This was a record-breaking encounter between Afghanistan and Ireland in Dehradun.
Hazratullah Zazai smashed a super 162 not out as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 84 runs in the second Twenty20 International against Ireland at Dehradun on Sunday. This was record-breaking encounter as Afghanistan blazed away to a world record 278/3 which included the highest partnership in T20I cricket as well. After Afghanistan elected to bat, Hazratullah blasted as many as 16 sixes and 11 fours in his unconquered innings, while other opener Ghani scored seven fours and three sixes.
Ireland started strong in the chase but the pressure of the run rate and the magic of Rashid Khan were too much to overcome in this match. Ireland ended with 194 for 6 with skipper Paul Stirling (91 off 50) being with the top-scorer. Star spinner Rashid Khan ended with four wickets, conceding 25 runs in four overs.
Afghanistan had won the first T20 by five wickets to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. The final game will be played on Sunday. Both teams will also play five ODIs and one Test after the T20 series.
Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I: AFG vs IRE Scorecard
Here are some the records set or broken by Hazratullah Zazai and Afghanistan during the match.
1. 278 - Highest team total in T20I
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Afghanistan's 278/3 in the match is the highest ever team total in T20 Internationals. Afghanistan surpassed Australia's 263 for 3 posted against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in 2016.
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2. 236 - Highest partnership in T20I
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Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani shared the highest partnership for any wicket in a Twenty20 match as the duo put 236 for the first wicket.
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3. 16 - Most sixes in an individual T20I innings
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Zazai hit 16 sixes in his innings- the most in an individual T20I innings.
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4. 162 - Second-highest individual T20I score
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Hazratullah Zazai, with his 162, is now second in the list of most number of runs in Twenty20 Internationals with Australia’s Aaron Finch occupying the first and third spots with scores of 172 and 156. Hazratullah's unbeaten 162 was the highest score by an Asian batsman in T20 Internationals.
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5. 42 - Third-fastest men's T20I ton
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Hazratullah Zazai reached his maiden T20I hundred in just 42 balls- the third fastest in men's T20I cricket.
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