Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Full Commentary, 3rd T20I, 1 November, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd T20I / Sharjah Cricket Stadium
81/3 (8.1 ov)
79/10 (14.3 ov)
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Noor Ahmad,
Afghanistan
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, 5 no ball, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, five no-balls. It's a good-length fast delivery on off stump, and Akram hangs in the crease and sends it toward point for four. Afghanistan are 5/0, needing 75 off 120 balls at 3.75 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, Four, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, four. Akram hangs in the crease and flicks a good-length ball on off stump through short mid wicket. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 71 off 119 balls at 3.58 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, Four, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, FOUR. Akram hangs back in the crease and cuts a good-length ball on off stump, placing it toward slip. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, 2 runs, Good length from Muzarabani on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for two. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Wasim Akram c S Raza b B Muzarabani 14 (5) Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, no run, c S Raza b B Muzarabani, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, out! Akram goes forward and plays the inside out shot, but it goes straight to short cover. Mohammad Akram is caught by Sikandar Raza for 14 off 5 balls. Afghanistan are 15/1 in 0.4 overs, chasing 80.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump, Atal pushes it toward short cover and sets off for a single that isn't there — no run. Afghanistan 15 for 1, chasing 80, needing 65 off 115 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump and Atal pushes it toward point. No run.
End of over 1 (15 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run. A good-length fast delivery on off stump, Zadran goes forward and defends, stopping the ball towards short cover.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and misses a good-length ball on the stumps, no run.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Nyamhuri hits the back of a length on the stumps at pace, and Ibrahim Zadran stays rooted in the crease, failing to make contact.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and opens the face to run it wide of mid off, coming back for two. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sends down a good-length fast delivery on off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and lets it go. The umpire signals a wide.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Full and on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket, coming back for two.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run. Fast bowling on a good length, on the stumps. Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball, placed to short cover.
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Muzarabani pitches it full on off stump, Atal comes forward and places it to mid off for one.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran comes forward and plays a defensive shot toward short cover, taking one run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, Six, Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! Atal hangs in the crease and hooks the good-length ball on the stumps, sending it to short mid wicket. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 52 off 105 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Muzarabani drops it on a good length on the stumps and Atal sends it to point for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 48 off 104 balls at 2.77 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Atal comes forward and works it to short mid wicket for one.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani fires it full and on the stumps, and Ibrahim Zadran stays deep in the crease to block it back toward mid off. No run.
End of over 3 (13 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. Full and on the stumps, Atal goes forward for the ramp shot but misses, the ball going towards short mid wicket.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Nyamhuri angles it in on off stump at a good length, and Atal goes forward to cut it away toward point for two.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Nyamhuri drops it on a good length on off stump, and Sediqullah Atal stays in his crease and drives it through point for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in this chase.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. Full and on the stumps, Atal stays in his crease and pushes it back to the bowler.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. On a good length on off stump, Atal comes forward and defends, the ball stopped towards point. Afghanistan 39/1, needing 41 off 104 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, two runs. Atal hangs back in the crease and opens the face to run it wide of short cover. Afghanistan 41/1.
End of over 4 (8 runs)
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, two runs. Zadran goes forward and plays a defensive shot, stopping the ball. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 37 off 102 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks it to mid on for one.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Masuku hits a good length on the stumps, Atal comes forward and pushes it away. No run.
Sediqullah Atal c W Madhevere b E Masuku 20 (14) Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, c W Madhevere b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, out, caught by Sikandar Raza! A full-length fast delivery on off stump, Atal hangs back and cuts it straight to slip, where Raza takes the catch. Atal departs for no runs, and Afghanistan are 44 for 2. With 36 needed off 99 balls and eight wickets in hand, the required rate is just 2.18, so the chase remains comfortable.
Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, Ernest Masuku hits a good length on off stump, Noor ul Rahman keeps it out towards slip. No run.
Noor ul Rahman lbw b E Masuku 0 (2) Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, lbw b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, out lbw. A full delivery on the stumps, Noor ul Rahman hangs in the crease and misses it, and the umpire's finger goes up. He departs without scoring, leaving Afghanistan 44 for 3 in 3.5 overs. They still need 36 off 97 balls with seven wickets in hand.
End of over 5 (3 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sends it down on a good length at the off stump, but the line is too wide and it's called. Two extra runs added to the total.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, two runs. Full and on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and drives it toward short cover.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run. Back of a length on off stump, fast bowling, and Omarzai hangs in the crease to play a defensive shot, stopping the ball. Afghanistan 48/3, needing 32 off 95 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Azmatullah Omarzai goes big, launching a back-of-length fast delivery on the stumps away through point for six. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 26 off 94 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Nyamhuri hits a good length on off stump, Azmatullah stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short cover. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 26 off 93 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot to a good-length ball on off stump, stopping it towards short cover. Afghanistan are 54 for 3, needing 26 more off 92 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Nyamhuri hits a good length on the stumps at pace, and Azmatullah stays in his crease to play a defensive shot that stops the ball, which goes to short mid wicket.
End of over 6 (10 runs)
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, good length on off stump, fast bowling, Zadran hangs in the crease and punches it through short cover for four. Afghanistan 58/3, needing 22 off 90 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, good length on the stumps, Zadran hangs back in the crease and drives it through mid on for four. Afghanistan 62/3, needing 18 off 89 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks it to mid on for one. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 17 more off 88 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Ernest Masuku bowls a full one on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and works it toward short mid wicket for a single.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to a good-length ball on off stump, fast bowling, and places it to mid off for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing just 12 more.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks this one off the stumps through short mid wicket for four. Afghanistan need just eight more.
End of over 7 (18 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump, Azmatullah stays in his crease and drives it toward short cover, where it is stopped. No run. Afghanistan need eight more off 84 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and works it toward short midwicket for two.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run. A good-length ball on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and pushes it toward short mid wicket, where it is stopped.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, one run, worked into the short cover region as the batter goes forward. Afghanistan need five more.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short mid wicket.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani goes full and straight, and Ibrahim Zadran pushes it toward mid off. No run. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing just five more with seven wickets in hand.
End of over 8 (3 runs)
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX. Omarzai hangs in the crease and slogs the sweep, clearing short mid wicket with the ball sailing over the boundary. Afghanistan 81/3.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, 5 no ball, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, five no-balls. It's a good-length fast delivery on off stump, and Akram hangs in the crease and sends it toward point for four. Afghanistan are 5/0, needing 75 off 120 balls at 3.75 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, Four, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, four. Akram hangs in the crease and flicks a good-length ball on off stump through short mid wicket. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 71 off 119 balls at 3.58 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, Four, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, FOUR. Akram hangs back in the crease and cuts a good-length ball on off stump, placing it toward slip. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, 2 runs, Good length from Muzarabani on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for two. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Wasim Akram c S Raza b B Muzarabani 14 (5) Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, no run, c S Raza b B Muzarabani, Blessing Muzarabani to Mohammad Akram, out! Akram goes forward and plays the inside out shot, but it goes straight to short cover. Mohammad Akram is caught by Sikandar Raza for 14 off 5 balls. Afghanistan are 15/1 in 0.4 overs, chasing 80.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump, Atal pushes it toward short cover and sets off for a single that isn't there — no run. Afghanistan 15 for 1, chasing 80, needing 65 off 115 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump and Atal pushes it toward point. No run.
End of over 1 (15 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run. A good-length fast delivery on off stump, Zadran goes forward and defends, stopping the ball towards short cover.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and misses a good-length ball on the stumps, no run.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Nyamhuri hits the back of a length on the stumps at pace, and Ibrahim Zadran stays rooted in the crease, failing to make contact.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and opens the face to run it wide of mid off, coming back for two. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sends down a good-length fast delivery on off stump, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and lets it go. The umpire signals a wide.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Full and on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket, coming back for two.
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, no run. Fast bowling on a good length, on the stumps. Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball, placed to short cover.
End of over 2 (5 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Muzarabani pitches it full on off stump, Atal comes forward and places it to mid off for one.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran comes forward and plays a defensive shot toward short cover, taking one run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, Six, Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, SIX! Atal hangs in the crease and hooks the good-length ball on the stumps, sending it to short mid wicket. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 52 off 105 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Muzarabani drops it on a good length on the stumps and Atal sends it to point for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 48 off 104 balls at 2.77 an over.
Blessing Muzarabani to Sediqullah Atal, 1 run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Atal comes forward and works it to short mid wicket for one.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani fires it full and on the stumps, and Ibrahim Zadran stays deep in the crease to block it back toward mid off. No run.
End of over 3 (13 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. Full and on the stumps, Atal goes forward for the ramp shot but misses, the ball going towards short mid wicket.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Nyamhuri angles it in on off stump at a good length, and Atal goes forward to cut it away toward point for two.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, Four, Nyamhuri drops it on a good length on off stump, and Sediqullah Atal stays in his crease and drives it through point for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in this chase.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. Full and on the stumps, Atal stays in his crease and pushes it back to the bowler.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, no run. On a good length on off stump, Atal comes forward and defends, the ball stopped towards point. Afghanistan 39/1, needing 41 off 104 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri to Sediqullah Atal, two runs. Atal hangs back in the crease and opens the face to run it wide of short cover. Afghanistan 41/1.
End of over 4 (8 runs)
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 runs, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, two runs. Zadran goes forward and plays a defensive shot, stopping the ball. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 37 off 102 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks it to mid on for one.
Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, Masuku hits a good length on the stumps, Atal comes forward and pushes it away. No run.
Sediqullah Atal c W Madhevere b E Masuku 20 (14) Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, c W Madhevere b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, out, caught by Sikandar Raza! A full-length fast delivery on off stump, Atal hangs back and cuts it straight to slip, where Raza takes the catch. Atal departs for no runs, and Afghanistan are 44 for 2. With 36 needed off 99 balls and eight wickets in hand, the required rate is just 2.18, so the chase remains comfortable.
Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, Ernest Masuku hits a good length on off stump, Noor ul Rahman keeps it out towards slip. No run.
Noor ul Rahman lbw b E Masuku 0 (2) Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, lbw b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku to Noor ul Rahman, no run, out lbw. A full delivery on the stumps, Noor ul Rahman hangs in the crease and misses it, and the umpire's finger goes up. He departs without scoring, leaving Afghanistan 44 for 3 in 3.5 overs. They still need 36 off 97 balls with seven wickets in hand.
End of over 5 (3 runs)
Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 2 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sends it down on a good length at the off stump, but the line is too wide and it's called. Two extra runs added to the total.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, two runs. Full and on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and drives it toward short cover.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run. Back of a length on off stump, fast bowling, and Omarzai hangs in the crease to play a defensive shot, stopping the ball. Afghanistan 48/3, needing 32 off 95 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Azmatullah Omarzai goes big, launching a back-of-length fast delivery on the stumps away through point for six. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 26 off 94 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Nyamhuri hits a good length on off stump, Azmatullah stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short cover. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 26 off 93 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot to a good-length ball on off stump, stopping it towards short cover. Afghanistan are 54 for 3, needing 26 more off 92 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Newman Nyamhuri to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Nyamhuri hits a good length on the stumps at pace, and Azmatullah stays in his crease to play a defensive shot that stops the ball, which goes to short mid wicket.
End of over 6 (10 runs)
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, good length on off stump, fast bowling, Zadran hangs in the crease and punches it through short cover for four. Afghanistan 58/3, needing 22 off 90 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, good length on the stumps, Zadran hangs back in the crease and drives it through mid on for four. Afghanistan 62/3, needing 18 off 89 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks it to mid on for one. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing 17 more off 88 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Ernest Masuku bowls a full one on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai stays in his crease and works it toward short mid wicket for a single.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward to a good-length ball on off stump, fast bowling, and places it to mid off for four. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing just 12 more.
Ernest Masuku to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Ibrahim Zadran goes forward and flicks this one off the stumps through short mid wicket for four. Afghanistan need just eight more.
End of over 7 (18 runs)
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on off stump, Azmatullah stays in his crease and drives it toward short cover, where it is stopped. No run. Afghanistan need eight more off 84 balls with seven wickets in hand.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and works it toward short midwicket for two.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run. A good-length ball on the stumps, Omarzai stays in his crease and pushes it toward short mid wicket, where it is stopped.
Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Blessing Muzarabani to Azmatullah Omarzai, one run, worked into the short cover region as the batter goes forward. Afghanistan need five more.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani hits a good length on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short mid wicket.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Muzarabani goes full and straight, and Ibrahim Zadran pushes it toward mid off. No run. Afghanistan are comfortable in the chase, needing just five more with seven wickets in hand.
End of over 8 (3 runs)
Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Vincent Masekesa to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX. Omarzai hangs in the crease and slogs the sweep, clearing short mid wicket with the ball sailing over the boundary. Afghanistan 81/3.