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Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs in first T20I in Sharjah

Azmatullah Omarzai's 116 helped Afghanistan post 221 for 7 as they beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs in Sharjah.

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Afghanistan scored 221 for 7 in 20 overs to beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs in the first T20I in Sharjah. Azmatullah Omarzai made 116 off 50 balls after Afghanistan were 4 for 5 early in their innings. Rashid Khan became the first bowler to reach 200 T20I wickets during the match.

Zimbabwe replied with 202 for 5, led by Sikandar Raza's unbeaten 106 off 56 balls. Afghanistan's total of 221 was their third-highest in T20Is. Afghanistan won the second T20I to seal the series.

Rashid Khan took 1 for 29 in four overs as Afghanistan restricted Zimbabwe's chase despite the strong batting display from Raza.

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