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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test Match Summary

ZIM vs AFG, 2024 - Test Summary

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo , Dec 26, 2024
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
586&142/4 (34.0)
Afghanistan Afghanistan
699
Zimbabwe drew with Afghanistan
  • Player of the Match
    Hashmatullah Shahidi
ZIM 586/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/706-sean-williams-playerprofile>Sean Williams</a>
Sean Williams
154 (174)
  • 10x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 88.50SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115106-brian-bennet-playerprofile>Brian Bennett</a>
Brian Bennett
110 (124)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 88.70SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
AM Ghazanfar
ECON 4.18
30.2
OVERS
127/3
R/W
Bowler
Zia-ur-Rehman
ECON 3.88
26
OVERS
101/2
R/W
AFG 699/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1685-hashmatullah-shaidi-playerprofile>Hashmatullah Shahidi</a>
Hashmatullah Shahidi
246 (474)
  • 21x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 51.89SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1714-rahmat-shah-playerprofile>Rahmat Shah</a>
Rahmat Shah
234 (424)
  • 23x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 55.18SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Brian Bennett
ECON 3.39
28
OVERS
95/5
R/W
Bowler
Sean Williams
ECON 3.22
45
OVERS
145/2
R/W
ZIM 142/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/122741-ben-curran-playerprofile>Ben Curran</a>
Ben Curran
41 (61)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 67.21SR
<a href=/cricket/players/706-sean-williams-playerprofile>Sean Williams</a>
Sean Williams
35 (40)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 87.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Zahir Khan
ECON 4.30
10
OVERS
43/2
R/W
Bowler
AM Ghazanfar
ECON 5.66
6
OVERS
34/1
R/W
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That’s it from this Test then! We dearly hope we have an even contest between bat and ball in the second Test which begins on the 2nd of January (0800 GMT). The build up though begins a lot earlier. Until then, goodbye and take care!
Craig Ervine says the openers gave them a good start! Adds Curran set the platform with the way he played. Adds they needed to be patient and pick the deliveries to score on. Adds Muzarabani was really good, mentions the bowlers controlled the game really well and credit to them for not letting them get ahead. Ends by saying they’ll see where to improve, they have a few days of rest and they’re looking forward for the next game.
Hashmatullah Shahidi wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD! He says it means a lot to do such a special thing for his country. Tells the players give their 100%! He and Rahmat Shah played well. Shares he was looking for a result on the last day but the rain came in and changed things. Mentions the pitch was flat and the ball was coming nicely, his bowlers weren't consistent but they did well today. Ends by appreciating the knock from Rahmat Shah.
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Afghanistan had around 34 overs to have a go and try and force a result. They did manage to get a few wickets but Zimbabwe ensured there were no surprises and managed to bag a draw. Zahir Khan was up for the task but the draw was inevitable eventually. If it hadn't rain on Day 4we could have see a result in this match.
In reply, the Afghanistan openers did not do a lot but their number 3,4 and 5 batted brilliantly. Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi put up a record breaking stand of over 350 with both scoring double tons. Afsar Zazai too made most of the conditions and scored a ton. Courtesy of the three, Afghanistan took a lead of over 100. If Afghanistan bowlers toiled hard earlier, it was the hosts bowlers turn to do the same job for the next couple of days.
A game dominated by the batters right from Day 1. It was Zimbabwe first who made most of the conditions by posting close to 600. They had three centurions, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett. Sean Williams took the headlines as he notched 150 and set the tone for the  humongous total.
The umpires called for drinks but have reversed their decision, to be honest, there is not much left to play! The captains have agreed to end the match. IT ENDS IN DRAW! Finally, the bowlers had a say in this Test! Maybe, just maybe, if we could have got more action on Day 4, Afghanistan could have forced a result. Nevertheless, the game ends in a draw.
Over 34 : 142/4
10 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 433.4
  • 233.5
  • 433.6
S. Williams
35 (40)
C. Ervine
22 (26)
Z. Khan
10-0-43-2
33.6
4
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
FOUR! Outside off and it stays low. Williams hammers it down the ground and it races to the fence.
33.5
2
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
On middle, Williams nudges it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
33.4
4
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
FOUR! Tad short and on middle, Williams pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
33.3
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Too short and outside off, Williams thinks to play it but then leaves it alone.
33.2
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Fuller ball, outside off, Williams defends with soft hands to the slip cordon.
33.1
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Flat and on off, Williams blocks it out.
Over 33 : 132/4
4 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 132.5
  • 132.6
S. Williams
25 (34)
C. Ervine
22 (26)
Zia-ur-Rehman
9-0-28-0
32.6
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
On middle,  Williams works it to long on for one more.
32.5
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Full and on middle, Ervine turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
32.4
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Sean Williams
Shorter and on middle, Williams pulls it to square leg for a single.
32.3
1
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Full and on off, Ervine pushes it to long off for a single.
32.2
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Tossed up outside off, Ervine looks to defend but misses. A huge appeal for LBW but it was outside the line.
32.1
0
Zia-ur-Rehman To Craig Ervine
Tossed up on off, Ervine prods and blocks.
Over 32 : 128/4
5 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 431.2
  • 031.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
S. Williams
23 (32)
C. Ervine
20 (22)
Z. Khan
9-0-33-2
31.6
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Well bowled! Outside off and it spins away. Williams looks to defend again but misses it.
31.5
0
Zahir Khan To Sean Williams
Very full and shaping on off, Williams leans to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but turned down.
31.4
1
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Outside off, Ervine slaps it to point for a single.
31.3
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
Flat and outside off, turning away. Ervine looks to push it but misses.
31.2
4
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
FOUR! A low full toss on middle, Ervine flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
31.1
0
Zahir Khan To Craig Ervine
On middle, Ervine defends it out.
Over 31 : 123/4
4 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 130.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
S. Williams
23 (30)
C. Ervine
15 (18)
AM Ghazanfar
6-0-34-1
30.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Full and on off, Williams pushes it to cover.
30.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Flat and outside  off, Ervine knocks it to point for one.
30.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Sean Williams
Flighted full and on off, Williams turns it to mid-wicket for one.
30.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Craig Ervine
Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.
Full Commentary
34 OV
10 Runs
Z. Khan to S. Williams
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 433.4
  • 233.5
  • 433.6
33 OV
4 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to C. Ervine S. Williams
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 132.5
  • 132.6
32 OV
5 Runs
Z. Khan to C. Ervine S. Williams
  • 031.1
  • 431.2
  • 031.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
4 Runs
AM Ghazanfar to S. Williams C. Ervine
  • 030.1
  • 130.2
  • 130.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
8 Runs
Z. Khan to C. Ervine
  • 429.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 429.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
10 Runs
AM Ghazanfar to S. Williams C. Ervine
  • 128.1
  • 028.2
  • 128.3
  • 428.4
  • 428.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
1 Runs
Z. Khan to S. Williams C. Ervine
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 127.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
4 Runs
AM Ghazanfar to C. Ervine S. Williams
  • 326.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 126.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
8 Runs
Z. Khan to S. Williams C. Ervine
  • 025.1
  • 125.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 325.5
  • 3 LB 25.6
25 OV
1 Runs
AM Ghazanfar to S. Williams D. Myers C. Ervine
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • W 24.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
1 Runs
Z. Khan to S. Williams D. Myers
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
5 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to S. Williams D. Myers
  • 022.1
  • 122.2
  • 022.3
  • 422.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
5 Runs
Z. Khan to S. Williams T. Kaitano D. Myers
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 321.3
  • 121.4
  • W 21.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
2 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to T. Kaitano B. Curran S. Williams
  • 120.1
  • W 20.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
2 Runs
Z. Khan to B. Curran J. Gumbie T. Kaitano
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • W 19.4
  • 019.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
2 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to J. Gumbie B. Curran
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
5 Runs
Z. Khan to J. Gumbie
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 1 LB 17.6
17 OV
3 Runs
A. Omarzai to J. Gumbie B. Curran
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
2 Runs
Z. Khan to B. Curran J. Gumbie
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
A. Omarzai to B. Curran J. Gumbie
  • 014.1
  • 1 LB 14.2
  • 214.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 1 LB 14.6
14 OV
3 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to B. Curran J. Gumbie
  • 213.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
2 Runs
A. Omarzai to J. Gumbie
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
6 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to B. Curran
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • 211.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
0 Runs
N. Zadran to J. Gumbie
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
4 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to B. Curran
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
4 Runs
N. Zadran to J. Gumbie
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
1 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to J. Gumbie B. Curran
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
2 Runs
N. Zadran to B. Curran J. Gumbie
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
1 Runs
Zia-ur-Rehman to B. Curran
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
8 Runs
N. Zadran to J. Gumbie B. Curran
  • 04.1
  • 1 LB 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 34.6
4 OV
10 Runs
AM Ghazanfar to B. Curran
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 23.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
N. Zadran to B. Curran J. Gumbie
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
5 Runs
AM Ghazanfar to B. Curran J. Gumbie
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
N. Zadran to J. Gumbie
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 4 LB 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Zimbabwe drew with Afghanistan
  • Player of the Match Hashmatullah Shahidi
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Allahudien Paleker (SA) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Zimbabwe 363/4 in 85.0 overs
  • C Ervine dropped on 55 by N Zadran in 83.4 overs
  • New ball taken: Zimbabwe 336/4 in 80.2 overs
  • C Ervine Test fifty: 50 runs in 80 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wicket partnership: 103 off 136 balls between S Williams (53) and C Ervine (47)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 305/4 in 73.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 300/4 in 71.6 overs
  • S Williams 5th Test hundred: 101 runs in 115 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • 5th wicket partnership: 50 off 68 balls between S Williams (22) and C Ervine (27)
  • Zimbabwe 252/4 in 62.6 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 64 balls between S Williams (22) and D Myers (27)
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 204/3 in 52.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 201/3 in 50.3 overs
  • S Williams Test fifty: 51 runs in 58 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Zimbabwe 150/2 in 39.6 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 146/2 in 38.4 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 70 balls between T Kaitano (19) and S Williams (31)
  • Zimbabwe 101/2 in 26.2 overs
  • Lunch: Zimbabwe 92/2 in 25.3 overs
  • B Curran maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 56/1 in 12.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 50/1 in 10.4 overs
  • J Gumbie dropped on 0 by Z Rehman in 0.3 overs
  • Ben Curran, Newman Nyamhuri, Trevor Gwandu (ZIM) And AM Ghazanfar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sediqullah Atal (AFG) makes their Test debut
  • Stumps: Afghanistan 95/2 in in 30.0 overs
  • Bad Light: Afghanistan 95/2 in 30.0 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 95/2 in in 30.0 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 80 balls between A Malik (16) and R Shah (31)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 52/1 in in 14.0 overs
  • Afghanistan 50/1 in 12.3 overs
  • R Shah dropped on 25 by D myers in 10.4 overs
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 586/10 in 135.2 overs
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 586/10 in 135.2 overs
  • B Bennett maiden Test hundred: 102 runs in 121 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Zimbabwe 550/5 in 131.4 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 541/8 in 129.0 overs
  • B Muzarabani dropped on 16 by N Zadran in 129.4 overs
  • Zimbabwe 503/5 in 120.5 overs
  • B Bennett Test fifty: 50 runs in 75 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Lunch: Zimbabwe 471/7 in 113.0 overs
  • C Ervine 4th Test hundred: 100 runs in 167 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Zimbabwe 450/5 in 106.0 overs
  • 6th wicket partnership: 51 off 74 balls between C Ervine (23) and B Bennett (27)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 419/5 in 99.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe 400/5 in 92.5 overs
  • S Williams: 152 runs in 166 balls (10x4) (3x6)
  • 5th wicket partnership: 151 off 190 balls between S Williams (82) and C Ervine (61)
  • Stumps: Afghanistan 425/2 in 125.0 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 351 off 602 balls between R Shah (191) and H Shahidi (139)
  • Afghanistan: 400/2 in 118.3 overs
  • R Shah: 203 runs in 371 balls (21x4) (2x2)
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 301 off 515 balls between R Shah (162) and H Shahidi (118)
  • Afghanistan: 361/2 in 107.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 350/2 in 103.2 overs
  • H Shahidi maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 201 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 250 off 445 balls between R Shah (138) and H Shahidi (94)
  • Afghanistan: 303/2 in 94.1 overs
  • Tea: Afghanistan 298/2 in 94.0 overs
  • R Shah dropped on 152 by B Muzarabani in 92.5 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Afghanistan 272/2 in 87.0 overs
  • R Shah: 150 runs in 281 balls (14x4) (3x2)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 263/2 in in 84.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 250/2 in 81.3 overs
  • New ball taken: Afghanistan 238/2 in 80.0 overs
  • R Shah dropped on 134 by N Nyamhuri in 79.6 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 151 off 283 balls between R Shah (104) and H Shahidi (51)
  • Afghanistan: 202/2 in 68.1 overs
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 191/2 in 65.0 overs
  • R Shah maiden Test hundred: 100 runs in 198 balls (9x4) (1x6)
  • H Shahidi 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 116 balls (6x4) (0x6
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 100 off 201 balls between R Shah (52) and H Shahidi (47)
  • Afghanistan 150/2 in 50.5 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 143/2 in in 49.0 overs
  • 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 90 balls between R Shah (27) and H Shahidi (22)
  • Afghanistan 100/2 in 32.1 overs
  • R Shah Test fifty: 50 runs in 98 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Stumps : Afghanistan 515/3 in 156.0 overs
  • Tea: Afghanistan 515/3 in 156.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Afghanistan 515/3 in 156.0 overs
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 507/3 in 154.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 500/3 in 149.5 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 52 off 92 balls between H Shahidi (23) and A Zazai (25)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 476/3 in in 141.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 450/3 in 134.3 overs
  • H Shahidi : 150 runs in 297 balls (16x4) (0x6)
  • Rain Stoppage: Zimbabwe 73/1 in 19.5 overs
  • Tea: Zimbabwe 65/0 in 17.0 overs
  • 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 70 balls between J Gumbie (10) and B Curran (35)
  • Zimbabwe: 50/0 in 11.4 overs
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 699/10 in 197.0 overs
  • B Bennett maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/95 (28.0)
  • Lunch: Afghanistan 656/4 in 189.0 overs
  • Afghanistan: 650/4 in 187.4 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 200 off 325 balls between H Shahidi (80) and A Zazai (110)
  • A Zazai maiden Test hundred : 105 runs in 152 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Afghanistan: 600/3 in 175.3 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 580/3 in 172.0 overs
  • H Shahidi : 200 runs in 414 balls (18x4) (0x6)
  • Afghanistan: 550/3 in 165.3 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 100 off 199 balls between H Shahidi (46) and A Zazai (51)
  • A Zazai maiden Test fifty : 50 runs 96 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 142/4 in in 34.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe: 100/4 in 26.4 overs
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