On Sunday, Mohammad Shahzad stole the limelight as Afghanistan won by seven-wicket against West Indies in the ICC world cup qualifiers final. Young Leg-spin sensation Rashid Khan, who became the fastest bowler ever to reach 100 one-day international wickets as the West Indies were bowled out for 204 runs, before big-hitting opener Shahzad smashed 84 runs as Afghanistan knocked off the runs with 56 balls to spare. Both Afghanistan and West Indies had already made sure of their places in the 2019 World Cup by topping the 10-team qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe. West Indies star Chris Gayle disappointing performance in the tournament as he was dismissed for only 10 run by 16-year-old leg-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who finished with impressive 4 wickets for 43 runs.

Earlier, Rovman Powell hit 44 runs as the two-time World Cup winners recovered to at least pass 200. The 19-year-old, Rashid dismissed Shai Hope to take his 100th ODI wicket in only his 44th game, beating the previous record held by Australia's Mitchell Starc by eight matches. Shahzad played some remarkable shots in his 93-ball innings, clubbing 11 fours and two sixes before holing out to the part-time spin of Gayle. Rahmat Shah struck an assured 11th ODI half-century as Afghanistan cruised to victory to lift the trophy. This is Afghanistan's first major ICC title after they had finished second to Ireland in the 50-over ICC World Cricket League Championship in 2013.

Brief Scores: Windies 204 in 46.5 overs (Rovman Powell 44, Shimron Hetmyer 38; Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-43, Gulbadin Naib 2-28) lost to Afghanistan 206/3 in 40.4 overs (Mohammad Shahzad 84, Rahmat Shah 51; Chris Gayle 2-38) by seven wickets