Action replay of the previous delivery.

22:32 (IST) Sep 25
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R Khan to D Karthik, Outside off, watchfully defended towards cover.

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