Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Highlights, 2nd T20I, 29 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 2nd T20I / Sharjah Cricket Stadium
221/7 (20 ov)
202/5 (20 ov)
Afghanistan won by 19 runs
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Player of the match
Azmatullah Omarzai,
Afghanistan
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett steers it toward point to collect four runs in this stiff chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia works it away through short mid-wicket to find the boundary for four runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Innocent Kaia heaves it away over square leg for six. A comfortable start to the chase continues.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off stump. Innocent Kaia drives it past mid-off, sending the ball away to the fence for four.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett swings it high over square leg for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia punches it past short mid-wicket, finding the boundary with ease as the chase stays comfortable.
Innocent Kaia c S Kamal b A Omarzai 25 (13) Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, c S Kamal b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away toward square leg for no run. A comfortable situation for the chase, but that is a dot ball.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it cleanly over square leg for six. That keeps the chase moving along nicely.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, Six, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai. Brian Bennett presses forward and lifts it cleanly over short fine leg for six.
Brian Bennett c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai 22 (15) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai, OUT! Abdullah Ahmadzai strikes from over the wicket on a good length outside off stump. Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and pulls it straight toward short mid-wicket, where Rashid Khan takes the catch. The bowler removes him caught for the second time in their head-to-head meetings.
Ryan Burl b AD Ahmadzai 2 (4) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, b AD Ahmadzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai targets the stumps with a full-length delivery, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded, leaving the chase in a tight corner.
Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw b R Khan 2 (5) Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan pitches this one full and straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through for any runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a full ball on the stumps. Sikandar Raza drills it through mid off for four, offering a vital boundary in a steep chase.
Wessly Madhevere c M Akram b FA Malik 4 (4) Fareed Ahmad Malik to Wesley Madhevere, no run, c M Akram b FA Malik, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands a good length delivery on off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs back to attempt a reverse sweep and chips a catch straight to Mohammad Akram at short cover. He departs for four off four deliveries, leaving the steep pursuit in tatters.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it away over square leg for six in a steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, Sikandar Raza presses forward and sends it wide of mid off for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga connects cleanly and launches it all the way over square leg for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing steeply.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Sikandar Raza guides it past slip, finding the rope for four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid wicket for six, chipping into the steep required rate.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza presses forward and steers it through short cover for four, finding a vital boundary with the target still steep.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga helps it away toward short fine leg for four, eating into that steep required rate.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, A good length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai is launched away. Tafadzwa Tsiga sends it soaring high over square leg for six, carving into the steep target.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Six, Rashid Khan bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it over square leg for six. With a steep chase ahead, that boundary provides a vital boost.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Four, Full leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan. Sikandar Raza rocks back and drills an inside out shot past short cover for four, bringing up his fifty with a boundary in this steep chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good length ball around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover, clearing the ropes for six to keep the improbable chase moving.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover for six to chip away at the steep target.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Six, Sediqullah Atal drops it short on the stumps with an off-break. Sikandar Raza hangs back in his crease and hammers a pull over square leg for six. Even with that hit, the chase remains improbable.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza lifts it cleanly over short cover for six, keeping the improbable chase moving.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid-wicket for six runs to finish the innings.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett steers it toward point to collect four runs in this stiff chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia works it away through short mid-wicket to find the boundary for four runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Innocent Kaia heaves it away over square leg for six. A comfortable start to the chase continues.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off stump. Innocent Kaia drives it past mid-off, sending the ball away to the fence for four.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett swings it high over square leg for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia punches it past short mid-wicket, finding the boundary with ease as the chase stays comfortable.
Innocent Kaia c S Kamal b A Omarzai 25 (13) Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, c S Kamal b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away toward square leg for no run. A comfortable situation for the chase, but that is a dot ball.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it cleanly over square leg for six. That keeps the chase moving along nicely.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, Six, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai. Brian Bennett presses forward and lifts it cleanly over short fine leg for six.
Brian Bennett c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai 22 (15) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai, OUT! Abdullah Ahmadzai strikes from over the wicket on a good length outside off stump. Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and pulls it straight toward short mid-wicket, where Rashid Khan takes the catch. The bowler removes him caught for the second time in their head-to-head meetings.
Ryan Burl b AD Ahmadzai 2 (4) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, b AD Ahmadzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai targets the stumps with a full-length delivery, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded, leaving the chase in a tight corner.
Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw b R Khan 2 (5) Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan pitches this one full and straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through for any runs.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a full ball on the stumps. Sikandar Raza drills it through mid off for four, offering a vital boundary in a steep chase.
Wessly Madhevere c M Akram b FA Malik 4 (4) Fareed Ahmad Malik to Wesley Madhevere, no run, c M Akram b FA Malik, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands a good length delivery on off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs back to attempt a reverse sweep and chips a catch straight to Mohammad Akram at short cover. He departs for four off four deliveries, leaving the steep pursuit in tatters.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it away over square leg for six in a steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, Sikandar Raza presses forward and sends it wide of mid off for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga connects cleanly and launches it all the way over square leg for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing steeply.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Sikandar Raza guides it past slip, finding the rope for four valuable runs in this steep chase.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid wicket for six, chipping into the steep required rate.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza presses forward and steers it through short cover for four, finding a vital boundary with the target still steep.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga helps it away toward short fine leg for four, eating into that steep required rate.
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, A good length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai is launched away. Tafadzwa Tsiga sends it soaring high over square leg for six, carving into the steep target.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Six, Rashid Khan bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it over square leg for six. With a steep chase ahead, that boundary provides a vital boost.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Four, Full leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan. Sikandar Raza rocks back and drills an inside out shot past short cover for four, bringing up his fifty with a boundary in this steep chase.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good length ball around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover, clearing the ropes for six to keep the improbable chase moving.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover for six to chip away at the steep target.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Six, Sediqullah Atal drops it short on the stumps with an off-break. Sikandar Raza hangs back in his crease and hammers a pull over square leg for six. Even with that hit, the chase remains improbable.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza lifts it cleanly over short cover for six, keeping the improbable chase moving.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid-wicket for six runs to finish the innings.