Noor rocks Zimbabwe as Afghanistan complete clean sweep: 3rd T20 (Sharjah)

Noor Ahmad starred with the ball as Afghanistan completed a comprehensive 3–0 series whitewash of Zimbabwe with a seven-wicket victory in the third T20I.

Zimbabwe were dismissed for just 79, with Ryan Burl top-scoring with 30. Noor Ahmad produced a devastating spell, claiming five wickets for 13 runs, while debutant Abdullah Tarakhail supported him with two for 14 to dismantle the Zimbabwean batting lineup.

Afghanistan made light work of the modest target, reaching 81 for three to seal victory in just 8.1 overs. Ibrahim Zadran anchored the chase with an unbeaten 25, while Zimbabwe’s Masuku claimed two wickets for 21.

Afghanistan’s dominance throughout the series underlined their superior bowling firepower and batting depth, completing a convincing clean sweep.

Afghanistan 81 for 3 (Zadran 25*, Masuku 2-21) beat Zimbabwe 79 (Burl 30, Noor 5-13, Tarakhail 2-14) by seven wickets.

Nov 2026.