Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score and Commentary, Final, ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 23 October, 2026
COMPLETED / Final / Sheikh Zayed Stadium
170/3 (34.3 ov)
169/10 (43.3 ov)
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Ibrahim Zadran,
Afghanistan
Player of the Series
Rashid Khan,
Afghanistan
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 70 | 96 | 4 | 1 | 72.92 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Wesley Madhevere | 1.3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Ryan Burl | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3.17 |
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 7 wickets) | Final | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (AFG won by 7 wickets) | 3rd Match | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 158 runs) | 2nd Match | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (Match Drawn) | 1st Match | 9 Oct 2026 |
| India (Match abandoned due to rain ) | 2nd Quarter Final | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 7 wickets) | Final | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 158 runs) | 2nd Match | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (ZIM won by 99 runs) | 1st Match | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Australia (AUS won by 1 wicket) | 3rd Match | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Australia (AUS won by 84 runs) | 2nd Match | 18 Sep 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 8 run (1.4 ov): Hashmatullah Shahidi: 7 (5), Ibrahim Zadran: 1 (5)
- Last Bat: Rahmat Shah 43(63) - c RP Burl b W Madhevere Wessly Madhevere
- Fall of Wickets: 68 - 1 Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 80 - 2 Sediqullah Atal, 162 - 3 Rahmat Shah
- Reviews Remaining: Afghanistan - 2 of 2, Zimbabwe - 0 of 2
- Toss: Zimbabwe elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: Final
- Series: ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 05:00 PM
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Umpires: Ahmad Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa, TV)
- Referee: Dave Gilbert (Australia)
Sikandar Raza to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Sikandar Raza delivers back of a length outside off stump, guided away to take one run in this comfortable chase.
Sikandar Raza to Rahmat Shah, no run, Sikandar Raza lands a full-length delivery straight on the stumps. It is kept out safely with the chase well in hand.
Sikandar Raza to Rahmat Shah, no run, Sikandar Raza pitches back of a length on the stumps, resulting in no run. With only 14 needed, the chase
Sikandar Raza to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter punches it away for a single. The chase keeps moving along without any alarms.
Sikandar Raza to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.
Sikandar Raza to Rahmat Shah, no run, Sikandar Raza pushes a full length delivery on the stumps. The batter blocks it solidly to end the over.
End of over 31 (3 runs)
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ryan Burl lands a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push a single.
Ryan Burl to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Ryan Burl floats a full length ball outside off stump, worked away for one as the chase proceeds without any alarms.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl pitches this one full length on the stumps. The batter defends comfortably with only ten runs needed.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the chase well in hand.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl pitches on a good length outside off, and the batter defends without any alarms in this comfortable chase.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length around off stump. No run conceded to finish the over.
End of over 32 (2 runs)
Wesley Madhevere to Rahmat Shah, no run, Wesley Madhevere lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a comfortable chase needing only ten more, there is no need to hurry.
Wesley Madhevere to Rahmat Shah, 1 run, Pushed onto the front foot against a good length ball around off stump, steering it away for one run. The chase remains comfortable.
Wesley Madhevere to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Wesley Madhevere delivers a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter pushes it away to take one run.
Wesley Madhevere to Rahmat Shah, no run, Wesley Madhevere lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease to stop it, keeping the chase comfortable with no run taken.
Rahmat Shah c RP Burl b W Madhevere 43 (63) Wesley Madhevere to Rahmat Shah, no run, c RP Burl b W Madhevere, Wesley Madhevere lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. He goes back and pulls, but cannot pierce the field for a run in this comfortable chase.
Wesley Madhevere to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Wesley Madhevere bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to cut, but the stroke is stopped for no run.
End of over 33 (2 runs)
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl lands this back of a length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. The chase remains entirely comfortable with only eight runs needed.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length on the stumps, yielding no run. Only eight more needed in this comfortable chase.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length on the stumps, and no run is taken. The target is just eight runs away
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ryan Burl lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run. Just six more needed now.
Ryan Burl to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 1 run, Pushed on a good length on the stumps by Ryan Burl, and worked away for a single with the chase fully comfortable.
Ryan Burl to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Burl lands this on a good length around off stump. No run taken as the chase stays entirely comfortable.
End of over 34 (2 runs)
Wesley Madhevere to Hashmatullah Shahidi, no run, Full length around off stump from Wesley Madhevere, and the batter defends it away with no run taken. Just six required now in this comfortable chase.
Wesley Madhevere to Hashmatullah Shahidi, 2 runs, Wesley Madhevere pitches it full outside off, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Wesley Madhevere to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Four, Wesley Madhevere lands this on a good length around off stump. Hashmatullah Shahidi sends it away to the fence for four runs to bring down the target without any alarms.