Afghanistan make history by moving into ICC top ten
Monday 28 December 2015 12:07, UK
Afghanistan have moved into the top 10 of the ICC's one-day rankings for the first time in their history after beating Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan will remain in tenth spot if they beat Zimbabwe in the five-match series.
Amir Hamza made 63 and took four wickets to help his side to victory in the first ODI in Sharjah.
They then defended a total of 131 to lead the series ahead of the second ODI on Tuesday, but if they lose the series, they will return to their ranking of 12 behind Zimbabwe and Ireland.
Afghanistan have had a memorable 2015 after they qualified for their first World Cup in February and defeated Scotland in the group stage.
The team also sealed their first ODI series win over a Test playing nation when they beat Zimbabwe 3-2 in October.
