By George, that was a great effort by Dockrell

Published date13 August 2022
Publication titleJournal, The
Ireland, looking to claim an unassailable 3-0 lead in the fivematch series, were in all sorts of trouble as they crashed to 85 for seven chasing 190 before Dockrell, in partnership with debutant Fionn Hand, gave the hosts hope of a decent total

The eighth-wicket pair put on 74 in just over six overs as the Afghanistan attack, including star names such as Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi, wasput to the sword.

Hand contributed 36 off only 18 balls before the stand was finally broken with the score on 159 when he was caught attempting to scoop Naveen-ul-Haq.

Dockrell endedg the day unbeaten on 58 having struck six fours and two sixes in...

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