Afghanistan has taken a strong 2-0 lead in the three-match series by defeating Zimbabwe in the second T20 match.

afghanistan Delivered a clinical all-round performance to seal the win by seven wickets Above zimbabwe Harare Sports Club took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in the second T20I. After electing to bat first, Zimbabwe struggled to post a competitive total, and could only muster 125 runs in 19.3 overs against a disciplined Afghanistan attack. Rashid KhanWho gave the match winning spell of 3 wickets for 9 runs. In response, of Abraham Zadran 57 more unbeaten of Azmatullah Omarzai Atishi’s 25 runs* off 13 balls gave Afghanistan victory with 12 balls to spare.

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Rashid Khan nets as Zimbabwe stumbles again

Zimbabwe’s innings never found stability after an early collapse inside the powerplay. opener Brian Bennett And Dion Myers Fell cheap, and experienced Brendan TaylorThe hosts were struggling at 34/3, having been dismissed for only 3 runs. captain Sikandar Raza (37 off 32) struggled briefly with boundaries against the fast bowlers, but the Afghan spinners soon took control. mujeeb ur rehman (2/26) and Rashid (3/9) demolished the middle order with relentless accuracy and sharp turn. late cameo from Tony Munyonga (19) and brad evans (12) Pushed Zimbabwe to 125 before being bowled out in the final over. Rashid’s spell, which included 10 dot balls and three important wickets, was the highlight, earning him the Player of the Match award.

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ZIM vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Ibrahim Zadran anchors chase after early setbacks

Afghanistan made a fast start while chasing 126 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (12 of 16) before falling to Evans. despite losing Sediqullah Atal (8) and dervish rasuli (17) In between, Zadran’s inning of 57 runs in 51 balls completely took care of the chase. His partnership with Umarzai, who hit 5 fours in his 25* off just 13 balls, ensured that Afghanistan comfortably crossed the finish line in 18 overs. Apart from Zimbabwe’s bowlers Wellington Masakadza (1/20) and Raza (0/15), failed to exert pressure. The win not only sealed the series for Afghanistan, but also demonstrated their growing balance and dominance across all formats, with Rashid leading the way both tactically and with the ball.

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