DID Press: Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second match of their three-match T20 International series on Thursday, October 29, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Afghanistan time, with Afghanistan looking to extend their lead in the series after winning the opening encounter.
Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 37 runs in the first T20I on Tuesday, October 27. Afghanistan scored 177 runs before being bowled out, while Zimbabwe managed 140 runs.
Ijaz Ahmadzai top-scored for Afghanistan with 52 runs, while Shahidullah Kamal contributed 46. Rashid Khan also played an important role, scoring 30 runs off 10 balls and taking two wickets. He was named Player of the Match.
With the ball, Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan’s attack, taking three wickets, while Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Azmatullah Omarzai claimed two wickets each.
Afghanistan will aim to secure another victory in Thursday’s match and strengthen their position in the series. The third and final T20I is scheduled for November 1.