Afghanistan opened its ODI tri-series campaign with a commanding 158-run victory over Zimbabwe on Monday, powered by Sediqullah Atal’s century and a four-wicket haul from Rashid Khan.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Afghanistan scored 294 before being bowled out, setting Zimbabwe a target of 295.
Atal led the innings with 102, while Ibrahim Zadran fell 10 runs short of a century with 90. Hashmatullah Shahidi added 28 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 25 as Afghanistan pushed its total to 294.
Afghanistan’s bowlers then took control, dismissing Zimbabwe for 136.
Rashid led the attack with four wickets for 17 runs, while Fazalhaq Farooqi took two for 15. Allah Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi also picked up a wicket apiece.
Atal was named player of the match for his century.
The victory gave Afghanistan a strong start to the ODI tri-series. Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in its second match Wednesday.
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