ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan Beat Zimbabwe to Level T20I Series

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan Beat Zimbabwe to Level T20I Series

Afghanistan secured a commanding 50-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Friday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The match took place at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe, where Afghanistan’s disciplined performance with both bat and ball proved decisive.

Winning the toss in this critical encounter, Afghanistan elected to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 153 runs for the loss of six wickets. The standout performer for Afghanistan was Darwish Rasooli, who anchored the innings with a solid knock of 58 runs off 42 balls. His innings included some well-timed boundaries that kept the scoreboard ticking. Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 28 runs, while experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi added a quickfire 26 to bolster the total.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers showed glimpses of brilliance, with Trevor Gwandu and Ryan Burl claiming two wickets each. However, they struggled to contain the Afghan batters during crucial phases of the innings.

Chasing 154, Zimbabwe’s batting lineup faltered against Afghanistan’s potent bowling attack and was bowled out for a mere 103 runs. Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza were the only batters who offered some resistance, but their efforts were not enough to mount a significant challenge.

Afghanistan’s bowlers delivered an exceptional performance, led by Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan, who claimed three wickets apiece. Their precise and economical bowling dismantled Zimbabwe’s batting order. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also played a pivotal role, taking two crucial wickets to further tighten Afghanistan’s grip on the game.

With the series now tied, the third and final T20I has become a decider, adding significant excitement and stakes for both teams. Both sides will aim to bring their best game to clinch the series and build momentum ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The final showdown promises to be an intense contest as Afghanistan seeks to capitalize on their strong performance, while Zimbabwe aims to bounce back and secure a series win on home soil.