Summary Zimbabwe routed Afghanistan in first one-day international in Bulawayo, winning by eight wickets.
BULAWAYO (Agencies) - Zimbabwe opened their five-match one-day international series against Afghanistan with a crushing eight-wicket victory in Bulawayo.
The tourists were dismissed for just 122 after winning the toss as Wellington Masakadza and Luke Jongwe returned impressive figures of 4-21 and 3-16 respectively.
Najibullah Zadran and Dawlat Zadran were joint top scorer with 25 in an innings where the highest partnership, 27 runs, came for the ninth wicket.
Zimbabwe wasted little time in knocking off the runs, completing victory in the 24th over, with Chamu Chibhabha leading the way with 58 off 69 balls.
Richmond Mutumbami contributed 30 to an opening stand of 53 with Chibhabha before Craig Ervine and Tinotenda Mutombodzi, with 20 and 18 respectively, led their side home.
