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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Match Summary

ZIM vs AFG, 2025 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Oct 31, 2025
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
125 (19.3/20)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
129/3 (18.0/20)
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rashid Khan
    3/9(3)
ZIM 125/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1569-sikandar-raza-playerprofile>Sikandar Raza</a>
Sikandar Raza
37 (32)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 115.62SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111211-tony-munyonga-playerprofile>Tony Munyonga</a>
Tony Munyonga
19 (12)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 158.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Rashid Khan
ECON 3.00
3
OVERS
9/3
R/W
Bowler
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
AFG 129/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
57 (51)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 111.76SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112961-azmatullah-omarzai-playerprofile>Azmatullah Omarzai</a>
Azmatullah Omarzai
25 (13)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 192.30SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Brad Evans
ECON 7.00
3
OVERS
21/2
R/W
Bowler
Wellington Masakadza
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/1
R/W
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That is all from this game. Hope you enjoyed the coverage. Not much is left for the home team to chase but they'll hope to end the home series on a high note. Do join us for the third and final match on the 2nd of November at 11.30 am GMT. Do join us earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!
Rashid Khan WINS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD but dedicates it to Abdullah Ahmadzai for his amazing performance. He says Abdullah Ahmadzai has a bright future with the team but they need to give him more time. Tells they try to make the youngsters comfortable in the international circuit. Mentions the ball wasn't coming onto the bat nicely and appreciates his bowlers' effort to keep Zimbabwe well under par score of 145. Reckons they'll learn from this game and this series, losses keep coming but they need to keep improving with the World Cup next year. Adds that his finger is still bleeding and will see the status after having an X-ray.
Sikandar Raza, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says they are coming off some decent performances but he admits this is not a good performance from this team. Tells he will have a look at his performance before challenging the other batters. Shares it was a 145-150 pitch, it was on the slower side and hence they decided to bat first. Reckons he asked his team to put in the effort during the chase, they were hungry and showed a lot of energy. Admits that they need to play aggressively and shouldn't second guess their abilities.
...Presentation...
Afghanistan skipped a beat when Rashid Khan suffered a wrist injury but the magician returned with a fine spell and scalped three wickets in the fag end of the innings. However, initially, the likes of Abdullah Ahmadzai and Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled really well to build the important pressure. All in all, a complete performance from Afghanistan and they deservingly take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in this series.
However, the job was done by the Afghan bowlers, who made the Zimbabwean dance to their song, once again. They did it in the first T20I and repeated a similar performance today as well. The Afghanistan bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to a mere 125 which is well short on a pitch that was asking more. Zimbabwe batters struggled to get going and looked helpless against the Afghan bowlers.
Not a straightforward chase but Afghanistan get over the victory line and with that seal the series. Ibrahim Zadran played the anchor role throughout the chase, he started well on an aggressive route but went into a shell as Afghanistan lost a couple of wickets. However, with no pressure of the scoreboard, he took his time, settled in and took his team over the line with the help of some quick hitting from Azmatullah Omarzai.
Over 18 : 129/3
15 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 417.6
A. Omarzai
25 (13)
I. Zadran
57 (51)
R. Ngarava
4-0-35-0
17.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Omarzai finishes off in style. Pitches it up, around off, Omarzai makes room and lofts it to long off for a boundary. Afghanistan win by 7 wickets and seal the series.
17.5
4
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Scores are leveled! Pushes it full and outside off, Omarzai slams it over point, in the gap and it races away into the fence.
17.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Shorter and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran dabs it to short third man. A misfield allows a single.
17.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
A slower length delivery, around off, Omarzai hits it past point for a single.
17.2
4
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Afghanistan are in a hurry now! Back of a length and around off, Omarzai makes a bit of room and slaps it past extra cover for a boundary.
17.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Bowls with width outside off, Ibrahim Zadran hammers it to deep cover for a single.
Over 17 : 114/3
12 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 216.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
A. Omarzai
12 (9)
I. Zadran
55 (49)
T. Maposa
2-0-25-0
16.6
4
Tinotenda Maposa To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! 12 runs needed now! Serves it short and around off, Omarzai pulls it well in the gap, past mid-wicket for a boundary.
16.5
1
Tinotenda Maposa To Ibrahim Zadran
Keeps it short and bowls on middle, Ibrahim Zadran helps it behind square on the leg side for one.
16.4
4
Tinotenda Maposa To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Well played! Short in length and on middle and leg, Ibrahim Zadran pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
16.3
2
Tinotenda Maposa To Ibrahim Zadran
Fifty for Ibrahim Zadran! Short of a length and outside off. Ibrahim Zadran pulls it to deep mid-wicket, aerially and in the gap for a couple of runs. Not his best fifty but Ibrahim Zadran will take it.
16.2
0
Tinotenda Maposa To Ibrahim Zadran
Hard length delivery, outside off. Ibrahim Zadran looks to punch but mistimes it to cover.
16.1
1
Tinotenda Maposa To Azmatullah Omarzai
Tinotenda Maposa bowls a bit short and into the surface. Omarzai rides the short ball but edges it to third man for a single.
Over 16 : 102/3
7 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
A. Omarzai
7 (7)
I. Zadran
48 (45)
R. Ngarava
3-0-20-0
15.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
Too short and close to the body. Omarzai pulls with solid hands to square leg for a single.
15.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
Bangs it short and outside off, Omarzai looks to pull but misses it.
15.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Pushes it very full and wide of off. Ibrahim Zadran makes room and throws his bat at it, falls over as he hits it to third man for one.
15.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Short in length and slanting around off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it to cover.
15.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowls with width again. Omarzai looks to cut but toe ends his shot to third man for a single.
15.1
4
Richard Ngarava To Azmatullah Omarzai
FOUR! Omarzai brings some aggression. Shorter and outside off, Omarzai frees his arms and hits it through covers for a boundary.
Over 15 : 95/3
6 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
A. Omarzai
1 (3)
I. Zadran
47 (43)
B. Evans
3-0-21-2
14.6
1
Brad Evans To Azmatullah Omarzai
Length ball, outside off, Omarzai strokes it to cover for a single. He is off the mark.
14.5
0
Brad Evans To Azmatullah Omarzai
Well bowled! Short in length and around off, steep bounce and close to the batter. Omarzai gets tall and lets it go.
14.4
0
Brad Evans To Azmatullah Omarzai
Touch fuller and on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai blocks it out.
Azmatullah Omarzai walks in.
14.3
W
Brad Evans To Darwish Rasooli OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Darwish Rasooli's struggle comes to an end. Bangs it short and around off, Darwish Rasooli ramps it and Zimbabwe place a fielder for that shot, fine at third man. The ball lobs to Tinotenda Maposa who takes a simple catch. Zimbabwe not giving up easily.
Full Commentary
18 OV
15 Runs
R. Ngarava to I. Zadran A. Omarzai
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
12 Runs
T. Maposa to A. Omarzai I. Zadran
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 216.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
7 Runs
R. Ngarava to A. Omarzai I. Zadran
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
B. Evans to I. Zadran D. Rasooli A. Omarzai
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
R. Burl to I. Zadran D. Rasooli
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • 213.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
S. Raza to D. Rasooli I. Zadran
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
5 Runs
W. Masakadza to D. Rasooli I. Zadran
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 211.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to D. Rasooli I. Zadran
  • 210.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
2 Runs
W. Masakadza to I. Zadran D. Rasooli
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
2 Runs
S. Raza to D. Rasooli I. Zadran
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
2 Runs
W. Masakadza to I. Zadran S. Atal D. Rasooli
  • 17.1
  • W 7.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
6 Runs
S. Raza to S. Atal I. Zadran
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 2 B 6.6
6 OV
14 Runs
T. Maposa to I. Zadran S. Atal
  • 15.1
  • 1 LB 5.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
6 Runs
B. Evans to S. Atal I. Zadran
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
10 Runs
R. Ngarava to I. Zadran S. Atal
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
9 Runs
B. Evans to I. Zadran R. Gurbaz
  • 1 WD 2.1
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
3 Runs
R. Ngarava to I. Zadran R. Gurbaz
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
12 Runs
W. Masakadza to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 1 LB 0.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 60.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Rashid Khan
  • Umpire Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Percival Sizara (ZIM) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Emmanuel Dube (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 125/10 in 19.3 overs
  • Zimbabwe 100/5 in 15.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/4 in 9.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 35/3
  • I Zadran 12th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 47 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Afghanistan 100/3 in 15.2 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 76/2 in 12.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/1 in 5.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 54/1
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