Afghanistan outclassed Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third and final One-Day International (ODI), securing a 2-0 series win.
The visitors won the toss and opted to bowl first. They delivered a dominant performance, with AM Ghazanfar taking a remarkable five-wicket haul, while Rashid Khan claimed three wickets.
Farid Malik and Azmatullah Omarzai each added a scalp, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 127 runs, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)
Afghanistan chased down the target with ease, reaching 128/2 in the 27th over, winning by eight wickets with more than 23 overs to spare.
Top-order batter Sediqullah Atal once again impressed with the willow, scoring a stylish half-century before being dismissed. His opening partner, Abdul Malik, contributed 29 runs, continuing his solid form.
Rahmat Shah Zurmati (17*) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (20*) ensured there were no further hiccups, guiding Afghanistan to victory.
AM Ghazanfar was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, taking five wickets for 33 runs in his 10-over quota.
SediqullahAtal was honoured as the Player of the Series for his brilliant batting display, amassing 156 runs at an average of 78.00, including a century and a half-century.
The outcome marks Afghanistan’s sixth consecutive series win this year. The second one-dayer had to be called off due to rain last week.
The team will now shift focus to the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, with the first match set to begin on December 26.
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