Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs as Rashid Khan takes four wickets

Summary

• Raza top-scored with 48 off 80 deliveries, including three fours and a six, while Burl and Brian Bennett contributed 31 runs apiece.
• Earlier, Atal anchored Afghanistan’s innings with a superb 102 off 110 balls, striking eight fours and a six to help his team post 294-9 in their allotted 50 overs.
• Afghanistan made an aggressive start through Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who struck three fours and a six before being dismissed by Masuku.

AI Generated Summary

ABU DHABI: Rashid Khan delivered a devastating bowling performance after Sediqullah Atal struck a brilliant century to guide Afghanistan to a commanding 158-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second match of the ODI tri-series at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Chasing a target of 295, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 136 in 38.4 overs, struggling to recover from an early collapse as Afghanistan tightened their grip on the contest.

Rashid led the attack with an impressive four-wicket haul, conceding just 17 runs in eight overs to dismantle Zimbabwe’s batting lineup and seal a convincing win for his side.