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Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea Result – Match 29

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 29 • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
101/3 (15.1)
Papua New Guinea cricket team logo
PNG
95/10 (19.5)
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Fazalhaq Farooqi

15.1
6
Chad Soper to Gulbadin Naib, Six
End of over 15 (13 runs)
Gulbadin Naib 43 (35)
Mohammad Nabi 16 (23)
AFG 95/3
Alei Nao 4-1-26-0
14.6
1b
Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 1 bye
14.5
1
Alei Nao to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run
14.4
1
Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run
14.3
2
Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 2 runs
14.2
2
Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 2 runs
14.1
6
Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, Six
End of over 14 (6 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 15 (22)
Gulbadin Naib 32 (30)
AFG 82/3
John Kariko 3-0-15-0
13.6
0
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run
13.5
0
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run
13.4
1
John Kariko to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run
13.3
1
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run
13.2
0
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run
13.1
4
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, Four
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 10 (17)
Gulbadin Naib 31 (29)
AFG 76/3
Norman Vanua 3-1-18-0
12.6
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Norman Vanua to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run
12.5
1
Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run
12.4
0
Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, no run
12.3
1
Norman Vanua to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run
12.2
1
Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run
12.1
4
Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, Four
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 8 (15)
Gulbadin Naib 25 (25)
AFG 68/3
John Kariko 2-0-9-0
11.6
0
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run
11.5
0
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run
11.4
1
John Kariko to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run
11.3
0
John Kariko to Gulbadin Naib, no run
11.2
1L
John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, 1 leg bye

Match Summary

Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea met in Match 29 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 15.1: Chad Soper to Gulbadin Naib, Six | 14.1: Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, Six | 13.1: John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Afghanistan won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 15.1: Chad Soper to Gulbadin Naib, Six
  • 14.1: Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, Six
  • 13.1: John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, Four
  • 12.1: Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Afghanistan won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.1: Chad Soper to Gulbadin Naib, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

15.1 6 Chad Soper to Gulbadin Naib, Six

End of over 15 (13 runs)
Gulbadin Naib 43 (35)
Mohammad Nabi 16 (23)
AFG 95/3
Alei Nao 4-1-26-0

14.6 1b Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 1 bye

14.5 1 Alei Nao to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run

14.4 1 Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run

14.3 2 Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 2 runs

14.2 2 Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, 2 runs

14.1 6 Alei Nao to Gulbadin Naib, Six

End of over 14 (6 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 15 (22)
Gulbadin Naib 32 (30)
AFG 82/3
John Kariko 3-0-15-0

13.6 0 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run

13.5 0 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run

13.4 1 John Kariko to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run

13.3 1 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run

13.2 0 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run

13.1 4 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, Four

End of over 13 (8 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 10 (17)
Gulbadin Naib 31 (29)
AFG 76/3
Norman Vanua 3-1-18-0

12.6 1 Norman Vanua to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run

12.5 1 Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run

12.4 0 Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, no run

12.3 1 Norman Vanua to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run

12.2 1 Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run

12.1 4 Norman Vanua to Gulbadin Naib, Four

End of over 12 (3 runs)
Mohammad Nabi 8 (15)
Gulbadin Naib 25 (25)
AFG 68/3
John Kariko 2-0-9-0

11.6 0 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run

11.5 0 John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, no run

11.4 1 John Kariko to Gulbadin Naib, 1 run

11.3 0 John Kariko to Gulbadin Naib, no run

11.2 1L John Kariko to Mohammad Nabi, 1 leg bye

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea Match 29 match?
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets.

What is the Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea Match 29?
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea is the Match 29 of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea live score?
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