Omarzai century propels Afghanistan win over Zimbabwe: 2nd T20 (Sharjah)

Azmatullah Ormazai rescued Afghanistan leading to a 19-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2–0 lead in the series.

Batting first, Afghanistan collapsed to 38-5. They posted an imposing 221 for seven, powered by a magnificent innings from Azmatullah Omarzai, who smashed 116. Ijaz Ahmad provided excellent support with 52, while Zimbabwe’s Brad Evans was the pick of the bowlers with two for 40.

Zimbabwe mounted a spirited chase but finished on 202 for five, falling 19 runs short. Sikandar Raza produced a superb unbeaten 106, keeping Zimbabwe in contention with an outstanding display of power-hitting. However, Afghanistan maintained control at crucial stages, with Abdollah claiming two for 34 to help secure the victory and the series.

Afghanistan 221 for 7 (Omarzai 116, Ijaz Ahmad 52, Evans 2-40) beat Zimbabwe 202 for 5 (Raza 106*, Abdollah 2-34) by 19 runs.

Oct 2026.