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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, One-off Test Commentary, Live Updates

ZIM vs AFG, 2025 - Test Live Commentary

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Harare Sports Club, Harare , Oct 20, 2025
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
359
Afghanistan Afghanistan
127&159 (43.0)
Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Ben Curran
Right then, that is it from the one-off test between these two sides. A comprehensive win for the hosts as they win by an innings and 73 runs!  Craig Ervine and his victorious Zimbabwean players smile widely while posing with the one-off Test trophy. We now move on to the T20I series between these two sides. The first game will be played on Wednesday, the 29th of October at 11.30 am GMT. Do join us for the early build-up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Craig Ervine, the skipper of Zimbabwe, says that his team has worked hard throughout the year. He adds that winning the toss was a crucial factor and commends the bowlers, particularly highlighting Ben Curran's composed innings. He mentions individual performances from Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Chivanga, and Blessing Muzarabani, wishing the latter had taken more wickets.
Ben Curran is the Player of the Match for his knock of 121 runs! He says that he is delighted with his performance, especially after overcoming an injury. He adds that the transition from injury to playing against New Zealand was challenging, but this Test match was special, and the win was a bonus. Curran credits his batting coach for helping him work on his plans, which contributed to his success.
Hashmatullah Shahidi, the skipper of Afghanistan, says that Zimbabwe's cricket has improved, and they used their fast bowlers well. He adds that they played poorly, losing wickets in clusters due to a lack of Test experience. He also says Ziaur Rahman's bowling was excellent, and he hopes that he'll continue playing for Afghanistan for a long time.
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The Zimbabwean bowlers were simply relentless, and their pace attack proved too hot to handle. The standout performer was Richard Ngarava, who tore through the Afghan order to claim a sensational five-wicket haul in the second innings, an outstanding effort! He was well supported by Blessing Muzarabani, who chipped in with three crucial wickets, while Tanaka Chivanga bagged the remaining two. It was a clinical performance from the home side's bowling unit, ensuring a comprehensive and well-deserved victory.
Facing a monumental task in their second innings, the Afghan batting line-up ultimately crumbled under the pressure. While Ibrahim Zadran showed some resistance, top-scoring with a patient 42, and Bahir Shah added a solid 32, the rest of the team offered little fight. The visitors were bundled out for a meager 159, succumbing to a heavy defeat by an innings and 73 runs. It was a disappointing end to a tough outing for the Afghans.
Evans' devastating five-wicket haul crippled Afghanistan initially, but Sharifi's historic seven-wicket performance prevented Zimbabwe from running away with an even larger total. With the Chevrons holding a commanding 232-run lead, the stage was set for a tense third innings, but the sheer scale of the deficit left Afghanistan with a mountain to climb.
In reply, Zimbabwe began their innings successfully but had to fight for every run against the spirited Afghan attack. Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine fell to the quick bowlers, but the recovery was launched by Sikandar Raza and a patient Ben Curran. Despite a middle-innings grind where key wickets fell right before the breaks, Curran anchored the innings, eventually scoring a superb century. The main drama came from Afghanistan's debutant seamer, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, who tore through the latter half of the order, claiming an incredible seven wickets, the best-ever figures for an Afghan on Test debut, as Zimbabwe were finally dismissed for 359, establishing a significant lead of 232 runs.
A comprehensive win for Zimbabwe! It was a dramatic tug-of-war between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe's seamers, led by a sensational spell from Brad Evans (5/22), skittled Afghanistan for a paltry 127 in the first innings, despite a stabilizing second-wicket partnership. The visitors collapsed rapidly after the drinks break, losing nine wickets for just 50 runs, setting a low target for the Chevrons.
End Of The Over 43 : 159/10
0 Runs
  • 042.1
  • 042.2
  • W 42.3
  • 042.4
  • 042.5
  • W 42.6
Z. Rahman
0 (3)
Y. Ahmadzai
13 (19)
B. Muzarabani
12-1-48-3
42.6
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Ziaur Rahman OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Job done. Right on the money from Blessing Muzarabani. He serves in a yorker on middle and off. Rahman tries to dig it out but misses and it hits the stumps. Zimbabwe win by an innings and 73 runs.
42.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ziaur Rahman
Very full and around off, Rahman pushes it to cover.
42.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ziaur Rahman
Bowls a yorker, just outside off. Rahman tries to push it away but misses. An appeal follows for caught behind but turned down.
Ziaur Rahman is the last man in.
42.3
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Khalil Gurbaz OUT!
OUT!! KNOCKED OVER! Blessing Muzarabani bowls a fuller delivery, targeting the off pole. Khalil Gurbaz makes room to drive but misses it completely and it crashes the stumps. Afghanistan are one wicket away now.
42.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Khalil Gurbaz
Goes full and keeps it around off, Khalil Gurbaz swings hard but fails to connect.
42.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Khalil Gurbaz
Blessing Muzarabani begins with a bumper on middle, Khalil Gurbaz makes room to pull but misses.
End Of The Over 42 : 159/8
4 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 441.2
  • 041.3
  • 041.4
  • 041.5
  • 041.6
Y. Ahmadzai
13 (19)
K. Gurbaz
6 (4)
R. Ngarava
13-2-37-5
41.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Too short and on the leg side. Yamin Ahmadzai bends as he tries to pull but misses.
41.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Drops it short and on leg, Yamin Ahmadzai looks to pull but misses it.
41.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
CHANCE! Good length ball, around off, Yamin Ahmadzai punches it straight to Richard Ngarava. It comes at a good height but he fails to hold on.
41.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Short in length and outside off, climbs a bit. Yamin Ahmadzai slashes and misses.
41.2
4
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
FOUR! JUST OVER! Drops it short and outside off, Yamin Ahmadzai throws his bat at it and edges it over second slip for a boundary.
41.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Drops it short and on leg, Yamin Ahmadzai looks to hoick it across but misses.
End Of The Over 41 : 155/8
12 Runs
  • 440.1
  • 040.2
  • 140.3
  • 640.4
  • 040.5
  • 1 LB 40.6
Y. Ahmadzai
9 (13)
K. Gurbaz
6 (4)
T. Chivanga
11-1-40-2
40.6
lb
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
Leg bye! A low full toss on the pads, Yamin Ahmadzai misses his flick and it rolls to square leg for a leg bye.
40.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
Short and down leg, Yamin Ahmadzai doesn't even move.
40.4
6
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
SIX! Where has this come from? In the slot, full and on middle, Yamin Ahmadzai thumps it down to long on and it goes all the way.
40.3
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Khalil Gurbaz
A length ball, wide of off. Khalil Gurbaz slaps it through cover for a single.
40.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Khalil Gurbaz
Shorter and down the leg side, Khalil Gurbaz looks to pull but misses.
40.1
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Khalil Gurbaz
FOUR! Superb shot! Tanaka Chivanga bowls it very full and on leg, Khalil Gurbaz makes room and thumps it down the ground for a boundary.
End Of The Over 40 : 143/8
2 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 039.3
  • 139.4
  • W 39.5
  • 139.6
K. Gurbaz
1 (1)
Y. Ahmadzai
3 (10)
R. Ngarava
12-2-33-5
39.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Khalil Gurbaz
This is full and outside off, Khalil Gurbaz punches it to mid off for a single.
39.5
W
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Richard Ngarava picks up a five-fer! Short in length and outside off, comes with an angle and shoots a bit. Sharafuddin Ashraf punches away from his body and edges it to second slip. A sharp catch by Craig Ervine does the job.
39.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
A length ball, around off, Yamin Ahmadzai punches it to the right of cover for a single.
39.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Short in length and outside off, Yamin Ahmadzai hops and taps it to cover.
39.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
A bumper around off, Yamin Ahmadzai defends on the up to cover.
39.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Slants in a good length ball on off, defended out.
End Of The Over 39 : 141/7
1 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 138.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
S. Ashraf
9 (16)
Y. Ahmadzai
2 (6)
T. Chivanga
10-1-29-2
38.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Very full and on middle, Sharafuddin Ashraf digs it out to mid on.
38.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Short in length and on middle, Sharafuddin Ashraf blocks well.
38.4
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
Touch fuller and around off, Yamin Ahmadzai nudges it to square leg for a single.
38.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
Drops it short and on leg, Yamin Ahmadzai offers no shot.
38.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
Good length delivery on middle, Yamin Ahmadzai hangs back and blocks.
38.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Yamin Ahmadzai
Very full and outside off. Yamin Ahmadzai miscues his push on the leg side.
End Of The Over 38 : 140/7
5 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • W 37.3
  • 037.4
  • 137.5
  • 437.6
S. Ashraf
9 (14)
Y. Ahmadzai
1 (2)
R. Ngarava
11-2-31-4
37.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
FOUR! Well played! Drops it short and on middle, Sharafuddin Ashraf pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
37.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Slants in a length ball on the pads, Yamin Ahmadzai fends it past short leg for one.
37.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Yamin Ahmadzai
Length ball on middle, Yamin Ahmadzai blocks.
Yamin Ahmadzai comes to the middle.
37.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Ismat Alam OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! The angle was troubling Alam for quite a while. Short in length and just outside off, shaping in. Alam looks to punch but gets a thick outside edge to the keeper. Tafadzwa Tsiga dives to his right side, gets his hand out and holds onto it.
37.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ismat Alam
Touch fuller and around off, defended to cover.
37.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Ismat Alam
An in-angler, length ball on middle, Ismat Alam hangs back and looks to flick but misses and wears it on the pads.
End Of The Over 37 : 135/6
3 Runs
  • 136.1
  • 1 WD 36.2
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 036.5
  • 1 NB 36.6
  • 036.6
S. Ashraf
5 (13)
I. Alam
16 (23)
T. Chivanga
9-1-28-2
36.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Too short and too wide, Sharafuddin Ashraf shoulders arms to it.
36.6
nb
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
No ball! Sharafuddin Ashraf finds the man in deep but luckily for him, Tanaka Chivanga has overstepped. A bumper on middle, Sharafuddin Ashraf pulls but gets a top edge to deep square leg where the catch is taken. A no ball is called.
36.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Short in length and around off, shoots up. Sharafuddin Ashraf rocks back to defend but misses.
36.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Touch fuller and around off, defended out.
36.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Overpitched, outside off. Sharafuddin Ashraf drives it square but finds the man at point.
36.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Length ball on middle, blocked out.
36.2
wd
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Wide! Bangs it short and around off, Sharafuddin Ashraf ducks under it.
36.1
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Length and outside off, Ismat Alam punches it to cover where the fielder misfields and allows a run.
End Of The Over 36 : 132/6
4 Runs
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • 035.3
  • 435.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
S. Ashraf
5 (7)
I. Alam
15 (22)
R. Ngarava
10-2-26-3
35.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Too full and angling on off, blocked out.
35.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Length ball, outside off, Sharafuddin Ashraf leans again to push but misses it.
35.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
FOUR! First boundary of the session. Richard Ngarava bowls it full and outside off. Sharafuddin Ashraf leans into his drive and hits it through covers for a boundary.
35.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Angles in a length ball on middle, Sharafuddin Ashraf keeps it out on the leg side.
35.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Shorter and wide of off. Sharafuddin Ashraf shoulders arms to it.
35.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Hard length delivery around off, Sharafuddin Ashraf solidly defends on the deck.
End Of The Over 35 : 128/6
1 Runs
  • W 34.1
  • 134.2
  • 034.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 034.6
I. Alam
15 (22)
S. Ashraf
1 (1)
T. Chivanga
8-1-25-2
34.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Drops it short and outside off, Ismat Alam offers no shot.
34.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Short in length and around off, nips in. Ismat Alam chops it to the man at point.
34.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
On a length and wide of off. Ismat Alam shoulders arms to it.
34.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Fuller delivery, around off, swinging in. Ismat Alam punches it to cover.
34.2
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Sharafuddin Ashraf
Starts with an inswinger, on middle, Sharafuddin Ashraf flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Back for the second session. Sharafuddin Ashraf joins Afsar Zazai in the middle. Tanaka Chivanga to finish his over.
...DAY 3, SESSION 2...
Under overcast conditions, the home team didn't miss out on a chance given to bowl with some serious pace and their prime bowlers, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, troubled the visitors dearly. Richard Ngarava was superb in the morning and was helped by movement in the air, scalping three wickets. Blessing Muzarabani troubled with his bounce as well, while Tanaka Chivanga showed good consistency in his bowling to end the session with two wickets. Afghanistan once again lacked character against testing conditions. Afghanistan have a long way to go. Who will they rely on to bail them out of this deep hole? Time will tell. Stay tuned for the second session.
Well, that wicket of Afsar Zazai has put more pressure on Afghanistan as he was the last known reliable batter out there. Afghanistan trail by 105 runs as we head into the break. Still, a long way away and with an inexperienced lower-middle order, Zimbabwe will be itching to get out and finish the job today itself.
34.1
W
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Final over before the break and Afsar Zazai holes out. Touch fuller and gives width outside off, angled away. Afsar Zazai leans and punches on the up, straight to Brad Evans at point. A simple catch and even Tanaka Chivanga seems a bit surprise with the shot. LUNCH.
End Of The Over 34 : 127/5
4 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 433.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
I. Alam
15 (18)
A. Zazai
18 (35)
B. Muzarabani
11-0-48-1
33.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Shorter and outside off, Ismat Alam leaves.
33.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Short of a good length and close to the off pole, angled away. Ismat Alam looks to push with hard hands and misses.
33.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Length delivery, outside off, Ismat Alam leans and defends.
33.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
A bumper on middle, Ismat Alam ducks under it.
33.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
FOUR! Punished! Any width on offer, this is well outside off. Ismat Alam gets tall and punches it past cover for a boundary.
33.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Blessing Muzarabani targets the stumps as he bowls on middle, it nips in. Ismat Alam tries to bunt it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 33 : 123/5
5 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 432.3
  • 1 B 32.4
  • 032.5
  • 032.6
A. Zazai
18 (35)
I. Alam
11 (12)
T. Chivanga
7-1-24-1
32.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
A slower length delivery around off, blocked out.
32.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
A good short delivery around off. Afsar Zazai sits under it.
32.4
b
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Bye! Bowls a bouncer and swings it down leg. The keeper gets a big hand on it and it rolls to fine leg for a bye.
32.3
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
FOUR! Stylish shot! Close to the off pole, on a length. Ismat Alam punches it off the back foot through covers for a boundary.
32.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Length ball, outside off, Ismat Alam plays it to cover.
32.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Drops it short and wide of off. Ismat Alam slashes his blade and misses.
End Of The Over 32 : 118/5
5 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 331.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 131.6
I. Alam
7 (8)
A. Zazai
18 (33)
B. Muzarabani
10-0-44-1
31.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Edged but wide! Blessing Muzarabani bowls on a nagging length and outside off. Ismat Alam looks to punch but gets a thick outside edge to the right of third slip. He gets a hand on it but fails to hold on.
31.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Shorter and on middle, Afsar Zazai defends in front of point and stutters for a single. The fielder picks and throws past the keeper's end, past the man at short leg and they take a run.
31.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Troubles with a short one again, Afsar Zazai sits under it.
31.3
3
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Good running once again. Fuller delivery, outside off, Ismat Alam strokes it to extra cover, slower outfield and they take three runs.
31.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Length ball, outside off, Ismat Alam taps it to cover.
31.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Shorter and on middle, Ismat Alam ducks under it.
End Of The Over 31 : 113/5
4 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 030.5
  • 330.6
I. Alam
3 (4)
A. Zazai
17 (31)
T. Chivanga
6-1-20-1
30.6
3
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Overpitched and outside off, Ismat Alam leans and crunches it through covers for three runs.
30.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ismat Alam
Tad fuller delivery and around off, defended out.
30.4
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
Slanting on the pads, Afsar Zazai tucks it to square leg for a single.
30.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
Tad fuller and outside off, punched to cover.
30.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
On a length and outside off, Afsar Zazai knocks it to cover.
30.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
On a length and wide of off, Afsar Zazai lets it go.
End Of The Over 30 : 109/5
5 Runs
  • 429.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • W 29.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
I. Alam
0 (2)
A. Zazai
16 (27)
B. Muzarabani
9-0-39-1
29.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Short in length and wide of off. Ismat Alam shuffles way across and keeps it out on the leg side.
29.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ismat Alam
Ripper! A proper bumper, angling on middle. Ismat Alam bends a bit to leave but instead gloves it on the off side.
Ismat Alam walks in next.
29.4
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah OUT!
OUT! GONE! Blessing Muzarabani gets his wicket. Continues with the short ball and bowls it on middle, tight from him. Shah hops to fend it away but gloves it to short leg where Ben Curran takes an easy catch.
29.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Angling on the pads, Afsar Zazai clips it to fine leg for a single.
29.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Length and on middle, blocked out.
29.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
FOUR! MORE RUNS! Blessing Muzarabani bowls slightly short and outside off. Afsar Zazai hits it over cover and in the gap for a boundary.
End Of The Over 29 : 104/4
1 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 028.6
B. Shah
32 (32)
A. Zazai
11 (24)
T. Chivanga
5-1-16-1
28.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Bahir Shah
Pushes it well outside off, untroubling line and Shah leaves.
28.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Bahir Shah
Bangs it short and around off, Shah gets down and sways from it.
28.4
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
On a length and on middle, turned to square leg for a single.
28.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
Drops it short and just outside off, Afsar Zazai hops and leaves it alone.
28.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
Tanaka Chivanga keeps it outside off again, Afsar Zazai lets it go.
28.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Afsar Zazai
Well outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 28 : 103/4
6 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 427.4
  • 027.5
  • 227.6
B. Shah
32 (30)
A. Zazai
10 (20)
B. Muzarabani
8-0-34-0
27.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Good length delivery, outside off, Shah punches it through mid off, in the gap for a couple of runs.
27.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Bumper on middle. Shah sits under it.
27.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
FOUR! 100 up in style. Boundaries flowing for Afghanistan! Too wide once again, length. Shah smashes it through point for a boundary.
27.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Too short and too wide, Shah has nothing to do with it.
27.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Short in length and on middle and leg. Shah hops and fends it to short leg where the fielder picks up on a bounce.
27.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Bangs it short and on leg, Shah ducks under it.
End Of The Over 27 : 97/4
15 Runs
  • 426.1
  • 426.2
  • 426.3
  • 226.4
  • 026.5
  • 126.6
B. Shah
26 (24)
A. Zazai
10 (20)
B. Evans
6-0-28-0
26.6
1
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Length ball, on the pads, Shah tucks it to square leg for a single.
26.5
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
A length delivery, around off, punched back to Evans.
26.4
2
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Touch fuller and on the pads, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
26.3
4
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
FOUR! Hat trick of boundaries! This is good batting. Evans gives width again, bowls it on a length. Shah crunches it through covers for a boundary.
26.2
4
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
FOUR! Well played! Too full and straight on middle, Shah drives it down the ground to mid on and it rolls to the fence.
26.1
4
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
FOUR! CUT AWAY! Drops it short with some width. Shah cuts it uppishly over point and it races away.
End Of The Over 26 : 82/4
4 Runs
  • 325.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
A. Zazai
10 (20)
B. Shah
11 (18)
B. Muzarabani
7-0-28-0
25.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Beaten again! Blessing Muzarabani bowls into the surface, outside off and nips away. Afsar Zazai looks to push at it but misses.
25.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
A bumper on middle, Afsar Zazai ducks under it.
25.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Back of a length and on off, defended to cover.
25.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Length ball, close to the off pole. Shah strokes it to cover for a single.
25.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
CLOSE! Shorter and outside off, shaping away. Shah throws his bat at it but fails to connect.
25.1
3
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Short of a good length and wide of off, Afsar Zazai punches it sweetly through covers. It slows down in the deep and they take three runs.
End Of The Over 25 : 78/4
1 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 124.5
  • 024.6
B. Shah
10 (16)
A. Zazai
7 (16)
B. Evans
5-0-13-0
24.6
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Slightly short and on middle, Shah pulls hard but straight to square leg.
24.5
1
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
Keeps it short and on middle, pulled to deep square leg for a single.
24.4
0
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
A well-directed short ball, close to the helmet. Afsar Zazai looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the side of the helmet. A concussion protocol is going on. Afsar Zazai seems fine and is ready to continue.
24.3
0
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
Tad fuller and around off, Afsar Zazai defends it to cover.
24.2
0
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
This is touch fuller and on middle, played back to the bowler.
24.1
0
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
Shorter and outside off, Afsar Zazai shoulders arms to it.
End Of The Over 24 : 77/4
5 Runs
  • 423.1
  • 023.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
B. Shah
10 (15)
A. Zazai
6 (11)
B. Muzarabani
6-0-24-0
23.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Length ball, outside off, punched to cover.
23.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Bangs it short and around off, Shah uncomfortably tries to fend it away but it lobs to short leg. The fielder was stationed a bit wide.
A halt in play as Bahir Shah looks in pain and needs some treatment. The physio is out.
23.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Bahir Shah
Beaten for pace! Drops it short and slanting onto the body. Shah drops his bat to evade but takes one on the body.
23.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Length ball on middle, nudged to square leg for a single.
23.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
Sharp short delivery, around off, climbs onto the batter. Afsar Zazai looks to defend but misses.
23.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Afsar Zazai
FOUR! What was that! Begins with a shorter delivery, outside off. Afsar Zazai ducks but hangs his bat out, the ball hits and balloons to fine leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 23 : 72/4
6 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 1 B 22.5
  • 422.6
B. Shah
10 (12)
A. Zazai
1 (8)
B. Evans
4-0-12-0
22.6
4
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
FOUR! Solid shot! Gives width outside off, Shah punches with hard hands and through covers, past the fielder for four runs.
22.5
b
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
Bye! A bumper on middle, Afsar Zazai ducks under it. The keeper fails to pick up cleanly and they sneak in a bye.
22.4
0
Brad Evans To Afsar Zazai
Length ball, outside off, Afsar Zazai punches it to cover.
22.3
1
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Short in length and on the hips, Shah turns it to square leg for  asingle.
22.2
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Slanting on the pads, Shah keeps it out on the leg side.
22.1
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
On a good length and around off, Shah hangs back and defends.
End Of The Over 22 : 66/4
2 Runs
  • 121.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
A. Zazai
1 (6)
B. Shah
5 (8)
R. Ngarava
9-2-22-3
21.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Afsar Zazai
Pushes it full and around off, Afsar Zazai knocks it to covers and runs across. Shah denies and is against the call.
21.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Afsar Zazai
Hard length delivery, attacking the stumps, this is blocked out.
21.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Afsar Zazai
Angling on the pads, Afsar Zazai tickles it to short fine leg.
21.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Afsar Zazai
Drops it short and around off, angling in. Afsar Zazai hops and blocks.
21.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Bahir Shah
Angles in a length ball on middle, Shah turns it to square leg for a single.
21.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Afsar Zazai
Short in length and around off. Afsar Zazai taps it in front of cover and calls for a quick single.
End Of The Over 21 : 64/4
4 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 420.5
  • 020.6
B. Shah
4 (7)
A. Zazai
0 (1)
B. Evans
3-0-7-0
20.6
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Touch fuller and on middle and leg, Shah eases it to mid on.
20.5
4
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
FOUR! Shah is off the mark! Overpitched and outside off, Shah leans and drives it through covers and it races to the fence.
20.4
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Good length delivery, around off, Shah defends it to the man at gully.
20.3
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Bangs it short and on middle, Shah ducks under it.
20.2
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Swings away a fuller delivery, around off. Shah solidly blocks it out.
20.1
0
Brad Evans To Bahir Shah
Serves a fuller delivery on middle, Shah plays it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 20 : 60/4
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • W 19.5
  • 019.6
A. Zazai
0 (1)
B. Shah
0 (1)
R. Ngarava
8-2-20-3
19.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Afsar Zazai
Good length wide of off, Afsar Zazai pokes at it but gets beaten.
Afsar Zazai walks out next.
19.5
W
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Good length, wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi presses in front and plays with firm hands at it, looking to punch this to cover for nothing. The ball shapes a hint away from the batter and that was enough to catch the outside edge of Hashmatullah Shahidi's with the ball going straight to Craig Ervine at second slip. Ervine makes no mistake and pouches this one.
19.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Good length on middle and leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.
19.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short-pitched, down the leg. Hashmatullah Shahidi leaves it all alone.
19.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Bumper, well-directed, on middle and leg. Hashmatullah Shahidi sits under it.
19.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi punches this towards backward point fielder for no run.
End Of The Over 19 : 60/3
1 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
B. Shah
0 (1)
H. Shahidi
7 (14)
T. Chivanga
4-1-15-1
18.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Bahir Shah
Good length on off, Bahir Shah blocks this out.
18.5
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Tanaka bends his back and bowls a short one, on middle and off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pulls this towards deep square leg for one.
18.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Good length wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi shoulders his arms at it.
18.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length around off, Hashmatullah Shahidi leans ahead and blocks but gets an outside edge that falls short of Craig Ervine at second slip.
18.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Good length wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi thumps this to cover for no run.
18.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Good length wide of off, Hashmatullah Shahidi leaves it all alone.
Bahir Shah walks out next.
End Of The Over 18 : 59/3
4 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
I. Zadran
42 (59)
H. Shahidi
6 (9)
R. Ngarava
7-1-20-2
17.6
W
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Richard Ngarava comes round the wicket, bowls a length delivery going down the leg, Ibrahim Zadran steps inside and looks to flick this around the fine leg region but gets a faint edge onto it and Tafadzwa Tsiga does well to dive low to his left and pouch this one. Tsiga gathers this just inches above the ground and the ploy to come round the wicket to Zadran and cramp him for any sort of room works for Richard Ngarava and Zimbabwe.
17.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi
A touch too full, down the leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi flicks this through the square leg region for one.
17.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Full toss on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi pushes this to mid off for no run.
17.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Bumper, wide of off, Ibrahim Zadran fends this to deep mid-wicket and runs one.
17.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length on middle and off, Ibrahim Zadran punches this firmly to mid on for no run.
17.1
2
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length, on leg, Ibrahim Zadran tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
End Of The Over 17 : 55/2
8 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 316.4
  • 016.5
  • 416.6
H. Shahidi
5 (7)
I. Zadran
39 (55)
T. Chivanga
3-1-14-1
16.6
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
FOUR! Top shot! Back of a length, on leg, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays back and pulls it magnificently through square leg for a boundary.
16.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length, on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it back.
16.4
3
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
Too full, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran drives it through covers for three runs. 50 comes up for Afghanistan!
16.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
Short, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran leaves it alone.
16.2
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Back of a length, outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi punches it to cover for one.
16.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length, outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it to mid off.
End Of The Over 16 : 47/2
4 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
I. Zadran
36 (53)
H. Shahidi
0 (3)
R. Ngarava
6-1-16-1
15.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block it but misses.
15.5
4
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Streaky! On a length, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block it but gets a slight edge. The ball goes through short third for a boundary.
15.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Hard length, down leg, Ibrahim Zadran looks to flick it but misses.
15.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Much fuller, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to cover.
15.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Too full, on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to mid off.
15.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Slightly shorter, on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it to mid off.
End Of The Over 15 : 43/2
0 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
H. Shahidi
0 (3)
I. Zadran
32 (47)
T. Chivanga
2-1-6-1
14.6
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length, on off, Hashmatullah Shahidi blocks it to mid off.
14.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
On a length, outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi leaves it alone.
14.4
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Hashmatullah Shahidi
Short, outside off, Hashmatullah Shahidi leaves it alone.
Hashmatullah Shahidi walks in.
14.3
W
Tanaka Chivanga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Tanaka Chivanga strikes. Short ball does the trick. Short, on middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz swivels and looks to pull it but gets a slight edge. Tafadzwa Tsiga behind the sticks does the rest.
14.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Too full, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it to mid off.
14.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Too full, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 14 : 43/1
3 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 213.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
I. Zadran
32 (47)
R. Gurbaz
9 (26)
R. Ngarava
5-1-12-1
13.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Slightly shorter, on off, Ibrahim Zadran taps it to cover.
13.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran looks to block it but misses.
13.4
2
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Much fuller, on leg, Ibrahim Zadran flicks it through square leg for a brace.
13.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Slightly shorter, on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it back.
13.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length, on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it back to the bowler.
13.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back of a length, on leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz tucks it to square leg for one.
Richard Ngarava to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 13 : 40/1
6 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 412.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
R. Gurbaz
8 (25)
I. Zadran
30 (42)
T. Chivanga
1-0-6-0
12.6
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back of a length, on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it to mid off.
12.5
1
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
Length, on leg, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it to mid off.
12.4
4
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Top shot! Keeps it full, outside off, Ibrahim Zadran leans on and drives it magnificently through mid off for a boundary.
12.3
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
Much fuller, on off, Ibrahim Zadran eases it back again.
12.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
Length again, on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it back again.
12.1
0
Tanaka Chivanga To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length, on off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks it back to the bowler.
All set for Day 3's play to begin. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will resume their innings. Tanaka Chivanga will start with the ball. Let's play...
With the match delicately poised, Day 3 promises high drama and decisive moments. Can Afghanistan's batters stand up to the challenge and build a substantial lead, or will the Zimbabwean bowlers run through the remaining lineup? We shall find out soon. Stay tuned...
For Zimbabwe, the plan will be straightforward. Take the remaining nine wickets quickly. Their bowlers, especially the impressive Richard Ngarava, will be hunting for early breakthroughs to expose the middle order. The pitch still appears good for batting, but the persistent threat of the moving ball remains.
Afghanistan's second innings started on a nervous note as they lost opener Abdul Malik early. However, the unbeaten pair of Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz managed to negotiate the difficult final hour, taking the score to 34/1 before bad light brought an early close. They still trail Zimbabwe by 198 runs, meaning they have a monumental task ahead of them to ensure their team is not staring down the barrel of a big defeat. The onus is on these two batters and the rest of the lineup to bat for long periods today and reduce the deficit.
Welcome back for Day 3 of the Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, often called the 'moving day'! The stage is set for a pivotal day of cricket after two fascinating days of play. Yesterday, Zimbabwe built a commanding lead thanks to a brilliant century from opener Ben Curran (121) and a quick-fire fifty from Sikandar Raza (65), finishing their first innings at 359. The hero with the ball for Afghanistan was debutant Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, whose exceptional spell of 7/97 set a new record for an Afghan player in their first Test.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
Still the game is pretty open, but we feel Zimbabwe are a touch ahead. Afghanistan need a big Day 3 with the bat. The top order needs to step up. Can Afghanistan put in a better performance with the bat or will we see Zimbabwe pacers troubling them once again? Join us on Day 3 at 8 am GMT and earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!
The second session was a hard grind for both sides, with Zimbabwe pushing their total past 300 runs to lead by 175, but Afghanistan struck key blows right before the break. The home team played cautiously against the spinning attack, but Sharafuddin Ashraf eventually broke the deadlock by removing the set Sikandar Raza for 65. Ben Curran and Tafadzwa Tsiga then partnered up, focusing primarily on defense to survive the session. After a near-miss with a no-ball, Ismat Alam returned strongly in the final over of the session to trap Ben Curran lbw, giving Afghanistan a crucial wicket right on the stroke of tea.
Earlier, Zimbabwe had a turbulent but ultimately successful first session of Day 2, finishing at 214 for four and building an 87-run lead. Afghanistan fought hard early on, with Ziaur Rahman claiming the key wicket of Brendan Taylor. The visitors found more joy when Ismat Alam celebrated his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Craig Ervine. However, the recovery effort was launched by Sikandar Raza and Ben Curran, who steadied the innings with their patient 49 runs.
Game stopped due to : Bad Light
The light meter is out and the umpire takes the reading. It's not good enough for the spinners as well and that will be STUMPS. So, Afghanistan still trail by 198 runs at the end of the day's play with a wicket short. The Zimbabwe bowlers had a pretty good outing, troubling the batters and beating the edges numerous times in the process.
End Of The Over 12 : 34/1
1 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
R. Gurbaz
7 (24)
I. Zadran
25 (37)
B. Evans
2-0-3-0
11.6
0
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back of a length and on off, defended once again.
11.5
0
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Length ball, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it on the off side.
11.4
0
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short of a length and around off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it out.
11.3
0
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Pushes it full and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz leans and pushes it to cover.
11.2
0
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
This is full and around off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz leans and blocks it out.
11.1
1
Brad Evans To Ibrahim Zadran
On a length and shaping on middle and leg, Zadran nudges it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 33/1
3 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 210.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
R. Gurbaz
7 (19)
I. Zadran
24 (36)
S. Raza
1-0-3-0
10.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tossed up, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz turns it to mid-wicket.
10.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Very full and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays it back to the bowler.
10.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Quicker and around off, punched to mid off.
10.3
2
Sikandar Raza To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Flat and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz cuts it through point for a couple of runs.
10.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Floated fuller and around off, blocked well.
10.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Ibrahim Zadran
Tossed up on middle, Zadran punches it to mid on for a single.
The light-meter is out. The umpire deems with the light, only spinners are allowed. So, Sikandar Raza will bowl now.
End Of The Over 10 : 30/1
2 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
R. Gurbaz
5 (14)
I. Zadran
23 (35)
B. Evans
1-0-2-0
9.6
0
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Brad Evans keeps it short, around off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz ducks under it.
9.5
1
Brad Evans To Ibrahim Zadran
Drops it short and on middle and leg, Zadran pulls it to fine leg for a single.
9.4
0
Brad Evans To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length delivery on middle, Zadran solidly defends it out.
9.3
0
Brad Evans To Ibrahim Zadran
Too short and climbs around off, Zadran leaves it alone.
9.2
0
Brad Evans To Ibrahim Zadran
Length ball, outside off, Zadran leans to punch but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
9.1
1
Brad Evans To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short of a length and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz uses his feet and turns it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 28/1
1 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
R. Gurbaz
4 (12)
I. Zadran
22 (31)
B. Muzarabani
5-0-19-0
8.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good length and on middle,nudged to square leg for a single.
8.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Fuller delivery, outside off, pushed to cover.
8.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Well outside off, shorter. Rahmanullah Gurbaz offers no shot.
8.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Close to the stumps again, Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps across and defends.
8.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
LOVELY! Good length delivery, close to the off pole, comes with the angle and whizzes past Rahmanullah Gurbaz's defensive edge.
8.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Shorter and outside off, shaping away, it is leftalone.
End Of The Over 8 : 27/1
4 Runs
  • 27.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
I. Zadran
22 (31)
R. Gurbaz
3 (6)
R. Ngarava
4-1-9-1
7.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Back of a length and on middle, Zadran hangs back and defends it well.
7.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Too short and on middle, Zadran shoulders arms to it.
7.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Keeps it short, bowls it on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz works it to square leg for one more.
7.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Shorter and on the hips. Zadran tucks it on the leg side and rotates the strike.
7.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Spills it full and angling down the leg side. Zadran looks to clip but misses it.
7.1
2
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Short of a length and outside off, Zadran punches it to the left of cover for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 7 : 23/1
3 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 26.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
R. Gurbaz
2 (5)
I. Zadran
19 (26)
B. Muzarabani
4-0-18-0
6.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short of a good length and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz tamely pushes at it and gets beaten.
6.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Shorter and on middle, pulled to deep square leg for a single.
6.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Length delivery, around the fourth stump line. Zadran defends it to cover.
6.3
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Short in length and on the hips.Zadran bunts it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
6.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Very full and close to the stumps. Zadran watchfully defends.
6.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Good length delivery around middle. Zadran gets inside the line and defends.
End Of The Over 6 : 20/1
4 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 35.5
  • 05.6
R. Gurbaz
2 (4)
I. Zadran
16 (21)
R. Ngarava
3-1-5-1
5.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Too full and around off, defended to cover.
5.5
3
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Connects this time. Richard Ngarava bowls in a similar channel, Zadran punches it through covers. The fielder chases and stops it near the fence to save a run.
5.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Gives width outside off, tad shorter. Zadran looks to punch but misses.
5.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Swings back in on a length and on middle, kept out on the leg side.
5.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Touch fuller and straight onto the stumps. Zadran solidly blocks it.
5.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Too full and on the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz clips it to square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 16/1
6 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
I. Zadran
13 (17)
R. Gurbaz
1 (2)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-15-0
4.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Length ball on middle, Zadran defends to end the over.
4.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Shaping on the pads, clipped to deep square leg for a single.
4.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Serves it into the surface, outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz lets it go.
4.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Drops it short and on middle, Zadran pulls it to fine leg for a single.
4.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Attacks the stumps with a fuller ball, it is played back to the bowler.
4.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Good shot! Slightly short and on middle and off. Zadran gets tall and punches it firmly through covers for a boundary.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz comes in next.
End Of The Over 4 : 10/1
0 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • W 3.6
A. Malik
2 (11)
I. Zadran
8 (13)
R. Ngarava
2-1-1-1
3.6
W
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Blessing Muzarabani get the first wicket. Drops it short and on middle and leg, Abdul Malik pulls it flat and uppishly behind square on the leg side where Blessing Muzarabani takes it. An ordinary shot and Abdul Malik has to go.
3.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik
Richard Ngarava creates an angle as he bowls it outside off, Abdul Malik plants his front foot to defend but misses it.
3.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik
Short of a good length and around off, Abdul Malik blocks.
3.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik
Length ball on top of off. Abdul Malik knocks it to cover.
3.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik
Well outside off, angled across, Abdul Malik lets it go.
3.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik
Touch fuller and around off, Abdul Malik punches it to mid off.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/0
5 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
I. Zadran
8 (13)
A. Malik
2 (5)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-9-0
2.6
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Well played! Fractionally short and around off, Zadran pulls with control to mid-wicket and it races to the fence.
2.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
On a nagging length and around off, it lands and shapes away. Zadran looks to push it but misses.
2.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdul Malik
Short of a length and outside off, Abdul Malik pulls it a bit straighter and to mid on. The fielder dives to his left and gets a hand on it. A run.
2.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdul Malik
Agles in a length ball on middle, defended out.
2.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdul Malik
Short in length and just outside off, Abdul Malik throws his bat at it but misses.
2.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Abdul Malik
Short and wide of off, shapes away, it is left alone.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/0
1 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
I. Zadran
4 (11)
A. Malik
1 (1)
R. Ngarava
1-0-1-0
1.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Keeps it close to the off pole, around off, Zadran blocks it out.
1.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Around off on a length. Zadran leans and punches but finds mid off.
1.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
An inswinger, on a length and on middle, Zadran defends on the leg side.
1.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Touch fuller and on middle and leg, Zadran punches it to mid-wicket.
1.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Ibrahim Zadran
Slightly short and around off, Zadran hops and defends it out.
1.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Abdul Malik
This is full and around off, Abdul Malik punches it to cover for a single. He is off the mark.
Richard Ngarava to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/0
4 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
I. Zadran
4 (6)
A. Malik
0 (0)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-4-0
0.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
This is on a length and on middle, Zadran defends well.
0.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
CHANCE! Blessing Muzarabani bangs it short and around off, Zadran looks to defend on the up but gloves it to point. Well, well short of the fielder there.
0.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Hard length delivery, around off, Zadran hangs back and defends.
0.3
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
FOUR! Pulled away! Off the mark in style. Shorter and on middle and leg, Zadran, with his good stature, easily pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
0.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
A good length delivery, close to the off pole. Zadran solidly defends it on the deck.
0.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Ibrahim Zadran
Short of a length and outside off, Zadran half-heartedly punches it to the man at gully.
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Match Info
  • Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs
  • Player of the Match Ben Curran
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Nitin Menon (IND) and Forster Mutizwa (ZIM)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Zimbabwe 130/2 in 38.0 overs
  • B Curran Test fifty: 50 runs in 108 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Zimbabwe 100/1 in 32.0 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 85/1 in 28.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 51/1 in 17.4 overs
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 40/1 in 14.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 127/10 in 32.3 overs
  • Brad Evans Maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/22 (9.3)
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 106/5 in 24.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 100/3 in 21.4 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 68/1 in 13.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 52/1 in 10.3 overs
  • Stumps: Afghanistan 34/1 in 12.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 359/10 in 103.0 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 355/9 in 102.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 350/9 in 101.1 overs
  • Z Rahman maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/81 (26.5)
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 302/6 in 89.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 300/5 in 87.3 overs
  • New ball taken: Zimbabwe 276/5 in 80.3 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 266/5 in 78.0 overs
  • B Curran maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 217 balls (11x4) (0x6)
  • Zimbabwe 250/4 in 71.1 overs
  • S Raza 11th Test fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 80 balls between B Curran (13) and S Raza (37)
  • Lunch: Zimbabwe 214/4 in 62.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 200/4 in 58.6 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 167/4 in 50.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 150/2 in 43.3 overs
  • R Ngarava maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/37 (13.0)
  • Y Ahmadzai dropped on 13 by R Ngarava in 41.4 overs
  • Afghanistan 154/8 in 40.4 overs
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 127/6 in 34.1 overs
  • Afghanistan 101/4 in 27.4 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 77/4 in 23.4 overs
  • Afghanistan 51/2 in 16.4 overs
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