Afghanistan ODI vs Zimbabwe ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Afghanistan ODI won the match by 23 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Afghanistan ODI took on Zimbabwe ODI on Jan 11, 2026, 11:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan ODI won the match by 23 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 389 runs and 15 wickets fall between Afghanistan ODI (206/8 in 30.0 overs) and Zimbabwe ODI (183/7 in 30.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan ODI Innings Breakdown (206/8)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan ODI finished on 206/8 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.87 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan ODI accumulated 38 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sediqullah Atal spearheaded the batting effort with 59 runs off 56 balls (including 7 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 105.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Azmatullah Omarzai, who contributed 40 runs off 25 deliveries, while Hashmatullah Shahidi added 31 (23b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 1, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Sikander Raza led the bowling figures with 3/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Ernest Masuku (2/27 in 6.0 overs).
3. Zimbabwe ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (183/7)
Pursuing a target of 207 runs for victory, Zimbabwe ODI recorded 183/7 in 30.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.10 runs per over. Sikander Raza anchored the chase for Zimbabwe ODI with 65 runs from 49 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 132.7), alongside Ben Curran who chipped in with 30 off 40 balls. Defending the total, Mohammad Nabi delivered a key spell of 3/21 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.20, while Noor Ahmad finished with 2/40 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Hashmatullah Shahidi and Sediqullah Atal (Afghanistan ODI), who combined for 62 runs off 48 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Tony Munyonga making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe ODI) topped the match rankings with 259.0 total points, followed closely by Mohammad Nabi (174.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mohammad Nabi .