| Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe MATCH INFO | |
|---|---|
| Toss: | Zimbabwe, who chose to field |
| Umpires: | Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG), Izatullah Safi (AFG) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG) |
| Match Referee: | Hamimullah Hamid (AFG) |
| Match Date: | Thu, 29th Oct 2026 |
In the 2nd I T20, Afghanistan delivered a strong performance to secure victory against Zimbabwe. The match was played on Oct 29, 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution.
The full scorecard includes detailed statistics from both innings, such as runs scored by batters, wickets taken by bowlers, dismissal details, and over-by-over breakdowns. It also features key partnerships, toss result, top performers with bat and ball, and a comprehensive match summary.
19.6: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, SIX! AFGHANISTAN TAKE AN UNASSAILABLE 2-0 LEAD! A maximum to end the game, but Zimbabwe fell short by 19 runs! Fuller than a length, at the stumps. Raza swings hard and heaves it over the deep backward square leg fence for a massive six that lands on the roof. Zimbabwe finish on 202/5, falling short in the end.
19.5: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, A low full toss, just outside off. Sikandar Raza swings for the fences but fails to connect.
19.4: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Pitched full, on off. Tafadzwa Tsiga hits it down to long on for one.
19.3: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, HUNDRED FOR SIKANDAR RAZA! A low full toss around off. Raza drills it to deep extra cover for a single.
19.2: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, SIX! BANG! Slower ball on the full, on off. Raza crouches low and smokes it over the long on fence for a massive hit. Sikandar Raza moves to 99.
19.2: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! On a length and wide outside the tramline. Sikandar Raza lets it go. Wide signaled.
19.1: Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Full length delivery, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga squeezes it through the gap at point for one.
18.6: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Sikandar Raza connects and gets the maximum. Drops it short, on the middle and leg. Raza gets into a good position and pulls it over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen. The 100-run stand comes up between Sikandar Raza and Tafadzwa Tsiga.
18.5: Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga hits it toward wide of long off for a single.
18.4: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Darted flat, around off. Sikandar Raza slaps it toward deep cover for a single.
18.3: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Flatter delivery, just inside the tramline. Raza leaves it alone, thinking it to be a wide. Dot ball.
18.3: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, WIDE! On a length and turning past the tramline. Raza leaves it alone for a wide.
18.2: Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Flatter and quicker, just outside off. Raza makes room and slaps it toward the man at deep cover. Denies the single.
18.1: Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Flatter arm ball, on the middle. Tsiga pulls it toward deep square leg for one.
17.6: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Full length delivery, around off. Tafadzwa Tsiga slices it on the bounce toward deep backward point for a single.
17.6: Fareed Ahmad to Tafadzwa Tsiga, WIDE! A low full toss, outside the tramline. Tafadzwa Tsiga shuffles and tries the reverse scoop but misses. Wided.
17.5: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Yorker, around off. Raza squeezes it toward short third for one.
17.4: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, SIX! Dropped and six! Fuller than a length, around off. Sikandar Raza lofts it high toward the deep extra cover region. Mohammad Akram runs around the ropes to take the catch but gets into a tangle as the ball hits his palms and goes over the ropes for another biggie.
17.3: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, SIX! All the way! Fuller than a length, outside off. Raza frees the arms and slices it over the deep cover point fence for a flat hit.
17.2: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, A low full toss, almost a yorker, just outside off. Raza tries to squeeze it through point but gets an inside edge that goes to the left of the keeper, who does well to stop it.
17.1: Fareed Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Fuller than a length, around off. Raza hacks it toward the gap at deep mid-wicket for a couple.
19.6: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! What an end to this innings! Short, on leg, Rashid Khan uses the pace of the ball and helps it over fine leg for another six. Afghanistan end their innings at 221/7.
19.5: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, A full toss, on leg, Rashid Khan flicks it towards deep square leg. He wanted a no ball but nothing from the umpire.
19.4: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! Three in a row from Rashid Khan! Short, on leg, Rashid Khan stays in his crease and tonks it over long on for yet another six.
19.3: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! Unbelievable but true! Back of a length, outside off, Rashid Khan picks it well and tonks it over deep backward point for yet another six.
19.2: Kundai Matigimu to Rashid Khan, SIX! 200 comes up for Afghanistan! Back of a length, on leg, Rashid Khan latches onto it and pulls it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.
19.1: Kundai Matigimu to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Back of a length, outside off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over short third for a single.
18.6: Sikandar Raza to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Full, on leg, Mujeeb Ur Rahman flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
18.5: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! TAKEN! A magnificent knock from Azmatullah Omarzai comes to an end. Shortish, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai looks it loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes straight in the hands of Brad Evans who makes no mistake.
18.4: Sikandar Raza to Rashid Khan, Fullish, on off, Rashid Khan steers it through point for a single.
18.3: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, A low full toss, on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai flicks it through square leg for a single.
18.2: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Azmatullah Omarzai! Bangs it short, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai stays back and tonks it over long on for yet another six.
18.1: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX! Azmatullah Omarzai is in some form! Full and on leg, Azmatullah Omarzai latches onto it and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
18.1: Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, Wide! Way outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai leaves.
17.6: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, OUT! TAKEN! Kundai Matigimu with a good catch. A slower one, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes towards mid off, where Kundai Matigimu dives forward and takes the catch. The umpire checks and confirms that it was a clean catch.
17.5: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Fifty up for Ijaz Ahmadzai! Back-to-back T20I fifties for him. Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai picks it well and scoops it over short third for a boundary.
17.5: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Wide! Way outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai leaves. Wided.
17.4: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Too full, outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai drives it through point for two more.
17.3: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Edgy again! A full toss, Ijaz Ahmadzai looks to scoop it but gets an inside edge. The ball flies over short fine leg for another boundary.
17.2: Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, FOUR! Runs are flowing for Afghanistan! Full and outside off, Ijaz Ahmadzai swings hard but gets an outside edge. The ball flies over short third for a boundary.
17.1: Ernest Masuku to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too full, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai digs it to mid off for a single.
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