On This Day in 2009: Afghanistan won their first ODI match

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On This Day in 2009: Afghanistan won their first ODI match
On This Day in 2009: Afghanistan won their first ODI match
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On April 19, 2009, Afghanistan’s created history by winning their first One Day International after defeating Scotland. Their first ODI match was against Scotland in the 5th place playoff for the ICC 2011 World Cup Qualifiers at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.

International Cricket Council (ICC), tweeted a photo from its official twitter handle captioning, “#OnThisDay in 2009, Afghanistan claimed victory in their first-ever ODI, beating Scotland in Benoni by 89 runs. The ever-reliable Mohammad Nabi scored a 64-ball 58, including three fours and as many sixes. He was adjudged Player of the Match Trophy. What a team. What a story.”

Nawroz Mangal was leading the Afghanistan side, while Mohammad Nabi being the star of the match. Mohammad Nabi scored 64-runs off 58 balls. Afghanistan posted a massive total of 295/8 batting first and then bowled out Scotland for 206 with their disciplined bowling attack.

Till date, Afghanistan has played 126 ODI matches winning 59 matches, lost 69 matches, 1 tie and 3 needed with no result.

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