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Rashid Khan, Ijaz Ahmadzai power Afghanistan to 37-run win in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe

Afghanistan recovered from a shaky powerplay to post 177 all out, then bowled Zimbabwe out for 140, taking a 1-0 lead in the T20I series in the UAE.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:14 PM

Key Things to Know

Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 37 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 series lead.
Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai spurred Afghanistan's recovery from 31 for 3, hitting 51 off 20 deliveries.
Rashid Khan smashed 30 off 10 balls and claimed two wickets during Zimbabwe's run chase.

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Afghanistan secured a 37-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I of their series in Sharjah on October 27, 2026. After stumbling to 31 for 3 in the powerplay, Afghanistan recovered to score 177 all out in 19.5 overs. They then bowled Zimbabwe out for 140 in 19.1 overs to take a 1-0 series lead.

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai led the recovery with 51 runs off 20 balls, supported by Shahidullah Kamal's steady 46. Rashid Khan added a late cameo of 30 off 10 balls before taking two wickets to halt Zimbabwe's chase.

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Rashid Khan, Ijaz Ahmadzai power Afghanistan to 37-run win in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe

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