Afghanistan posted 177 for 10 in 19.5 overs, while Zimbabwe were all out for 140 in 19.1 overs, giving the hosts a 37‑run victory.
Afghanistan’s innings was powered by 52 from Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, 46 from Shahidullah and 30 from Rashid Khan. Newman Nyamhuri took 4 for 31 in 3.5 overs and Brad Evans claimed 2 for 34 in 4 overs.
Zimbabwe’s chase was led by 32 from RP Burl, 24 from I Kaia and 17 from Sikandar Raza. Fazalhaq Farooqi finished with 3 for 13 in 3.1 overs and Rashid Khan took 2 for 20 in 4 overs.
