Series #1772637182344
06/03/2026 - 12:35 PM
ZI

Zimbabwe

91/1018.3 Overs
VS
AF

Afganistan

92/26.0 Overs

Zimbabwe won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchBennett

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Afganistan Inning

91/1018.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
G
Gurbaz Striker
not out222102104.8
Z
Zadran
c W Masakadza b Bennett 141111127.3
S
S Atal
c Kaia b Bennett 7190136.8
I
Ishaq
c Kaia b R Nagarva 9520180.0
I
Ikram
c T Marumani b Bennett 120050.0
O
Omarzai
lbw R Nagarva 06000.0
N
Naib
c Raza b W Masakadza 270028.6
N
Nabi
lbw Mazurbani 5410125.0
R
Rashid
not out12172070.6
M
Mujeeb
c T Munuyonga b Mazurbani 01000.0
N
Naveen
s Kaia b W Masakadza 14182077.8
Extras5 (wd 5, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total91/10 (18.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
W
W Masakadza
2.301726.80
R
Raza
3.001705.67
B
Burl
2.001708.50
B
Bennett
4.02832.00
E
Evans
2.00512.50
R
R Nagarva
3.001725.67
M
Mazurbani
2.001025.00
Fielding Highlights
W Masakadza
1 C
Kaia
2 C1 St
T Marumani
1 C
Raza
1 C
T Munuyonga
1 C

Partnerships

Gurbaz & Zadran
Gurbaz 8 · Zadran 14
22 (22b)
S Atal & Gurbaz
S Atal 7 · Gurbaz 13
20 (26b)
Gurbaz & Ishaq
Gurbaz 1 · Ishaq 1
2 (5b)
Ikram & Ishaq
Ikram 1 · Ishaq 0
1 (2b)
Omarzai & Ishaq
Omarzai 0 · Ishaq 8
8 (8b)
Naib & Omarzai
Naib 1 · Omarzai 0
1 (3b)
Naib & Nabi
Naib 1 · Nabi 1
2 (6b)
Nabi & Rashid
Nabi 4 · Rashid 0
4 (3b)
Mujeeb & Rashid
Mujeeb 0 · Rashid 0
0 (1b)
Naveen & Rashid
Naveen 14 · Rashid 12
26 (35b)
Match Timeline19 Overs
Over 19W Masakadza
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
1
0
W
Over 18Mazurbani
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Over 17R Nagarva
6 Runs
0
4
0
0
2
0
Over 16Burl
7 Runs
1
0
Wd
1
4
0
0
Over 15R Nagarva
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
1
Over 14Raza
6 Runs
0
0
Wd
0
Wd
0
0
4
Over 13Mazurbani
2 Wkt8 Runs
0
4
W
W
0
4
Over 12W Masakadza
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
W
Over 11R Nagarva
2 Wkt9 Runs
4
4
W
0
1
W
Over 10Bennett
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
0
Over 9Evans
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
1
0
1
W
1
Over 8Bennett
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
W
Over 7Evans
2 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
1
Over 6Bennett
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
Wd
0
Over 5W Masakadza
12 Runs
0
0
0
6
6
0
Over 4Bennett
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
0
0
W
0
6
Over 3Raza
6 Runs
1
1
0
0
4
0
Over 2Burl
10 Runs
2
0
1
6
1
0
Over 1Raza
5 Runs
0
0
2
0
1
2

Zimbabwe Inning

92/26.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Bennett
b Naveen 13630216.7
T
T Marumani
not out211131190.9
K
Kaia
c Rashid b Rashid 7301233.3
T
T Munuyonga Striker
not out491663306.3
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total92/2 (6.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Naveen
1.0015115.00
O
Omarzai
1.0010010.00
R
Rashid
2.0042121.00
N
Naib
1.00404.00
M
Mujeeb
1.0021021.00
Fielding Highlights
Rashid
1 C

Partnerships

Bennett & T Marumani
Bennett 13 · T Marumani 10
23 (11b)
Kaia & T Marumani
Kaia 7 · T Marumani 0
7 (3b)
T Munuyonga & T Marumani
T Munuyonga 49 · T Marumani 11
60 (22b)
Match Timeline7 Overs
Over 7Naveen
0 Runs
Over 6Rashid
25 Runs
6
6
4
4
4
1
Over 5Mujeeb
21 Runs
4
2
4
6
4
1
Over 4Naib
4 Runs
1
Wd
1
0
1
0
0
Over 3Rashid
1 Wkt17 Runs
6
W
1
4
0
6
Over 2Naveen
1 Wkt15 Runs
4
4
1
4
Wd
W
1
Over 1Omarzai
10 Runs
4
4
0
1
0
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Zimbabwe vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 world cup • Zimbabwe won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 183 runs & 12 wickets
Afganistan Top Batter: Gurbaz — 22 (21b, 0x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Bennett — 3/8 (4.0 ov)
Zimbabwe Top Batter: T Munuyonga — 49 (16b, 6x4, 3x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Naveen — 1/15 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: T Munuyonga & T Marumani — 60 runs (22b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Bennett (Zimbabwe) — 165.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, Zimbabwe took on Afganistan on Mar 4, 2026, 04:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Zimbabwe won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 183 runs and 12 wickets fall between Afganistan (91/10 in 18.3 overs) and Zimbabwe (92/2 in 6.0 overs).

2. Afganistan Innings Breakdown (91/10)

Batting in the first innings, Afganistan finished on 91/10 from 18.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.92 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afganistan accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 22 runs off 21 balls (including 0 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 104.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Zadran , who contributed 14 runs off 11 deliveries, while Naveen added 14 (18b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bennett led the bowling figures with 3/8 in 4.0 overs (economy 2.00), assisted by Mazurbani (2/10 in 2.0 overs).

3. Zimbabwe Chase & Second Innings Summary (92/2)

Pursuing a target of 92 runs for victory, Zimbabwe recorded 92/2 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 15.33 runs per over. T Munuyonga anchored the chase for Zimbabwe with 49 runs from 16 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 306.3), alongside T Marumani who chipped in with 21 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Naveen delivered a key spell of 1/15 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Rashid finished with 1/42 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by T Munuyonga and T Marumani (Zimbabwe), who combined for 60 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Kaia 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—Bennett (Zimbabwe) topped the match rankings with 165.0 total points, followed closely by R Nagarva (124.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bennett .