Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: A Historic Victory for Zimbabwe
Cricket fans were in for a treat at the Harare Sports Club as Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling victory against Afghanistan in the first T20I of the series. This marked only Zimbabwe’s second win over Afghanistan in the format and their first since 2019, setting the tone for an exciting series ahead. Toss and Team Strategies Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first, a decision reflecting their confidence in setting a challenging target. Zimbabwe, however, came into the game with momentum, having recently defeated Pakistan by two wickets in Bulawayo. Both teams had a lot to prove, and the match lived up to expectations. First Innings: Afghanistan’s Battling Start Afghanistan managed to put up a total of 150 runs, thanks to a steady partnership between Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat. Zimbabwean bowler Richard Ngarava made an early impact but was countered by the Afghan middle order. Extras in a crucial over from Naveen-ul-Haq might have cost Afghanistan valuable momentum, keepi...