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AFG VS ZIM

2nd T20I, 29-Oct-2026

221/7 20.0 oversRun Rate: 11.05
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202/5 20.0 overs Run Rate: 10.1
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs
Afghanistan First Innings
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Rashid Khan(25 | 6)*
Mujeeb Ur Rahman(2 | 2)
K Matigimu|4|1|48|2
619.619.6: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! What an end to this innings! Short, on leg, Rashid Khan uses the pace of the ball and helps it over fine leg for another six. Afghanistan end their innings at 221/7.
6 Over | Run: 221/7 | Run Rate: 11.05
019.519.5: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, A full toss, on leg, Rashid Khan flicks it towards deep square leg. He wanted a no ball but nothing from the umpire.
619.419.4: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! Three in a row from Rashid Khan! Short, on leg, Rashid Khan stays in his crease and tonks it over long on for yet another six.
619.319.3: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! Unbelievable but true! Back of a length, outside off, Rashid Khan picks it well and tonks it over deep backward point for yet another six.
619.219.2: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! 200 comes up for Afghanistan! Back of a length, on leg, Rashid Khan latches onto it and pulls it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.
119.119.1: Kundai Matigimu to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Back of a length, outside off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over short third for a single.
118.718.6: Sikandar Raza to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Full, on leg, Mujeeb Ur Rahman flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
7 Over | Run: 196/7 | Run Rate: 10.32
018.618.5: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! TAKEN! A magnificent knock from Azmatullah Omarzai comes to an end. Shortish, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai looks it loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes straight in the hands of Brad Evans who makes no mistake.
118.518.4: Sikandar Raza to Rashid Khan, Fullish, on off, Rashid Khan steers it through point for a single.
118.418.3: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, A low full toss, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai flicks it through square leg for a single.
618.318.2: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Azmatullah Omarzai! Bangs it short, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai stays back and tonks it over long on for yet another six.
618.218.1: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! Azmatullah Omarzai is in some form! Full and on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai latches onto it and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
018.118.1: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Wide! Way outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai leaves.
017.717.6: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, OUT! TAKEN! Kundai Matigimu with a good catch. A slower one, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes towards mid off, where Kundai Matigimu dives forward and takes the catch. The umpire checks and confirms that it was a clean catch.
7 Over | Run: 180/6 | Run Rate: 10.00
417.617.5: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Fifty up for Ijaz Ahmadzai! Back-to-back T20I fifties for him. Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai picks it well and scoops it over short third for a boundary.
017.517.5: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Wide! Way outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai leaves. Wided.
217.417.4: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Too full, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai drives it through point for two more.
417.317.3: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Edgy again! A full toss, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to scoop it but gets an inside edge. The ball flies over short fine leg for another boundary.
417.217.2: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Runs are flowing for Afghanistan! Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai swings hard but gets an outside edge. The ball flies over short third for a boundary.
117.117.1: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too full, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai digs it to mid off for a single.
116.616.6: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Nice and full, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 164/5 | Run Rate: 9.65
416.516.5: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Hundred up for Azmatullah Omarzai! A maiden century for him. Good length, outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai picks it well and guides it over backward point for a boundary. What a knock this has been from him.
616.416.4: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! Azmatullah Omarzai moves to 97 now! Full and on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai move forward and powers it over long on for a maximum.
416.316.3: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! 150 comes up for Afghanistan now! Full and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai uses his feet and powers it over cover for a boundary.
616.216.2: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Azmatullah Omarzai! Back of a length, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai picks it well and tonks it over long on for another six.
616.116.1: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! A 100-run partnership comes up between this duo now! Back of a length, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and pulls it over deep square leg for a huge six.
215.815.6: Kundai Matigimu to Ijaz Ahmadzai, A low full toss, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai chips it over extra covers for a brace.
8 Over | Run: 137/5 | Run Rate: 8.56
115.715.5: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Full and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai drives it through covers for a single.
015.615.5: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Wide! Short, down leg, Azmatullah Omarzai leaves it alone.
215.515.4: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Just short! Much fuller, outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai chips it over extra covers for a brace. The ball lands just short of the fielder in the deep.
015.415.4: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
615.315.3: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX MORE! This man is looking dangerous! Full and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and powers it over deep extra cover for yet another six.
615.215.2: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! That goes all the way! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Azmatullah Omarzai latches onto it and tonks it over long on for a big six.
015.115.1: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, A wide yorker, Azmatullah Omarzai looks to play at it but misses.
114.614.6: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Top full, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai knocks it to mid on for a single.
6 Over | Run: 118/5 | Run Rate: 7.87
614.514.5: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! That is such a good shot! A bit short, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and hammers it over deep extra cover for a six.
114.414.4: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Shortish, on leg, Ijaz Ahmadzai taps it to long on for one more.
114.314.3: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flatter, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai knocks it to mid on for a single.
414.214.2: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Fifty up for Azmatullah Omarzai! His third fifty in this format. Full and outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai picks it well and drives it through covers for a magnificent boundary.
614.114.1: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! That's a huge six! A bit short, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai moves to his leg side and tonks it over long on for a big six. 100 comes up for Afghanistan.
113.613.6: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, A tad fuller, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai knocks it to long on for a single.
6 Over | Run: 99/5 | Run Rate: 7.07
113.513.5: Vincent Masekesa to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Down the leg side, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
113.413.4: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Much fuller, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai taps it to cover for a single.
413.313.3: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Through the gap! Slightly shorter, outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai rocks back and cuts it through the gap at backward point for a boundary.
613.213.2: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! Quality shot from Omarzai! A bit fuller, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai makes room and powers it over long on for a clean six. A 50-run partnership comes up between this duo now.
013.113.1: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, That kept low! Flatter, outside off and it keeps low. Azmatullah Omarzai swings hard but misses.
412.612.6: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Lovely timing on this! Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai gets down on one knee and cracks a drive through cover-point for a magnificent boundary.
6 Over | Run: 86/5 | Run Rate: 6.62
012.512.5: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Good length, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai taps it to cover. He runs for a single but is sent back. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses.
012.412.4: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Beaten! Shaping away, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai moves forward and looks to loft it but misses.
012.312.3: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Back of a length, slightly down the leg side, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. Dot.
612.212.2: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, SIX! That's a terrific shot! Short and on leg, Ijaz Ahmadzai swivels, uses the pace of the ball, and helps it over fine leg for a bigge.
112.112.1: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Good length, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches it through covers for a single.
011.611.6: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Much fuller, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai taps it to mid on.
6 Over | Run: 75/5 | Run Rate: 6.25
611.511.5: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, SIX! Afghanistan are making a dramatic comeback here! Flatter, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai rocks back and clatters it over long on for a humongous six.
411.411.4: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Streaky but they will take it! Flatter, on leg, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks it flicks it but doesn't connect well. The ball still races away through fine leg for a boundary.
211.311.3: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Quicker, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai punchesnit through covers for a brace.
111.211.2: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Shortish, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
111.111.1: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Flatter, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai knocks it to mid on for a single.
110.610.6: Ryan Burl to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Flatter, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai knocks it down the ground for a single.
6 Over | Run: 61/5 | Run Rate: 5.55
110.510.5: Ryan Burl to Azmatullah Omarzai, A bit short, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai taps it to extra cover for a single.
610.410.4: Ryan Burl to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! Absolutely gorgeous from Omarzai! Shortish, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai rocks back and powers it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.
110.310.3: Ryan Burl to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Flatter, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai guides it to short third for a single.
610.210.2: Ryan Burl to Ijaz Ahmadzai, SIX! That's a mighty stroke from Ijaz Ahmadzai! Short, on leg, Ijaz Ahmadzai rocks back and pulls it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a huge six.
110.110.1: Ryan Burl to Azmatullah Omarzai, A bit short, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches it through point for a single.
09.69.6: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, A bit short, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai punches it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 45/5 | Run Rate: 4.50
19.59.5: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Shortish, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
19.49.4: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Too full, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai pushes it to point for a single.
09.39.3: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, A bit short, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai blocks it back to the bowler.
19.29.2: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flatter, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai knocks it to mid on for one more.
19.19.1: Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Angling in, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai pushes it to mid off for a single.
08.68.6: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Quicker, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai eases it to mid off again.
6 Over | Run: 41/5 | Run Rate: 4.56
08.58.5: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fullish, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai taps it to mid off.
28.48.4: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flatter, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai sweeps it through square leg for a brace.
18.38.3: Vincent Masekesa to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Drops it short, on off, Ijaz Ahmadzai chips it towards mid on for a single.
08.28.2: Vincent Masekesa to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Flatter, on leg, Ijaz Ahmadzai flicks it to backward square leg.
08.18.1: Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, OUT! STUMPED! Brilliant work behind the stumps from Tadiwanashe Marumani. Tossed up, outside off, turning away. Sediqullah Atal comes forward and looks to flick it but misses. Tadiwanashe Marumani collects the call and whips the bails off in a flash.
17.77.6: Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, A tad fuller, outside off, Sediqullah Atal drives it through covers for a single.
7 Over | Run: 38/4 | Run Rate: 4.75
07.67.5: Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, Good length, on off, Sediqullah Atal punches it to extra cover.
17.57.4: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Angling in, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
47.47.3: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Quality shot! Ernest Masuku bangs it short, outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai picks it well and slaps it over cover for a boundary.
67.37.2: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! All the way! A tad fuller, just outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai latches onto it and powers it magnificently over long on for a huge six.
07.27.1: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Good length, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes it to point.
07.17.1: Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, Two wides! Down the leg side, Sediqullah Atal leaves. The keeper fails to stop it as the batters collect a single.
16.66.6: Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, Too full, on off, Sediqullah Atal knocks it to long off for a single.
6 Over | Run: 24/4 | Run Rate: 3.43
16.56.5: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up, outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai slashes it through point for a single.
16.46.4: Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, Nice and full, on off, Sediqullah Atal digs it to mid on for a single.
06.36.3: Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, Tossed up, on off, Sediqullah Atal flicks it to mid-wicket.
16.26.2: Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Turn and bounce, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai knocks it to mid on for a single.
16.16.1: Vincent Masekesa to Sediqullah Atal, Too full, on middle, Sediqullah Atal knocks it down the ground for a single.
15.65.6: Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, Much fuller, on off, Sediqullah Atal pushes it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
6 Over | Run: 19/4 | Run Rate: 3.17
05.55.5: Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, Much fuller, on leg, Sediqullah Atal flicks it to mid-wicket.
15.45.4: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Just over backward point! Angling in, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai looks to loft it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball lobs over Wessly Madhevere at backward point and lands safely as Madhevere dives and tries to take the catch. The batters collect a single.
15.35.3: Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, A yard behind good length, on leg, Sediqullah Atal tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
05.25.2: Kundai Matigimu to Sediqullah Atal, Full and on off, Sediqullah Atal eases it to mid off.
15.15.1: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Good length, outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai slashes it through backward point for a single.
14.64.6: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, Much fuller, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai flicks it through square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 15/4 | Run Rate: 3.00
04.54.5: Brad Evans to Azmatullah Omarzai, A tad fuller, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai eases it to mid off.
14.44.4: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Angling in, on off, Sediqullah Atal looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards short fine leg. They collect a single.
04.34.3: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Shaping away, outside off, Sediqullah Atal tries to punch it but misses.
44.24.2: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Atal! Brad Evans goes short again, on leg, Sediqullah Atal latches onto it and pulls it through the right of deep square leg for yet another boundary.
44.14.1: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! That will ease some pressure! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Sediqullah Atal stays in his crease and pulls it powerfully through square leg for a confident boundary.
03.63.6: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, A double wicket maiden from Kundai Matigimu! Back of a length, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches it to point.
6 Over | Run: 5/4 | Run Rate: 1.25
03.53.5: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Shaping in, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches it to cover.
03.43.4: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Nice and full, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai pushes it to mid off.
03.33.3: Kundai Matigimu to Azmatullah Omarzai, Short and wide, Azmatullah Omarzai leaves it alone.
03.23.2: Kundai Matigimu to Shahidullah Kamal, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What is happening here? Kundai Matigimu has two in two. Shaping away, on off, and slightly shorter. Shahidullah Kamal looks to block it but misses. Gets a thin edge and Tadiwanashe Marumani behind the sticks does the rest. Kundai Matigimu on a hat-trick now.
03.13.1: Kundai Matigimu to Ibrahim Zadran, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Kundai Matigimu strikes on his very first ball. Back of a length, just outside off, with a hint of movement. Ibrahim Zadran tries to reach and it and punch it. The ball catches the inside edge and chips onto the stumps. Afghanistan go three down in a jiffy.
02.62.6: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Fuller ball, on off, Sediqullah Atal knocks it straight to the fielder at mid off.
6 Over | Run: 5/2 | Run Rate: 1.67
22.52.5: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Slightly shorter, outside off, Sediqullah Atal punches it through covers for a couple of runs.
02.42.4: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Angling in, on off, Sediqullah Atal stabs it to mid off.
02.32.3: Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, down the leg side, Ibrahim Zadran looks to flick it but the ball brushes his hips and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
02.22.2: Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, A tad fuller, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it to cover. Ryan Burl dives to his left and makes a magnificent stop. Dot.
02.12.1: Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, Nice and full, on off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to mid on.
01.61.6: Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, That kept low! Back of a length, outside off, and it keeps low. Sediqullah Atal has a waft at it but misses.
6 Over | Run: 2/2 | Run Rate: 1.00
11.51.5: Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Edgy! Good length, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to punch it but edges it to third man for a single.
01.41.4: Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Back of a length, on off, Ibrahim Zadran knocks it to mid off.
01.31.3: Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Good length, just outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it but to the cover fielder.
01.21.2: Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Angling in, on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it to cover.
01.11.1: Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Hits the deck hard, on leg, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to mid on.
00.70.6: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Angling in, on off, Sediqullah Atal blocks it to cover. A brilliant start from Brad Evans.
7 Over | Run: 1/2 | Run Rate: 1.00
00.60.5: Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, Full and straight, Sediqullah Atal drives it to cover.
00.50.4: Brad Evans to Mohammad Akram, OUT! TAKEN! What a start from Brad Evans. He bangs it short, on middle and leg. Mohammad Akram tries to pull it but doesn't get the connection on it. It carries towards deep square leg where Vincent Masekesa makes no mistake. Mohammad Akram walks back on a duck too.
00.40.4: Brad Evans to Mohammad Akram, Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
00.30.3: Brad Evans to Mohammad Akram, Beaten! Shaping away, outside off, Mohammad Akram tries to block it but misses.
00.20.2: Brad Evans to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! TAKEN! Brad Evans strikes in the very first over. Angling in, on a length, on leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz moves to his leg side and tries to go big. He looks to loft it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It goes high up in the air towards mid off. Sikandar Raza settles under it, keeps his eyes on the ball, and takes a sharp catch. Rahmanullah walks back for a duck.
00.10.1: Brad Evans to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Some bounce and movement straightaway! Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it alone.
Zimbabwe Second Innings
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Sikandar Raza(106 | 56)*
Tafadzwa Tsiga(31 | 23)
I Ahmadzai|1|0|16|0
619.719.6: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, SIX! AFGHANISTAN TAKE AN UNASSAILABLE 2-0 LEAD! A maximum to end the game, but Zimbabwe fell short by 19 runs! Fuller than a length, at the stumps. Raza swings hard and heaves it over the deep backward square leg fence for a massive six that lands on the roof. Zimbabwe finish on 202/5, falling short in the end.
7 Over | Run: 202/5 | Run Rate: 10.10
019.619.5: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, A low full toss, just outside off. Sikandar Raza swings for the fences but fails to connect. 
119.519.4: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Pitched full, on off. Tafadzwa Tsiga hits it down to long on for one.
119.419.3: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, HUNDRED FOR SIKANDAR RAZA! A low full toss around off. Raza drills it to deep extra cover for a single.
619.319.2: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, SIX! BANG! Slower ball on the full, on off. Raza crouches low and smokes it over the long on fence for a massive hit. Sikandar Raza moves to 99. 
019.219.2: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! On a length and wide outside the tramline. Sikandar Raza lets it go. Wide signaled.
119.119.1: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Full length delivery, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga squeezes it through the gap at point for one.
618.718.6: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Sikandar Raza connects and gets the maximum. Drops it short, on the middle and leg. Raza gets into a good position and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen. The 100-run stand comes up between Sikandar Raza and Tafadzwa Tsiga.
7 Over | Run: 186/5 | Run Rate: 9.79
118.618.5: Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga hits it toward wide of long off for a single.
118.518.4: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Darted flat, around off. Sikandar Raza slaps it toward deep cover for a single.
018.418.3: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Flatter delivery, just inside the tramline. Raza leaves it alone, thinking it to be a wide. Dot ball.
018.318.3: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! On a length and turning past the tramline. Raza leaves it alone for a wide.
018.218.2: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Flatter and quicker, just outside off. Raza makes room and slaps it toward the man at deep cover. Denies the single.
118.118.1: Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Flatter arm ball, on the middle. Tsiga pulls it toward deep square leg for one.
117.717.6: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Full length delivery, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga slices it on the bounce toward deep backward point for a single.
7 Over | Run: 176/5 | Run Rate: 9.78
017.617.6: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, WIDE! A low full toss, outside the tramline. Tafadzwa Tsiga shuffles and tries the reverse scoop but misses. Wided.
117.517.5: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Yorker, around off. Raza squeezes it toward short third for one.
617.417.4: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Dropped and six! Fuller than a length, around off. Sikandar Raza lofts it high toward the deep extra cover region. Mohammad Akram runs around the ropes to take the catch but gets into a tangle as the ball hits his palms and goes over the ropes for another biggie.
617.317.3: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, SIX! All the way! Fuller than a length, outside off. Raza frees the arms and slices it over the deep cover point fence for a flat hit.
017.217.2: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, A low full toss, almost a yorker, just outside off. Raza tries to squeeze it through point but gets an inside edge that goes to the left of the keeper, who does well to stop it.
217.117.1: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length, around off. Raza hacks it toward the gap at deep mid-wicket for a couple.
116.616.6: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up full, on the middle and leg. Raza makes room and eases it down to long on for one. Zimbabwe need 63 off 18 balls.
6 Over | Run: 159/5 | Run Rate: 9.35
116.516.5: Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Looped up full, just outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga lifts it on the bounce to long on for a single.
016.416.4: Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Quicker leg break, on off. Tafadzwa Tsiga knocks it toward the man at extra cover.
116.316.3: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Fuller and quicker at the stumps. Pushed through the gap at covers for a single.
416.216.2: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Up and away! Tossed up full, at the stumps. Raza makes room and goes inside out toward the deep extra cover region for a crunching boundary.
616.116.1: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Belted! Shortish googly, turning into the middle and leg. Raza goes back and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen.
115.615.6: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Pace off delivery, short of a good length on off. Sikandar Raza mistimes the hack toward long on for a single.
6 Over | Run: 146/5 | Run Rate: 9.13
015.515.5: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length, just outside off. Raza throws the kitchen sink at it, tries to heave it across the line but misses completely.
115.415.4: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, A low full toss on off. Tafadzwa Tsiga drills it to mid off and a fumble but they settle with the run.
615.315.3: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, SIX! That's a gift! A low full toss at the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga picks it early and deposits it over the cow corner fence for half a dozen.
015.215.2: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, A high full toss at the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga mistimes it back to the bowler.
415.115.1: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, FOUR! Smart batting! A low full toss at the stumps. Tsiga gets across and scoops it toward fine leg for a cheeky boundary.
414.614.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Nicely done! Another low full toss, just outside off. Sikandar Raza opens the bat face and guides it through the gap at short third for a boundary. The 50-run stand comes up between Raza and Tsiga. After 15 overs, Zimbabwe are 134/5.
6 Over | Run: 134/5 | Run Rate: 8.93
114.514.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, A low full toss on off. Tafadzwa Tsiga eases it down to long on for one.
114.414.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Fraction short, turning into the middle. Sikandar Raza mis-times the pull toward mid-wicket for one.
014.314.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up on a length, carrom ball, just outside off. Raza swings and misses.
614.214.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, SIX! BOOM! Flighted full, on the middle. Raza has slogged it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen. Fifty comes up as well for Sikandar Raza.
014.114.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Very full, on off. Raza keeps it out into the off side.
113.613.6: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Pace off delivery, full and around off. Raza steers it through the gap at point for a single. 100 needed off 36 balls for Zimbabwe.
6 Over | Run: 122/5 | Run Rate: 8.71
213.513.5: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Yorker, on the middle and leg. Sikandar Raza works it through the gap at mid-wicket for two more.
113.413.4: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Pitched full, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga steers it through the gap at point for a single.
213.313.3: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Fuller than a good length, around off. Tsiga has lofted this over the extra cover region for a couple.
113.213.2: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Slower ball yorker, just outside off. Raza squeezes it through the gap at backward point for one.
413.113.1: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Cheeky and effective! Banged in short, on the middle. Raza crouches low and ramps it over the keeper for a clever boundary to start the over.
612.812.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, SIX! Punished! Drags it short, on the middle. Tafadzwa Tsiga rocks back and smokes it over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen.
8 Over | Run: 111/5 | Run Rate: 8.54
112.712.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Flatter on the middle and leg. Raza punches it down to long on for one.
412.612.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Up and over! Tosses it full, around off. Raza gets under it and lofts it toward the wide long off region. One bounce and over the ropes.
012.512.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! Flatter and quicker, down the leg. Raza lets it go. Another wide. 100 comes up for Zimbabwe.
012.412.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! Fuller and quicker, down the leg. Raza looks to sweep but misses.
012.312.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up full, on off. Raza pushes it back to Mujeeb.
012.212.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, LEG BYE! Fuller off break, turning into the middle and leg. Tafadzwa Tsiga looks to work it across but misses onto the pad. The ball rolls off the pad to short third for a leg bye. Big appeal from the bowler for LBW is turned down.
012.112.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Tosses it very full, just outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga bunts it toward short cover.
611.611.6: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Banged onto the roof! Pace off, back of a length on off. Raza picks it up early and pulls it hard over the deep square leg fence for a massive hit.
6 Over | Run: 97/5 | Run Rate: 8.08
111.511.5: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, On a length, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga guides it toward deep third for a single.
011.411.4: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Back of a length again, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga hops and steers it toward the man at backward point.
011.311.3: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Back of a length, on off. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets behind the line and knocks it down the pitch.
211.211.2: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Slower ball on the full, just outside off. Tsiga eases it through the gap at extra cover and mid off for a couple.
011.111.1: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Back of a length, angled across. Tafadzwa Tsiga looks to pull but misses.
010.610.6: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Quicker leg break, on the full, at the stick. Raza prods and defends into the off side.
6 Over | Run: 88/5 | Run Rate: 8.00
210.510.5: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Fuller and quicker on the leg. Raza nudges it through mid-wicket for two more.
210.410.4: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Tosses it full, down the leg. Raza paddles it toward fine leg for a couple.
110.310.3: Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Looped up on off. Tsiga comes forward and knocks it to long on for one.
110.210.2: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Flighted full, on off. Raza eases it toward long off for one.
010.110.1: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Tossed up around off. Raza drives it toward extra cover for none.
09.69.6: Fareed Ahmad to Wessly Madhevere, OUT! TAKEN! Fareed Ahmad gets into the wickets! Slower ball on a fullish length, around off. Wessly Madhevere brings out the reverse sweep but hits it straight to Mohammad Akram at the short third region, who makes no mistake. Zimbabwe have lost half of their side now.
6 Over | Run: 82/5 | Run Rate: 8.20
19.59.5: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length on off. Raza clears the front leg and heaves it along the ground toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.49.4: Fareed Ahmad to Wessly Madhevere, Slower ball on the full, just outside off. Wessly Madhevere eases it down to long off for one.
19.39.3: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length on off. Raza drills it down to long on for one.
29.29.2: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, A low full toss angling away from the batter. Raza shimmies down and drills it toward deep extra cover for a couple.
49.19.1: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller than a length, in the slot on off. Raza lifts it over the man at mid off for a welcome boundary.
18.68.6: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Short and outside off. Raza cuts it through the gap at point for a single.
6 Over | Run: 73/4 | Run Rate: 8.11
18.58.5: Rashid Khan to Wessly Madhevere, Flatter googly, on off. Madhevere nudges it toward wide of mid-on for a single.
28.48.4: Rashid Khan to Wessly Madhevere, Tosses it full, around off. Wessly Madhevere drives it through the gap at point for a couple.
08.38.3: Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, OUT! LBW! 200 T20I WICKETS FOR RASHID KHAN! He becomes the first bowler to get to the milestone in the shortest format. A quicker leg break delivery, turning back into the middle and leg stump line. Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back for the pull, but the ball skids through and pins him in front. Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Zimbabwe are four down.
08.28.2: Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tosses it full, just outside off. Marumani tries to heave across the line but misses.
08.18.1: Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ouch! Flatter googly, just outside off. Marumani tries the reverse sweep but misses and wears it on the box. He is down in pain as the physio comes to have a look. A stifled appeal from the bowler is turned down. He seems fine now and will carry on.
07.77.6: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Pitched up full, attacking the stumps. Raza drives it to the man at mid off.
7 Over | Run: 69/3 | Run Rate: 8.63
07.67.5: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Banged in short, just outside off. Raza hops and tries to ramp it over the keeper but misses. The umpire signals it one bumper for the over.
17.57.4: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Slower ball on the full, on the middle and leg. Marumani nudges into the leg side and takes one.
17.47.3: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Another yorker, in the blockhole. Raza gets his bat down in time and squeezes it toward short fine leg for one.
17.37.2: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Yorker, around off. Tadiwanashe Marumani squeezes it through the gap at backward point for one.
07.27.2: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, WIDE! Fuller than a length, angling down the leg. Tadiwanashe Marumani plays and misses. Wide signaled.
07.17.1: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Abdollah Ahmadzai gets another. Comes from round the wicket and bowls it full and quick, angling into the middle. Burl tries to work it across the line but misses as the ball zips through and rattles the stumps. Zimbabwe are three down and in trouble.
26.66.6: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Flighted on the middle and leg. Raza sweeps it past short fine leg for a couple.
6 Over | Run: 65/2 | Run Rate: 9.29
16.56.5: Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Looped up full, around off. Burl tries to go leg side, gets a thick leading edge that evades the extra cover fielder for a single.
16.46.4: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Flatter leg break, around off. Raza covers the line and taps it in front of the man at point for one.
06.36.3: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Flighted full, on off. Raza comes forward and pushes it back to Rashid.
16.26.2: Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, Tosses it full, just outside off. Burl eases it toward point for one.
16.16.1: Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Flatter googly, on the middle and leg. Raza nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
05.75.6: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, Pitched full, just outside off. Burl tries to squeeze it away but misses. Zimbabwe are 59/2 after the Powerplay.
7 Over | Run: 59/2 | Run Rate: 9.83
05.65.5: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, OUT! TAKEN! Abdollah Ahmadzai strikes! Slower ball on the full, around off. Bennett drags the ball from outside and hacks it off the toe end toward wide of mid on. Rashid Khan moves to his right and takes a sharp catch. Bennett goes for 22. Zimbabwe are two down.
05.55.4: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, Pace off delivery on the full, around off. Brian Bennett plays and misses. Gets deceived by the change of pace.
05.45.3: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, Fuller than a length, around off. Brian Bennett drives it straight to the man at cover.
05.35.3: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, WIDE! Short of a length, outside the tramline. Bennett swings and misses. Wide signaled.
65.25.2: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, SIX! Nicely done! Fuller than a length, around off. Bennett shuffles in the crease and reverse scoops it over the third man boundary for a biggie.
05.15.1: Abdollah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, LEG BYE! Abdollah Ahmadzai starts with a back of a length ball on the middle and leg. Raza is rushed on the pull, gets hit on the thigh pad as the ball rolls away toward backward point for a leg bye.
14.64.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Flatter and quicker on the middle and leg. Raza tucks it through square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 51/1 | Run Rate: 10.20
14.54.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Shortish googly, on the middle and leg. Bennett pulls it on the bounce to deep backward square leg fence for a single.
14.44.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, On a length, on the leg. Raza pulls it toward short fine leg for one.
64.34.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Smart batting! Flatter delivery, sliding down the leg. Raza gets inside the line and helps it over the fine leg fence for half a dozen.
04.24.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Flatter and quicker on middle. Raza punches this to short cover.
14.14.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Fraction short, on the middle and leg. Bennett pulls it toward deep square leg for one.
03.63.6: Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length, a hint of swing, around off. Raza pushes this into the cover region.
6 Over | Run: 41/1 | Run Rate: 10.25
13.53.5: Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Pace off, short of a good length, outside the leg pole. Bennett makes a lot of room and punches it wide of mid off for a single.
13.43.4: Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length on the leg. Raza flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
03.33.3: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, OUT! CAUGHT! Omarzai has the last laugh. Sees the batter coming down the track and bowls it short, on off. Kaia goes through with the pull shot, gets the top edge that flies toward the long leg region, where Shahidullah Kamal takes a good catch. Kaia departs for a brisk 25. Zimbabwe lose their first wicket.
43.23.2: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, FOUR! BANG! Pace off delivery, short of a good length on off. Kaia clears the front leg and smashes it over mid on for a boundary.
23.13.1: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Fuller than a length at the stumps. Kaia makes room and lifts it toward deep extra cover for a couple.
02.62.6: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Fuller and quicker, around off. Bennett strokes it toward the man at cover.
6 Over | Run: 33/0 | Run Rate: 11.00
02.52.5: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Fraction short, around off. Bennett looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge that rolls toward short third.
12.42.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, Flatter and quicker on off. Kaia flat bats it down to long-on for one.
02.32.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, Tossed up on a length, just outside off. Kaia tries to hack but misses.
12.22.2: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Tossed up full, just outside off. Bennett looks to drive, gets an inside edge to short fine leg for one.
62.12.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, SIX! Mujeeb is greeted in style! Tossed up on the middle and leg. Brian Bennett sits low, gets across and sweeps it aerially over fine leg for a biggie.
41.71.6: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, FOUR! Belted! Fuller than a length, around off. Kaia gets on top of the bounce and hammers it through mid off for a powerful boundary.
7 Over | Run: 25/0 | Run Rate: 12.50
01.61.5: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Short of a good length, jags back into the middle and leg stump line. Kaia plays all around it and wears it high on the pad.
21.51.4: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Fuller than a length, on off. Kaia hacks it through the gap at mid-wicket and mid on for a couple of runs. Good sliding stop by Rashid Khan.
11.41.3: Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Fuller than a good length on off. Bennett lifts it toward wide of mid on for a single.
11.31.2: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, On a length, around off. Kaia steers it toward the man at point for a quick single.
01.21.1: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Short of a good length, around off. Kaia swings and misses.
01.11.1: Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, WIDE! Slower ball, fuller than a length, down the leg. Kaia plays and misses. Wide to start.
10.60.6: Fareed Ahmad to Innocent Kaia, Fuller than a length on off. Kaia pushes it toward mid off for a single.
6 Over | Run: 16/0 | Run Rate: 16.00
60.50.5: Fareed Ahmad to Innocent Kaia, SIX! Gift from Fareed Ahmad! Fuller than a length on the pad. Kaia flicks it nonchalanlty over the long leg fence for half a dozen.
40.40.4: Fareed Ahmad to Innocent Kaia, FOUR! Whacked! Short of a good length on off. Kaia clears the front leg and hammers it over mid-wicket for a powerful boundary.
10.30.3: Fareed Ahmad to Brian Bennett, Fuller than a good length, nips back into the middle and leg. Bennett flicks it toward deep square leg for a single.
40.20.2: Fareed Ahmad to Brian Bennett, FOUR! Zimbabwe are up and running in style! Fuller than a good length, wide outside off. Brian Bennett frees the arms and lifts it toward the deep extra cover region for a boundary.
00.10.1: Fareed Ahmad to Brian Bennett, Fareed Ahmad starts with a good length delivery on off. Brian Bennett defends into the on side.