Afghanistan hasn’t misplaced an ODI collection in opposition to the Zimbabweans in 5 contests for the reason that first assembly in 2014
Afghanistan hasn’t misplaced an ODI collection in opposition to the Zimbabweans in 5 contests for the reason that first assembly in 2014
Rahmat Shah hit 94 and Mohammad Nabi took 4 wickets as Afghanistan beat host Zimbabwe by 60 runs within the first of three one-day internationals on Saturday.
Afghanistan hasn’t misplaced an ODI collection in opposition to the Zimbabweans in 5 contests for the reason that first assembly in 2014, and underlined its standing as collection favorite with a dominant efficiency at Harare Sports Club. The Afghans totaled 276-5 earlier than bowling out the host for 216.
Shah and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi had been cautious firstly of their partnership then lashed out after reaching their half-centuries. They shared 181 for the third wicket.
Shah dominated tempo and spin and was comfy on the crease whereas cracking seven fours and three sixes from 120 balls in a man-of-the-match effort.
Shahidi scored 88 from 104, together with 13 boundaries.
Both fell to Zimbabwe quick bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who took 4-52 on his return to worldwide cricket after a stint as a apply bowler for Lucknow Super Giants within the Indian Premier League.
In pursuit, Zimbabwe was unable to kind significant partnerships.
Afghanistan offspinner Mohammad Nabi was the chief tormentor with 4-34 as Zimbabwe did not maintain a late struggle led by allrounder Sikandar Raza, who went out leg earlier than on 67 to Rashid Khan.
The second ODI is on Monday.
Source: www.thehindu.com
