Afghanistan Beat Zimbabwe to Win ODI Tri-Series Title
Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Sharjah to claim the ODI tri-series title, chasing a 170-run target with 93 balls remaining. Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 70, while Rashid Khan took three wickets and was named Player of the Series.
Afghanistan claimed the ODI tri-series title on Friday, 23 October, defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in a convincing final in Sharjah.
Batting first, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 169 in 43.3 overs. Rashid Khan took three wickets, while Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami and Mohammad Nabi claimed two each.
Chasing 170, Afghanistan reached 170 for three in 34.3 overs, completing the victory with 93 balls remaining.
Ibrahim Zadran led the chase with an unbeaten 70, supported by captain Rahmat Shah’s 43 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 36.
Ibrahim was named Player of the Match, while Rashid Khan received the Player of the Series award for his performances throughout the tournament.
Speaking after the victory, Rahmat Shah congratulated Afghans around the world and credited his team’s disciplined approach, particularly its focus on building partnerships and preserving wickets.
Despite the title, Rashid Khan stressed that Afghanistan still needed to strengthen its top-order batting and pace bowling ahead of major international competitions.
The victory gives Afghanistan another trophy and valuable momentum heading into its upcoming T20 assignments.
