Hey cricket fans! If you’re anything like us here at IPL Star – where we live and breathe fast-paced action like the IPL’s boundary-hitting frenzy – then the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 was pure adrenaline. Imagine this: Afghanistan, fresh off licking their wounds from a Test drubbing, storm back with a ruthless 3-0 whitewash. Their openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, unleash a monster 159-run stand to pile up 210/3. Zimbabwe? They claw back with Sikandar Raza’s fiery 51 and Ryan Burl’s six-hitting fireworks, but fall agonizingly short at 201 all out. A 9-run thriller that had Harare on its feet!
This wasn’t just a win; it was revenge served hot. After Zimbabwe’s historic innings victory in the one-off Test (beating Afghanistan by 73 runs), the visitors flipped the script in T20s, proving why they’re Asia’s second-best side. Gurbaz’s 92 off 48 balls? Chef’s kiss. And that final over drama? Heart-stopping.
Stick around as we break it all down – from ball-by-ball insights to player quotes buzzing on X (formerly Twitter). Whether you’re scouting fantasy tips for the next big series or just reliving the chaos, this full ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 match report has you covered. Let’s dive in!
Match Summary at a Glance
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, here’s the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 in a neat package. Afghanistan won the toss and batted first on a flat Harare deck – a smart call with dew lurking later. Their 210/3 was the highest T20I total in this bilateral series, per ESPNcricinfo stats. Zimbabwe’s chase? A rollercoaster, but they couldn’t quite pull off the record-equalling effort.
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 |
| Match | 3rd T20I, ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 |
| Date | November 2, 2025 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Toss | Afghanistan won & elected to bat |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 9 runs (3-0 series sweep) |
| Player of the Match | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 92 off 48 balls |
| Player of the Series | Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) – 3 fifties, 185 runs total |
| Umpires | Langton Rusere, Percival Sizara |
| 3rd Umpire | Forster Mutizwa |
| Referee | Emmanuel Dube |
| Brief Scores | AFG 210/3 (20 ov) beat ZIM 201/10 (20 ov) by 9 runs |
Full live scorecard on ESPNcricinfo.
This table screams dominance – Afghanistan’s run rate? A blistering 10.50. Zimbabwe’s? 10.05, but those wickets tumbled like dominoes. Fans on X were losing it: “@afghcricket celebrated the ‘AfghanAtalan sweep’ with fireworks emojis, racking up 46 likes in hours.” Simple stat: This marks Afghanistan’s third straight T20I whitewash over Zimbabwe. Ouch.
Harare Sports Club: The High-Scoring Battleground
Picture this: A sun-baked oval in Zimbabwe’s capital, buzzing with 10,000 fans under the African sky. Harare Sports Club isn’t just a ground; it’s a T20I cauldron where scores soar and chases thrill. Capacity? 10,000 roaring souls. Ends? City End and Club House End – the latter notorious for swing under lights.
For the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025, the pitch was a dream: Flat as a pancake, true bounce, and minimal seam movement. Dew played spoiler in the second innings, making grip tricky – why Nabi’s toss call was gold. Average first-innings score here? 165 in T20Is. Highest chase? 178/4 vs Australia in 2018. But 210? That’s new territory.
| Venue Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (T20I) | 165 |
| Highest Total | 227/6 (ZIM vs PAK, 2022) |
| Highest Chase | 178/4 (ZIM vs AUS, 2018) |
| Pitch Report (Nov 2, 2025) | Flat, batsman-friendly; dew aided chasers late |
| Records Broken Today | 1. AFG’s highest vs ZIM (210). 2. 159-run opening stand (new record). 3. 24 sixes total (series high). |
Why does this matter? Harare rewards aggression – think Gurbaz’s paddles over fine leg. As @ESPNcricinfo tweeted, “Bennett, Raza and Burl gave ZIM hope, but AFG held on.” For IPL fans, it’s like Wankhede on steroids: Boundaries flow, but death bowling wins games.
Afghanistan’s Batting Onslaught: Building 210/3
Afghanistan’s innings in the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? A masterclass in T20 tempo. Stand-in captain Ibrahim Zadran eyed the sweep after resting Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai – bold, but it worked. Electing to bat, they turned the Powerplay into a party: 73/0 in 6 overs. That’s their third-highest Powerplay ever!
Let’s break it down over-by-over. Wellington Masakadza opened – bad idea. Gurbaz, the wristy keeper-batter, bent low for a paddle four, danced down for a straight six into the trees, then carved two more boundaries. 19 off the first over! Fans on X called it “Gurbaz’s demolition mode.”
| Over | Bowler | Runs | Key Moments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Masakadza | 19 | Gurbaz: Paddle 4, straight 6, two more 4s |
| 2 | Richard Ngarava | 8 | Zadran pulls short ball for 4; Gurbaz edges but safe |
| 3 | Brad Evans | 14 | Zadran two 4s; Gurbaz dropped on 30 (Evans spills) |
| 4 | Tinotenda Maposa | 23 | Zadran four 4s in a row; Gurbaz lofts 6 over mid-off |
| 5 | Wellington Masakadza | 5 | Singles; rotation of strike |
| 6 | Richard Ngarava | 4 | Zadran square-cuts for 4; Powerplay ends 73/0 |
By the end of six, Afghanistan were flying at 12.17 runs per over. Gurbaz, dropped early, made Zimbabwe pay – his 30-ball fifty came with five fours and two sixes. Shot types? Paddles over short fine (three in total), lofted cover drives, and pick-up pulls over cow corner. “The wicket was good,” Gurbaz later said on ESPNcricinfo. “Ibrahim and I discussed batting deep.”
Zadran anchored beautifully. His third fifty of the series (off 36 balls, seven fours) showed smart crease usage – no rash shots, just milking singles and punishing width. Their 159-run stand? A ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 record, off 94 balls. 50 in 22 balls, 100 in 61, 150 in 84. Simple math: That’s 1.69 runs per ball. IPL scouts, take note – this duo could light up auctions.
Post-Powerplay, Sikandar Raza stemmed the flow with 4-0-20-0. Dot balls galore, tempting lofts that fell safe. But Ryan Burl’s 14th over? Carnage. Gurbaz, on 58 off 38, exploded: Paddle over fine leg (4), drilled straight (4), stepped out for long-off six, cow-corner pick-up (6), sliced extra-cover (4), flat long-on (6). 30 runs! From 58 to 88 in one over. “Blitzy,” as Indian Express called it.
| Partnership Breakdown | Runs | Balls | Key Contributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz-Zadran (1st Wkt) | 159 | 94 | Gurbaz 92, Zadran 60 |
| Zadran-Atal (2nd Wkt) | 4 | 5 | Quick singles |
| Atal-Shahidullah (3rd Wkt) | 36 | 18 | Atal’s two 4s |
| Atal-Nabi (4th Wkt) | 11 | 3 | Nabi’s single |
The stand broke at 155/0 after 15 – Raza’s diving catch at extra cover off Ngarava’s slower ball. Gurbaz stranded on 92 (8×4, 5×6, SR 191.67). Heartbreaker! Zadran followed soon, bowled by Evans’ slower cutter for 60 (7×4, SR 122.45). Enter Sediqullah Atal: Unbeaten 35 off 15 (2×4, 3×6). Three ropes cleared in the last three overs – straight sixes that echoed around Harare. 44 runs there, pushing to 210/3.
Full scorecard? Here’s the magic in numbers.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Raza b Ngarava | 92 | 48 | 8 | 5 | 191.67 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) b Evans | 60 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 122.45 |
| Sediqullah Atal not out | 35 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 233.33 |
| Shahidullah c Bennett b Evans | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras (b2 lb1 w8 nb1) | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Total (3 wkts, 20 ov) | 210 | – | 17 | 8 | 10.50 |
Fall of Wickets: 159-1 (15.4 ov, Gurbaz), 163-2 (16.3 ov, Zadran), 199-3 (19.3 ov, Shahidullah).
Zimbabwe’s bowling? Leaky. Evans’ 2/33 was gritty, but Burl’s 0/48 stung. Raza’s economy (5.00) was the lone bright spot. Boundaries: 25 total (17 fours, 8 sixes). Run-rate graph? Steady climb from 12 in Powerplay to 14.67 in death.
This wasn’t luck – it was execution. As @ACBofficials posted post-match: “Clinical Afghanistan complete a 3-0 sweep.” For cricket lovers, it’s the blueprint for T20 success: Start hot, build smart, finish with a bang.
Relive the innings on YouTube Highlights via Times Now.
Zimbabwe’s Daring Chase: 201 All Out Heartbreak
Chasing 211 at Harare? Tall order, but Zimbabwe love a scrap. After slumping to 19/2 in the Powerplay (vs AFG’s 73/0), Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett turned it into a contest. Their 85-run stand off 48 balls? Electric. But wickets? They bit back hard, especially in the death. Final score: 201/10. So close, yet so far.
Early doors: Disaster. Dion Myers’ lazy run-out (5 off 8) – direct hit from Fareed Ahmad. Then Brendan Taylor chips Fazalhaq Farooqi to mid-on (4 off 4). 19/2 after 2.5 overs. Powerplay: 48 runs, but two down. “Rocked early,” as Outlook India headlined.
Raza-Bennett flipped the script. Raza, the skipper and series warrior, pulled Farooqi over square leg (4), sliced Fareed through cover (4). Bennett? Audacious ramps over fine leg and checked drives past mid-off. Ninth over from Abdullah Ahmadzai: 19 runs – Raza’s six over midwicket, Bennett’s straight hit, Raza’s boundary. 92/2 at halfway. Raza’s 28-ball fifty (7×4, 2×6, SR 175.86) had Harare clapping.
| Required Rate Tracker | After Over | Runs Needed | Balls Left | Req RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay End (6 ov) | 6 | 163 | 84 | 11.64 |
| Halfway (10 ov) | 10 | 119 | 60 | 11.90 |
| 15 Overs | 15 | 60 | 30 | 12.00 |
| 18 Overs | 18 | 29 | 12 | 14.50 |
Momentum peaked at 126/4 after 12.5 – but Raza’s freak exit: Sweep off Nabi glances glove-pad to stumps (51 off 29). Bennett follows, caught at mid-off off Ahmadzai (47 off 31, 3×4 2×6). Enter Burl: Therapy session. 37 off 15 (5×6, SR 246.67). Sixes? Cow corner (off Mujeeb), midwicket slog (Nabi), straight launch (Farooqi). Zimbabwe hit 151/4 after 15, 190/8 after 18.4.
But the collapse: Burl inside-edges Mujeeb (162/5). Fareed’s 18th over – double strike! Bowls Madande (4 off 5), then Evans caught brilliantly by Gurbaz at deep square (1 off 2). “Held their nerve,” ESPN noted. Needing 29 off 12 balls, Farooqi’s 19th: Just 10 runs. Final over, Ahmadzai defending 19: Yorker to Masakadza, inswinger castles Maposa (4 off 3), Ngarava flicks to square leg where Mujeeb juggles the catch (5 off 3).
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Fareed Ahmad Malik | 3 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 12.67 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 9.67 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 4 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 10.50 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 14.00 |
Zimbabwe’s batting card tells the tale.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett c Zadran b Ahmadzai | 47 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 151.61 |
| Dion Myers run out (Fareed) | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) c Mujeeb b Farooqi | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) b Nabi | 51 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 175.86 |
| Ryan Burl b Mujeeb | 37 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 246.67 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa c Shahidullah b Farooqi | 28 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 164.71 |
| Clive Madande b Fareed | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Brad Evans c Gurbaz b Fareed | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Tinotenda Maposa b Ahmadzai | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Wellington Masakadza not out | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Richard Ngarava c Mujeeb b Ahmadzai | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Extras (lb5 w4 nb1) | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Total (10 wkts, 20 ov) | 201 | – | 14 | 10 | 10.05 |
Fall of Wickets: 15-1 (2.1, Myers), 19-2 (2.5, Taylor), 104-3 (10.5, Raza), 126-4 (12.5, Bennett), 162-5 (15.4, Burl), 172-6 (17.1, Madande), 178-7 (17.5, Evans), 190-8 (18.4, Musekiwa), 192-9 (19.2, Maposa), 201-10 (19.6, Ngarava).
Sixes heatmap: Burl’s midwicket blasts dominated, but AFG’s bowlers – Ahmadzai’s 3/42 the pick – snuffed the fire. “Thrilling finish,” @HurriyatEN posted. Zimbabwe’s highest vs AFG, but no cigar.
Star Performers and Post-Match Buzz
Who lit up the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? Let’s rate ’em – out of 10, based on impact. Gurbaz? A 10/10 demolition. His 92 wasn’t just runs; it was statement after a lean patch.
| Player | Team | Performance | Rating | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | AFG | 92 (48b, 8×4 5×6) | 10/10 | Record stand, POTM |
| Ibrahim Zadran | AFG | 60 (49b), Series 3 fifties | 9.5/10 | Anchor & leader |
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | 51 (29b, 7×4 2×6), 0/20 bowl | 9/10 | Lone fighter |
| Ryan Burl | ZIM | 37 (15b, 5×6) | 8.5/10 | Late fireworks |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | AFG | 3/42 (4 ov) | 8/10 | Death-over hero |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | 47 (31b, 3×4 2×6) | 7.5/10 | Solid revival |
| Fareed Ahmad | AFG | 2/38 (3 ov) | 7/10 | Key 18th over |
| Sediqullah Atal | AFG | 35* (15b, 2×4 3×6) | 7/10 | Finishing touch |
| Brad Evans | ZIM | 2/33 (4 ov) | 6.5/10 | Early wickets |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | ZIM | 28 (17b, 2×4 1×6) | 6/10 | Cameo effort |
Player of the Match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz – The explosive opener ended months without a big score. “Myself and Ibrahim were discussing batting deep,” he told reporters. “This is not the first time we have had such a big partnership – the communication is really good.” His eight fours and five sixes? Vintage Gurbaz, blending finesse (paddles) with power (lofts). In a series where AFG posted 210 – their highest vs ZIM – he was the spark. X buzz? “@circleofcricket hailed the ‘thrilling 9-run win’ with 2 likes.”
Player of the Series: Ibrahim Zadran – Three fifties (60 here), 185 runs at SR 140+. “I was upset with the Test,” he reflected. “Changed technically and mentally – used the crease, didn’t bat from one spot. We played as a team.” Standing in for Rashid, his calm leadership shone. Mentally? “Losing happens; focus on skills, back each other.” Afghanistan’s future captain?
Zimbabwe’s heroes: Raza, the all-round gem, demanded more from his side: “This isn’t who we are… We deserve better.” Burl’s knock? “He needed that pain,” Raza added, praising the sixes that kept hope alive. Evans’ two wickets early were gritty, but the attack leaked 210.
Post-match on X: @ACBofficials shared four celebration pics, 202 likes strong: “Clinical 3-0 sweep!” @NewZimbabweCom noted the defeat with match details link. Sentiment? Pride in fight, pain in loss.
5 Game-Changing Moments
The ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 swung like a pendulum. Here are the five pivots – each with timestamp, impact, and tactical nugget.
- 19-Run First Over (0.1-1.0 ov, AFG Innings): Gurbaz’s paddle, six, and boundaries off Masakadza. Impact: Set 73/0 Powerplay tone; ZIM never recovered containment. Tactic: Exploit new ball swing – AFG targeted fine leg gaps.
- Gurbaz Dropped on 30 (3rd Over, AFG Innings): Evans spills his own skier. Impact: Gurbaz adds 62 more; partnership swells to 159. Tactic: Slower balls misfired – ZIM paid for rustiness.
- Raza’s Diving Catch (15.4 ov, AFG Innings): Ends Gurbaz at 92 off Ngarava. Impact: Breaks 155/0 stand; slows AFG to 210 from potential 230. Tactic: Captain’s fielding flips momentum – extra cover patrol key.
- Fareed’s Double Strike (18th Over, ZIM Chase): Bowls Madande, catches Evans off Gurbaz dive. Impact: ZIM from 172/6 to 178/7; chase crumbles needing 33 off 12. Tactic: Seam at death – short balls induced errors.
- Ahmadzai’s Final Over Heroics (20th Over, ZIM Chase): Yorker, inswinger to Maposa, juggled catch for Ngarava. Impact: Defends 19; 9-run win seals sweep. Tactic: Variations under pressure – yorkers neuter big hits.
These moments? Pure T20 gold. As @EyeOnAfgh linked Ariana News: “Gurbaz and Ibrahim power the sweep.”
Series Wrap: From Test Loss to T20 Triumph
The Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025? A tale of formats. Zimbabwe stunned with an innings-and-73-run Test win – their first home red-ball victory in 12 years, led by Richard Ngarava’s 10/85 and Ben Curran’s 121. AFG collapsed to 127 and 159.
But T20s? AFG’s playground. 3-0 sweep: 1st T20I by 53 runs (AFG 178/7 beat ZIM 125), 2nd by 7 wickets (ZIM 157/8; AFG 158/3). Head-to-head: 19-2 for AFG in T20Is. “Superb turnaround,” as Indian Express put it.
Takeaways:
- AFG Depth: Sans Rashid (rested), spinners like Mujeeb (series 5 wkts) and Nabi stepped up. Openers Gurbaz-Zadran: 300+ runs combined.
- ZIM Resilience: Raza’s 51 here, series 150+ runs. Burl’s resurgence post-slump. But collapses: 8/75 after promising starts.
- Emerging Stars: Atal’s cameos, Musekiwa’s 28. Watch ’em in ZIM’s Pakistan tri-series with SA – dew and pace await, as Raza warned: “High-octane, adapt or perish.”
For AFG, momentum builds for global gigs. X echoed pride: @Rehmat8863: “Second-best Asia, whitewashed ZIM 3-0!”
Series fixtures on ICC Site.
Who was the series MVP?
- Gurbaz’s fireworks
- Zadran’s consistency
- Raza’s grit (Vote below – results in comments!)
Quick Hits: ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025
Got questions on the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? We’ve got answers, straight from the action and web buzz.
- Who won the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? Afghanistan, by 9 runs. They defended 210/3 as ZIM finished at 201/10 – a series sweep!
- What was the highest partnership in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? 159 runs for the 1st wicket (Gurbaz 92, Zadran 60) – a new record in AFG-ZIM T20Is.
- Who was Player of the Match in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? Rahmanullah Gurbaz for his explosive 92 off 48, including 8 fours and 5 sixes.
- Did Zimbabwe break any records in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? Yes! Their 201 was the highest T20I total vs AFG, and they hit 10 sixes – matching AFG’s boundary barrage.
- Where to watch ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 highlights? ESPNcricinfo, YouTube (official cricket channels), or apps like Hotstar/Fancode. X clips from @ESPNcricinfo are gold.
- What’s next for both teams after ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025? Zimbabwe: Tri-series vs Pakistan/SA. Afghanistan: Builds for T20 World Cup qualifiers.
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FAQs: Unlocking the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 Thriller
1. Who won the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 and by how many runs?
Afghanistan clinched a thrilling ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 victory by 9 runs, sealing their dominant 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe. Batting first after winning the toss, AFG posted 210/3, powered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive 92. Zimbabwe fought back to 201/10 but fell short in a high-scoring Harare showdown. This marks AFG’s third straight T20I whitewash vs ZIM—pure revenge after their Test loss!
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 210/3 | Won by 9 runs |
| Zimbabwe | 201/10 | Lost series 0-3 |
Full scorecard on ESPNcricinfo.
2. What was Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s score in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz lit up the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 with a blistering 92 off 48 balls—earning Player of the Match honors. His knock featured 8 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 191.67, anchoring a record 159-run opening stand with Ibrahim Zadran. Dropped early, Gurbaz smashed 30 runs in one over off Ryan Burl, turning the tide for AFG’s 210/3 total.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz | 92 | 48 | 8/5 | 191.67 |
Pro tip: Gurbaz’s paddle shots over fine leg? IPL auction gold—watch for CSK bids!
3. What is the full scorecard for Afghanistan’s innings in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
Afghanistan’s batting fireworks in the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 set a daunting 210/3 in 20 overs (RR 10.50). The Powerplay exploded for 73/0, with Gurbaz (92) and Zadran (60) starring. Sediqullah Atal’s late 35* off 15 added punch. Here’s the breakdown—perfect for fantasy rewind.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz c Raza b Ngarava | 92 | 48 | 8 | 5 | 191.67 |
| Zadran b Evans | 60 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 122.45 |
| Atal not out | 35 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 233.33 |
| Shahidullah c Bennett b Evans | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Nabi not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 210/3 | 20 ov | 17 | 8 | 10.50 |
Fall of wickets: 159-1 (15.4 ov), 163-2 (16.3 ov), 199-3 (19.3 ov). ZIM’s bowlers leaked boundaries—Evans’ 2/33 the only control.
4. How did Zimbabwe perform in their chase during ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
Zimbabwe’s chase in the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 was a gritty 201/10 (RR 10.05)—their highest T20I score vs AFG, but 9 runs shy of 211. Early wobbles at 19/2 gave way to Sikandar Raza’s 51 and Brian Bennett’s 47, but a middle-order slide sealed the 3-0 series sweep. Ryan Burl’s 37 off 15 (5 sixes) sparked hope, yet death-over drama from AFG’s bowlers crushed it.
| Key Batsman | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raza | 51 | 29 | 175.86 | b Nabi |
| Bennett | 47 | 31 | 151.61 | c Zadran b Ahmadzai |
| Burl | 37 | 15 | 246.67 | b Mujeeb |
Powerplay: 48/2. Total sixes: 10—matching AFG’s barrage for a 24-max slugfest.
5. Who was the Player of the Series in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
Ibrahim Zadran scooped Player of the Series in the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 for his consistent 185 runs across three fifties (including 60 here). The stand-in captain’s smart crease work and mental shift post-Test loss fueled AFG’s 3-0 series sweep. “We focused on team play,” Zadran said—echoing AFG’s depth without Rashid Khan.
| Award | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| POTM | Gurbaz | 92 (48b) |
| POT Series | Zadran | 185 runs, 3×50 |
Zadran’s SR? 140+—a blueprint for young IPL hopefuls eyeing openers’ slots.
6. What records were broken in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
The ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 shattered records en route to the 3-0 series sweep. AFG’s 210/3 was their highest vs ZIM; the 159-run opening stand (Gurbaz-Zadran) a new bilateral mark. ZIM’s 201? Their best chase attempt vs AFG. Total sixes: 18 (series high). Harare saw its flattest T20I pitch yet—avg RR 10.27!
| Record | Detail | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Stand | 159 (AFG) | 142 (2023) |
| AFG Total vs ZIM | 210/3 | 178/7 (1st T20I) |
| ZIM Total vs AFG | 201 | 157/8 (2nd T20I) |
These feats? AFG’s T20I H2H now 19-2—unbreakable dominance.
7. Where can I watch ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 highlights and full video?
Relive the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 drama with official highlights on ESPNcricinfo, YouTube (Afghanistan Cricket Board channel), or apps like Hotstar/Fancode. Ball-by-ball clips of Gurbaz’s 30-run over and Raza’s sweep dismissal are viral. For the 3-0 series sweep full replay, check Times Now or Indian Express live blogs—free and HD!
- ESPN Highlights, YouTube Clips.
- Pro Fan Tip: Search “Gurbaz 92 highlights” for 5-min edits—perfect commute watch.
8. What was the toss result and pitch report for ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
Afghanistan won the toss in the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 and elected to bat—smart, given dew favoring chasers later. Harare Sports Club’s pitch? Batsman paradise: Flat, true bounce, minimal seam (avg 1st inns 165). Dew hit post-15 overs, aiding ZIM’s chase but not enough for the 3-0 series sweep. Umpires: Rusere & Sizara.
| Toss | Decision | Pitch Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| AFG Won | Bat First | High-scoring (210+ defended) |
Captain Nabi nailed it: “Flat track, dew factor key.”
9. How did the Powerplay unfold in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 for both teams?
Powerplays defined the ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025—AFG’s exploded for 73/0 (third-highest ever), with Gurbaz’s 19-run first over setting the 3-0 series sweep tone. ZIM? 48/2, rocked by early run-outs. AFG’s aggression (12.17 RR) vs ZIM’s caution highlighted the gap.
| Team | Powerplay Score | Wickets | RR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG | 73/0 | 0 | 12.17 |
| ZIM | 48/2 | 2 | 8.00 |
Key: Gurbaz’s paddles vs Farooqi’s swing—classic T20 contrast.
10. What’s next for Afghanistan and Zimbabwe after ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025?
Post-ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I 2025 and the 3-0 series sweep, Afghanistan eyes T20 World Cup prep—next: Bilateral vs UAE in Dec. Zimbabwe? Tri-series vs Pakistan/SA, testing dew adaptations as Raza warned. Emerging stars like Atal (AFG) and Musekiwa (ZIM) to watch. Tour H2H: AFG 19-2 in T20Is—ZIM rebuilds from Test highs.
| Team | Next Fixture | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| AFG | vs UAE T20Is | World Cup momentum |
| ZIM | Tri-Series (PAK/SA) | Batting fixes |
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