Afghanistan won the ODI Tri-Nation Series in the UAE, beating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, 13 November 2026. Chasing 170, Afghanistan reached 170/3 in 34.3 overs, with 93 balls to spare.
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 169 in 43.3 overs after a disciplined bowling display from Afghanistan. Rashid Khan led the way with 3/41 in his ten overs, Fazalhaq Farooqi struck twice up front, and Mohammad Nabi picked up two wickets as Zimbabwe's innings never got going.
In reply, Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave Afghanistan a fast start with 36 off 31 balls. Ibrahim Zadran then anchored the chase with an unbeaten 70 off 96 balls, sharing an 82-run partnership with captain Rahmat Shah, who made 43. Hashmatullah Shahidi finished the job with a boundary to seal the title at 170/3.
Ibrahim Zadran was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 70, while Rashid Khan collected the Player of the Series award after taking 11 wickets across the tournament.
The final was a rematch of a group-stage meeting Afghanistan had already won. Afghanistan topped the group table with two wins from two matches, while Zimbabwe reached the final with one win — against Bangladesh, who finished without a win. Sharjah, one of world cricket's most storied venues, was hosting its first ODI tournament final since 2003.
The win completed an unbeaten campaign for Afghanistan, who topped the group table with two wins from two matches, ahead of Zimbabwe (one win) and Bangladesh (no wins). It was Afghanistan's first title in a tri-nation ODI series, and a seventh straight win for Rahmat Shah since taking over as captain.
Brief Scores
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 169 in 43.3 overs | Rashid Khan 3/41, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2 wickets, Mohammad Nabi 2 wickets |
| Afghanistan | 170/3 in 34.3 overs | Ibrahim Zadran 70* (96), Rahmat Shah 43 (63), Rahmanullah Gurbaz 36 (31) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (93 balls remaining) | Player of the Match: Ibrahim Zadran; Player of the Series: Rashid Khan (11 wickets) |
Afghanistan were the best side in this tri-series from start to finish — unbeaten, dominant with the ball, and calm in the chase — and the title is a strong sign of their ODI form ahead of next year's ODI World Cup.