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Noor Ahmad claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 internationals as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the third and final match to complete a 3-0 series sweep in Sharjah on Sunday. The left-arm spinner produced a career-best performance of 5 for 13 in 3.3 overs, helping bowl Zimbabwe out for just 79 in 14.3 overs. Afghanistan then chased down the modest target of 80 in just 8.1 overs, losing three wickets to secure a dominant victory. The result marked Afghanistan’s 22nd win in their 24 T20I matches against Zimababwe and their second-biggest victory in the format in terms of balls remaining. Afghanistan’s fast bowlers made an immediate impact on the Sharjah surface, which offered movement for the new ball. Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Innocent Kaia in the opening over, while Azmatullah Omarzai, who was named Player of the Series, removed Brian Bennett in the second over to leave Zimbabwe struggling at 8 for 2. Debutant Abdullah Tarakhail then claimed his maiden international wicket, dismissing Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to further deepen the visitors’ troubles. Ryan Burl offered some resistance, scoring 30 off 29 deliveries, including several boundaries. However, his dismissal by Abdollah Ahmadzai left Zimbabwe with little hope of recovering. Noor Ahmad took control of the innings in the 11th over, claiming three wickets in four deliveries to dismantle…