Atal 102 and Rashid 4 for 17 seal Afghanistan's comprehensive win
Afghanistan secured a comprehensive victory as Sediqullah Atal scored 102 and Rashid Khan claimed 4 for 17, bowling out Zimbabwe for 136 in a chase of 295.
Afghanistan stamped their absolute authority on the contest with a commanding performance, driven by a magnificent century from Sediqullah Atal.
Atal spearheaded the batting effort with a brilliant 102, anchoring the innings and setting up a formidable target for the opposition.
Chasing a stiff total of 295 for victory, Zimbabwe faced a mathematical equation where scoring 196 would have secured their qualification for the final.
However, the run chase completely unraveled as the opposition batting lineup collapsed under immense pressure.
Rashid Khan ripped through the batting order with a masterclass spell, finishing with sensational figures of 4 for 17.
Unable to handle the sustained bowling pressure, Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for a meager 136.
The comprehensive margin of victory underlined Afghanistan's superiority in all departments of the game on this outing.