A 159-run first-wicket stand between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set up Afghanistan for a nine-run victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday and a 3-0 sweep of a Twenty20 series. Gurbaz made 92, Zadran 60 and Sediqullah Atal a brisk, unbeaten 35 as the tourists posted 210-3 at Harare Sports Club. Opener Brian Bennett (47) and captain Sikandar Raza (51) offered Zimbabwe hope with a third-wicket partnership of 85, before being all out for 201 from the last delivery of the series.&nbsp;Afghanistan won the previous two matches by 53 runs and seven wickets after suffering a heavy loss in a one-off Test.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-world-cup-final-indw-vs-saw-will-rain-play-spoilsport-in-navi-mumbai-check-out-weather-report-1762059414422">Women’s World Cup Final, INDW vs SAW: Will rain play spoilsport in Navi Mumbai? Check out weather report</a>&nbsp;Gurbaz fell eight runs short of a second T20 century after Raza made a superb catch at deep cover off the bowling of Richard Ngarava. His 48-ball knock included five sixes and eight fours.&nbsp;Ibrahim Zadran, top scorer in the previous two victories, made his third straight half century in the series off 49 deliveries. He hit seven fours&nbsp;before his off stump was uprooted by Brad Evans.&nbsp;Evans was the most successful Zimbabwe bowler, taking 2-33 in four overs, after the Afghans won the toss and opted to bat.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-final-what-happens-if-summit-clash-is-washed-out-due-to-rain-is-there-a-reserve-day-1761991515640">Women's ODI World Cup final: What happens if summit clash is washed out due to rain? Is there a reserve day?</a>&nbsp;Raza hit two sixes and seven fours before being bowled by Mohammad Nabi midway through the innings when his attempted sweep saw the ball bounce off the pitch, hit his glove and deflect on to the stumps.&nbsp;Bennett followed his skipper to the pavilion 13 balls later, caught by Zadran when trying to loft the ball over mid off. His 31-ball stand included two sixes and three fours.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ibrahim Zadran, top scorer in the previous two victories, made his third straight half century in the series off 49 deliveries. He hit seven fours before his off stump was uprooted by Brad Evans.

A 159-run first-wicket stand between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set up Afghanistan for a nine-run victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday and a 3-0 sweep of a Twenty20 series. Gurbaz made 92, Zadran 60 and Sediqullah Atal a brisk, unbeaten 35 as the tourists posted 210-3 at Harare Sports Club. Opener Brian Bennett (47) and captain Sikandar Raza (51) offered Zimbabwe hope with a third-wicket partnership of 85, before being all out for 201 from the last delivery of the series. Afghanistan won the previous two matches by 53 runs and seven wickets after suffering a heavy loss in a one-off Test. Also Read - Women’s World Cup Final, INDW vs SAW: Will rain play spoilsport in Navi Mumbai? Check out weather report Gurbaz fell eight runs short of a second T20 century after Raza made a superb catch at deep cover off the bowling of Richard Ngarava. His 48-ball knock included five sixes and eight fours. Ibrahim Zadran, top scorer in the previous two victories, made his third straight half century in the series off 49 deliveries. He hit seven fours before his off stump was uprooted by Brad Evans. Evans was the most successful Zimbabwe bowler, taking 2-33 in four overs, after the Afghans won the toss and opted to bat. Also Read - Women's ODI World Cup final: What happens if summit clash is washed out due to rain? Is there a reserve day? Raza hit two sixes and seven fours before being bowled by Mohammad Nabi midway through the innings when his attempted sweep saw the ball bounce off the pitch, hit his glove and deflect on to the stumps. Bennett followed his skipper to the pavilion 13 balls later, caught by Zadran when trying to loft the ball over mid off. His 31-ball stand included two sixes and three fours. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ibrahim Zadran, top scorer in the previous two victories, made his third straight half century in the series off 49 deliveries. He hit seven fours&nbsp;before his off stump was uprooted by Brad Evans.

AFG vs ZIM: Afghanistan edge Zimbabwe by nine runs to seal series

Spinner Rashid Khan and batter Ibrahim Zadran starred as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Friday to clinch a three-match Twenty20 series with a game to spare. &nbsp; Zimbabwe won the toss, batted and were all out for 125 at Harare Sports Club. Afghanistan then reached 129-3 with 12 balls remaining. After suffering a heavy loss in a one-off Test, the tourists had won the first T20 by 53 runs on Wednesday. The dead rubber T20 will be played on Sunday. Khan took 3-9, including the wicket of rival captain Sikandar Raza, who top-scored for Zimbabwe with 37 off 32 balls, including four fours. &nbsp;&nbsp;Raza was caught and bowled as he struggled to deal with a delivery aimed at off stump, striking the ball straight to the 27-year-old Afghan skipper. Khan struck again three balls later in the 16th over, as his googly led to Tashinga Musekiwa (13) being caught by Mohammad Nabi at long on.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-south-africa-tour-of-india-all-you-need-to-know-about-ind-vs-sa-all-format-series-live-streaming-schedule-1761898423811">South Africa tour of India: All you need to know about IND vs SA all-format series - live streaming, schedule</a>&nbsp;The 24-run sixth-wicket partnership of Raza and Musekiwa was the best for Zimbabwe, who struggled after the failures of top-order pair Dion Myers (six) and Brendan Taylor (three). Brad Evans (12) was Khan's other victim, trapped leg before as he attempted a sweep with Zimbabwe desperately seeking runs late in the innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the second straight T20, Zadran top scored for Afghanistan, hitting an unbeaten 57 for his 12th T20 half century after 52 runs on Wednesday. His 51-ball stand included seven fours.It was &nbsp;left to fourth-wicket partner Azmatullah Omarzai to hit the match and series-winning four past long off.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brief scoresZimbabwe 125, 19.3 overs (S. Raza 37; R. Khan 3-9) vs Afghanistan 129-3, 18 overs (I. Zadran 57 not out; B. Evans 2-21)&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The third and final T20I between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played on Sunday (Nov 2).

Spinner Rashid Khan and batter Ibrahim Zadran starred as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Friday to clinch a three-match Twenty20 series with a game to spare. Zimbabwe won the toss, batted and were all out for 125 at Harare Sports Club. Afghanistan then reached 129-3 with 12 balls remaining. After suffering a heavy loss in a one-off Test, the tourists had won the first T20 by 53 runs on Wednesday. The dead rubber T20 will be played on Sunday. Khan took 3-9, including the wicket of rival captain Sikandar Raza, who top-scored for Zimbabwe with 37 off 32 balls, including four fours. Raza was caught and bowled as he struggled to deal with a delivery aimed at off stump, striking the ball straight to the 27-year-old Afghan skipper. Khan struck again three balls later in the 16th over, as his googly led to Tashinga Musekiwa (13) being caught by Mohammad Nabi at long on. Also Read - South Africa tour of India: All you need to know about IND vs SA all-format series - live streaming, schedule The 24-run sixth-wicket partnership of Raza and Musekiwa was the best for Zimbabwe, who struggled after the failures of top-order pair Dion Myers (six) and Brendan Taylor (three). Brad Evans (12) was Khan's other victim, trapped leg before as he attempted a sweep with Zimbabwe desperately seeking runs late in the innings. For the second straight T20, Zadran top scored for Afghanistan, hitting an unbeaten 57 for his 12th T20 half century after 52 runs on Wednesday. His 51-ball stand included seven fours.It was left to fourth-wicket partner Azmatullah Omarzai to hit the match and series-winning four past long off. Brief scores Zimbabwe 125, 19.3 overs (S. Raza 37; R. Khan 3-9) vs Afghanistan 129-3, 18 overs (I. Zadran 57 not out; B. Evans 2-21) Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The third and final T20I between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played on Sunday (Nov 2).

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AFG vs ZIM: Afghanistan edge Zimbabwe by nine runs to seal series

AFG vs ZIM, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets, secure series win