Zimbabwe v Afghanistan 3rd ODI Highlights: Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets to clinch the series 2-0 on Saturday. It was another abysmal batting performance from Zimbabwe. Once, Afghanistan chose to bowl first, the pressure was on Zimbabwe right from the start knowing their batting performance. They started to crumble against AM Ghazanfar and Rashid Khan who overall took 8 wickets with the former registering a five fer. Sean Williams showed a lot of character for his fifty but still, overall, it was a struggle once again. Zimbabwe were bundled out for 127 runs, which Afghanistan chased down quite comfortably in 26.5 overs. (SCORECARD)
ZIM v AFG 3rd ODI Highlights
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That is all from this game. Afghanistan seal the series and have been bossing the tour for now. Hashmatullah Shahidi has been handed over the trophy. Time for Test series to unfold. Join us on the 26th of this month for the first game at 8 am GMT and earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!
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Hashmatullah Shahidi says he is happy with how the team performed. Tells they did well in all departments and every individual took the responsibility. AM Ghazanfar bowled well and hopes he does well in the future. Feels the senior players are helping the youngsters to settle. Tells it is a good chance to take this momentum to the Champions trophy.
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Craig Ervine says they found batting effort in the series. Credits the way Afghanistan bowled. Shares they are trying to improve, they tried to show some intent but it didn't work out. Tells they are looking forward to the Test series.
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Sediqullah Atal wins the Player of the Series award. He says the teammate supported him in this series. Tells he tries to be consistent. Mentions it was a good pitch to bat and had good bounce on it.
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AM Ghazanfar wins the Player of the Match award.
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In reply, their openers put up another good stand which almost took them to the win. They did lose a couple of wickets but Shahidi and Shah ensured they finished the game without losing any wickets. The bowlers have been the main architect for Afghanistan throughout the series so far. Fazalhaq Farooqi in the second game. AM Ghazanfar and Rashid Khan today and Azmatullah Omarzai throughout the three games.
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Another comprehensive win for the visitors and they have won the series 2-0 without breaking a sweat! The seal was actually dealt in the first innings when they bowled Zimbabwe out for a very low score.
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26.54Wellington Masakadza to Rahmat Shah
FOUR! Finishes it off in style! Fuller and on off. This is drilled down the ground and to the long off fence.
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26.41Wellington Masakadza to Hashmatullah Shahidi
SCORES LEVEL! On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket. A single taken.
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26.31Wellington Masakadza to Rahmat Shah
Two needed! On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
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26.20Wellington Masakadza to Rahmat Shah
Flatter and outside off. Shah looks to cut but is beaten.
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26.10Wellington Masakadza to Rahmat Shah
Around off. Shah guides it to point.
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25.64Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Just the three more needed! On middle. Shorter. This is pulled through square leg. Boundary.
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25.61 wdNewman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi
WIDE! Another extra! Down the leg side yet again. Wided.
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25.50Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi
Length and on off. This is pushed to cover.
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25.51 wdNewman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi
WIDE! Well outside off. Wided.
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25.40Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi
Outside off again. Shahidi goes after it but misses.
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25.34Newman Nyamhuri to Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Runs needed below 10 now! Outside off. Shorter. This is flayed past point for a boundary.
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25.21Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmat Shah
Around off. This is guided past point for one.