Zimbabwe registered a nail-biting 4-wicket victory it’s over Afghanistan In the 1st T20I at Harare. Chasing a target of 145, Zimbabwe reached 145/6 without a ball. Brian Bennett anchored the innings by scoring 49 off 49, earning him the Player of the Match award. He had previously deployed 144/6, including Afghanistan Karim Janat‘s unbeaten 54 and Muhammad Nabi‘s quickfire 44. Led by the Zimbabwean bowlers Richard Shipp (3/28), held Afghanistan under control. Despite losing wickets at crucial moments, Zimbabwe’s lower order led the way We are laughably brave‘s 16 unbeaten run, providing a thrilling finish, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Afghanistan set a modest target with the performances of Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat
After winning the toss, batting first, Afghanistan scored 144/6 in 20 overs. The innings started off poorly Rahmanullah Gurbaz a duck fell and Sediqullah Atal and Muhammad Ishaq followed cheaply. However, Janat struck a crucial knock, unbeaten on 49 off 54, hitting 44 off Nabi’s 27 overs. The pair provided a competitive total, adding stability to the contest. Zimbabwe’s bowlers, especially Ngarava (3/28), struck consistently at crucial moments to keep Afghanistan’s run rate in check.
Brian Bennett anchors Zimbabwe’s chase
Zimbabwe’s chase of 145 revolved around Bennett’s steady 49 off 49. Despite early hiccups, with We found Marumani Down to 9, Bennett held the innings together. cooperates with Dion Myers (32) and others kept Zimbabwe on track. The home side suffered a moderate wobble but Bennett’s tenacity kept them in the game. Navin-ul-Haq‘s 3/33 and Rashid Khans 2/26 Tested Zimbabwe’s batting but Bennett’s strike set the stage for victory.
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A thrilling finish seals the game for Zimbabwe
The match was over as Zimbabwe needed 17 from the last two overs. Musekiwa (16 not out) and Wellington Masakadza (6 not out) held their nerve to ensure the team crossed the line off the last ball. Afghanistan’s bowlers, especially Rashid, created the pressure but Zimbabwe’s lower order made it happen. The thrilling win gave Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the series and showed their ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Now this is how you end Musekiwa. Well played Zim. We’re late, but we don’t care. #ZIMvAFG
— jt_foxy29 (@Johnmugava) December 11, 2024
Match Winning Knock. Tashinga Musekiwa performed well. Zimbabwe won the 1st T20I by 4 Wickets. 3 wickets for Richard Ngarawa 3/28. Well played Brian Bennett 49(49).#ZIMvAFG @ZimCricketv @RichardRbidza
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe win 1st T20 vs Afghanistan, chase down the target in the last ball of the match! #ZIMvAFG
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe only won back-to-back thrillers. They beat 4 big Asian teams in T20Is this year in India, Pakistan, SL and Afghanistan.
— Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe crushes Afghanistan in Harare with full force! 🇿🇼🇿🇼 congratulations guys! pic.twitter.com/jGBtyY5osU
— Adam Theo🇿🇼🏏 (@AdamTheofilatos) December 11, 2024
This is the moment! We have a new hero in “Stone” Musekiwa, 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼! Congratulations let’s win this streak $6500 President 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇼🇿#Chevrons🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 pic.twitter.com/YnS87kiAbt
— Freddy Michael Masarirevu (@freddyMM93) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe in 2024
Won T20 against Sri Lanka🇱🇰
Won T20 against Bangladesh🇧🇩
Won T20 against India🇮🇳
Won ODI and T20 each against Pakistan🇵🇰
Won T20 against Afghanistan🇦🇫*
Defeated All Asian Sides (Test Match) #ZIMvAFG #T20 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/b0JdHHU8Ol— Kazi Tanvir Hossain 🇧🇩 (@kt16tanvir) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe won the first game of the tour against India, lost the remaining matches, won the same against Pakistan and now against Afghanistan in the first game of the tour.
– Middle Class Chandler (@MC_Chandler01) December 11, 2024
ZIMBABWE WIN 2 T20 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 3 YEARS!
— Cricket Central 🇼🇿 🏏 (@CricketCentrall) December 11, 2024
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan
What fits 😮😮😮#zimvsafg #cricket— Vishal Singh (@V900Vishal) December 11, 2024
