Zimbabwe registered a nail-biting 4-wicket victory over Afghanistan within the 1st T20I at Harare. Chasing a goal of 145, Zimbabwe reached 145/6 with no balls to spare. Brian Bennett anchored the innings with a composed 49 off 49, incomes him the Participant of the Match award. Earlier, Afghanistan posted 144/6, led by Karim Janat‘s unbeaten 54 and Mohammad Nabi‘s quickfire 44. Zimbabwe’s bowlers, led by Richard Ngarava (3/28), saved Afghanistan in examine. Regardless of dropping wickets at essential moments, Zimbabwe’s decrease order, guided by Tashinga Musekiwa‘s unbeaten 16, ensured an exciting end, taking a 1-0 lead within the sequence.
Afghanistan units a modest goal with efficiency from Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat
Batting first after successful the toss, Afghanistan managed 144/6 of their 20 overs. The innings began poorly as Rahmanullah Gurbaz fell for a duck, and Sediqullah Atal and Mohammad Ishaq adopted cheaply. Nonetheless, Janat performed a significant knock, remaining unbeaten on 54 off 49 balls, supported by Nabi’s blazing 44 off 27 deliveries. The duo added stability to the innings, guaranteeing a aggressive whole. Zimbabwe’s bowlers, particularly Ngarava (3/28), persistently struck at essential moments to maintain Afghanistan’s run fee in examine.
Brian Bennett anchors Zimbabwe’s chase
Zimbabwe’s chase of 145 revolved round Bennett’s regular 49 off 49 balls. Regardless of early hiccups, with Tadiwanashe Marumani falling for 9, Bennett held the innings collectively. His partnerships with Dion Myers (32) and others saved Zimbabwe on observe. The hosts confronted a middle-order wobble, however Bennett’s resilience ensured they remained within the sport. Naveen-ul-Haq‘s 3/33 and Rashid Khan’s 2/26 examined Zimbabwe’s batters, however Bennett’s knock offered the muse for victory.
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Thrilling end seals the sport for Zimbabwe
The match went right down to the wire, with Zimbabwe needing 17 off the final two overs. Musekiwa (16 not out) and Wellington Masakadza (6 not out) held their nerves, guaranteeing the workforce crossed the road off the ultimate ball. Afghanistan’s bowlers, particularly Rashid, created strain, however Zimbabwe’s decrease order rose to the event. This thrilling win gave Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead within the sequence and showcased their skill to thrive in high-pressure conditions.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
Now that’s the way you end a sport Musekiwa. Effectively performed Zim. Left it late however we don’t care. #ZIMvAFG
— jt_foxy29 (@Johnmugava) December 11, 2024
Match Profitable Knock. Effectively performed Tashinga Musekiwa. Zimbabwe received 1st T20I by 4 Wickets. 3 Wickets for Richard Ngarava 3/28. Effectively performed Brian Bennett 49(49).#ZIMvAFG @ZimCricketv @RichardRbidza
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe received 1st T20 in opposition to Afghanistan, chased down the goal on the final ball of the match! #ZIMvAFG
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe simply received back-to-back final over thrillers. They’ve crushed the 4 massive Asian groups in India, Pakistan, SL and Afghanistan in T20Is this 12 months.
— Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe take down full power Afghanistan in Harare! 🇿🇼🇿🇼 congratulations lads! pic.twitter.com/jGBtyY5osU
— Adam Theo🇿🇼🏏 (@AdamTheofilatos) December 11, 2024
Right here is the second ! We’ve new hero on the town “Tash” Musekiwa, 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼! Congratulations lets win this sequence kune ma US$6500 arikupihwa na President 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼#Chevrons🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 pic.twitter.com/YnS87kiAbt
— Freddy Michael Masarirevu (@freddyMM93) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe in 2024-
Gained a T20 vs Sri Lanka🇱🇰
Gained a T20 vs Bangladesh🇧🇩
Gained a T20 vs India🇮🇳
Gained a ODI & T20 every vs Pakistan🇵🇰
Gained a T20 vs Afghanistan🇦🇫*
Gained in opposition to each Asian Sides(Check taking part in) #ZIMvAFG #T20 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/b0JdHHU8Ol— Kazi Tanvir Hossain 🇧🇩 (@kt16tanvir) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe received their first match of tour in opposition to India and misplaced remaining matches, identical in opposition to Pakistan and now received first match of tour in opposition to Afghanistan
— Center Class Chandler (@MC_Chandler01) December 11, 2024
ZIMBABWE WIN 2 T20Is IN A ROW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 3 YEARS!
— Cricket Central 🇿🇼 🏏 (@CricketCentrall) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan
What a match 😮😮😮#zimvsafg #Cricket— Vishal Singh (@V900Vishal) December 11, 2024