Afghanistan seal T20 series win in Zimbabwe after 2-0 lead

Harare, October 31 — Afghanistan clinched the three-match Twenty20 series in Zimbabwe after comprehensive wins in the first two T20 internationals at Harare Sports Club, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match remaining on Sunday.

Afghanistan set the tone in the series opener on October 29, posting 180 for 6 after an aggressive opening stand. Ibrahim Zadran’s 52 off 33 balls and Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 39 provided the platform, while contributions from the middle order lifted the visitors to a challenging total. In reply, Afghanistan’s spin attack proved decisive. Mujeeb Ur Rahman took four wickets for 20 and Azmatullah Omarzai claimed three for 29 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 127, giving Afghanistan a 53-run victory.

Three days later, Afghanistan wrapped up the series with a seven-wicket win in the second T20. Zimbabwe were dismissed for 125 in 19.3 overs, again undone by sustained spin pressure and early top-order collapses. Afghanistan chased the target in 18 overs for the loss of three wickets, powered by an unbeaten 57 from Zadran and a brisk late cameo of 25 not out from Omarzullah Omarzai. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan contributed with three tidy overs, finishing...