HARARE: Rashid Khan’s economical bowling figures of 3/9, followed by an unbeaten half-century by Ibrahim Zadran, propelled Afghanistan to a resounding seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I here at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. The victory meant the touring side secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with the third and final fixture scheduled to be played at the same venue on Sunday. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza’s decision to bat first in the must-win fixture backfired as his team was booked for a paltry 125 in 19.3 overs. Raza remained the top-scorer for the home side with an anchoring 37 off 32 deliveries with the help of four boundaries, while Tony Munyonga was the next-best run-getter with his 12-ball 19. Rashid led Afghanistan’s bowling charge by taking three wickets for just nine runs in his three overs, followed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Abdollah Ahmadzai with two each, while Fareed Ahmad and Mohammad Nabi chipped in with one apiece.For his economical bowling performance, Rashid was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Published: October 31, 2025 5:27 pm
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