Akmal Samsor: "Well played 100 by Najeeb, today he controlled his urges and was able to achieve this mile stone. "

Wahdatullah: "Congratulations to Najibullah Zadran for his maiden TON! He always delivers, when Afghanistan need him. Well played skipper AA too. "

Shahidullah Zam: "What a century and what a time Cangrats"

Anton : "Ireland let a golden opportunity slip. Dockrell also seems to be quite underbowled. Can't see them making a 5RPO chase on a tricky surface unless Stirling strikes. The fact that they've gone in a batsman light means that they won't really have that oomph to hit out at the end of the game either."

4:30pm What a recovery from Afghanistan. The pitch seemed unplayable as they crumbled to 74 for 5 in 19 overs. Ireland were right on top, looking as if they brought their bowling at the back end of last match into this game as well. But patience, and some luck, came into picture for Afghanistan this time as captain Asghar Afghan set about targeting a 200-plus score in Najib's company. 117 between them before Najib let loose and helped them get 75 off the last 40 balls en route to his hundred. A watchful innings ending with a strike rate of 106 that has put Afghanistan, with their four spinners, in a very advantageous position at the halfway mark.