In-form Afghanistan heavy favourites in tri-series final against Zimbabwe

Afghanistan enter the ODI tri-series final in Sharjah as heavy favorites against Zimbabwe following dominant round-robin performances. The match marks Sharjah's first ODI tournament final since 2003. Afghanistan head into the decider on a five-match winning streak after cruising past Bangladesh by seven wickets in their previous match, spearheaded by strong bowling from Yamin Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Rashid Khan alongside recent centuries from Sediqullah Atal.

Zimbabwe will rely on captain Sikandar Raza and experienced batters Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor to mount a challenge. Ervine is expected to return to bolster the batting order against an in-form Afghanistan bowling attack, while Raza faces the critical task of countering Rashid Khan, who has claimed back-to-back four-wicket hauls in the tournament.