Sediqullah Atal's 102 Fires Afghanistan to Victory
Afghanistan
294/10 (50)
Zimbabwe
136/10 (38.4)
AFG won by 158 runs
View full scorecard →Afghanistan have won by 158 runs. Afghanistan batted first and posted 294/10 in 50 overs. Zimbabwe, chasing 295, fell short at 136/10 in 38.4 overs.
Sediqullah Atal was the standout in the first innings, scoring 102 off 110 balls (SR 93). 1 six and 8 fours provided the impetus.
Sikandar Raza fought hard with 48 off 80 balls, but it was not enough to haul Zimbabwe over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Rashid Khan delivered figures of 4/17 in 8 overs (Econ 2.1). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
AFG lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
102 off 110 balls (SR 93), 8 fours, 1 sixes
4/17 in 8 overs (Econ: 2.13)
90 off 96 balls (SR 94), 9 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Afghanistan showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Zimbabwe were outplayed in all departments. A 158 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. AFG lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.