ZIM 1ST

OUT! Caught. Naveed Zadran to Joylord Gumbie. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Zazai. Beautifully Bowled.

OUT! Bowled. AM Ghazanfar to Ben Curran. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. What a beautiful delivery of this. The players are returning to the pavilion, and the umpires called Lunch. Zimbabwe has scored 92 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first session. The Zimbabwe batters started strongly and maintained their rhythm throughout the session. Ben Curran has showcased his talent today. For Afghanistan, Naveed Zadran and AM Ghazanfar picked up a wicket each. Do join us for the second session in about 40 minutes.

OUT! Caught. Zahir Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Atal.

OUT! Caught & Bowled. AM Ghazanfar to Dion Myers. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Ghazanfar. Soft dismissal.

OUT! Caught. Naveed Zadran to Sean Williams. Seaming away back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Zurmatai. Responsible knock comes to an end.

OUT! Caught. Zia-ur-Rehman to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Zazai. A lack of concentration from Ervine.

OUT! Bowled. Zia-ur-Rehman to Brandon Mavuta. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Mavuta has to follow his steps back to the pavilion.

OUT! Caught. Zahir Khan to Newman Nyamhuri. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Zazai. The ball brushes the bat and settles into the keeper's gloves.

OUT! Bowled. Azmatullah Omarzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. First Test wicket for Omarzai.

OUT! Caught. AM Ghazanfar to Trevor Gwandu. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Zazai. Afghanistan bowlers will be relieved after they finally take the final wicket, as Zimbabwe have been bowled out for 586, their highest test total. Brian Bennett became the third home batter to reach a century, his maiden test ton and remained 110 not out. Will Afghanistan batters show some response with the bat, or will Zimbabwe bowlers use their home advantage? Join us after after the tea break for live-action.

AFG 1ST

OUT! Bowled. Trevor Gwandu to Sediqullah Atal. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, missed. Dream start for Gwandu in Test cricket.

OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Abdul Malik. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Curran. The batter fails to control the shot.

OUT! Caught. Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmat Shah. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to gully, caught by Curran. Finally, much-needed breakthrough.

OUT! Caught (Sub). Sean Williams to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point. Finally, a breakthrough for Zimbabwe.

OUT! L.B.W. Brian Bennett to Hashmatullah Shahidi. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot Scoop, hit pad. Marathon innings come to an end.

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Brian Bennett to Azmatullah Omarzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Bennett. Golden duck for Azmatullah Omarzai.

OUT! Caught (Sub). Sean Williams to Zia-ur-Rehman. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. Another one bites the dust.

OUT! Caught. Brian Bennett to AM Ghazanfar. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Gwandu. Brian Bennett picked up another one.

OUT! Bowled. Brian Bennett to Naveed Zadran. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, missed. Cleaned him up.

OUT! L.B.W. Brian Bennett to Zahir Khan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. That's it. Afghanistan have been bowled out for a mammoth total of 699 runs, taking a lead of 113. It was a late surge from the Zimbabwe bowlers, with Brian Bennett claiming a five-wicket haul. Now, the focus shifts to whether Zimbabwe's batters can stand firm or if Afghanistan's bowlers can produce some magic. Join us in 10 minutes for the next exciting chapter.

ZIM 2ND

OUT! Caught. Zahir Khan to Joylord Gumbie. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Shahidi. Simple catch for the skipper.

OUT! Run Out. Zia-ur-Rehman to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket, fielded by Kamal, by Zazai. Mix up in the middle.

OUT! L.B.W. Zahir Khan to Takudzwanashe Kaitano. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad.

OUT! Bowled. AM Ghazanfar to Dion Myers. Carrom length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Knocked him over.

Over 136. 1 run. Bowler: AM Ghazanfar. Zimbabwe: 586/10(rr 4.31)

AM Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.

Over 135. 19 runs. Bowler: Naveed Zadran. Zimbabwe: 585/9(rr 4.33)

Naveed Zadran to Trevor Gwandu. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Khan.

Naveed Zadran to Brian Bennett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run.

SIX! Naveed Zadran to Brian Bennett. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

SIX! Naveed Zadran to Brian Bennett. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Brian Bennet brings up his century in style.

Naveed Zadran to Brian Bennett. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.

Naveed Zadran to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.

Over 134. 5 runs. Bowler: Azmatullah Omarzai. Zimbabwe: 566/9(rr 4.22)

Azmatullah Omarzai to Trevor Gwandu. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Akbar.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Trevor Gwandu. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Zazai.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Pakteen.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 2 runs, fielded by Kamal.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad back to bowler for no runs.

Over 133. 11 runs. Bowler: Zia-ur-Rehman. Zimbabwe: 561/9(rr 4.22)

Zia-ur-Rehman to Trevor Gwandu. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.

Zia-ur-Rehman to Brian Bennett. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Atal.

Over 197. 6 runs. Bowler: Brian Bennett. Afghanistan: 699/10(rr 3.55)

Brian Bennett to Zahir Khan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Myers.

Brian Bennett to AM Ghazanfar. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.

SIX! Brian Bennett to AM Ghazanfar. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Over 196. 9 runs. Bowler: Sean Williams. Afghanistan: 693/7(rr 3.54)

Sean Williams to Shahidullah Kamal. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Mavuta.

Sean Williams to AM Ghazanfar. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Gwandu.

Sean Williams to Shahidullah Kamal. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Nyamhuri.

Sean Williams to Zia-ur-Rehman. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run.

Sean Williams to Zia-ur-Rehman. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Mavuta.

Over 195. 2 runs. Bowler: Brian Bennett. Afghanistan: 684/6(rr 3.51)

Brian Bennett to Shahidullah Kamal. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.

Brian Bennett to Shahidullah Kamal. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs.

Brian Bennett to Zia-ur-Rehman. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Kaitano.

Brian Bennett to Zia-ur-Rehman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mavuta.

Brian Bennett to Zia-ur-Rehman. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs.

Over 34. 10 runs. Bowler: Zahir Khan. Zimbabwe: 142/4(rr 4.18)

FOUR! Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past long off for 4 runs. The players shake hands, and the match ends in a draw. Afghanistan's spinners claimed a few quick wickets after the rain delay, briefly adding some excitement, but Williams and Ervine steadied the ship, ensuring no further damage. Both teams now look forward to an even more thrilling contest in the second Test. Hashmatullah Shahidi is the Player of the Match for his batting brilliance.

Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Zadran.

FOUR! Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, mis-fielded by Zazai.

Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip for no runs.

Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Khan.

Over 33. 4 runs. Bowler: Zia-ur-Rehman. Zimbabwe: 132/4(rr 4.00)

Zia-ur-Rehman to Sean Williams. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Omarzai.

Zia-ur-Rehman to Craig Ervine. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Atal.

Zia-ur-Rehman to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Atal.

Zia-ur-Rehman to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

Zia-ur-Rehman to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kamal.

Zia-ur-Rehman to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.

Over 32. 5 runs. Bowler: Zahir Khan. Zimbabwe: 128/4(rr 4.00)

Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.

Zahir Khan to Sean Williams. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Khan.

Zahir Khan to Craig Ervine. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Zadran.

Zahir Khan to Craig Ervine. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.

FOUR! Zahir Khan to Craig Ervine. Left-Arm Leg Spin full toss, to leg on the front foot working, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Батсмен	Р	В	4-ка	6-ка	КС
J Gumbiec Zazai b Zadran	9	30	1	0	30
B Curranb Ghazanfar	68	74	11	0	91.89
T Kaitanoc Atal b Pakteen	46	115	4	1	40
S Williamsc Zurmatai b Zadran	154	174	10	3	88.51
D Myersc & b Ghazanfar	27	38	3	0	71.05
C Ervinec Zazai b Akbar	104	176	10	0	59.09
B Bennettnot out	110	124	5	4	88.71
B Mavutab Akbar	0	2	0	0	0.0
N Nyamhuric Zazai b Pakteen	26	38	2	1	68.42
B Muzarabanib Omarzai	19	34	1	1	55.88
T Gwanduc Zazai b Ghazanfar	3	9	0	0	33.33

Боулер	О	М	Р	В	НБ	У	ЕП
M Zadran	23	1	109	2	0	1	4.74
A Omarzai	19	1	66	1	0	0	3.48
A Ghazanfar	30.2	3	127	3	0	0	4.19
Z Pakteen	28	0	127	2	2	0	4.54
Z Akbar	26	2	101	2	0	0	3.89
A Khan	6	1	23	0	0	0	3.84
H Shahidi	3	0	16	0	0	0	5.34

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