Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets to win tri-series
Afghanistan bowled Zimbabwe out for 169 before chasing the target with seven wickets in hand to win the ODI tri-series final.
Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the ODI tri-series final in Sharjah on Friday. Rashid Khan took three wickets for 41 runs while Mohammed Nabi claimed two for 25 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 169. Ibrahim Zadran remained unbeaten on 79 from 96 balls to guide Afghanistan to the target in 34.3 overs.
Sikandar Raza top-scored for Zimbabwe with 68 from 83 balls, forming a 60-run stand with Ryan Burl who made 31. Nabi took his 300th international wicket when he had Wessly Madhevere stumped. Afghanistan lost three wickets in the chase before Hashmatullah Shahidi hit the winning runs in the 35th over.
The victory completed an unbeaten campaign for Afghanistan through the tournament that also featured Bangladesh. The two teams will next contest a three-match T20I series in Sharjah starting October 27.
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