Zimbabwe Wins Thrilling T20I Against Afghanistan

Zimbabwe achieved a thrilling four-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I at Harare Sports Club, successfully chasing down a target of 145 runs on the last ball. Brian Bennett anchored the innings with a steady 49 runs, while Tashinga Musekiwa played a crucial role, scoring 16 not out, including the winning runs. Afghanistan, batting first, posted a total of 144 runs, aided by a 79-run partnership between Karim Janat, who scored 54 not out, and Mohammad Nabi, who added 44 runs. Zimbabwe faced a challenging chase, dropping from 103 for 2 to needing 17 runs off the final two overs, but resilient performances in the lower order secured the win. This victory marks Zimbabwe's first against Afghanistan since 2019, giving them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second match is set to take place on Friday.