Afghanistan wins ODI tri-series title with 7-wicket victory over Zimbabwe
Afghanistan secured the ODI tri-nation series title by defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the final match played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 23, 2026.
Key points
- Afghanistan won the ODI tri-series final against Zimbabwe by seven wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- Ibrahim Zadran was named Player of the Match for his performance in the decisive ODI victory.
- The teams subsequently began a three-match T20I series at the same venue in Sharjah.
- Zimbabwe reduced Afghanistan to 31/3 at the end of the powerplay in the opening T20I match.
- Debutant Ernest Masuku took two wickets in the third over of the T20I match, dismissing two Afghan batters.
Afghanistan secures ODI tri‑series title
The final of the ODI tri‑nation series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe was played on 23 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets, clinching the tri‑series.
Ibrahim Zadran was named Player of the Match for his contribution.
Days later the two sides opened a three‑match T20I series at the same venue, with Zimbabwe reducing Afghanistan to 31/3 at the end of the powerplay.
Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to field, and Afghanistan lost three wickets inside the first three overs, slipping from 11/0 to 18/3.
Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran was dismissed for 5 runs off 6 balls, caught by Brian Bennett.
Debutant Ernest Masuku took two wickets in the third over, dismissing Sediqullah Atal and Mohammad Akram.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shahidullah Kamal steadied the innings; Kamal survived a concussion check and hit a four to end the powerplay, leaving Afghanistan at 31/3 after six overs.
Your questions, answered
Who won the ODI tri-series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan won the ODI tri-series by defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the final match.
Who was named Player of the Match in the ODI final?
Ibrahim Zadran was named Player of the Match for his contribution to Afghanistan's victory.
Where was the ODI tri-series final played?
The final was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on October 23, 2026.
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