T20I series: Ireland take lead over Afghanistan

Belfast: An impressive bowling performance from Ireland set up their five-wicket win over Afghanistan to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. The hosts limited the visitors to 122/8 in 20 overs, with four bowlers taking two wickets each and ensured Afghanistan's batting never gathered any serious momentum.

In reply, Ireland briefly tumbled in the middle overs of their chase, falling from 72/1 to 86/4. But George Dockrell held his nerve with an unbeaten 19-ball 25 to secure victory.

Brief Scores: Afghanistan 122/8 in 20 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 36; Mark Adair 2/12, Curtis Campher 2/13) lost to Ireland 125/5 in 19 overs (Andrew Balbirnie 46, George Dockrell 25 not out; Mohammad Nabi 2/15, Naveen-ul-Haq 1/12) by five wickets. IANS

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