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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Commentary, 5th ODI, Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 5 ODI Series, 2017, February 26, 2017

AFG 253/9 (50)
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 106 runs (D/L method)
ZIM 54/10 (13.5)
Match over
Afghanistan Inning Zimbabwe Inning
0.0 : Hello and a warm welcome for the 5th and final ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The hosts would be delighted with the way they have come back to level the series 2-2. It was Chris Mpofu who shone with the ball and put in a match-winning performance to bag the man of the match award in the previous contest. It was a good all-round performance from the home side and they thoroughly outplayed the tourists. They will be looking to repeat their top class performance and clinch the series.
On the other hand, Afghanistan's batting has been the reason for their downfall. They were doing pretty okay till that third ODI where they managed to lose a game from the jaws of victory. Their batsmen need to support their bowlers if they are to come on top against a Zimbabwean side who have found their confidence back. Can they keep their record of never losing a series to Zimbabwe intact or will the home side rule the roost? There are predictions for thunderstorms but hope they don't play sp
TOSS - Afghanistan win the toss and ELECT TO BAT. There are four changes for the visitors. Noor Ali Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Dawlat Zadran and Amir Hamza come in for Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fareed Ahmad, Ihsanullah Janat and Karim Janat. On the other hand, Zimbabwe remain unchanged.
We are ready for action. They players and the umpires have come out in the middle. Mohammad Shahzad and Noor Ali Zadran will open the batting for Afghanistan. Tendai Chatara to begin with the first new ball for Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, due to lack of television feed, there won't be ball-by-ball commentary for this match but we shall keep you posted with updates.
0.1 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, FOUR.
0.2 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, No run.
0.3 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, FOUR.
0.4 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, 1 run.
0.5 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
0.6 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
1.1 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, 1 run.
1.2 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, No run.
1.3 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
1.4 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, Wide.
R Ngarava to M Shahzad, No run.
1.5 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, No run.
1.6 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, No run.
2.1 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
2.2 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
2.3 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, No run.
2.4 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, 1 run.
2.5 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
2.6 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
3.1 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, 2 runs.
3.2 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, Wide.
R Ngarava to M Shahzad, 1 run.
3.3 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, No run.
3.4 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, No run.
3.5 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
3.6 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, 1 run.
4.1 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, No run.
4.2 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, No run.
4.3 : T Chatara to M Shahzad, 1 run.
4.4 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
4.5 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
4.6 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
After 5 overs, Afghanistan are 29/0. Mohammad Shahzad and Noor Ali Zadran have been positive with their strokeplay and are ticking along the scoreboard nicely. There is good movement on offer and Chatara and Ngarava have been decent with their lines and lengths. They will look to make use of the helpful conditions and strike early.
5.1 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, No run.
5.2 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, FOUR.
5.3 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, No run.
5.4 : R Ngarava to M Shahzad, OUT b Richard Ngarava. Afghanistan have lost their first wicket.
5.5 : R Ngarava to G Naib, No run.
5.6 : R Ngarava to G Naib, No run.
6.1 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
6.2 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
6.3 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
6.4 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
6.5 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
6.6 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
7.1 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, Wide.
R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
7.2 : R Ngarava to G Naib, No run.
7.3 : R Ngarava to G Naib, 2 runs.
7.4 : R Ngarava to G Naib, No run.
7.5 : R Ngarava to G Naib, FOUR.
7.6 : R Ngarava to G Naib, No run.
8.1 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
8.2 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
8.3 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
8.4 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, 2 runs.
8.5 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
8.6 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
9.1 : R Ngarava to G Naib, OUT lbw b Richard Ngarava. Afghanistan have lost their second wicket.
9.2 : R Ngarava to R Shah, No run.
9.3 : R Ngarava to R Shah, 1 run.
9.4 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, No run.
9.5 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, No run.
9.6 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, No run.
After 10 overs, Afghanistan are 57/2. Ngarava is the one to have done the damage to the visitors by nipping out two quick wickets. First of all, he knocked Mohammad Shahzad over by bowling it in the channel around off and went through his defences. Then, he foxed Gulbadin Naib with an indipper to trap him in front of the wickets. Noor Ali Zadran is looking in good touch and he has been joined by Rahmat Shah. They need to build a sensible partnership to bail the tourists out of trouble.
10.1 : T Chatara to R Shah, No run.
10.2 : T Chatara to R Shah, 1 run.
10.3 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
10.4 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No ball.
T Chatara to Ali Zadran, SIX.
10.5 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
10.6 : T Chatara to Ali Zadran, No run.
11.1 : R Ngarava to R Shah, No run.
11.2 : R Ngarava to R Shah, No run.
11.3 : R Ngarava to R Shah, No run.
11.4 : R Ngarava to R Shah, No run.
11.5 : R Ngarava to R Shah, 1 run.
11.6 : R Ngarava to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
12.1 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
12.2 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, No run.
12.3 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, No run.
12.4 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, No run.
12.5 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, No run.
12.6 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, No run.
13.1 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
13.2 : G Cremer to Ali Zadran, No run.
13.3 : G Cremer to Ali Zadran, No run.
13.4 : G Cremer to Ali Zadran, FOUR.
13.5 : G Cremer to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
13.6 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
14.1 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, 1 run.
14.2 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
14.3 : C Mpofu to R Shah, FOUR.
14.4 : C Mpofu to R Shah, 1 run.
14.5 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, No run.
14.6 : C Mpofu to Ali Zadran, OUT c Ryan Burl b Chris Mpofu. Afghanistan have lost their third wicket.
After 15 overs, Afghanistan are 85/3. Though the visitors have maintained a scoring rate of around 6, Zimbabwe are right on top and will be elated to see the back of Noor Ali Zadran who was nearing his fifty. Chris Mpofu, the star of the previous match struck when it mattered the most. The opener was doing bulk of the scoring and was batting with confidence before he played a rash pull shot that led to a top edge and Ryan Burl at short mid-wicket pouched it safely. Asghar Stanikzai, the skipper
15.1 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
15.2 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
15.3 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
15.4 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
15.5 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
15.6 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
16.1 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
16.2 : C Mpofu to R Shah, 2 runs.
16.3 : C Mpofu to R Shah, 2 runs.
16.4 : C Mpofu to R Shah, Wide.
C Mpofu to R Shah, 2 runs.
16.5 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
16.6 : C Mpofu to R Shah, 2 runs.
17.1 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
17.2 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
17.3 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
17.4 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
17.5 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
17.6 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
18.1 : C Mpofu to R Shah, 1 run.
18.2 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
18.3 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
18.4 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
18.5 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
18.6 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
19.1 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
19.2 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
19.3 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
19.4 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
19.5 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
19.6 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
After 20 overs, Afghanistan are 104/3. With Chris Mpofu and Graeme Cremer bowling in tandem, arguably the two best bowlers in the Zimbabwe side, run making has dried up a touch for Afghanistan. They have been right on the money, making Stanikzai and Shah adopt a defensive approach. The duo would look to keep on rotating the strike and build a good base for their side. On the other hand, triggering a collapse is what the home side would be aiming for.
20.1 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
20.2 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
20.3 : C Mpofu to R Shah, 1 run.
20.4 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, No run.
20.5 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
20.6 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
21.1 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
21.2 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
21.3 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
21.4 : G Cremer to R Shah, 2 runs.
21.5 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
21.6 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
22.1 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, No run.
22.2 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, No run.
22.3 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, No run.
22.4 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, No run.
22.5 : C Mpofu to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
22.6 : C Mpofu to R Shah, No run.
23.1 : S Williams to A Stanikzai, No run.
23.2 : S Williams to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
23.3 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
23.4 : S Williams to A Stanikzai, 1 run.
23.5 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
23.6 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
24.1 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, FOUR.
24.2 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, 2 runs.
24.3 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
24.4 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
24.5 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
24.6 : G Cremer to A Stanikzai, No run.
After 25 overs, Afghanistan are 123/3. Another tidy passage of play for the hosts but the tourists would be pleased that Stanikzai and Shah have been composed in their demeanor and haven't played a shot out of rush of blood. The Afghani side have scored a boundary after 57 deliveries but it is alright from their point of view as they need stability in the middle overs.
25.1 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
25.2 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
25.3 : S Williams to A Stanikzai, No run.
25.4 : S Williams to A Stanikzai, OUT lbw b Sean Williams. Afghanistan have lost their fourth wicket.
25.5 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
25.6 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
26.1 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
26.2 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
26.3 : G Cremer to S Shenwari, No run.
26.4 : G Cremer to S Shenwari, No run.
26.5 : G Cremer to S Shenwari, No run.
26.6 : G Cremer to S Shenwari, 1 run.
27.1 : S Williams to S Shenwari, 1 run.
27.2 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
27.3 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
27.4 : S Williams to S Shenwari, 1 run.
27.5 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
27.6 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
28.1 : G Cremer to R Shah, 1 run.
28.2 : G Cremer to S Shenwari, No run.
28.3 : G Cremer to S Shenwari, 1 run.
28.4 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
28.5 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
28.6 : G Cremer to R Shah, No run.
29.1 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
29.2 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
29.3 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
29.4 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
29.5 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
29.6 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
After 30 overs, Afghanistan are 132/4. Just what the doctor ordered for Zimbabwe, they have got the big wicket of Asghar Stanikzai who was in decent touch with the bat in this series so far. Sean Williams has been miserly and Graeme Cremer keeping it tight from the other end has helped Williams earn his first wicket in the form of an LBW. The spin duo has only conceded 9 runs in the last five overs and are making life difficult for the visitors. They do not have much batting to come, so having R
30.1 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
30.2 : S Mire to S Shenwari, 2 runs.
30.3 : S Mire to S Shenwari, No run.
30.4 : S Mire to S Shenwari, 1 run.
30.5 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
30.6 : S Mire to S Shenwari, No run.
31.1 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
31.2 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
31.3 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
31.4 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
31.5 : S Williams to S Shenwari, 1 run.
31.6 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
32.1 : S Mire to R Shah, No run.
32.2 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
32.3 : S Mire to S Shenwari, 3 runs.
32.4 : S Mire to R Shah, No run.
32.5 : S Mire to R Shah, No run.
32.6 : S Mire to R Shah, No run.
33.1 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
33.2 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
33.3 : S Williams to S Shenwari, 1 run.
33.4 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
33.5 : S Williams to S Shenwari, No run.
33.6 : S Williams to S Shenwari, 1 run.
34.1 : S Mire to S Shenwari, No run.
34.2 : S Mire to S Shenwari, No run.
34.3 : S Mire to S Shenwari, FOUR.
34.4 : S Mire to S Shenwari, Leg bye.
34.5 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
34.6 : S Mire to S Shenwari, No run.
After 35 overs, Afghanistan are 153/4. The game is in the balance at the moment. Remember, Zimbabwe haven't crossed the 200-mark in this series yet and the tourists have an explosive bowling attack which is very much capable of defending low totals. Rahmat Shah is the top run scorer in the series at the moment and has moved onto 40. He has playing a crucial knock and has found an able partner in Samiullah Shenwari. The hosts need quick wickets to put the pressure back on the Afghani side.
35.1 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
35.2 : S Williams to R Shah, 2 runs.
35.3 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
35.4 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
35.5 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
35.6 : S Williams to R Shah, 2 runs.
36.1 : S Mire to S Shenwari, 1 run.
36.2 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
36.3 : S Mire to S Shenwari, OUT run out (Tarisai Musakanda). Afghanistan have lost their fifth wicket.
36.4 : S Mire to M Nabi, 1 run.
36.5 : S Mire to R Shah, No run.
36.6 : S Mire to R Shah, No run.
37.1 : S Williams to M Nabi, 1 run.
37.2 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
37.3 : S Williams to M Nabi, 1 run.
37.4 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
37.5 : S Williams to M Nabi, 1 run.
37.6 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
38.1 : S Mire to M Nabi, 1 run.
38.2 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
38.3 : S Mire to M Nabi, No run.
38.4 : S Mire to M Nabi, 1 run.
38.5 : S Mire to R Shah, 1 run.
38.6 : S Mire to M Nabi, 1 run.
39.1 : S Williams to M Nabi, 1 run.
39.2 : S Williams to R Shah, No run.
39.3 : S Williams to R Shah, 1 run.
39.4 : S Williams to M Nabi, No run.
39.5 : S Williams to M Nabi, No run.
39.6 : S Williams to M Nabi, OUT Rahmat Shah run out (Malcolm Waller). Afghanistan have lost their sixth wicket.
After 40 overs, Afghanistan are 172/6. The away side is making a habit of throwing their wickets away, this time it has taken place in form of two terrible run outs. The Afghani batsmen haven't been decisive with their calling and have finally paid the price for it. First, it was miscommunication between Shenwari and Shah that resulted in the former getting out. Then, Mohammad Nabi who had joined Shah in the middle sold the latter down the river. The hosts now have an opportunity to bowl out the
40.1 : G Cremer to N Zadran, No run.
40.2 : G Cremer to N Zadran, 1 run.
40.3 : G Cremer to M Nabi, No run.
40.4 : G Cremer to M Nabi, 1 run.
40.5 : G Cremer to N Zadran, No run.
40.6 : G Cremer to N Zadran, 1 run.
41.1 : S Williams to N Zadran, No run.
41.2 : S Williams to N Zadran, No run.
41.3 : S Williams to N Zadran, 1 run.
41.4 : S Williams to M Nabi, SIX.
41.5 : S Williams to M Nabi, No run.
41.6 : S Williams to M Nabi, Wide.
S Williams to M Nabi, 1 run.
42.1 : G Cremer to M Nabi, No run.
42.2 : G Cremer to M Nabi, FOUR.
42.3 : G Cremer to M Nabi, 1 run.
42.4 : G Cremer to N Zadran, No run.
42.5 : G Cremer to N Zadran, OUT c Solomon Mire b Graeme Cremer. Afghanistan have lost their seventh wicket.
42.6 : G Cremer to M Nabi, 1 run.
43.1 : R Ngarava to M Nabi, No run.
43.2 : R Ngarava to M Nabi, Wide.
R Ngarava to M Nabi, 2 runs.
43.3 : R Ngarava to M Nabi, FOUR.
43.4 : R Ngarava to M Nabi, FOUR.
43.5 : R Ngarava to M Nabi, Wide.
R Ngarava to M Nabi, No run.
43.6 : R Ngarava to M Nabi, 1 run.
44.1 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, 1 run.
44.2 : C Mpofu to R Khan, 2 runs.
44.3 : C Mpofu to R Khan, FOUR.
44.4 : C Mpofu to R Khan, No run.
44.5 : C Mpofu to R Khan, 1 run.
44.6 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, 2 runs.
After 45 overs, Afghanistan are 213/7. Mohammad Nabi has made up for the dismissal of Rahmat Shah and has played a breezy knock of 36 from 29 so far. Though Cremer dismissed Najibullah as the latter tried to go big but holed out to Mire at deep mid-wicket, the visitors have managed to add 41 in the last five overs and have gained good momentum. They will be eyeing the 260-run mark to set up the highest chase for Zimbabwe in this series.
45.1 : T Chatara to R Khan, 2 runs.
45.2 : T Chatara to R Khan, No run.
45.3 : T Chatara to R Khan, No run.
45.4 : T Chatara to R Khan, 1 run.
45.5 : T Chatara to M Nabi, 1 run.
45.6 : T Chatara to R Khan, 1 run.
46.1 : C Mpofu to R Khan, No run.
46.2 : C Mpofu to R Khan, 1 run.
46.3 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, No run.
46.4 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, FOUR.
46.5 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, 1 run.
46.6 : C Mpofu to R Khan, 2 runs.
47.1 : T Chatara to M Nabi, 1 run.
47.2 : T Chatara to R Khan, Bye.
47.3 : T Chatara to M Nabi, No run.
47.4 : T Chatara to M Nabi, 2 runs.
47.5 : T Chatara to M Nabi, 2 runs.
47.6 : T Chatara to M Nabi, 1 run.
48.1 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, No run.
48.2 : C Mpofu to M Nabi, OUT c Sean Williams b Chris Mpofu. Afghanistan have lost their eighth wicket.
48.3 : C Mpofu to R Khan, 2 runs.
48.4 : C Mpofu to R Khan, No run.
48.5 : C Mpofu to R Khan, 2 runs.
48.6 : C Mpofu to R Khan, OUT c Peter Moor b Chris Mpofu. Afghanistan have lost their ninth wicket.
49.1 : T Chatara to D Zadran, Wide.
T Chatara to D Zadran, SIX.
49.2 : T Chatara to D Zadran, FOUR.
49.3 : T Chatara to D Zadran, FOUR.
49.4 : T Chatara to D Zadran, No run.
49.5 : T Chatara to D Zadran, No run.
49.6 : T Chatara to D Zadran, Bye.
AFGHANISTAN FINSIH WITH 253/9 ON THE BOARD. A breezy batting display from them in the slog overs ensured that they reach this competitive total. There were some promising partnerships all along the way and that never allowed the hosts to dominate the visitors. Noor Ali Zadran laid up a solid foundation and the middle order was decent to carry his efforts forward. Rahmat Shah was really impressive as he batted sensibly and milked himself to a well deserved half century.
In the lower middle order, Nabi played a quickfire knock and a few lusty blows from Rashid Khan and Dawlat Zadran at the fag end allowed them to finish with smiles on their faces. For the hosts, Cremer and Williams were miserly with the ball and dried the run flow in the middle overs to grab a wicket each. But it was the hero of the last match, Chris Mpofu who was once again top class with his bowling and finished with figures of 9-0-46-3. So, can the home side pull off the highest chase of the
1345 local time - Oh no! The moment that we all were fearing, it has started RAINING HEAVILY in Harare. Covers have been rushed onto the field. Let's hope the weather clears up soon. Stay tuned for more updates.
1415 local time - Good news folks! The rain has stopped and the sun is playing hide and seek at the moment. However, the covers are kept on for precautionary measures. Let's hope the covers are taken off soon and we get the game underway. Stay tuned for latest updates.
1515 local time - The Sun has made its way through and the covers are being slowly peeled off. Let's hope the rain stays away and we get to witness some thrilling cricketing action from Harare. Stay tuned for latest updates.
1605 local time - Good news folks! So, we are set to get underway soon after a long delay due to rain and wet outfield. The news coming in is that the revised target for Zimbabwe is 161 off 22 overs according to the DLS method. Play will resume soon as the players are warming up.
0.0 : We are back for the chase. It is confirmed that Zimbabwe require 161 from 22 overs to win the series. It seems to be an uphill task for the home side but stranger things have happened in cricket. Solomon Mire and Peter Moor to open the batting for Zimbabwe. Amir Hamza to start off with the new ball for Afghanistan. Here we go...
0.1 : A Hamza to P Moor, No run.
0.2 : A Hamza to P Moor, No run.
0.3 : A Hamza to P Moor, 3 runs.
0.4 : A Hamza to S Mire, No run.
0.5 : A Hamza to S Mire, No run.
0.6 : A Hamza to S Mire, No run.
1.1 : D Zadran to P Moor, No run.
1.2 : D Zadran to P Moor, No run.
1.3 : D Zadran to P Moor, No run.
1.4 : D Zadran to P Moor, No run.
1.5 : D Zadran to P Moor, No run.
1.6 : D Zadran to P Moor, OUT c Najibullah Zadran b Dawlat Zadran. Zimbabwe have lost their first wicket.
2.1 : A Hamza to S Mire, No run.
2.2 : A Hamza to S Mire, 2 runs.
2.3 : A Hamza to S Mire, OUT st Mohammad Shahzad b Amir Hamza. Zimbabwe have lost their second wicket.
2.4 : A Hamza to C Ervine, 2 runs.
2.5 : A Hamza to C Ervine, 1 run.
2.6 : A Hamza to T Musakanda, No run.
3.1 : D Zadran to C Ervine, 1 run.
3.2 : D Zadran to T Musakanda, No run.
3.3 : D Zadran to T Musakanda, 1 run.
3.4 : D Zadran to C Ervine, Leg bye.
3.5 : D Zadran to T Musakanda, No run.
3.6 : D Zadran to T Musakanda, No run.
4.1 : A Hamza to C Ervine, OUT c Noor Ali Zadran b Amir Hamza. Zimbabwe have lost their third wicket.
4.2 : A Hamza to T Musakanda, Wide.
A Hamza to T Musakanda, No run.
4.3 : A Hamza to T Musakanda, 1 run.
4.4 : A Hamza to S Williams, OUT c Dawlat Zadran b Amir Hamza. Zimbabwe have lost their fourth wicket.
4.5 : A Hamza to R Burl, No run.
4.6 : A Hamza to R Burl, No run.
After 5 overs, Zimbabwe are in deep trouble at 13/4 chasing 161 in 22 overs via DLS method. They are going nowhere with the chase and Afghanistan are all over them. The hosts lost both their openers, Mire and Moor in no time. Dawlat Zadran's first over was a wicket maiden and it was priceless in context of this match. After that, Hamza added to his tally of wickets by striking twice in the 5th over to leave the hosts in dire straits. Burl has joined Musakanda in the middle. Can the duo lead thei
5.1 : G Naib to T Musakanda, 1 run.
5.2 : G Naib to R Burl, No run.
5.3 : G Naib to R Burl, No run.
5.4 : G Naib to R Burl, No run.
5.5 : G Naib to R Burl, No run.
5.6 : G Naib to R Burl, 1 run.
6.1 : A Hamza to R Burl, FOUR.
6.2 : A Hamza to R Burl, Wide.
A Hamza to R Burl, 1 run.
6.3 : A Hamza to T Musakanda, 1 run.
6.4 : A Hamza to R Burl, 1 run.
6.5 : A Hamza to T Musakanda, 1 run.
6.6 : A Hamza to R Burl, 1 run.
7.1 : M Nabi to R Burl, 3 runs.
7.2 : M Nabi to T Musakanda, 1 run.
7.3 : M Nabi to R Burl, OUT c Amir Hamza b Mohammad Nabi. Zimbabwe have lost their fifth wicket.
7.4 : M Nabi to T Musakanda, No run.
7.5 : M Nabi to T Musakanda, 1 run.
7.6 : M Nabi to M Waller, No run.
8.1 : G Naib to T Musakanda, OUT c Najibullah Zadran b Gulbadin Naib. Zimbabwe have lost their sixth wicket.
8.2 : G Naib to G Cremer, 1 run.
8.3 : G Naib to M Waller, No run.
8.4 : G Naib to M Waller, 1 run.
8.5 : G Naib to M Waller, 1 run.
8.6 : G Naib to G Cremer, No run.
9.1 : M Nabi to M Waller, 1 run.
9.2 : M Nabi to G Cremer, 1 run.
9.3 : M Nabi to M Waller, No run.
9.4 : M Nabi to M Waller, No run.
9.5 : M Nabi to M Waller, OUT lbw b Mohammad Nabi. Zimbabwe have lost their seventh wicket.
9.6 : M Nabi to T Chatara, No run.
After 10 overs, Zimbabwe are staring down the barrel at 38/7 chasing 161 in 22 overs via DLS method. The amazing diving catch taken by Najibullah Zadran at short cover of Musakanda was hands down the standout event in this short passage of play. The pressure of the stiff target has got the better of them and they have thrown their wickets away in hunt of quick runs. It was always going to be a difficult prospect for the hosts as they do not have big hitters in their ranks. The Afghani bowlers ha
10.1 : R Khan to G Cremer, No run.
10.2 : R Khan to G Cremer, No run.
10.3 : R Khan to T Chatara, OUT b Rashid Khan. Zimbabwe have lost their eighth wicket.
10.4 : R Khan to C Mpofu, Leg bye.
10.5 : R Khan to G Cremer, 2 runs.
10.6 : R Khan to G Cremer, 3 runs.
11.1 : M Nabi to G Cremer, 1 run.
11.2 : M Nabi to C Mpofu, No run.
11.3 : M Nabi to C Mpofu, 1 run.
11.4 : M Nabi to G Cremer, No run.
11.5 : M Nabi to G Cremer, 1 run.
11.6 : M Nabi to C Mpofu, 1 run.
12.1 : R Khan to C Mpofu, 1 run.
12.2 : R Khan to G Cremer, 1 run.
12.3 : R Khan to C Mpofu, No run.
12.4 : R Khan to C Mpofu, OUT b Rashid Khan. Zimbabwe have lost their ninth wicket.
12.5 : R Khan to R Ngarava, No run.
12.6 : R Khan to R Ngarava, No run.
13.1 : M Nabi to G Cremer, No run.
13.2 : M Nabi to G Cremer, 2 runs.
13.3 : M Nabi to G Cremer, 1 run.
13.4 : M Nabi to R Ngarava, No run.
13.5 : M Nabi to R Ngarava, OUT c Rashid Khan b Mohammad Nabi. Zimbabwe have been bowled out.
AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 106 runs to seal the 5-match ODI series 3-2. It was complete domination by the Afghani side to rattle down the hosts after the target for Zimbabwe was revised to 161 from 22 overs due to rain (According to DLS method). They got bowled out for 54 which happens to be their fourth lowest total in ODI cricket. Only 2 of their batsmen managed to get into double figures. That speaks volumes about the way the visitors bowled but it also exposes the fact that the home side lacks big h
Each Afghani bowler was disciplined and bowled probing lines and lengths. Amir Hamza and Mohammad Nabi were the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets apiece. The Zimbabwe side withered under pressure and surrendered to the tourists. Nothing to speak about their batting as there weren't any noteworthy performances. So, Afghanistan maintain their clean record of winning every bilateral ODI series against Zimbabwe and are thoroughly the deserved winners.
Rahmat Shah bags the Man of the Match award. He scored a sensible half century and set up the game for Afghanistan.
So that's it from us! It was an interesting ODI series and Afghanistan proved their mettle once again. They will now head to Greater Noida, India where they are scheduled to take on Ireland for a 3-match T20I series as well as a 5-match ODI series in March. On the other hand, the Zimbabwean side will look to practice hard at home and improve their skills. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Till then, goodbye and cheers!