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AFG vs ZIM: Afghan Skipper Asghar Breaks Dhoni's Record Of Most T20I Wins

By IANS News March 20, 2021 • 19:57 PM View: 1586

Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan broke MS Dhoni's record of most T20 International wins as captain after his team registered a 47-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final game of the three-match series.

The win at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium helped Afghanistan seal the series 3-0. Afghanistan's innings was built on a 35-ball unbeaten 72 by Najibullah Zadran. They ended up making 183/7. Opener Usman Ghani contributed a 31-ball 39.

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