Zimbabwe's T20 series ends in a heavy defeat in Sharjah as Afghanistan complete a clean sweep.
Zimbabwe's push to prove themselves on the international stage hit a wall in Sharjah, where Afghanistan thrashed the Chevrons in the third T20 international to complete a clean series sweep.
The result closes a tough series for Zimbabwe. They went in as one of Africa's flagbearers in the format and left without a win against an Afghan side that has become a force in white-ball cricket, especially in familiar conditions in the UAE.
For Afghanistan, the sweep is another statement of intent. They controlled the decider and finished the series with the authority of a team that knows these conditions and the T20 format well.
For Zimbabwe, the focus now turns to the lessons. African cricket is working to build its profile against the world's more established sides, and tough outings like this are part of that climb. The Chevrons will want to regroup, sharpen their execution, and come back stronger when the next challenge arrives.
