Asghar Stanikzai looked relaxed. He'd go on to win the toss and bat first
Asghar Stanikzai looked relaxed. He'd go on to win the toss and bat firstInternational Cricket Council
Mohammad Shahzad teed off early, hitting 40 off Afghanistan's 49 before...
Mohammad Shahzad teed off early, hitting 40 off Afghanistan's 49 before...ICC/Getty Images
...he was dismissed by left-arm spinning allrounder Sean Williams
...he was dismissed by left-arm spinning allrounder Sean WilliamsAFP
Mohammad Nabi, however, took charge of the innings. He would go on to make 52 off 32 balls
Mohammad Nabi, however, took charge of the innings. He would go on to make 52 off 32 ballsICC/Getty Images
Shenwari chipped in with 43 off 37 balls, replete with reverse sweeps and even a switch hit
Shenwari chipped in with 43 off 37 balls, replete with reverse sweeps and even a switch hitAFP
They had been 63 for 4, put on 98 runs and took Afghanistan to a spectacular 186 for 6 on a slow, sluggish pitch
They had been 63 for 4, put on 98 runs and took Afghanistan to a spectacular 186 for 6 on a slow, sluggish pitchICC/Getty Images

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Rashid Khan then dismissed Vusi Sibanda, Elton Chigumbura and Sean Williams. His 3 for 11 derailed Zimbabwe's chase
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Not a single Zimbabwe batsman made more than 17 runs
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Afghanistan eventually bowled Zimbabwe out for 127 with two balls to spare and seal their spot in the main draw
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