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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I Match Summary

ZIM vs AFG, 2024 - T20 Summary

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, Harare Sports Club, Harare , Dec 14, 2024
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
127 (19.5/20)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
128/7 (19.3/20)
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Azmatullah Omarzai
    34(37)&2/10(2)
  • Player of the Series
    Naveen-ul-Haq
ZIM 127/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/115106-brian-bennet-playerprofile>Brian Bennett</a>
Brian Bennett
31 (24)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 129.16SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112599-wesley-madhevere-playerprofile>Wessly Madhevere</a>
Wessly Madhevere
21 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 95.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Rashid Khan
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/4
R/W
Bowler
Azmatullah Omarzai
ECON 5.00
2
OVERS
10/2
R/W
AFG 128/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112961-azmatullah-omarzai-playerprofile>Azmatullah Omarzai</a>
Azmatullah Omarzai
34 (37)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 91.89SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1313-mohammad-nabi-playerprofile>Mohammad Nabi</a>
Mohammad Nabi
24 (18)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 133.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Blessing Muzarabani
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/2
R/W
Bowler
Sikandar Raza
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/2
R/W
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Afghanistan clinch the series. Zimbabwe were in the game but they were short of runs. Rashid Khan collects the trophy and joins his teammates as they pose for the cameras. Hope you'll enjoy the coverage. It's time for the ODI series to kick off. The action starts on the 17th of this month at 7.30 am GMT. Do join us earlier for the build up. That's from our side. It's goodbye for now!
Rashid Khan says he's happy with the series win. Tells their fielding was a standout as compared to the first game where they lost. Mentions low scoring games are always tricky but Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai did well in the middle. Feels there is still plenty of work to do in the batting unit. Ends by saying it's important to start the tour with a win.
Sikandar Raza says 150 was a par score but unfortunately, they struggled to capitalize on the good start once again. Tells its disheartening to repeat the same mistake but is optimistic they'll turn things around. Shares the environment in positive and it's just about reading the situation well while batting. Says they were hunting for wickets and tried everything on the field but it's always tough to bowl with so many extras bowled.
Naveen-ul-Haq wins the PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD. He says the ball was seaming around with overcast conditions. Mentions a couple of practise sessions helped them to adopt the conditions quickly.
Azmatullah Omarzai wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD for his all round performance! He says a tough situation to bat on but they succeeded by rotating the strike. Tells he tries to give 100% to his team.
...Presentation...
Zimbabwe had to take their chances with overcast conditions. Despite a low total on the board, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava bowled well with the new ball and troubled the Afghan batters. However, they were well short of runs and even one boundary in an over was pulling the game away from them. Zimbabwe kept taking wickets regularly and hung in there but not for long. Another 15-20 runs could have helped Zimbabwe! Sikandar Raza once again will stress on his batting unit who have failed once again to make an impact.
It was not an easy win for Afghanistan as they were 44/4 at one stage and in all sorts of trouble while chasing an under par score. However, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib joined hands and put in a solid partnership. They had to be calculative as boundaries were hard to get by, the duo worked in singles and doubles to get them back on track. Both fell in the process but Mohammad Nabi showed his experience and helped his team seal the series.
A superb effort from Zimbabwe to stretch this game right till the last over. Despite such a low score on the board, Raza will be proud of his boys for the way they have played.
Over 19.3 : 128/7
7 Runs
  • 419.1
  • 219.2
  • 119.3
M. Nabi
24 (18)
Ur Rahman
0 (0)
F. Akram
1.3-0-17-0
19.3
1
Faraz Akram To Mohammad Nabi
THERE IS THE SINGLE! Nabi is the hero for them yet again. Pin drop silence in the ground here and Afghanistan have sealed the series. Around off. Length. This is slapped towards mid off for one.
19.2
2
Faraz Akram To Mohammad Nabi
This lands safe! Scores level! Outside off. Nabi looks to go over covers but this goes off the outer half towards deep cover for two.
19.1
4
Faraz Akram To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! Nicely played! Excellent and all the pressure has been released! Just the the needed in 5 now. Nabi makes room. He's followed. He just helps it on its way past the short fine leg fielder and this races away to the fence.
Over 19 : 121/7
6 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 118.5
  • W 18.6
R. Khan
2 (5)
M. Nabi
17 (15)
T. Gwandu
4-0-30-2
18.6
W
Trevor Gwandu To Rashid Khan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That's a fine catch under pressure by Akram. That will really make him feel good. He was poor with the ball but takes a good catch. Gwandu gets rid of Rashid and now, Afghanistan need 7 in 6. He bangs it short and it takes Rashid by surprise. He looks to pull but this goes off the top edge towards fine leg. Akram runs in and takes it. What an ending to the game.
18.5
1
Trevor Gwandu To Mohammad Nabi
Now takes one! On the pads. This is worked to short fine leg for one. 7 from 7 needed.
18.4
4
Trevor Gwandu To Mohammad Nabi
FOUR! Guided away! That will release the pressure! Shorter and outside off. Nabi waits and then guides it past point. This races away.
18.3
1
Trevor Gwandu To Rashid Khan
Gets off strike! On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
18.2
0
Trevor Gwandu To Rashid Khan
A loud shout but not given! Shorter and on middle. Khan looks to duck under it. This one stays low. It hits him on the body. Still going over. Two dots more importantly.
18.1
0
Trevor Gwandu To Rashid Khan
A dot to begin! On off. Shorter. This is guided to point.
Over 18 : 115/6
4 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • W 17.5
  • 117.6
R. Khan
1 (1)
M. Nabi
12 (13)
S. Raza
4-0-19-2
17.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Rashid Khan
One to end! 13 to win then in 12 balls. Around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
17.5
W
Sikandar Raza To Azmatullah Omarzai OUT!
OUT! Taken! Raza gets his side back into the game. That's a poor shot by Omarzai. 14 in 13 now. On middle. The slider. A little bit of extra bounce. Omarzai looks to play the slog sweep. He gets a top edge and it is taken by Raza himself. Omarzai played well till then but gives it away. Game on again!
17.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Azmatullah Omarzai
A dot! 14 in 14 now. Slower and on middle. This is pushed back to the bowler.
17.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Nabi
Fuller again and on middle. Nabi plays it back to the bowler.
17.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Azmatullah Omarzai
Fuller and on middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
17.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Mohammad Nabi
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
Over 17 : 111/5
3 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
A. Omarzai
33 (34)
M. Nabi
10 (11)
B. Muzarabani
4-1-19-2
16.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Azmatullah Omarzai
Back of a length and on off. Omarzai guides it to point. Two dots to end. 17 needed in 18.
16.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Azmatullah Omarzai
Back of a length and on off. Omarzai guides it to point.
16.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Nabi
On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one more.
16.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Nabi
18 in 20! On middle. Back of a length. This is flicked to mid-wicket.
16.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Azmatullah Omarzai
18 needed in 22! On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
16.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Mohammad Nabi
Shorter and on middle. This is nudged around the corner for one.
Full Commentary
19 OV
6 Runs
T. Gwandu to R. Khan M. Nabi
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 118.5
  • W 18.6
18 OV
4 Runs
S. Raza to M. Nabi A. Omarzai R. Khan
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • W 17.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
3 Runs
B. Muzarabani to M. Nabi A. Omarzai
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to A. Omarzai M. Nabi
  • 215.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
R. Ngarava to M. Nabi A. Omarzai
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to G. Naib M. Nabi A. Omarzai
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • W 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
W. Masakadza to G. Naib A. Omarzai
  • 212.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to G. Naib A. Omarzai
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
8 Runs
T. Gwandu to A. Omarzai G. Naib
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
8 Runs
W. Masakadza to G. Naib A. Omarzai
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
7 Runs
T. Gwandu to G. Naib A. Omarzai
  • 28.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 1 WD 8.4
  • 08.4
  • 1 WD 8.5
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
10 Runs
F. Akram to G. Naib A. Omarzai
  • 1 WD 7.1
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 1 WD 7.3
  • 17.3
  • 1 WD 7.4
  • 07.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
9 Runs
T. Gwandu to R. Gurbaz A. Omarzai G. Naib
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 1 WD 6.4
  • 16.4
  • W 6.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
B. Muzarabani to R. Gurbaz D. Rasooli A. Omarzai
  • 15.1
  • W 5.2
  • 15.3
  • 1 WD 5.4
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
11 Runs
R. Ngarava to R. Gurbaz D. Rasooli
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 3 WD 4.3
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
12 Runs
B. Muzarabani to D. Rasooli R. Gurbaz
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 33.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
4 Runs
R. Ngarava to Z. Akbari D. Rasooli R. Gurbaz
  • 22.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • W 2.4
  • 12.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • 02.6
2 OV
1 Runs
B. Muzarabani to S. Atal Z. Akbari R. Gurbaz
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • W 1.3
  • 1 LB 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
R. Ngarava to R. Gurbaz S. Atal
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 20.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match Azmatullah Omarzai
  • Player of the Series Naveen-ul-Haq
  • Umpire Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Iknow Chabi (ZIM) and Percival Sizara (ZIM)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 127/10 in 20.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 101/6 in 15.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/2 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 47/2
  • Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 6/0 in 0.3 overs
  • Afghanistan 100/5 in 14.2 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/4 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 36/3
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