The 21-year-old performed 131 balls, hitting seven fours, marking his fifth one-day worldwide century in 27 video games.Zadran performed by means of the whole innings with an unbeaten 129 from 143 balls guiding Afghanistan to their highest-everWorld Cup rating of 291 for 5.
Tendulkar met the Afghan group and spent a great period of time interacting with gamers on Monday and Zadran credited his century knock to the legend saying he shared his experiences which gave the younger opener quite a lot of vitality and confidence.
“I had a great chat with Sachin Tendulkar; he shared his expertise and I stated earlier than the match that I’ll bat like Sachin Tendulkar; he gave me quite a lot of vitality and confidence,” stated Zadran throughout the mid-innings break interplay.
Zadran additionally turned the primary Afghan participant to attain a century within the historical past of the World Cup and he felt nice about it after lacking one in opposition to Pakistan.
“I’m feeling nice to attain Afghanistan’s maiden hundred in (World Cup). I labored actually exhausting for this match, I missed 100 in opposition to Pakistan however made it as we speak. I used to be speaking to my teaching workers and I advised them I’ve a sense I’ll get 100 within the subsequent three matches.
“Wicket is wanting good, ball is coming so nicely. If we had made good partnerships and saved wickets in hand, we’d have scored 330 however we misplaced just a few wickets and did not get the sort of partnership (we have been searching for) however Rashid performed nicely in the long run. We’ve got a plan for each opposition and it was our purpose to place this rating. We’ll attempt to bowl and area nicely,” he added.
Afghanistan vs Australia: Do you know that cricket is in style among the many Taliban?
Afghanistan have been the cynosure of everybody’s eyes, having received 4 matches out of seven video games to remain in competition for a berth within the semifinals whereas victory on this match will assure Australia a spot within the semi-finals.
