Mohammad Nabi hit 81 off 36 deliveries in Afghanistan's 210 for seven after being put into bat first on a ground where they posted a T20 international record of 278-3 in the previous match. He got O'Brien caught behind for 74 but it was the 18th over when the world's top T20 bowler became the first spinner in the format to take a hat-trick. Khan got George Dockrell, Shane Getkate and Simi Singh on consecutive deliveries to shut the door on Ireland. Read more : https://t.co/g5Eb850nWV pic.twitter.com/7EdknfLgIa — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) February 24, 2019Ireland paceman Boyd Rankin took three wickets but gave away 53 runs in his four overs. The two teams will now play five one-day internationals starting Thursday followed by a one-off Test at the same venue, which is Afghanistan's adopted home ground.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 25, 2019 10:07 UTC