Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs to reach Tri-Series final
What happened
According to Dainik Bhaskar, Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 158 runs and advanced to the final of the tri-series. Reports credit a century by Atal and four wickets by Rashid Khan.
When it started
The match appears to have been played around 19 October 2026, based on the scoreboard link. The topic began trending on 23 October 2026, and the exact match date is not confirmed in the sources.
How it spread
The sources are Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan and Navbharat Times, which carried match reports and a scoreboard. Details are as reported by those outlets.
Why it matters
The win sends Afghanistan into the tri-series final. Hindustan also reports that captain Rahmat Shah became the first Afghanistan captain to register five consecutive ODI wins.