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Afghanistan wins ODI tri-series in Sharjah

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Afghanistan secured the ODI tri-series title with a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the final held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Zimbabwe was dismissed for 169 in 43.3 overs. Sikandar Raza led the Zimbabwean resistance with 68 runs, while Ryan Burl contributed 31. Afghanistan successfully chased the target of 170, reaching 170 for three in 34.3 overs. Ibrahim Zadran anchored the innings with an unbeaten 70, supported by captain Rahmat Shah’s 43. The victory allowed Afghanistan to finish the tournament undefeated, having previously defeated Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Individual milestones were reached during the final: Mohammad Nabi claimed his 300th international wicket, and Rashid Khan made his 250th international appearance. Rashid Khan was named player of the series after taking 11 wickets throughout the tournament, while Zadran earned player of the match honors. Following the tournament victory, Afghanistan climbed to seventh place in the ICC ODI ~~rankings with 94 rating points.~~ rankings, matching its highest-ever position in the format. This ascent follows Sri Lanka moving to sixth place and England dropping to eighth place ~~with 93 rating points.~~ after consecutive losses to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India remains the leading team at the top of the rankings.

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