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Afghanistan Crushes Zimbabwe in ODI Final
23 Oct
Summary
- Afghanistan chased 170 with seven wickets in hand.
- Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 70 runs.
- Sikandar Raza fought back with 68 runs for Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan achieved a commanding seven-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the final One Day International of the ODI Tri-Nation Series held in the UAE. The victory came as Afghanistan successfully chased a target of 170 runs with a considerable 15.3 overs remaining in the match.
Zimbabwe had posted 169 all out in 43.3 overs, with Sikandar Raza being the standout performer, scoring a resilient 68 runs off 83 deliveries. Despite Raza's effort and a partnership with Ryan Burl, Zimbabwe couldn't set a challenging total, frequently losing wickets throughout their innings.
In response, Afghanistan's batting lineup showed confidence and control. Ibrahim Zadran was the architect of the chase, remaining unbeaten on 70 runs from 96 balls. He received crucial support from Rahmat Shah, who contributed 43 runs. Their efforts ensured Afghanistan comfortably reached the target for a decisive win.
