Nabi, bowlers carry Afghanistan into main draw

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, World T20 qualifier, Group B, Nagpur
Zimbabwe's bowling coach Makhaya Ntini looked animated ahead of the side's knockout clash against Afghanistan© Christopher Lee-IDI/IDI
© Christopher Lee-IDI/IDIZimbabwe's bowling coach Makhaya Ntini looked animated ahead of the side's knockout clash against Afghanistan
Asghar Stanikzai looked relaxed. He'd go on to win the toss and bat first© International Cricket Council
© International Cricket CouncilAsghar Stanikzai looked relaxed. He'd go on to win the toss and bat first
Mohammad Shahzad teed off early, hitting 40 off Afghanistan's 49 before...© ICC/Getty Images
© ICC/Getty ImagesMohammad Shahzad teed off early, hitting 40 off Afghanistan's 49 before...
...he was dismissed by left-arm spinning allrounder Sean Williams© AFP
© AFP...he was dismissed by left-arm spinning allrounder Sean Williams
Mohammad Nabi, however, took charge of the innings. He would go on to make 52 off 32 balls© ICC/Getty Images
© ICC/Getty ImagesMohammad Nabi, however, took charge of the innings. He would go on to make 52 off 32 balls
Shenwari chipped in with 43 off 37 balls, replete with reverse sweeps and even a switch hit© AFP
© AFPShenwari chipped in with 43 off 37 balls, replete with reverse sweeps and even a switch hit
They had been 63 for 4, put on 98 runs and took Afghanistan to a spectacular 186 for 6 on a slow, sluggish pitch© ICC/Getty Images
© ICC/Getty ImagesThey had been 63 for 4, put on 98 runs and took Afghanistan to a spectacular 186 for 6 on a slow, sluggish pitch
Zimbabwe were dented early when they lost Hamilton Masakadza in the fourth over of the chase© AFP
© AFPZimbabwe were dented early when they lost Hamilton Masakadza in the fourth over of the chase
Rashid Khan then dismissed Vusi Sibanda, Elton Chigumbura and Sean Williams. His 3 for 11 derailed Zimbabwe's chase© AFP
© AFPRashid Khan then dismissed Vusi Sibanda, Elton Chigumbura and Sean Williams. His 3 for 11 derailed Zimbabwe's chase
Not a single Zimbabwe batsman made more than 17 runs© AFP
© AFPNot a single Zimbabwe batsman made more than 17 runs
Afghanistan eventually bowled Zimbabwe out for 127 with two balls to spare and seal their spot in the main draw© AFP
© AFPAfghanistan eventually bowled Zimbabwe out for 127 with two balls to spare and seal their spot in the main draw

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  •   Mohabatullah Salar on March 12, 2016, 17:05 GMT

    Excellent job by Afghanistan . Keep it up.

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