Afghanistan and Hong Kong keep perfect records
Afghanistan's push towards a place at the 2011 World Cup continued on
Sunday when they thrashed Jersey by 124 runs to make it two wins in two
matches in the World Cricket League Division Four.
Batting first, Afghanistan made 203 for 9 in 50 overs and then bowled
out Jersey for 79, a performance which delighted their coach, Kabir
Khan.
"Everybody is very happy as we have taken one step closer to the
final and the team has played very well," he said.
"Bowling wise, I am really happy and our fielding was excellent again
today. We do need to work on our batting but I was not worried because I
knew 200 runs would be a winning score on this wicket."
The top two sides in the six-nation tournament here will ensure spots
in Division Three with the leading two nations there progressing to the
final World Cup Qualifier in April 2009. Left-arm spinner Nadeem Ahmed
took 4 for 19 as Hong Kong also maintained their unbeaten record as they
defeated hosts Tanzania by 134 runs after the home team were bowled out
for 121 chasing 256. Hong Kong's batsmen rattled up 255 with man of the
match Moner Ahmed top scoring with 66 while skipper Tabarak Dar chipped
in with 60. DAR ES SALAAM,
Monday (AFP)
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