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Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
, Dec 26, 2024
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ZIM
AFG
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Inn Break
Well, Afghanistan were too eager for a wicket and in the process were not able to bowl two consecutive good deliveries. They were just not able to build pressure and in return gave plenty of freebies to the hosts. Hashmatullah Shahidi shuffled his bowling option, mainly going with spinners but didn't get much success in return. Afghanistan looked tired eventually. They'll hope the new day will bring some energy as Afghanistan could take this score well over 500 if they don't take wickets. Join us for the action of Day 2 at 8 am GMT. Till then, cheers!
Well, the light meter is out and the umpire thinks the light is not good enough to play. The players are walking off. Could possibly be STUMPS as well..Yes! End of day's play! A fantastic day for the hosts! They have started really well in the series. Zimbabwe opted to bat first on a sunny Boxing Day morning. Ben Curran was at the thick of action as on his debut he took the attack and scored a fine fifty. He fell in the final over before Lunch but Zimbabwe stitch another big partnership with Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Sean Williams. The former fell but Williams is still going strong, unbeaten on 145. He along with the skipper have bossed the final session and have taken the upper hand in this game on Day 1.
End Of The Over 85 : 363/4
2 Runs
- 084.1
- 084.2
- 184.3
- 084.4
- 184.5
- 084.6
S. Williams
145 (161)
C. Ervine
56 (94)
AM Ghazanfar
22-3-83-2
84.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On the stumps. Played back to the bowler.
84.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
84.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to mid off.
84.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. This is pushed down to long off for one.
84.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Outside off. This is guided to point.
84.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 84 : 361/4
5 Runs
- 383.1
- 183.2
- 183.3
- 083.4
- 083.5
- 083.6
C. Ervine
55 (92)
S. Williams
144 (157)
N. Zadran
14-0-64-1
83.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Craig Ervine
On middle. This is worked to mid on.
83.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Craig Ervine
Well bowled! Length and around off. This moves away after landing. Erving is beaten as he looks to push at it.
83.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Craig Ervine
Fuller and on middle. This is pushed to mid on.
83.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Around off. Williams drives it wide of mid off for one.
83.2
1
Naveed Zadran To Craig Ervine
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
83.1
3
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Fuller and on middle. This is driven down the ground. Mid on gives it a chase. Three.
End Of The Over 83 : 356/4
5 Runs
- 082.1
- 482.2
- 182.3
- 082.4
- 082.5
- 082.6
C. Ervine
54 (88)
S. Williams
140 (155)
A. Omarzai
11-1-38-0
82.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
Outside off. Not played at.
82.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
Angling away from the off pole. Ervine looks to push at it but is beaten.
82.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
Around off. Blocked.
82.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
82.2
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
FOUR! Runs leaking with the second new ball here! On the pads yet again. This is clipped through square leg. No chance of stopping that.
82.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Fuller and on off. Williams drives it but to mid off.
End Of The Over 82 : 351/4
11 Runs
- 281.1
- 4 LB 81.2
- 081.3
- 281.4
- 281.5
- 181.6
S. Williams
135 (152)
C. Ervine
54 (85)
N. Zadran
13-0-59-1
81.6
1
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
On middle. This is tucked through mid-wicket for one.
81.5
2
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Two! On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket. Two taken.
81.4
2
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Outside off. Williams guides it past point for two.
81.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Around off. Length. Defended.
81.2
lb
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
FOUR LEG BYES! On the pads. Williams looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and goes down to the fine leg fence.
81.1
2
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Two again! A little too leg side again. This is clipped through square leg. Two.
End Of The Over 81 : 340/4
7 Runs
- 380.1
- 080.2
- 080.3
- 080.4
- 480.5
- 080.6
C. Ervine
54 (85)
S. Williams
128 (146)
A. Omarzai
10-1-33-0
80.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
This is angled away from off. Left alone.
80.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Clipped away! Easy. On middle. Fuller. This is worked through square leg. Boundary.
80.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
Around off. Good length again. This is pushed to cover.
80.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
On the stumps. Defended.
80.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Craig Ervine
On middle. Ervine defends it.
80.1
3
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Three! On the pads. Williams flicks it through mid-wicket. Three taken.
End Of The Over 80 : 333/4
3 Runs
- 179.1
- 079.2
- 1 NB 79.3
- 079.3
- 079.4
- 079.5
- 179.6
S. Williams
125 (145)
C. Ervine
50 (80)
Z. Khan
18-0-88-1
79.6
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle. This is tucked in the leg side.
79.5
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Around off. Tossed up. Blocked.
79.4
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Outside off. Williams looks to cut but misses.
79.3
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
79.3
nb
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
UP GOES THE FINGER! Williams can't believe he has been given! HOLD ON! It is a no ball. Khan has overstepped! This is tossed up around off. Williams looks to play the reverse sweep. It goes straight to first slip. An appeal and it is given. It though is a no ball! Williams continues.
79.2
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Beaten! Slows it up and lands it around off. Williams looks to defend but is beaten by the turn.
79.1
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Way too short and outside off. This is slapped past cover for one.
End Of The Over 79 : 330/4
7 Runs
- 078.1
- 178.2
- 078.3
- 478.4
- 178.5
- 178.6
C. Ervine
49 (79)
S. Williams
124 (139)
Zia-ur-Rehman
11-1-41-0
78.6
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
78.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
78.4
4
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
FOUR MORE! It's way too easy at the moment! On middle. This is swept hard through square leg and it races away.
78.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. Defended.
78.2
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
78.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 78 : 323/4
6 Runs
- 077.1
- 177.2
- 177.3
- 077.4
- 077.5
- 477.6
S. Williams
119 (136)
C. Ervine
47 (76)
A. Malik
6-1-23-0
77.6
4
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
FOUR! Cut away! Short and wide outside off. This is flayed past point. Boundary. Partnership now over 100.
77.5
0
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Around off. Defended.
77.4
0
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
77.3
1
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
77.2
1
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Fuller and on off. This is driven down to long off for one.
77.1
0
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 77 : 317/4
3 Runs
- 176.1
- 076.2
- 076.3
- 176.4
- 176.5
- 076.6
C. Ervine
46 (75)
S. Williams
114 (131)
H. Shahidi
3-0-16-0
76.6
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Flat and around off, Ervine leans and blocks it out.
76.5
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Sean Williams
An arm ball on middle, Williams turns it to long on for one more.
76.4
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Flat and around off, Ervine punches it to long on for a single.
76.3
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Outside off, Ervine punches it to cover.
76.2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Angles it full and on off, Ervine blocks.
76.1
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Sean Williams
Flights it full and outside off, Williams plays it to long on for one.
End Of The Over 76 : 314/4
2 Runs
- 175.1
- 075.2
- 075.3
- 175.4
- 075.5
- 075.6
C. Ervine
45 (71)
S. Williams
112 (129)
A. Malik
5-1-17-0
75.6
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Another dot! Too full and outside off. Ervine keeps it out.
75.5
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Flatter and around off, Ervine presses forward and defends.
75.4
1
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Flat and angling on off, Williams knocks it to point for a single.
75.3
0
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams defends on the front foot.
75.2
0
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Tossed up full and around off, Williams leans and defends close to his pads.
75.1
1
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Arm ball, full and on off, Ervine pushes it to covers for a single.
End Of The Over 75 : 312/4
4 Runs
- 174.1
- 074.2
- 174.3
- 174.4
- 174.5
- 074.6
S. Williams
111 (126)
C. Ervine
44 (68)
Zia-ur-Rehman
10-1-34-0
74.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Slightly short and outside off, Williams looks to cut but misses.
74.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On middle, this is drilled to long on for a single.
74.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Pace off delivery, flat and outside off, Williams slaps it to point for one.
74.3
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Outside off, Ervine knocks it to cover for a single.
74.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Too full and on middle, Ervine plays it back to the bowler.
74.1
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Shorter and outside off, Williams cuts it to point for a single.
End Of The Over 74 : 308/4
3 Runs
- 173.1
- 173.2
- 173.3
- 073.4
- 073.5
- 073.6
C. Ervine
42 (65)
S. Williams
109 (123)
A. Malik
4-1-15-0
73.6
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Fuller delivery on middle, Ervine goes back and defends under his eyes.
73.5
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Flatter and on middle, Ervine punches it back to the bowler.
73.4
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on off, this is pushed to cover.
73.3
1
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Another single as Williams plays it down to long on.
73.2
1
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Flat and on off, Ervine works it to long on for one more.
73.1
1
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Full and on middle, Williams punches it to long on for a single
DRINKS! A fine hour for Zimbabwe who continue to progress in the right way. At this momentum, Zimbabwe could possibly look for a big score. The pitch is flat and not turning much for the tourists who are trying different spin options but to no avail.
End Of The Over 73 : 305/4
5 Runs
- 072.1
- 272.2
- 072.3
- 272.4
- 172.5
- 072.6
C. Ervine
41 (61)
S. Williams
107 (121)
Zia-ur-Rehman
9-1-30-0
72.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On middle, Ervine blocks it back to the bowler.
72.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Flat and on middle, this is punched to long on for one.
72.4
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Flighted full on middle, Williams flicks on the up and to long on for a brace.
72.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Too full and on off, Williams blocks it out.
72.2
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Floated full on middle, Williams nudges it through square leg for a couple.
72.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Fuller ball, outside off, Williams pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 72 : 300/4
12 Runs
- 471.1
- 171.2
- 471.3
- 071.4
- 271.5
- 171.6
S. Williams
102 (116)
C. Ervine
41 (60)
Z. Khan
17-0-85-1
71.6
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Retains strike as this is pushed down to long off for one.
71.5
2
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
There it is! 100 for Williams. The crowd absolutely loves it. The local boy scores a fine ton. Gets there by sweeping this through square leg for two. He would now want to make it a big hundred.
71.4
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Floats it up on off. Blocked.
71.3
4
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
FOUR MORE! Goes short again and outside off. Williams slaps this past cover and it goes to the fence. He moves onto 99!
71.2
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Shorter and on off. This is punched past cover for one.
71.1
4
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
FOUR! That's a hit me ball! Short and on middle. Erving pulls it through mid-wicket and this races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 71 : 288/4
6 Runs
- 170.1
- 070.2
- 170.3
- 270.4
- 070.5
- 270.6
S. Williams
95 (112)
C. Ervine
36 (58)
Zia-ur-Rehman
8-1-25-0
70.6
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On the pads. Williams nudges it fine on the leg side for two.
70.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
70.4
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Around off. This is pushed past cover for two more.
70.3
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On off. This is swept through square leg for two.
70.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Outside off. Ervine looks to cut but misses.
70.1
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On the pads. Williams works it through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 70 : 282/4
5 Runs
- 169.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 469.4
- 069.5
- 069.6
C. Ervine
35 (56)
S. Williams
90 (108)
AM Ghazanfar
21-3-81-2
69.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Attacks the stumps. Kept out again.
69.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Lands it right and on middle. Defended.
69.4
4
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
FOUR! A little too short and put away! On the pads. This is clipped through square leg.
69.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On middle. Ervine leans forward and keeps it out.
69.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Attacks the stumps. Kept out.
69.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On off. This is punched past cover for one.
End Of The Over 69 : 277/4
2 Runs
- 068.1
- 168.2
- 168.3
- 068.4
- 068.5
- 068.6
C. Ervine
31 (51)
S. Williams
89 (107)
Z. Khan
16-0-73-1
68.6
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On off. This turns back in. Ervine looks to push it but it goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
68.5
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Around off. Blocked.
68.4
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Angled into the pads. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
68.3
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Slightly shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
68.2
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
68.1
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Outside off. Left alone.
End Of The Over 68 : 275/4
5 Runs
- 067.1
- 367.2
- 067.3
- 067.4
- 067.5
- 2 LB 67.6
S. Williams
88 (106)
C. Ervine
30 (46)
AM Ghazanfar
20-3-76-2
67.6
lb
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Drifts it on the pads. Williams looks to flick. It brushes the pads and rolls down to fine leg for two. Leg byes.
67.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On the stumps. Kept out.
67.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Defended.
67.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
67.2
3
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Three! Shorter and on off. Ervine goes back and punches it past cover. Takes three.
67.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Quicker and on off. Ervine punches it to covers.
End Of The Over 67 : 270/4
2 Runs
- 066.1
- 166.2
- 066.3
- 166.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
S. Williams
88 (102)
C. Ervine
27 (44)
Z. Khan
15-0-71-1
66.6
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Angled into middle. Williams defends.
66.5
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On off. This is pushed to mid off.
66.4
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
66.3
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Floats it up around off. This lands and spins away. Ervine looks to defend but is beaten.
66.2
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
66.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 66 : 268/4
3 Runs
- 065.1
- 165.2
- 065.3
- 165.4
- 165.5
- 065.6
C. Ervine
26 (42)
S. Williams
87 (98)
AM Ghazanfar
19-3-73-2
65.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On off. Flatter. This is punched to cover.
65.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Around off. Williams eases it to mid off and a run is taken.
65.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On off. This is pushed to mid off for one.
65.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Beaten! Flatter and outside off. Ervine looks to cut but is beaten.
65.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
65.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flatter and attacks the stumps. Williams punches it to cover.
End Of The Over 65 : 265/4
2 Runs
- 064.1
- 164.2
- 164.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- 064.6
C. Ervine
25 (39)
S. Williams
85 (95)
Z. Khan
14-0-69-1
64.6
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
64.5
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Outside off. Slower. Ervine looks to sweep but misses.
64.4
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Slower and on off. This lands and spins away. Ervine looks to defend but is beaten.
64.3
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Around off. This is punched past cover for one.
64.2
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On off. Ervine pushes it past cover for one.
64.1
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Around off. Shortish. This is punched to cover.
End Of The Over 64 : 263/4
11 Runs
- 463.1
- 163.2
- 063.3
- 363.4
- 263.5
- 163.6
C. Ervine
24 (34)
S. Williams
84 (94)
AM Ghazanfar
18-3-70-2
63.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On middle. Ervine pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
63.5
2
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On middle. Ervine works it through square leg for two.
63.4
3
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Three! Outside off. Williams cuts. It goes off the outside edge down to third man for three.
63.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
63.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
63.1
4
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Runs flowing! This is full and outside off. Ervine slaps it past cover and this races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 63 : 252/4
11 Runs
- 062.1
- 462.2
- 062.3
- 062.4
- 162.5
- 662.6
S. Williams
81 (92)
C. Ervine
16 (30)
A. Malik
3-1-12-0
62.6
6
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
SIX! That's some way to end the over! Productive one for the hosts. Williams steps out. Gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.
62.5
1
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Angled into the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
62.4
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
On middle. Defended.
62.3
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
62.2
4
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller and outside off. Ervine lofts it over cover and this gets to the fence in no time.
62.1
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
On off. Ervine lunges and defends.
End Of The Over 62 : 241/4
4 Runs
- 1 B 61.1
- 161.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 161.5
- 161.6
C. Ervine
11 (25)
S. Williams
75 (91)
AM Ghazanfar
17-3-59-2
61.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
A single to end the over as Ervine plays it to point.
61.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Short and outside off, Williams cuts it to point for one.
61.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Bowls outside off again. Williams jams it out back to the bowler.
61.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Too full and around off, Williams drives it to cover.
61.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Outside off, Ervine slaps it to point for a single.
61.1
b
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Bowls it quicker full and around off, Williams jams it out off the toe end to third man for one. No, there was no bat. Byes it is.
End Of The Over 61 : 237/4
0 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- 060.4
- 060.5
- 060.6
C. Ervine
9 (23)
S. Williams
74 (87)
A. Malik
2-1-1-0
60.6
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
A maiden by Malik! On off, fuller and Ervine pushes it back to Malik.
60.5
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
On middle, Ervine keeps it out.
60.4
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on off, Ervine leans and defends it out.
60.3
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
On middle, this is played back to the bowler.
60.2
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Flat and on middle, Ervine pushes it to cover.
60.1
0
Abdul Malik To Craig Ervine
Serves it too full and around off, Ervine drives it to cover.
End Of The Over 60 : 237/4
0 Runs
- 059.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 059.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
S. Williams
74 (87)
C. Ervine
9 (17)
AM Ghazanfar
16-3-56-2
59.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
This one skids on down the leg side, it is left alone.
59.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Too full and outside off, Williams knocks it to point.
59.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Full and on off, Williams defends it to cover.
59.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Well outside off, Williams shoulders arms to it.
59.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Tight on the middle pole. Williams leans and blocks.
59.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Tossed up, outside off, Williams knocks it to cover.
End Of The Over 59 : 237/4
6 Runs
- 258.1
- 058.2
- 458.3
- 058.4
- 058.5
- 058.6
C. Ervine
9 (17)
S. Williams
74 (81)
H. Shahidi
2-0-13-0
58.6
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Serves it full and angling on leg. Ervine looks to sweep but misses.
58.5
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Angles it full and on middle, Ervine defends it out.
58.4
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
On off, Ervine blocks it out.
58.3
4
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
FOUR! Freebie! Drops it short and on middle, Ervine pulls it through mid-wicket and it races to the fence.
58.2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Bowls it slower in the air, full and around off, Ervine looks to defend but outside edges it to first slip who collects on a bounce.
58.1
2
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Craig Ervine
Full and on leg, Ervine paddles it to fine leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 58 : 231/4
10 Runs
- 057.1
- 457.2
- 157.3
- 057.4
- 357.5
- 257.6
S. Williams
74 (81)
C. Ervine
3 (11)
AM Ghazanfar
15-2-56-2
57.6
2
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Fuller delivery on off, Williams taps it wide of point and takes two runs.
57.5
3
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
THREE! Fuller and on off, spins away. Ervine looks to push but edges it to third man and gets off the mark with three runs.
57.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Outside off, it lands and turns back in sharply. Ervine watchfully blocks it out.
57.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Shorter and on off, Williams pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
57.2
4
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
FOUR! Streaky! This is on off and it spins back in sharply. Williams looks to slog-sweep but bottom edges it through his legs and to fine leg.
57.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flat and outside off, Williams punches it to cover.
End Of The Over 57 : 221/4
1 Runs
- 156.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
C. Ervine
0 (9)
S. Williams
67 (77)
Zia-ur-Rehman
7-1-19-0
56.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Too full and on middle, Ervine leans and tucks it on the leg side.
56.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On middle, fuller and Ervine defends on the front foot.
56.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Too full and on middle and leg. Ervine blocks it solidly.
56.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
On the pads, Ervine keeps it out
56.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Flat and on middle, Ervine defends it out.
56.1
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams sweeps it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 56 : 220/4
0 Runs
- 055.1
- W 55.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 055.5
- 055.6
C. Ervine
0 (4)
S. Williams
66 (76)
AM Ghazanfar
14-2-46-2
55.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Outside off and it spins away. Ervine looks to push it but misses.
55.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on middle and leg. Ervine defends it out.
55.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Full and outside off, Ervine pushes it to cover.
55.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Flat and on leg, Ervine misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but it was pitching down leg.
Craig Ervine is the new man in.
55.2
W
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers OUT!
OUT! GONE! Soft, soft dismissal! Told you, AM Ghazanfar is going to have a big final session. Shorter and around off, skids on and stays low. Myers rocks back and away to punch it but plays it right back to AM Ghazanfar who makes no mistake.
55.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers
Very full and on middle, Myers plays it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 55 : 220/3
3 Runs
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 054.3
- 054.4
- 154.5
- 254.6
S. Williams
66 (76)
D. Myers
27 (36)
Zia-ur-Rehman
6-1-18-0
54.6
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams tucks it to square leg for a couple more.
54.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
Flat and outside off, Myers slaps it to covers for a single.
54.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
Very full and on off, Myers jams it out to cover.
54.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
On middle, this is blocked out.
54.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
This is full and around off, Myers steps across and defends it out.
54.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Dion Myers
Bowls it full and on middle, Myers prods and blocks.
End Of The Over 54 : 217/3
5 Runs
- 153.1
- 053.2
- 153.3
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 253.6
S. Williams
64 (75)
D. Myers
26 (31)
AM Ghazanfar
13-1-46-1
53.6
2
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Tad short and on middle, Williams pulls it to square leg for easy couple of runs.
53.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Floated on off, spins in. Williams looks to defend but inside edges it onto the pads.
53.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers
On middle, Myers drills it to long on for a single.
53.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flat and outside off, Williams strokes it to cover for a single.
53.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Tossed up, outside off, Williams prods and defends it out.
53.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Dion Myers
On middle, Myers flicks it to square leg for a single.
AM Ghazanfar to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 53 : 212/3
8 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 652.3
- 152.4
- 052.5
- 152.6
D. Myers
24 (29)
S. Williams
61 (71)
Z. Khan
13-0-67-1
52.6
1
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Plays with soft hands! Drops it short and on middle, Myers pulls it to square leg for a single.
52.5
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Full and outside off, Myers knocks it to cover.
52.4
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flat and turning back in on off, Williams punches it to cover for one.
52.3
6
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
SIX! BANG! Floats it full and outside off, Williams lofts it high over long off for a biggie.
52.2
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flatter and around off, Williams prods and defends.
52.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Fuller delivery, outside off, Williams leans and defends.
We are back for the final session. The players are out in the middle. Zahir Khan to bowl first. The groundsmen are getting ready as it might rain anytime now.
...DAY 1, SESSION 3...
Afghanistan will hope the overcast conditions could bring some joy for the seamers. They have lacked intensity so far and have relied much on spinners in second session. However, AM Ghazanfar didn't had much to do in the phase, he could have a big session ahead of himself as the ball had become soft and Afghanistan could hope their mystery spinner could do something. Can Afghanistan break this stand in the final session? Stay tuned.
Yet another session that belongs to Zimbabwe. The hosts have bossed Day 1 so far. Despite losing Curran in the final over before Lunch, Williams and Takudzwanashe Kaitano did well to stitch a big partnership and continue their merry way. The duo added 78 runs with Williams scoring a fifty while Kaitano missing by just four runs. Myers has done well to stitch another stand with Williams. Zimbabwe will hope they two end the day on a high.
End Of The Over 52 : 204/3
1 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 151.5
- 051.6
D. Myers
23 (27)
S. Williams
54 (67)
A. Omarzai
9-1-26-0
51.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Dion Myers
Outside off. Left alone.
51.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
51.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Another bumper. Not a lot of bounce. Williams evades it.
51.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
On middle. Kept out.
51.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
A bumper. Williams ducks under it.
51.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
On middle. Shorter and slower. Williams looks to pull but is beaten.
End Of The Over 51 : 203/3
5 Runs
- 050.1
- 150.2
- 250.3
- 050.4
- 050.5
- 250.6
D. Myers
23 (26)
S. Williams
53 (62)
Z. Khan
12-0-59-1
50.6
2
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Outside off. This is guided past point for two.
50.5
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On the stumps. Defended.
50.4
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On middle. Blocked.
50.3
2
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Two! On off. This is driven past cover for two.
50.2
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Outside off. This is guided past point. A run taken.
50.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Outside off. This is guided past point. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 50 : 198/3
3 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 249.3
- 049.4
- 149.5
- 049.6
D. Myers
19 (22)
S. Williams
52 (60)
A. Omarzai
8-1-25-0
49.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Dion Myers
On the stumps. Defended.
49.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
49.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
49.3
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
Fullish and on off. Williams drives it past cover for two. Fifty for Williams. Lovely knock. He's batted with intent.
49.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
On the stumps. Blocked.
49.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Sean Williams
On off. Good length. Defended.
End Of The Over 49 : 195/3
5 Runs
- 048.1
- 448.2
- 1 NB 48.3
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 048.6
D. Myers
19 (21)
S. Williams
49 (55)
Z. Khan
11-0-54-1
48.6
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On the pads. Kept out.
48.5
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On middle. Kept out.
48.4
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
48.3
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Back of a length and on middle. Myers pushes it to mid on.
48.3
nb
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
A stumping appeal and it is referred! The keeper is confident but HOLD ON... IT IS A NO BALL! Lovely nut. Tosses it up on off. It lands and spins away. Myers is beaten as he looks to defend. The keeper whips the bails off but Khan has overstepped.
48.2
4
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
FOUR! Hammered! A little too short and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket and this races away.
48.1
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On middle. This is swept but to short fine leg.
End Of The Over 48 : 190/3
7 Runs
- 047.1
- 447.2
- 247.3
- 047.4
- 147.5
- 047.6
S. Williams
49 (55)
D. Myers
15 (14)
N. Zadran
12-0-52-1
47.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Length and on off. Williams pushes it but to covers.
47.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
On the pads. Myers works it through square leg for one.
47.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
Outside off. Left alone.
47.3
2
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
Two! Angles it into the pads. Myers works it through square leg for two.
47.2
4
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and on off. Myers leans into it and drives it past cover. This races away to the fence. A touch of class in that shot.
47.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on.
End Of The Over 47 : 183/3
7 Runs
- 146.1
- 046.2
- 146.3
- 046.4
- 146.5
- 446.6
S. Williams
49 (54)
D. Myers
8 (9)
Z. Khan
10-0-49-1
46.6
4
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
FOUR! Tad short and on middle, turns in. Williams rocks back and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
46.5
1
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
On off, this is driven to point for a single.
46.4
0
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Flat and on off, it turns back in a long way. Myers goes back quickly and punches it to point.
46.3
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
46.2
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flighted on off. Williams defends on the front foot.
46.1
1
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Too full, floated on off, Myers drops it to point for one.
End Of The Over 46 : 176/3
1 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 145.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
S. Williams
44 (51)
D. Myers
6 (6)
N. Zadran
11-0-45-1
45.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Bowls it short and on leg, Williams ducks under it.
45.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Outside off, fuller and Williams knocks it to cover.
45.4
1
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
On the pads, Myers nudges it to square leg for a single.
45.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
Overcorrects and bowls it full and on leg, Myers misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
45.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
A good length and on middle and it nips in. Myers looks to defend but misses. An appeal for LBW but turned down as it was going down.
45.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Dion Myers
Slants in a length ball on middle, Myers blocks.
End Of The Over 45 : 175/3
6 Runs
- 044.1
- 144.2
- W 44.3
- 444.4
- 144.5
- 044.6
S. Williams
44 (49)
D. Myers
5 (2)
Z. Khan
9-0-42-1
44.6
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Floats it full and outside off, Williams looks to push but misses it.
44.5
1
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
Half a chance! Too full and outside off, Myers leans to drive but edges it to the right of second slip who dives but it's well out of his reach.
44.4
4
Zahir Khan To Dion Myers
FOUR! Overcompensates and goes very full, outside off, Myers drives it firmly through covers for a boundary.
Dion Myers walks in next.
44.3
W
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano OUT!
OUT! GONE! Finally the breakthrough arrives! This is the one that turns away, full and outside off, Kaitano looks to drive but edges it to first slip where Sediqullah Atal takes over his head. Good catch.
44.2
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Outside off, fuller and Williams drives it through covers for a single.
44.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flighted full and outside off, Williams defends it out.
End Of The Over 44 : 169/2
6 Runs
- 043.1
- 243.2
- 043.3
- 243.4
- 043.5
- 243.6
T. Kaitano
46 (114)
S. Williams
43 (46)
N. Zadran
10-0-44-1
43.6
2
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Short in length and on middle, Kaitano pulls it to deep square leg for a couple.
43.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Angles in a yorker on middle, Kaitano blocks it out.
43.4
2
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Too straight full and on the pads. Kaitano flicks it to square leg for a couple of runs.
43.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On a length and on off, Kaitano defends it out.
43.2
2
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Well played! On middle, Kaitano strokes it through mid off for a couple of runs.
43.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
This is full and on off, shapes in. Kaitano pushes it back to Zadran.
End Of The Over 43 : 163/2
1 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 142.6
T. Kaitano
40 (108)
S. Williams
43 (46)
Z. Khan
8-0-36-0
42.6
1
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flighted full and outside off. Kaitano drives it to covers for a single.
42.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Tossed up on middle, Kaitano prods and defends.
42.4
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Floats it full and on middle, Kaitano sweeps but straight to short leg.
42.3
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On off, Kaitano drives it to cover.
42.2
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
This is full and on off, Kaitano prods and blocks.
42.1
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flighted full and on middle, Kaitano defends it out.
End Of The Over 42 : 162/2
5 Runs
- 041.1
- 1 LB 41.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 441.6
S. Williams
43 (46)
T. Kaitano
39 (102)
N. Zadran
9-0-38-1
41.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
FOUR! Glorious shot! Short of a length and outside off. Williams punches it through covers for a boundary.
41.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
This is full and on leg, Williams turns it to square leg.
41.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams blocks it out.
41.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
A good length ball on off, Williams defends it out.
41.2
lb
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Angled on the pads, Kaitano turns it to square leg for a single.
41.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
A huge shout for LBW but that was going down. Very full and on leg, Kaitano misses his fllick and gets hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 41 : 157/2
7 Runs
- 640.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 140.6
T. Kaitano
39 (100)
S. Williams
39 (42)
H. Shahidi
1-0-7-0
40.6
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
A single to end the over as Kaitano eases it to long on.
40.5
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Too full and on middle and leg Kaitano drills it to mid on.
40.4
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On off, fuller and Kaitano leans and blocks it out.
40.3
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and on off, Kaitano defends it out.
40.2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller ball on middle, Kaitano turns it to short leg.
40.1
6
Hashmatullah Shahidi To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
SIX! Floats it full and outside off. Kaitano slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket and it goes all the way for a biggie.
Hashmatullah Shahidi to roll his arms now.
End Of The Over 40 : 150/2
4 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 439.6
S. Williams
39 (42)
T. Kaitano
32 (94)
N. Zadran
8-0-34-1
39.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
FOUR! Welcome boundary! Shorter and outside off, Williams cuts it through point for a boundary. 150 up.
39.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
On a length and on off, Williams blocks it out.
39.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Four dots now! Length ball, outside off, Williams knocks it to point.
39.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Another dot! Too full and angling on off, Williams pushes it to point.
39.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
No run.
39.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Sean Williams
Full and on off, Williams drives it to mid off.
End Of The Over 39 : 146/2
1 Runs
- 038.1
- 138.2
- 038.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
T. Kaitano
32 (94)
S. Williams
35 (36)
A. Malik
1-0-1-0
38.6
0
Abdul Malik To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Very full and on middle, Kaitano keeps it out as he plays on the deck.
38.5
0
Abdul Malik To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Tossed up on middle, Kaitano pushes it back to the bowler.
DRINKS! A halt in play as Kaitano seems to have injured his fingers while playing the last shot. Zimbabwe have done well so far ad would love to continue while Afghanistan will hope for a breakthrough.
38.4
0
Abdul Malik To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and outside off, Kaitano slaps it to point.
38.3
0
Abdul Malik To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and on off, Kaitano blocks it out.
38.2
1
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Too full and on off, Sean Williams pushes it to mid off for a quick single.
38.1
0
Abdul Malik To Sean Williams
Malik bowls it full and on middle, this is blocked out.
End Of The Over 38 : 145/2
4 Runs
- 137.1
- 237.2
- 137.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
T. Kaitano
32 (90)
S. Williams
34 (34)
Z. Khan
7-0-35-0
37.6
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Too full and on off, Kaitano leans and defends.
37.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the pads and it spins in. Kaitano blocks.
37.4
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Tossed up on middle, Kaitano presses forward and blocks.
37.3
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Tad short and on off, Sean Williams pulls it to square leg for one.
37.2
2
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
This is full and on off, Sean Williams pushes it to the left of mid off for a couple.
37.1
1
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flat and outside ff, Kaitano cuts it to point for a single.
End Of The Over 37 : 141/2
4 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 236.3
- 136.4
- 036.5
- 136.6
T. Kaitano
31 (86)
S. Williams
31 (32)
AM Ghazanfar
12-1-41-1
36.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to mid off for one.
36.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Kept out.
36.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Shortish and on off. Williams pushes it past cover for one.
36.3
2
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Two! On off. This is punched past cover for two.
36.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
36.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 36 : 137/2
2 Runs
- 035.1
- 135.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
T. Kaitano
30 (84)
S. Williams
28 (28)
Z. Khan
6-0-31-0
35.6
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
35.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Defended.
35.4
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
35.3
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle. Williams nudges it around the corner for one.
35.2
1
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
A single now as this is tucked on the leg side.
35.1
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On off. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 35 : 135/2
4 Runs
- 234.1
- 234.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
S. Williams
27 (27)
T. Kaitano
29 (79)
AM Ghazanfar
11-1-37-1
34.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Blocked.
34.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Beaten again! This lands around off and spins away. Williams is beaten as he looks to defend.
34.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Kept out.
34.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flatter and outside off. Williams looks to cut but is beaten.
34.2
2
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Two more! On the stumps. This is swept through square leg for two.
34.1
2
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Two! Goes short and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket. Two taken.
End Of The Over 34 : 131/2
1 Runs
- 133.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
T. Kaitano
29 (79)
S. Williams
23 (21)
Z. Khan
5-0-29-0
33.6
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
The sweep comes out. This is hit through square leg for one.
33.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
33.4
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Outside off. Left alone.
33.3
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Blocked.
33.2
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Kaitano works it through mid-wicket for one.
33.1
1
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
End Of The Over 33 : 130/2
6 Runs
- 432.1
- 032.2
- 132.3
- 132.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
T. Kaitano
29 (74)
S. Williams
22 (20)
Zia-ur-Rehman
5-1-15-0
32.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Blocked.
32.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. This is punched to cover.
32.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. Williams works it through square leg and takes one.
32.3
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. This is punched to cover.
32.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. Kaitano pushes it to covers.
32.1
4
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
FOUR! Nailed! On middle and the sweep is out. This is hit through square leg. Boundary.
End Of The Over 32 : 124/2
8 Runs
- 231.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 631.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
S. Williams
21 (19)
T. Kaitano
24 (69)
AM Ghazanfar
10-1-33-1
31.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On the stumps. Kept out.
31.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Better! Drags his length back a little. Blocked.
31.4
6
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
SIX! He's got hold of that! On middle and Williams brings out the slog sweep. It was a little too full and he nails it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
31.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Slower and on off. This is pushed to cover.
31.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On middle. Defended.
31.1
2
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Two! On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 31 : 116/2
5 Runs
- 030.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 430.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
T. Kaitano
24 (69)
S. Williams
13 (13)
Zia-ur-Rehman
4-1-9-0
30.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and on middle. Kaitano keeps it out.
30.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Blocked.
30.4
4
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
FOUR! Hit hard! Brings out the slog sweep and this is nailed past mid-wicket. This one races away to the fence.
30.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. Kept out.
30.2
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. This is nudged around the corner for one.
30.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Flatter and on middle. Williams leans forward and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 30 : 111/2
2 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
T. Kaitano
20 (65)
S. Williams
12 (11)
AM Ghazanfar
9-1-25-1
29.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. This is punched but to cover.
29.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
29.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
On the stumps. This is punched to cover.
29.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Around off. This is pushed to cover.
29.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
29.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. Defended well.
End Of The Over 29 : 109/2
1 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 128.6
T. Kaitano
19 (62)
S. Williams
11 (8)
Zia-ur-Rehman
3-1-4-0
28.6
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Outside off. This is guided through point for one.
28.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Angled in on middle. Kept out.
28.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. This is punched to cover.
28.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. Defended.
28.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. This is played back to the bowler.
28.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 28 : 108/2
6 Runs
- 027.1
- 127.2
- 427.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
T. Kaitano
18 (56)
S. Williams
11 (8)
AM Ghazanfar
8-1-23-1
27.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. This is swept through square leg for one.
27.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Defended.
27.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Beaten! This lands on off and spins away. Kaitano is beaten as he looks to defend.
27.3
4
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller and outside off. This is driven past cover and this races away to the fence.
27.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
A single now as this is pushed through covers.
27.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flatter and on the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
End Of The Over 27 : 102/2
3 Runs
- 026.1
- 226.2
- 026.3
- 126.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
T. Kaitano
13 (52)
S. Williams
10 (6)
Zia-ur-Rehman
2-1-3-0
26.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. Kept out.
26.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. Blocked.
26.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. This is hit down to long on for one.
26.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. Williams pushes it to covers.
26.2
2
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle. This is tucked on the leg side. A run taken.
26.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Sligthly fuller. Williams drives but to mid off.
End Of The Over 26 : 99/2
7 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- W 25.3
- 425.4
- 325.5
- 025.6
T. Kaitano
13 (50)
S. Williams
7 (2)
AM Ghazanfar
7-1-17-1
25.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and around off. This is guided to point.
25.5
3
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
He has come out with intent! On middle. He gets the sweep out. This is hit through square leg. Three taken.
25.4
4
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
FOUR! Fine start for Williams! This is fuller and on off. He leans into it and drives it past cover. This races away to the fence. Off the mark in style.
We are back!
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
Afghanistan haven't been at their best in the field! The bowling hasn't been very disciplined too and they'll hope to do better after the break. There isn't much on offer from the wicket but they'll hope this wicket opens the floodgates. An important session awaits. Do join us after the break.
That wicket right at the end will make Afghanistan feel a lot better but Zimbabwe have done really well in this session! Their openers got them off to a good start before that stand was broken and then the 2nd wicket partnership continued the good work. Ben Curran looked in fine touch and he was the star. Just as it seemed they would enter the break only one down, AM Ghazanfar struck and got the better of Curran. Still though, Zimbabwe are in a decent position and they'll hope to continue the good work after the break!
25.3
W
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Curran goes in the final over before Lunch! AM Ghazanfar gets a wicket on his debut! Flighted full and on middle and leg. Curran leans to defend but it goes through the gate and hits the stumps. LUNCH!
25.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Flatter and angling down. Curran looks to pull but misses. He is imbalanced but stays inside his crease as the keeper clips the bails off.
25.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle, Curran gets low and defends.
End Of The Over 25 : 92/1
0 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
T. Kaitano
13 (49)
B. Curran
68 (71)
Zia-ur-Rehman
1-1-0-0
24.6
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
An arm ball, full on middle, Kaitano blocks it out.
24.5
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flat and on middle, Kaitano goes back and blocks.
24.4
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Tossed up on off, Kaitano looks to defend but splices it to point.
24.3
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Floated full and around off, Kaitano prods and blocks.
24.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flighted on middle, Kaitano nudges it to short leg.
24.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Bowls it very full and on off, Kaitano pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 24 : 92/1
0 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
B. Curran
68 (71)
T. Kaitano
13 (43)
AM Ghazanfar
6-1-10-0
23.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Full and outside off, stays low and Curran blocks.
23.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Slower in the air, flat and outside off, Curran taps it on the off side.
23.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Well down the leg side, Curran looks to sweep but misses.
23.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
BEATEN! Flighted outside off and it turns in. Curran looks to push away from his body but misses.
23.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Slows it up and bowls it full and on off, Curran prods and blocks.
23.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
AM Ghazanfar serves it full and on middle, Curran blocks.
End Of The Over 23 : 92/1
3 Runs
- 122.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 222.6
T. Kaitano
13 (43)
B. Curran
68 (65)
Z. Khan
4-0-28-0
22.6
2
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Finds the gap! Flat and turning away outside off, Kaitano punches it to point for a couple of runs.
22.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Bowls it full and on middle, spins in. Kaitano defends well.
22.4
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flighted full and on middle, Kaitano leans and blocks.
22.3
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Too full and around off, Kaitano defends it out.
22.2
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and on middle, Kaitano prods and blocks.
22.1
1
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Fuller and on middle, Curran tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 22 : 89/1
2 Runs
- 021.1
- 121.2
- 021.3
- 021.4
- 121.5
- 021.6
T. Kaitano
11 (38)
B. Curran
67 (64)
N. Zadran
7-0-30-1
21.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Outside off. Left alone.
21.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
On the pads. Curran nudges it to square leg for a single.
21.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Angles away a length ball, outside off, Curran leaves.
21.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Goes short this time and on the body. Evaded.
21.2
1
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Tip and run! Around off. Kaitano pushes it towards cover and gets to the other end.
21.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. This is nudged to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 21 : 87/1
16 Runs
- 020.1
- 420.2
- 420.3
- 420.4
- 020.5
- 420.6
B. Curran
66 (61)
T. Kaitano
10 (35)
Z. Khan
3-0-25-0
20.6
4
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
FOUR! 16 runs off the over! Zimbabwe on the front foot! Full and on leg, Curran sweeps it to fine leg for a boundary.
20.5
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
This is full and outside off, Curran leans and keeps it out.
20.4
4
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
FOUR! Hat trick of boundaries! Flatter and on middle and leg. Curran just helps it behind square leg for a boundary.
20.3
4
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
FOUR! Another one! Curran in fine form here! On middle, Curran gets on is knee and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
20.2
4
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
FOUR! Well played! Very full and on middle and leg. Curran sweeps it to deep square leg for a boundary.
20.1
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Tossed up on middle, Curran blocks.
End Of The Over 20 : 71/1
0 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
T. Kaitano
10 (35)
B. Curran
50 (55)
A. Omarzai
7-1-22-0
19.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Length and on leg, Kaitano hangs back and blocks.
19.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Another dot! Full and outside off, Kaitano leaves.
19.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Hits the deck hard and bowls it outside off. Kaitano keeps it out.
19.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Bangs it short and well outside off. Kaitano drops his wrists and lets it go.
19.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Full and on off, Kaitano knocks it back to the bowler.
19.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Length and outside off, Kaitano punches it to point. A mix up between the batters for a run but are safe in the end.
End Of The Over 19 : 71/1
3 Runs
- 018.1
- 218.2
- 018.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 118.6
T. Kaitano
10 (29)
B. Curran
50 (55)
Z. Khan
2-0-9-0
18.6
1
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller delivery on leg, Kaitano works it to mid on for a single.
18.5
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Again this is straight and down leg. Kaitano leaves it alone.
18.4
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Well down the leg side, Kaitano looks to sweep but misses.
18.3
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Full again from Khan on off, Kaitano pushes it to cover.
18.2
2
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the pads and it was the leggie. Kaitano whips it past short leg and into deep square leg for two.
18.1
0
Zahir Khan To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Too full and on off, Kaitano pushes it to mid off.
End Of The Over 18 : 68/1
1 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 017.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
T. Kaitano
7 (23)
B. Curran
50 (55)
A. Omarzai
6-0-22-0
17.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
No maiden as they take a single. On the pads. Kaitano tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
17.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
FIve dots in a row! Outside off again and Kaitano offers no shot.
17.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On a length and outside off, Kaitano leaves it alone.
17.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
This is full and on middle and leg. Kaitano defends.
17.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
A good length ball on middle, Kaitano hangs back and blocks.
17.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
This is full and outside off, Kaitano shoulders arms.
End Of The Over 17 : 67/1
6 Runs
- 416.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 216.5
- 016.6
B. Curran
50 (55)
T. Kaitano
6 (17)
Z. Khan
1-0-6-0
16.6
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Flatter and slanting on the pads. Curran misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but it is turned down.
16.5
2
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Too full and on middle, Curran flicks it to deep mid-wicket. A misfield in the deep and they take two. An opener hitting a fifty on debut in Test cricket! We have already seen one today! Superb knock so far from Curran.
16.4
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Tosses it up full and on off, Curran defends on the front foot.
16.3
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Floats it full and outside off, Curran prods and defends it out.
16.2
0
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
Outside off, Curran cuts it to point.
16.1
4
Zahir Khan To Ben Curran
FOUR! Uppish but safe! Flighted full and outside off, Curran leans to drive but outside edges it past backward point who chases after it and does the job but the replay shows his legs touched the ropes in the process.
Change! Zahir Khan is into the attack.
End Of The Over 16 : 61/1
1 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
T. Kaitano
6 (17)
B. Curran
44 (49)
A. Omarzai
5-0-21-0
15.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
A good length ball, around off, Kaitano solidly blocks it out.
15.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Short of a length and on middle, Curran pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
15.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Short of a length and on off, Curran hangs back and defends.
15.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
A good length ball, outside off, Curran prods and defends it.
15.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Too full and around off, Curran defends it out.
15.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Angles away a length ball, outside off, Curran leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 15 : 60/1
1 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
T. Kaitano
6 (16)
B. Curran
43 (44)
AM Ghazanfar
5-0-10-0
14.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Around off. Kept out.
14.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. Blocked.
14.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. This is worked to mid-wicket.
14.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On off. Kaitano pushes it to cover.
14.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
On middle. This is tucked on the leg side for one.
14.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Flatter and on middle. Curran stands tall and defends it.
End Of The Over 14 : 59/1
1 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
T. Kaitano
6 (12)
B. Curran
42 (42)
A. Omarzai
4-0-20-0
13.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Outside off. Left alone.
13.5
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Around off. Curran pushes it past cover for one.
13.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
On middle. Kept out.
13.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Outside off. Left alone.
13.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
On middle. Defended.
13.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Around off. Blocked.
End Of The Over 13 : 58/1
2 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
B. Curran
41 (37)
T. Kaitano
6 (11)
AM Ghazanfar
4-0-9-0
12.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
12.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Angled into middle. This is pushed to cover.
12.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Around off. Defended to cover.
12.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Kaitano nudges it on the leg side and takes one.
12.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off.
12.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Kept out.
End Of The Over 12 : 56/1
6 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 211.4
- 011.5
- 411.6
B. Curran
40 (34)
T. Kaitano
5 (8)
N. Zadran
6-0-28-1
11.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on middle. This is hammered past mid-wicket. This races away to the fence.
11.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Good length and around off. Curran stays back and defends it.
11.4
2
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Two! On middle. Curran works it past square leg for two.
11.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
On middle. Blocked.
11.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Well bowled! Length and around off. Angling away. Curran looks to push at it but is beaten.
11.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
On middle. Blocked.
End Of The Over 11 : 50/1
6 Runs
- 010.1
- 010.2
- 2 LB 10.3
- 410.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
T. Kaitano
5 (8)
B. Curran
34 (28)
AM Ghazanfar
3-0-7-0
10.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On the stumps. Kaitano gets right behind the line and defends.
10.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Flatter and on middle. Kaitano pushes it to cover.
10.4
4
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
FOUR! Lovely shot! A little too full and it is put away. This is driven past cover and this one races away to the fence.
10.3
lb
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Leg byes! Kaitano looks to sweep. This is on the pads. He misses. It flicks the pad and goes fine on the leg side. Two taken.
10.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. Kaitano works it to square leg.
10.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Fuller and on middle. Kaitano plays it to mid on.
End Of The Over 10 : 44/1
5 Runs
- 49.1
- 09.2
- W 9.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
B. Curran
34 (28)
T. Kaitano
1 (2)
N. Zadran
5-0-22-1
9.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Around off. Length. This is punched to cover.
9.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
On middle. This is tucked in the leg side for one.
9.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Takudzwanashe Kaitano
Outside off. Length. Left alone.
9.3
W
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie OUT!
OUT! Edged and taken! Zadran strikes! He could have had a wicket earlier on but this time gets it. Length and on off. This lands and moves away. Gumbie looks to defend. This goes off the outside edge and it is taken by the keeper on the second attempt. Welcome wicket as the opening stand was going really well.
9.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Around off. This is guided to point.
9.1
4
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
FOUR! Nicely played! Finds the gap brilliantly! Shorter and outside off. Gumbie guides it past point and this races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 9 : 39/0
1 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
B. Curran
34 (27)
J. Gumbie
5 (27)
AM Ghazanfar
2-0-3-0
8.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Just the one from the over! Angled into middle. Curran shows the full face of the bat and blocks.
8.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Angled into the pads. Curran tucks it on the leg side and takes one.
8.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
Angled into the pads. Joylord works it to mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
8.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
Angled into middle. Gumbie plays it to mid on.
8.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps. Blocked.
8.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
Flatter and on middle. Defended.
End Of The Over 8 : 38/0
10 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 27.5
- 47.6
B. Curran
34 (25)
J. Gumbie
4 (23)
N. Zadran
4-0-17-0
7.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
FOUR! Hammered! A little too short again. Curran rocks back and pulls it hard past mid-wicket. Boundary.
7.5
2
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
More runs! Curran is managing to score quickly! Short and on middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket. Two more.
7.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Good length and around off. Curran guides it to point.
7.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
On the stumps. Kept out well.
7.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Back of a length and on off. This is pushed to the cover region.
7.1
4
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
FOUR! Shot of the day so far! Beautiful! Fuller and on off. Curran shows the full face of the bat and then creams it down the ground. This runs away to the long off fence. Top stroke.
End Of The Over 7 : 28/0
2 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
J. Gumbie
4 (23)
B. Curran
24 (19)
AM Ghazanfar
1-0-2-0
6.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
Angled into the pads. Gumbie tucks it to mid-wicket.
6.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
Flatter and on middle. This is pushed to cover.
6.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Ben Curran
Another run! On the stumps. Curran nudges it around the corner for one.
6.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
On the pads. Gumbie works it on the leg side and gets to the other end.
6.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
On the stumps this time. Defended nicely.
6.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Joylord Gumbie
Flatter and outside off. Left alone.
End Of The Over 6 : 26/0
10 Runs
- 05.1
- 25.2
- 45.3
- 05.4
- 45.5
- 05.6
B. Curran
23 (18)
J. Gumbie
3 (18)
A. Omarzai
3-0-19-0
5.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Fuller and on off. Curran pushes it to mid off. A dot to end but the damage was done earlier on.
5.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
FOUR! On the leg side this time! A little too short and Curran pounces onto it. He slams it past mid-wicket and this gets to the fence in no time. Top stroke. Good over for the hosts.
5.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Length and on off. Drags his length back. Blocked.
5.3
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
FOUR! Thats a lovely stroke! Beautifully played! A little too full and around off. Curran creams it past cover. This one races away to the fence.
5.2
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Slightly shorter this time. Curran punches it past cover and takes two.
5.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Good length and around off. Curran stands tall and blocks it.
End Of The Over 5 : 16/0
2 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 14.5
- 14.6
B. Curran
13 (12)
J. Gumbie
3 (18)
N. Zadran
3-0-7-0
4.6
1
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Angling on the pads. Curran tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
4.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Tad fuller and on middle, Gumbie looks to defend but splices it to cover for a single. Hashmatullah Shahidi goes after it, slides and stops. The skipper is holding his right knee as he bumps into the ground while stopping it. The physio is out. Hashmatullah Shahidi is limping a bit but looks okay. Nope, he is leaving the field.
4.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Keeps it full and around off, Gumbie leans into his defensive shot.
4.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Three dots! Zadran serves it full and on middle and leg. Gumbie keeps it out.
4.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Goes full and outside off, Gumbie pushes it straight to point.
4.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Shapes in a length ball around off, Gumbie defends it out.
End Of The Over 4 : 14/0
4 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 13.4
- 23.5
- 03.6
B. Curran
12 (11)
J. Gumbie
2 (13)
A. Omarzai
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Outside off, Curran lets it go.
3.5
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
More runs! Decent start by Zimbabwe! Full and on the pads, Curran flicks it square leg for a couple of runs.
3.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Short of a length and on the hips, Gumbie tickles it to fine leg for a single.
3.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Slants it full and on the pads. Curran nudges it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.
3.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
On a length and on middle, Curran defends it out.
3.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
JUST SHORT! Touch fuller and outside off, Curran looks to defend but it moves away and he plays with soft hand. The edge flies to the slip fielder but falls short.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/0
3 Runs
- 32.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
J. Gumbie
1 (12)
B. Curran
9 (6)
N. Zadran
2-0-5-0
2.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Short of a length and outside off, Gumbie leaves it alone.
2.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Slants it full and on the pads. Gumbie tucks it to square leg.
2.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Very full and around off, shapes in. Gumbie pushes it to cover.
2.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Length ball, outside off, Gumbie leaves it alone to the keeper.
2.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Short in length and outside off, Gumbie hops and drops his gloves on time.
2.1
3
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
THREE! Naveed Zadran pitches it up on middle, Curran flicks it through mid-wicket, slow outfield and they take three runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 7/0
5 Runs
- 41.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
J. Gumbie
1 (7)
B. Curran
6 (5)
A. Omarzai
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
SOLID BLOCK! Too full and on middle and off. Gumbie gets his bat down in time and defends.
1.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Very full and around off, Gumbie solidly defend it.
1.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Joylord Gumbie
Too full and on middle and leg. Gumbie blocks it out.
1.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
Shapes in a length ball on middle, Curran clips it behind square leg for one.
1.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
This is very full and around off, Curran blocks it out.
1.1
4
Azmatullah Omarzai To Ben Curran
FOUR! Beautiful shot! Pitched up on off, Curran leans and drives it straight past mid off for a boundary.
Azmatullah Omarzai to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
J. Gumbie
1 (4)
B. Curran
1 (2)
N. Zadran
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Shorter and outside off, Gumbie leaves it alone.
0.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Sharp single and Curran is underway! A good length ball on off, Curran taps it in front of covers for a single.
0.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Ben Curran
Short in length and around off, Curran shoulders arms to it.
0.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
DROPPED! Eventful start to the game already! Pitched up, outside off, was there to be driven and Gumbie goes after it, edges it to third slip who gets low to his left but fails to hold onto a low catch. Zimbabwe are underway.
0.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
A length ball, outside off and it zips back in sharply. Gumbie covers his stumps and blocks it on the off side.
0.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Joylord Gumbie
Naveed Zadran bowls it full and way outside off, Gumbie shoulders arms to it.
Time for action. The players are out in the middle. Joylord Gumbie and Ben Curran to open for Zimbabwe. Naveed Zadran to bowl first...
We are all set for action. Plenty of debutants in both teams. Newman Nyamhuri, Trevor Gwandu and Ben Curran to debut for the hosts. Sediqullah Atal, AM Ghazanfar and Azmatullah Omarzai get their maiden cap for Afghanistan. It's time for the national anthems. First, it will be of Afghanistan's followed by of the hosts.
Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Afsar Zazai (WK), Naveed Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Joylord Gumbie, Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.
TOSS - Zimbabwe have won the toss and will BAT.
Afghanistan will again be the favourites in the Test series as they have retained most of the squads and have players in red-hot form. Rashid Khan's availability is a big concern in this match but they have the likes of AM Ghazanfar, and Azmatullah Omarzai to lean over. Zimbabwe on the other hand have experience on their side but need their senior players to step up to the occasion. Can Zimbabwe start the proceedings well or will it be one-way traffic as we have seen so far in this tour? Stay tuned to find out. Toss and team sheet next.
Hello everyone to the action of Day 1 between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The tour has been one sided so far with the tourists dominating 1-4 overall. Zimbabwe though have a chance to redeem themselves in the longest format of the game as they'll host the Boxing Day Test for the first time ever at home in 28 years. They have played cricket below their standards so far but they'll hope the Christmas break could bring some positive air in their camp and fire under their belly to win the Test series.
...DAY 1, SESSION 1...
The riveting multi-format series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe is set to culminate in the Test matches, as both teams prepare to switch from colored clothing to traditional whites. This marks just the second Test series between these nations since their previous encounter in Abu Dhabi in 2021, which ended in a 1-1 draw. This also marks Zimbabwe hosting a Boxing Day Test for the first ever time at home in 28 years. After dominating the white-ball leg of the tour with victories in both the T20I and ODI series, Afghanistan will be looking to maintain their winning momentum in the longest format. As usual, the Afghans will be striding under the astute leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi who experienced campaigners like Rahmat Shah and Azmatullah Omarzai will accompany. Meanwhile, newcomers like the young Sediqullah Atal, who also won the Player of the Series in the ODIs, will be seen holding the top order. Fast bowling all-rounder Ismat Alam and left-arm spinner Zahir Shehzad are also in the mix. Mystery spinner and their trump card, Rashid Khan's return to the whites remains a huge question mark as the leggie was seen in the Netherlands recently and might miss out on the first Test due to personal reasons. That being said, he might be joining the squad later but his participation is not confirmed as yet. This makes the Afghan spin arsenal look a bit inexperienced as well. Hence, spinners like Zahir Shehzad and AM Ghazanfar will play a huge role in the spin duties. Pacers like Naveed Zadran and Fareed Ahmad will hold the key in the bowling department. Zimbabwe, looking to redeem themselves after a disappointing performance in the white-ball formats, has made bold selections for the upcoming two-Test series. Under the leadership of the seasoned Craig Ervine, the Chevrons have injected fresh blood into their squad with seven uncapped players. The hosts will lean heavily on their experienced core, particularly Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza, to anchor the batting lineup. Raza's dual role as a key batter and spin bowling spearhead will be the key player to watch out for Zimbabwe. This also marks the debut Test series for top-order batter Ben Curran, and middle-order batter Johnathan Campbell. While seasoned pacers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani will spearhead Zimbabwe's fast bowling attack, the squad features exciting new prospects in Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwa Chataira, and Newman Nyamhuri, all eager to make their mark in Test cricket. Zimbabwe faced Ireland in their last Test match and faced a convincing defeat, and this time the Chevrons will be itching to dominate on home soil. This Test series also promises to be another historic chapter in the cricketing relationship between these emerging nations. Let’s see who wins the first match which will be played at the iconic Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
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Match Info
- Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Weather Clear
- Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
- 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 6th 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
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Williams ZIM | 145 | 145.00 |
| Ben Curran ZIM | 68 | 68.00 |
| Craig Ervine ZIM | 56 | 56.00 |
| Takudzwanashe Kaitano ZIM | 46 | 46.00 |
| Dion Myers ZIM | 27 | 27.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| AM Ghazanfar AFG | 2 | 3.77 |
| Naveed Zadran AFG | 1 | 4.57 |
| Zahir Khan AFG | 1 | 4.88 |
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