Rashid takes three as Afghanistan fold Zimbabwe for 169 in tri-series final

Sikandar Raza (68) fought for Zimbabwe, even as Nabi, Farooqi and Sami took two wickets each…

By Mohammad Isam · Espncricinfo

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:12 PM

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Afghanistan bowled Zimbabwe out for 169 in the tri-series final in Sharjah.
Rashid Khan starred with 3 for 41, while Nabi, Farooqi, and Sami took two wickets each.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza led his team's resistance with an 83-ball 68.

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Afghanistan dismissed Zimbabwe for 169 runs in the tri-series final in Sharjah, led by an impressive bowling and fielding performance. Leg-spinner Rashid Khan claimed 3 for 41, while Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Bilal Sami each picked up two wickets to trigger Zimbabwe's batting collapse.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza mounted the lone resistance, scoring 68 off 83 balls despite severe heat and humidity. Raza shared a 60-run fifth-wicket partnership with Ryan Burl before Rashid tore through the middle and lower order, leaving Afghanistan needing 170 to secure the title.

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Rashid takes three as Afghanistan fold Zimbabwe for 169 in tri-series final

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