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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test Commentary, Live Updates

ZIM vs AFG, 2024 - Test Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo , Dec 26, 2024
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
586&142/4 (34.0)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
699
Zimbabwe drew with Afghanistan
  • Player of the Match
    Hashmatullah Shahidi
That’s it from this Test then! We dearly hope we have an even contest between bat and ball in the second Test which begins on the 2nd of January (0800 GMT). The build up though begins a lot earlier. Until then, goodbye and take care!
Craig Ervine says the openers gave them a good start! Adds Curran set the platform with the way he played. Adds they needed to be patient and pick the deliveries to score on. Adds Muzarabani was really good, mentions the bowlers controlled the game really well and credit to them for not letting them get ahead. Ends by saying they’ll see where to improve, they have a few days of rest and they’re looking forward for the next game.
Hashmatullah Shahidi wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD! He says it means a lot to do such a special thing for his country. Tells the players give their 100%! He and Rahmat Shah played well. Shares he was looking for a result on the last day but the rain came in and changed things. Mentions the pitch was flat and the ball was coming nicely, his bowlers weren't consistent but they did well today. Ends by appreciating the knock from Rahmat Shah.
...Presentation...
Afghanistan had around 34 overs to have a go and try and force a result. They did manage to get a few wickets but Zimbabwe ensured there were no surprises and managed to bag a draw. Zahir Khan was up for the task but the draw was inevitable eventually. If it hadn't rain on Day 4we could have see a result in this match.
In reply, the Afghanistan openers did not do a lot but their number 3,4 and 5 batted brilliantly. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi put up a record breaking stand of over 350 with both scoring double tons. Afsar Zazai too made most of the conditions and scored a ton. Courtesy of the three, Afghanistan took a lead of over 100. If Afghanistan bowlers toiled hard earlier, it was the hosts bowlers turn to do the same job for the next couple of days.
A game dominated by the batters right from Day 1. It was Zimbabwe first who made most of the conditions by posting close to 600. They had three centurions, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett. Sean Williams took the headlines as he notched 150 and set the tone for the  humongous total.
The umpires called for drinks but have reversed their decision, to be honest, there is not much left to play! The captains have agreed to end the match. IT ENDS IN DRAW! Finally, the bowlers had a say in this Test! Maybe, just maybe, if we could have got more action on Day 4, Afghanistan could have forced a result. Nevertheless, the game ends in a draw.
End Of The Over 34 : 142/4
10 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 433.4
  • 233.5
  • 433.6
S. Williams
35 (40)
C. Ervine
22 (26)
Z. Khan
10-0-43-2
33.6
4
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
FOUR! Outside off and it stays low. Williams hammers it down the ground and it races to the fence.
33.5
2
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams nudges it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
33.4
4
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
FOUR! Tad short and on middle, Williams pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
33.3
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Too short and outside off, Williams thinks to play it but then leaves it alone.
33.2
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Fuller ball, outside off, Williams defends with soft hands to the slip cordon.
33.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flat and on off, Williams blocks it out.
End Of The Over 33 : 132/4
4 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 132.5
  • 132.6
S. Williams
25 (34)
C. Ervine
22 (26)
Zia-ur-Rehman
9-0-28-0
32.6
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle,  Williams works it to long on for one more.
32.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Full and on middle, Ervine turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
32.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Shorter and on middle, Williams pulls it to square leg for a single.
32.3
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Full and on off, Ervine pushes it to long off for a single.
32.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Tossed up outside off, Ervine looks to defend but misses. A huge appeal for LBW but it was outside the line.
32.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on off, Ervine prods and blocks.
End Of The Over 32 : 128/4
5 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 431.2
  • 031.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
S. Williams
23 (32)
C. Ervine
20 (22)
Z. Khan
9-0-33-2
31.6
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Well bowled! Outside off and it spins away. Williams looks to defend again but misses it.
31.5
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Very full and shaping on off, Williams leans to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but turned down.
31.4
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Outside off, Ervine slaps it to point for a single.
31.3
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Flat and outside off, turning away. Ervine looks to push it but misses.
31.2
4
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
FOUR! A low full toss on middle, Ervine flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
31.1
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On middle, Ervine defends it out.
End Of The Over 31 : 123/4
4 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 130.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
S. Williams
23 (30)
C. Ervine
15 (18)
AM Ghazanfar
6-0-34-1
30.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Full and on off, Williams pushes it to cover.
30.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Flat and outside  off, Ervine knocks it to point for one.
30.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flighted full and on off, Williams turns it to mid-wicket for one.
30.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.
30.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Fuller ball around off, Williams turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
30.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Tossed up on middle, Williams blocks.
End Of The Over 30 : 119/4
8 Runs
  • 429.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 429.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
C. Ervine
13 (16)
S. Williams
21 (26)
Z. Khan
8-0-28-2
29.6
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Too full and on middle, Ervine tucks it to mid-wicket.
29.5
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Floats it full and outside off, turns away. Ervine lunges to defend but misses it.
29.4
4
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
FOUR! A half tracker, outside off, Ervine pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
29.3
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Flat and on off, turns in. Ervine leans to defend but misses, it was going high.
29.2
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Full and on middle, this is blocked out.
29.1
4
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Four running runs! Zimbabwe into the lead! Full and outside off, Ervine drives it through covers. The fielder chases and flicks it back till then they take it four.
End Of The Over 29 : 111/4
10 Runs
  • 128.1
  • 028.2
  • 128.3
  • 428.4
  • 428.5
  • 028.6
S. Williams
21 (26)
C. Ervine
5 (10)
AM Ghazanfar
5-0-30-1
28.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle.  Blocked.
28.5
4
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
FOUR! Pulled away! On middle. This is hammered through mid-wicket.
28.4
4
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off. This is cut past point and this races away.
28.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On the stumps. Kept out.
28.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On the off pole. Defended.
28.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 28 : 101/4
1 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 127.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
C. Ervine
4 (8)
S. Williams
12 (22)
Z. Khan
7-0-20-2
27.6
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On the stumps. This is worked to mid-wicket.
27.5
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On middle. Tossed up. Kept out.
27.4
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Another run as this is worked down to long on.
27.3
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle. Kept out.
27.2
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Beaten! There was a noise but it was off the bat hitting the pad. Tossed up on off. This lands and turns away. Williams is beaten as he looks to defend.
27.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Tossed up and on off. Kept out.
End Of The Over 27 : 100/4
4 Runs
  • 326.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 126.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
C. Ervine
4 (6)
S. Williams
11 (18)
AM Ghazanfar
4-0-20-1
26.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On middle. Defended.
26.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Around off. Ervine pushes it towards cover and sets off. He's sent back. The fielder hits the stumps at the keeper's end but the batter is in.
26.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
100 up! Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
26.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Williams defends.!
26.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Fuller and outside off. Williams looks to drive but this goes off the inner half back to the bowler.
26.1
3
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Poor ball! Short and outside off. This is slapped past cover for three.
End Of The Over 26 : 96/4
8 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 125.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 325.5
  • 3 LB 25.6
C. Ervine
1 (3)
S. Williams
10 (15)
Z. Khan
6-0-19-2
25.6
lb
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On the pads. Ervine looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and goes down to fine leg. Three taken.
25.5
3
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Uppish but runs! Around off. Tossed up. Williams looks to drive. It goes off the outer half through point. They take two. The throw from the deep is a wayward one. Another run.
25.4
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Close! The googly. It lands outside off and turns back in. Left alone. Goes close past the off pole.
25.3
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
A full toss! This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
25.2
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket for one.
25.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Tossed up on off. Defended.
End Of The Over 25 : 88/4
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • W 24.5
  • 024.6
C. Ervine
0 (1)
S. Williams
6 (11)
AM Ghazanfar
3-0-16-1
24.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Tossed up around off. Blocked.
24.5
W
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! AM Ghazanfar strikes! Still 9 overs to go and Zimbabwe are still 25 behind! A beauty! This lands outside off and spins back in. Myers looks to work it on the leg side but this sneaks between the gap of bat and pad and hits the stumps. There are chances of an exciting finish here.
24.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers
Around off. This lands and spins away. Myers looks to defend but is beaten.
24.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers
On middle. Blocked.
24.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
24.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 24 : 87/3
1 Runs
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
D. Myers
4 (10)
S. Williams
5 (9)
Z. Khan
5-0-14-2
23.6
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On middle, Myers punches it on the leg side for no run.
23.5
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Bowls it full and outside off. Myers looks to defend but is beaten on the outside edge.
23.4
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Too full and on middle, Myers nudges it to mid-wicket.
23.3
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On the pads. Myers defends it out.
23.2
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Flat and on off, turns in sharply. Myers goes back to flick but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
23.1
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Outside off, this is punched to cover for a single.
End Of The Over 23 : 86/3
5 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 122.2
  • 022.3
  • 422.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
D. Myers
4 (5)
S. Williams
4 (8)
Zia-ur-Rehman
8-0-24-0
22.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
Full and shaping on middle, Myers blocks it to cover.
22.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
On middle, this is blocked out.
22.4
4
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
FOUR! Intent! Floated on middle, Myers hammers it over mid on for a couple of bounces and into the fence.
22.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
Angles it full and on middle, Myers prods and blocks it out.
22.2
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
22.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Full and on middle, Williams pushes it back to Zia.
End Of The Over 22 : 81/3
5 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 321.3
  • 121.4
  • W 21.5
  • 021.6
D. Myers
0 (1)
S. Williams
3 (6)
Z. Khan
4-0-13-2
21.6
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Angling on the pads. Myers turns it to short leg.
Dion Myers is the new man in.
21.5
W
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano OUT!
OUT! LBW! The game is still alive! Khan is keeping it alive! Flighted full and on middle and leg. Kaitano looks to sweep but misses and gets hit low on the pads. That was clean! LBW OUT!
21.4
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Outside off, Williams punches it to cover for a single.
21.3
3
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
THREE! Flights it outside off, Kaitano drives it past cover. Slow outfield and the fielder chases it down.
21.2
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Too full on middle, Williams tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
21.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
That was close! Tossed up on off and it turns in. Williams prods to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal but it is turned down. That was really close.
End Of The Over 21 : 76/2
2 Runs
  • 120.1
  • W 20.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
T. Kaitano
2 (4)
S. Williams
1 (3)
Zia-ur-Rehman
7-0-19-0
20.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Tosses it up on off, Kaitano splices his push to point.
20.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Full and on middle, Williams eases it to long on for a single.
20.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Tossed up, outside off, Williams prods and blocks.
20.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Full and outside off, Williams drives it to cover.
20.2
W
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Lapse of concentration! On middle, Curran turns it to the left of short mid-wicket and looks for a run. Kamal dives and stops and Curran turns back towards his end but till then the throw comes in and he is well short.
20.1
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Too full and on off, Kaitano works it to mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 74/1
2 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • W 19.4
  • 019.5
  • 119.6
T. Kaitano
1 (2)
B. Curran
41 (60)
Z. Khan
3-0-8-1
19.6
1
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Full and on off, Kaitano pushes it to covers for a single.
We are back. The players are out in the middle. Zahir Khan to complete his over.
UPDATE - 1340 GMT - It has stopped raining and the covers are coming off. The groundsmen have started their job and we should resume in some time now.
UPDATE - 1316 GMT - It has started to rain suddenly and the players are rushing off the field. It was overcast for quite a long time and the sky has opened up now. More covers have been brought on! Stay tuned.
19.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller ball around off, Kaitano prods and blocks it out.
Takudzwanashe Kaitano is the new man in.
19.4
W
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Khan is getting a lot of turn! Floats it full and around off, Gumbie prods to defend but edges it to first  slip where Hashmatullah Shahidi takes it with ease.
19.3
0
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
This is full and on off, Gumbie reverse sweeps but misses. An appeal for LBW but it is again turned down.
19.2
1
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Tad short and on off, Curran pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
19.1
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Flighted full and on middle, Curran flicks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 19 : 72/0
2 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
B. Curran
40 (58)
J. Gumbie
24 (56)
Zia-ur-Rehman
6-0-17-0
18.6
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Around off. This is guided through point for one.
18.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On the pads. Defended.
18.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On off. This is pushed wide of cover for one.
18.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Tossed up on off. This is pushed to cover.
18.2
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
On off. This is pushed to cover.
18.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
Arounr it. Blocked.
End Of The Over 18 : 70/0
5 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 1 LB 17.6
J. Gumbie
23 (54)
B. Curran
39 (54)
Z. Khan
2-0-6-0
17.6
lb
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
Half an appeal but turned down! This lands around off and spins back in. Gumbie looks to defend but this hits the pad and rolls on the off side. A leg bye taken.
17.5
4
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
FOUR! Out comes the innovation! The reverse sweep comes out. It is hit fine on the off side and it races away to the fence.
17.4
0
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
On middle. Kept out.
17.3
0
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
Tossed up on off. Defended.!
17.2
0
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
Outside off. That spins back in a long way. Left alone. Goes close past the off pole.
17.1
0
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
Tossed up on middle. Kept out.
We're back!
... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...
TEA! So, Zimbabwe remain unscattered and trail by just 48 runs. They'll be happy with the start and that means we are nearing to a conclusion of draw. Joylord Gumbie and Ben Curran have done really well to not allow Afghanistan to sniff and get their hopes high to get a result. The final session is coming up. Can Afghanistan do something extraordinary or we will see Zimbabwe end the match by battling it out? Stay tuned for the final session of the game.
End Of The Over 17 : 65/0
3 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
B. Curran
39 (54)
J. Gumbie
19 (48)
A. Omarzai
3-0-8-0
16.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Kept out.
16.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Around off. This is blocked.!
16.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
16.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
16.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps. Kept out.
16.1
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Two more! Fuller and on middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for two.
End Of The Over 16 : 62/0
2 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
B. Curran
39 (51)
J. Gumbie
16 (45)
Z. Khan
1-0-2-0
15.6
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Kept out.
15.5
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
This lands around off and spins away. Curran looks to defend but is beaten.
15.4
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Around off. Defended.
15.3
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
15.2
1
Zahir Khan To Joylord Gumbie
Around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
15.1
1
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Around off. This is pushed to cover for one.
End Of The Over 15 : 60/0
5 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 1 LB 14.2
  • 214.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 1 LB 14.6
B. Curran
38 (46)
J. Gumbie
15 (44)
A. Omarzai
2-0-5-0
14.6
lb
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Another leg bye. A little too straight again. Curran looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
14.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
On middle. Gumbie works it on the leg side for one.
14.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Around off. This is guided to point.
14.3
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Fuller and on off. This is pushed past cover for two.
14.2
lb
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
14.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to mid off.
End Of The Over 14 : 55/0
3 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
J. Gumbie
12 (41)
B. Curran
38 (43)
Zia-ur-Rehman
5-0-15-0
13.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
A dot to end as Gumbie blocks it to cover.
13.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
Flat and around off, Gumbie blocks it out.
13.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On middle, Curran nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Floats it full and outside off, Curran looks to sweep but misses.
13.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, Curran prods and blocks.
13.1
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
TWO MORE! Good length and outside off, Curran strokes it through covers for a couple more.
End Of The Over 13 : 52/0
2 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 012.6
J. Gumbie
12 (39)
B. Curran
35 (39)
A. Omarzai
1-0-2-0
12.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
This is full and around off, Gumbie knocks it to cover.
12.5
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Bowls it full and on the pads. Gumbie flicks it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
12.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Length ball on middle, Gumbie defends again.
12.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
A good length ball, outside off, Gumbie punches it to cover.
12.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Full and around off, Gumbie pushes it to cover.
12.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Flat and on middle, Gumbie leans and defends.
End Of The Over 12 : 50/0
6 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • 211.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
B. Curran
35 (39)
J. Gumbie
10 (33)
Zia-ur-Rehman
4-0-12-0
11.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle and leg. Curran blocks it out.
11.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, Curran prods and blocks.
11.4
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Flat and outside off, Curran dabs it to the right of short third man for a couple. 50 up!
11.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran turns it to square leg.
11.2
4
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
FOUR! Curran is playing so well. On middle, fuller and Curran reverse hits it over point and it races to the fence.
11.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Very full and on middle, Curran nudges it to square leg.
End Of The Over 11 : 44/0
0 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
J. Gumbie
10 (33)
B. Curran
29 (33)
N. Zadran
6-2-18-0
10.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Slants in a length ball on middle, Gumbie turns it on the leg side. MAIDEN!
10.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
On a length and on middle, Gumbie turns it to mid-wicket.
10.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Serves a bumper on middle, Gumbie shoulders arms to it.
10.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
This is full and outside off, Gumbie punches it to cover.
10.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
A length ball outside off. Gumbie hops and blocks it out.
10.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Well outside off. Gumbie shoulders arms to it.
End Of The Over 10 : 44/0
4 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
B. Curran
29 (33)
J. Gumbie
10 (27)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-0-6-0
9.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, Curran prods and defends it out.
9.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Flat and on middle, Curran blocks it out.
9.4
4
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
FOUR! Good shot! Good start by the hosts! On off, Curran reverse hits it through point and it races to the fence.
9.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Flat and on off, Curran punches it to cover.
9.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Flat and on off, Curran tries to reverse sweeps but finds the man at cover.
9.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Full and on off, Curran blocks it out.
End Of The Over 9 : 40/0
4 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
J. Gumbie
10 (27)
B. Curran
25 (27)
N. Zadran
5-1-18-0
8.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
FOUR! Lovely shot! This time he hits it a lot straighter! On middle. This is timed down the ground and it races away.
8.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on.
8.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps. Gumbie keeps it out.
8.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Fuller and around off. This is driven but to point.
8.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Fuller and on middle. This is pushed to mid on.
8.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Angled into middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 8 : 36/0
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
B. Curran
25 (27)
J. Gumbie
6 (21)
Zia-ur-Rehman
2-0-2-0
7.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On off. Blocked.
7.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Angled into middle. Defended.
7.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
Slower and around off. Gumbie looks to defend. It goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
7.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
Close! This lands on middle and it holds its line. Gumbie looks to flick but this goes off a soft leading edge to cover.
7.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
Floats it up on middle. Blocked.
7.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps. Blocked.
End Of The Over 7 : 35/0
2 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
B. Curran
25 (25)
J. Gumbie
5 (17)
N. Zadran
4-1-14-0
6.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Outside off. Shorter. Left alone.
6.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Is that a catch? The umpires have taken it upstairs to check if it is a bump ball. IT IS! A yorker around off. Curran looks to jam it out. It goes off the toe end and it is taken at second slip.
6.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Blocked.
6.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Around off. Gumbie pushes it past cover for one.
6.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps. Gumbie guides it to point.
6.1
1
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Another run! Shorter and on off. This is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 6 : 33/0
1 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
B. Curran
24 (21)
J. Gumbie
4 (15)
Zia-ur-Rehman
1-0-1-0
5.6
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
5.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle. Kept out.
5.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran works it on the leg side.
5.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
On middle. This is pushed to mid on.
5.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
A loud appeal but turned down! Hitting outside off. This lands outside off. It turns back in. Curran looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the body.
5.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Ben Curran
Tossed up around off. Kept out.
End Of The Over 5 : 32/0
8 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 1 LB 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 34.6
B. Curran
23 (15)
J. Gumbie
4 (15)
N. Zadran
3-1-12-0
4.6
3
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Three! Outside off. This is guided past point for three.
4.5
4
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
FOUR! Was that a chance? Not sure! Fuller and outside off. Curran leans forward and looks to drive. This goes off the outside edge and just wide of gully. It goes down to the third man fence.
4.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
On middle. Blocked.
4.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Length and around off. Curran leaves it alone as it angles away.
4.2
lb
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Angled into middle. Gumbie looks to work it on the leg side but misses. This hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
4.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
On off. Blocked.
End Of The Over 4 : 24/0
10 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 23.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
B. Curran
16 (11)
J. Gumbie
4 (13)
AM Ghazanfar
2-0-15-0
3.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Length and around off. Curran defends.
3.5
4
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
FOUR! Nicely guided! Clever shot! On the body. Curran just helps it on its way and this goes to the fine leg fence. Nice shot.
3.4
2
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Outside off. Cutting waits and then guides it down to third man for two.
3.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
3.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Around off. Blocked.
3.1
4
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
FOUR! Swept away! That's a gift! On middle. A full toss. This is swept through square leg and it races away.
End Of The Over 3 : 14/0
5 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
J. Gumbie
4 (13)
B. Curran
6 (5)
N. Zadran
2-1-5-0
2.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps. Kept out.
2.5
4
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
FOUR! Drilled down the ground! This is fuller and on middle. Gumbie shows the full face of the bat and creams it down to the long on fence.
2.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Fuller and on middle. This is driven but to mid on.
2.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
On middle. Kept out well.
2.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Angled into middle. Gumbie stays back and keeps it out.
2.1
1
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Fuller and on off. This is driven but to mid off. A single taken.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
5 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
J. Gumbie
0 (8)
B. Curran
5 (4)
AM Ghazanfar
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
On off. This is driven to cover.
1.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
On middle. Gumbie leans forward and defends it.
1.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
That's a poor throw! Around off. Curran works it to square leg. He's late in taking off but the throw is to the keeper.
1.3
4
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
FOUR! Flatter and outside off. This is guided past point and this races away to the fence.
1.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Kept out.
1.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
A little bit of turn! This is well outside off. Left alone.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 4 LB 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
J. Gumbie
0 (6)
B. Curran
0 (0)
N. Zadran
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Outside off. Gumbie shoulders arms to this one.
0.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
That's a good shot but for no runs! Fuller and on off. Gumbie drives but to cover.
0.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Fuller and swinging away. Left alone.
0.3
lb
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
A loud appeal but turned down! On the pads. Gumbie looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and goes down to the fine leg fence.
0.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Very full and outside off. It shapes away. Gumbie leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Solid! Good length and around off. Defended.
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Match Info
  • Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Zimbabwe drew with Afghanistan
  • Player of the Match Hashmatullah Shahidi
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Allahudien Paleker (SA) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Zimbabwe 363/4 in 85.0 overs
  • C Ervine dropped on 55 by N Zadran in 83.4 overs
  • New ball taken: Zimbabwe 336/4 in 80.2 overs
  • C Ervine Test fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wicket partnership: 103 off 136 balls between S Williams (53) and C Ervine (47)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 305/4 in 73.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 300/4 in 71.6 overs
  • S Williams 5th Test hundred: 101 runs in 115 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • 5th wicket partnership: 50 off 68 balls between S Williams (22) and C Ervine (27)
  • Zimbabwe 252/4 in 62.6 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 64 balls between S Williams (22) and D Myers (27)
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 204/3 in 52.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 201/3 in 50.3 overs
  • S Williams Test fifty: 51 runs in 58 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Zimbabwe 150/2 in 39.6 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 146/2 in 38.4 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 70 balls between T Kaitano (19) and S Williams (31)
  • Zimbabwe 101/2 in 26.2 overs
  • Lunch: Zimbabwe 92/2 in 25.3 overs
  • B Curran maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 56/1 in 12.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/1 in 10.4 overs
  • J Gumbie dropped on 0 by Z Rehman in 0.3 overs
  • Ben Curran, Newman Nyamhuri, Trevor Gwandu (ZIM) And AM Ghazanfar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sediqullah Atal (AFG) makes their Test debut
  • Stumps: Afghanistan 95/2 in in 30.0 overs
  • Bad Light: Afghanistan 95/2 in 30.0 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 95/2 in in 30.0 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 80 balls between A Malik (16) and R Shah (31)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 52/1 in in 14.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/1 in 12.3 overs
  • R Shah dropped on 25 by D myers in 10.4 overs
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 586/10 in 135.2 overs
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 586/10 in 135.2 overs
  • B Bennett maiden Test hundred: 102 runs in 121 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Zimbabwe 550/5 in 131.4 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 541/8 in 129.0 overs
  • B Muzarabani dropped on 16 by N Zadran in 129.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 503/5 in 120.5 overs
  • B Bennett Test fifty: 50 runs in 75 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: Zimbabwe 471/7 in 113.0 overs
  • C Ervine 4th Test hundred: 100 runs in 167 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Zimbabwe 450/5 in 106.0 overs
  • 6th wicket partnership: 51 off 74 balls between C Ervine (23) and B Bennett (27)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 419/5 in 99.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 400/5 in 92.5 overs
  • S Williams: 152 runs in 166 balls (10x4) (3x6)
  • 5th wicket partnership: 151 off 190 balls between S Williams (82) and C Ervine (61)
  • Stumps: Afghanistan 425/2 in 125.0 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 351 off 602 balls between R Shah (191) and H Shahidi (139)
  • Afghanistan: 400/2 in 118.3 overs
  • R Shah: 203 runs in 371 balls (21x4) (2x2)
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 301 off 515 balls between R Shah (162) and H Shahidi (118)
  • Afghanistan: 361/2 in 107.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 350/2 in 103.2 overs
  • H Shahidi maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 201 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 250 off 445 balls between R Shah (138) and H Shahidi (94)
  • Afghanistan: 303/2 in 94.1 overs
  • Tea: Afghanistan 298/2 in 94.0 overs
  • R Shah dropped on 152 by B Muzarabani in 92.5 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Afghanistan 272/2 in 87.0 overs
  • R Shah: 150 runs in 281 balls (14x4) (3x2)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 263/2 in in 84.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 250/2 in 81.3 overs
  • New ball taken: Afghanistan 238/2 in 80.0 overs
  • R Shah dropped on 134 by N Nyamhuri in 79.6 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 151 off 283 balls between R Shah (104) and H Shahidi (51)
  • Afghanistan: 202/2 in 68.1 overs
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 191/2 in 65.0 overs
  • R Shah maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 198 balls (9x4) (1x6)
  • H Shahidi 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 116 balls (6x4) (0x6
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 100 off 201 balls between R Shah (52) and H Shahidi (47)
  • Afghanistan 150/2 in 50.5 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 143/2 in in 49.0 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 90 balls between R Shah (27) and H Shahidi (22)
  • Afghanistan 100/2 in 32.1 overs
  • R Shah Test fifty: 50 runs in 98 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Stumps : Afghanistan 515/3 in 156.0 overs
  • Tea: Afghanistan 515/3 in 156.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Afghanistan 515/3 in 156.0 overs
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 507/3 in 154.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 500/3 in 149.5 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 52 off 92 balls between H Shahidi (23) and A Zazai (25)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 476/3 in in 141.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 450/3 in 134.3 overs
  • H Shahidi : 150 runs in 297 balls (16x4) (0x6)
  • Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 73/1 in 19.5 overs
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 65/0 in 17.0 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 70 balls between J Gumbie (10) and B Curran (35)
  • Zimbabwe: 50/0 in 11.4 overs
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 699/10 in 197.0 overs
  • B Bennett maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/95 (28.0)
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 656/4 in 189.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 650/4 in 187.4 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 200 off 325 balls between H Shahidi (80) and A Zazai (110)
  • A Zazai maiden Test hundred : 105 runs in 152 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Afghanistan: 600/3 in 175.3 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 580/3 in 172.0 overs
  • H Shahidi : 200 runs in 414 balls (18x4) (0x6)
  • Afghanistan: 550/3 in 165.3 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 100 off 199 balls between H Shahidi (46) and A Zazai (51)
  • A Zazai maiden Test fifty : 50 runs 96 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 142/4 in in 34.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe: 100/4 in 26.4 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Rahmat Shah AFG 392 130.66
Rahmat Shah AFG 392 130.66
Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG 272 90.66
Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG 272 90.66
Sean Williams ZIM 254 84.66
Player Wickets Eco.
Rashid Khan AFG 11 2.90
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM 9 2.94
Brian Bennett ZIM 5 3.40
Zia-ur-Rehman AFG 5 3.41
Richard Ngarava ZIM 4 2.48
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