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Afghanistan Crush Zimbabwe by 53 Runs in Series Opener: ZIM vs AFG 1st T20I Highlights 2025
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare Series Status: Afghanistan lead 1-0
Afghanistan started their tour of Zimbabwe with a commanding performance, securing a dominant 53-run victory in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club. The win, powered by a stellar batting foundation and an unyielding spin attack, gives the visitors a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Innings 1: Afghanistan Sets Imposing Target
After winning the toss, Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan elected to bat first. The decision paid immediate dividends as openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz launched a blistering attack, setting up a solid platform.
- Ibrahim Zadran was the anchor and aggressor, top-scoring with a fluent 52 off 33 balls.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a strong start with a rapid 39.
Despite a double-strike from Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza (3/20), Afghanistan’s all-rounders ensured momentum wasn’t lost. A vital contribution of 27 from Azmatullah Omarzai and a late flourish from Shahidullah Kamal helped the visitors post a challenging total of 180 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs. Raza was easily the best bowler for the hosts, returning tidy figures of 3/20 from his four overs.
Innings 2: Zimbabwe Batting Struggles Against Afghan Spin Web
Chasing 181, Zimbabwe’s innings faltered spectacularly. The top order collapsed under the combined pressure of Afghanistan’s pace and world-class spin, leaving the hosts reeling.
- The innings was torn apart by the mystery spin of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who delivered a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for just 20 runs.
- All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai completed a superb outing by chipping in with three crucial wickets (3/29), earning him the Player of the Match award.
While Brian Bennett offered a brief fight with 24 runs and Tinotenda Maposa blasted a late 32 off 15 balls, the required momentum was never established. Zimbabwe were eventually bundled out for 127 runs in 16.1 overs, falling short by 53 runs.
| Team | Score (Overs) | Result |
| Afghanistan | 180/6 (20.0) | Won by 53 runs |
| Zimbabwe | 127 all out (16.1) | Lost |
| Key Stats & Keywords | Afghanistan | Zimbabwe |
| Top Batting Performance | Ibrahim Zadran (52) | Tinotenda Maposa (32) |
| Best Bowling Spell | Mujeeb Ur Rahman (4/20) | Sikandar Raza (3/20) |
| Player of the Match | Azmatullah Omarzai |
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