Sikandar Raza Fights Lone Battle As Zimbabwe Record 5th Lowest Total In ODIs

Afghanistan won the match by 232 runs  [Source: @ACBofficials/x] 

In a one-sided affair at Harare, Afghanistan produced a scintillating all-round performance to crush Zimbabwe in the second ODI. The match was saw a historic collapse from Zimbabwe as they were bowled out for just 54 runs, and this records their the fifth-lowest score of ODIs. 

Afghanistan's Complete Dominance vs ZIM 

Talking about the match, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first, but this decision soon backfired as Afghanistan got off to a flying start with their openers, Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik, building a solid foundation. The duo added a massive 191-run partnership for the first wicket, with significant contribution from Sediqullah Atal. 

However, once the opening stand was broken, Zimbabwe experienced a brief slump. Both Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmat Shah fell cheaply. But Sediqullah Atal continued his impressive run, and reached his maiden ODI century. Afghanistan eventually posted a competitive total of 286/5 in their allotted 50 overs.

In response, Zimbabwe’s chase turned into a nightmare from the very first over. Ben Curran was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball of the innings, leaving Zimbabwe reeling at 0/1. Things worsened rapidly as Tadiwanashe Marumani and Dion Myers were also dismissed cheaply, leaving the hosts at a disastrous 5/3.

The experienced duo of Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza briefly provided some resistance, as they stitched 21-run partnership. After Zimbabwe collapsed for mere 54 runs this recorded as the fifth-lowest total for them. 

Lowest totals By Zimbabwe In ODIs:

• 35 vs Sri Lanka, Harare, April 2004
• 38 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo, December 2001
• 44 vs Bangladesh, Chattogram, November 2009
• 54 vs Afghanistan, Harare, February, 2017
• 54 vs Afghanistan, Harare, 2024

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