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Watch: Rashid Khan and Ryan Burl involved in lengthy and heated altercation in AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I

A dramatic on-field confrontation between Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Zimbabwe’s Ryan Burl dominated the third and final T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, November 1. The altercation erupted after an LBW appeal by Rashid against Burl during a reverse-sweep attempt, with the umpire’s not-out decision sparking heated exchanges.

The two players faced off mid-pitch before being separated by officials, though tensions flared again after the over. Despite the friction, Rashid later lightened the mood by blowing Burl a playful flying kiss as the Zimbabwean sat in the dugout—a gesture that went viral on social media.

Burl’s brief resistance with a 30-ball 30 (including five boundaries) proved insufficient as Afghanistan’s bowlers dismantled Zimbabwe’s innings, led by Noor Ahmad’s maiden five-wicket haul (5/13 in 3.3 overs). The hosts chased down 80 in just 49 balls, securing a seven-wicket whitewash and their 22nd T20I victory in 24 matches, the second-fastest in terms of balls remaining.

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