Khan leads Afghanistan to thumping series win against Zimbabwe

FE Team | Published: February 21, 2018 00:12:20

Afghanistan players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ODI series 4-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday. — Afghanistan Cricket Board

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Feb 20 (AFP): Leg-spinner Rashid Khan starred as Afghanistan wrapped up a dominant 4-1 series win over Zimbabwe on Monday, cruising to a 146-run victory in the fifth and final one-day international at Sharjah.
After winning the toss and batting first, Afghanistan posted 241-9 from their 50 overs, before bowling out Zimbabwe for just 95.
The two teams meet again in Zimbabwe at the 2019 World Cup qualifiers next month, with the Asian side clear favourites to qualify for the tournament in England and Wales based on the evidence of this series.