Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 50 runs in the second T20 match of their bilateral series on Friday, leveling the competition at 1-1.
The victory marked a sharp turnaround for Afghanistan after a disappointing loss in the series opener, reigniting their form and momentum.
Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat on a surface that offered opportunities for both batters and bowlers.
Zimbabwe’s response began with promise but faltered against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Despite reaching 153 for six in their 20 overs, Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Afghanistan’s bowlers, particularly their spinners, excelled during the middle overs, dismantling the opposition’s lineup with precision. Agile fielding added further pressure, ensuring that Zimbabwe never found the momentum needed to challenge the total.
