Afghanistan pulled 𝕴off a dramatic tie with India in what was their third su🅷ccessive last-over thriller in the ongoing Asia Cup 2018.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hoped to guide India home in the chase of 253 for victory in Dubai, as they required 17 from the last three overs, 13 from two and seven from 🌄the last – but with only one wicket in hand.
Jadeja hit five from the first three balls of Rashid Khan’s final over before young Khaleel Ahmed managed a single, to leave scores level and Jadeja on strike with two balls left. When he mistimed a pull to mid-wicket to be caught for 25, Afghanistan celebrated as if it was a famous victory. There’s no doubt they had won a few hearts.
Earlier, Mohammad Shahzad slammed his maiden ODI hundred against India to 𝓰help Afghanistan post a challenging total on the board. Mohammad Nabi then struck 64 off 56 deliveries to ensure the team was past the 250-run mark. Jadeja (3/46) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/38) shared five wickets between each other.
KL Rahul (60) and Ambati Rayudu (57) gave India a brilliant start with a 110-run stand for the opening wicket. However, India lost three wickets quickly with MS Dhoni becoming victim of umpire’s poor decision. Kedar Jadhav and Dinesh Karthik added 38 runs for the 5th wicket to bring India closer to victory but eventually, the trick target proved too much for India as the Men in Blue managed to do just enough to avoid a defeat.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to India vs Afghanistan ODI ending in a tie:
Wow ! That was an unbel⛎ievable match. A tie to remember. Afghanistan have won more than hearts. A pro💜ud moment in their Cricketing history
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Such a great game o🍌f cricket 🏏 !! An outstanding performance by team Afghanistan 🇦🇫 a🍸gainst the world class indian team !! a well deserved 💯 !!
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial)
Afghanistan deserved this. 🧜A tie but in all fairness they have played unbelievably well and are a force to reckon with. Afghanistan must be very proud , they have some real winners
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
This must be a special day for . Securing a tie against Team India is a monumental achievement and every Afghanistan player can be very proud of their grit and fight. 💫There is something special in this Afghanistan team, have been most impressiꦫvein Asia Cup
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Couldn't have asked for a better match. Jadeja takes India as close as possible but in all fairness, Afghanistan deserved that tie
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Once again prove the��y are a force to be reckoned with, could’ve easily won 3 matches. Can’t wait to see how many teams they roll in the next y🎃ear!
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
For once, Cricket is🌟 indeed the real winner ! Result is a tie but Afghanistan won all the big moments under intense pressure!
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru)
It’s rather unfortunate that the second best side in the tournament won’t be playing the finals….काबुली चने वालों ने लोहे के चने चबवा दिए सभी को….
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
WHAT-AAY-GAME!!
Both sides ROCKED!!
Well Done Team & Well Done Team ….
What love & brotherhood!!
“Pehle Aap, Peh𒊎le Aaღp karte karte TIE Ho Gaya!!”😂💖🇮🇳🇦🇫😍👏👏— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive)
I'm convinced, to be an Afghanistan cricket fan, you've got to have nerves of steel. Another humdinger but the day belongs to my dear friend , well played and keep entertaining buddy
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7)
And that's a tie !!!
Another amazing game of cricket. Three thrilling games in a row!
Well Played team India.&mdas🐠h; Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials)
Wow ! That was an unbe✤lievable match. A tie to remember.
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Oh Afghanistan – what a team!
Involved in the third last-over finish in in the Super 4
By far the most exciting team in the competition. have won hearts with their passion
8th tie India have been involved in ODIs
Incredible stuff— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
A TIE at least. Nonsense umpire
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
FACT!
Ravindra Jadeja has batted in the 50th over when chasing twice in his ODI career and both times the match ended as TIE🐻!
v NZ, Auckland 2014 & v Afg today.
Just things!
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)
It ended in a tie!! An amazing game of🃏 cricket which kept swinging till the very end. Happy to see doing so well right throughout the . The 🇦🇫 team will go back home with their heads held high & having earned the respect of everyone.🙌🏻
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
Afghanistan,all heart! Take a bow
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial)
Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan "When you tie♈ a match against a team like India, it means you▨ won"
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket)
I wrote
"Upset of Th🗹e Year- Afghanistan beaওt India"But DELETE
I wrote "India Survive biggest defeat of their Cricket History'
Have to DELETE
Because its a TIE!
Cricket at its very Best.
— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)
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Indian-Afghani Bhai Bhai 🇮🇳🇦🇫
Botಞh teams played well, Best wishes to team India for the finaꦉls. Jai Hind!
— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_)
