Afghanistan thump Ireland to win T20 series

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Afghanistan clinched victory in the Twenty20 (T20) series against Ireland with a game to spare thanks to a dominant 81-run victory at Bready.

Hazrat Zazai’s hit seven sixes in his 82 from 54 balls as the visitors reached 160-8 after winning the toss.

Zazai put on 116 for the third wicket with captain Asghar Afghan after the Afghans had been in trouble at 8-2.

In reply, Ireland were reduced to 9-3 and after William Porterfield’s rally, they were eventually dismissed for 79.