The Zimbabwe-Afghanistan cricket rivalry in T20 Internationals has developed into one of the most competitive matchups between associate nations, showcasing the rapid rise of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe’s fighting spirit. This comprehensive analysis covers their last 10 T20 matches, providing detailed scorecards, key performances, and statistical insights.
Match 1: 2022 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2022 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 11 June 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 158/7 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 122 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 36 runs |
| Player of the Match | Rashid Khan (3/25) |
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Match 2: 2022 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2022 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 9 June 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Afghanistan | 198/5 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 140 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 58 runs |
| Player of the Match | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (87 off 45) |
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Match 3: 2021 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tour of Afghanistan 2021 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date | 17 March 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 183/7 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 156/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 27 runs |
| Player of the Match | Najibullah Zadran (72* off 35) |
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Match 4: 2020 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tour of Afghanistan 2020 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Dehradun |
| Date | 14 March 2020 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Afghanistan | 197/5 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 193/5 (20 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 4 runs |
| Player of the Match | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (61 off 33) |
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Match 5: 2018 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2018 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Date | 5 July 2018 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 156/8 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 154/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 2 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Nabi (40 & 2/20) |
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Match 6: 2018 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2018 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Date | 4 July 2018 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Afghanistan | 189/7 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 155/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 34 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Shahzad (80 off 45) |
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Match 7: 2016 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tour of Afghanistan 2016 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 10 January 2016 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 215/6 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 200 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 15 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Nabi (89* off 30) |
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Match 8: 2015 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tour of Afghanistan 2015 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 8 January 2015 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Afghanistan | 179/7 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 161/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 18 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Shahzad (62 off 44) |
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Match 9: 2014 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2014 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Date | 13 July 2014 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Zimbabwe | 187/7 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 189/4 (19.3 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Shahzad (93* off 56) |
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Match 10: 2013 T20I Series
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2013 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 12 May 2013 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Zimbabwe | 146/7 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 147/5 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Nabi (3/16 & 38*) |
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Head-to-Head Statistical Summary
| Statistic | Zimbabwe | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 8 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 215/6 | 197/5 |
| Lowest Total | 122 | 146/7 |
| Highest Individual Score | Mohammad Shahzad (93*) | Sikandar Raza (89) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Rashid Khan (4/9) | Tendai Chatara (3/22) |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 | 166 |
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