Postpublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Lydia Greenway
Former England batter on BBC Test Match Special
Rashid Khan is a handful. He turns the ball both ways, lots of variations and this will be a big challenge.
Summary
Afghanistan beat Netherlands by seven wickets in Lucknow to boost semi-final hopes
Hashmatullah & Rahmat hit fifties to guide their side past target of 180 with 18.3 overs spare
Netherlands collapse from 73-1 to 113-6 before slight recovery to post 179
Engelbrecht makes 58 off 86 balls; Nabi takes 3-28
Four of Dutch top five run out
Postpublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Ned 84-2published at 16 overs
Rashid Khan enters the attack for the first time and delivers a typically parsimonious over, three from it.
The players are taking drinks - I'm going to snaffle down more of a cooked breakfast that's long gone cold. Congealed beans from a paper carton - delightful.
Postpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match Special commentatorThe run out has slowed the Netherlands' scoring slightly but it is a steady partnership and their form players in Scott Edwards and Bas de Leede are still to come even if they do lose another wicket or two.
It doesn't look like we're in for another one-sided game, which is a very good thing and good for the crowd.
Ned 81-2published at 15 overs
Engelbrecht and Ackermann work Azmat for three singles, but no signs of a boundary.
We haven't had one since the dismissal of O'Dowd 21 deliveries ago, having enjoyed 13 fours prior to that.
How's stat?!published at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match SpecialThe Netherlands haven't hit any massive totals but they have put on competitive scores and defended well.
They have scored 200 in five of their six innings, with their 90 all out against Australia the only exception.
In their previous World Cups, they only managed 200 six times out of 20.
Postpublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialBefore this tournament started, we definitely wouldn't have thought that this game would have been one of the most intriguing.
But both teams have played so well, they have earned themselves a lot of respect with how they have played and showed they will not be a pushover.
They have both beaten top opposition and they deserve a lot of credit.
Ned 78-2published at 14 overs
More signs of a shift in momentum as Engelbrecht fails to score from Nabi's first five deliveries before finally taking a single down to long on.
Postpublished at 09:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialWe talk so much about batting and bowling and I think we often underestimate how much of a difference that fielding can make, especially in the shorter format.
The game has shifted after the run out and looks a lot more balanced.
Ned 77-2published at 13 overs
Ackermann and Engelbrecht take a single apiece to close out the Azmat over.
Postpublished at 09:29 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialIt is not even hitting fifth stump and it is miles outside the line.
Listen to your keeper when it comes to reviews - never your bowler. They want to review everything!
Umpire reviewpublished at 12.2 overs
Well, this is a dumb review.
Azmat thinks he has Engelbrecht lbw - I'm not sure why, the batter was falling away outside off stump trying to paddle and the ball appeared to pitch on the off side. Keeper Ikram Alikhil isn't keen at all, but Afghanistan have gone for it.
Replays... yeah, outside off both pitching and striking.
Postpublished at 09:26 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialMoments of brilliance like that in the field can completely change a game. It can give Afghanistan the boost that they really needed.
Max O'Dowd will be so disappointed, he was set for a big score.
Ned 74-2published at 12 overs
Sybrand Engelbrecht is the next man in and he takes a quick single from his first delivery.
WICKETpublished at 11.3 overs
O'Dowd run out Azmat 42 (Ned 73-2)
Yes - that's gone!
O'Dowd dived from a long way out, knowing he was in trouble, and so it proved. He sweeps Mohammad Nabi and sets off - there's some hesitation before he decides to take the second run and Azmat strikes with a direct hit from the deep.
Some excellent fielding, but O'Dowd will be crushed after such a fine start.
Postpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialI think this is out! What a brilliant piece of fielding!
Umpire reviewpublished at 11.3 overs
Has Max O'Dowd got himself run out here?
We're going upstairs.
Postpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialWell, the chat didn't work, did it?
Postpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Kevin Howells
BBC Test Match Special commentatorOh, that is a glorious shot. Straight back past the bowler, full face of the bat.
It's party time for the Netherlands out there.
Ned 72-1published at 11 overs
A first switch for Afghanistan as Azmat comes on in place of Mujeeb.
The change in bowler doesn't bring a change in fortune, Ackermann drives his first ball back along the ground for four.
Postpublished at 09:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2023
Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
Former IPL batter on BBC Test Match SpecialRashid Khan is back on the field and has got the team in a huddle and is giving them some words. He is being very vocal and firm, seems to be saying they need to pull their socks up and switch on.
They have been quite sloppy.