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Musekiwa guides Zimbabwe to thrilling win over Afghanistan

Eddie Chikamhi

Zimpapers Sports Hub

TASHINGA Musekiwa was the unlikely saviour for hosts Zimbabwe who claimed a thrilling four-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I at Harare Sports Club this Wednesday afternoon.

The Chevrons needed 11 runs in the last over and the 24-year-old got just enough with his bat to see the home team over the line after the match had come down to the last ball.

Musekiwa scored 16 runs in a 13-ball cameo as Zimbabwe reached 145/6 in their 20 overs.

Opening batsman Brian Bennett was named Man of the Match for his well worked out 49 runs earlier on, which helped Zimbabwe set the foundation in a difficult chase.

Afghanistan had won the toss and elected to bat first, putting 144/6 in their allotted overs.

Zimbabwe lead the three-match series 1-0, with the next two matches scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the same venue.

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