First exam in the middle Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, saw an amazing display of players who played. Zimbabwe scored 586 in their first innings, which marked their highest total in cricket. The innings was interesting since centuries Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennetteveryone shows skill and character. At stumps on Day 2, Afghanistan were put in a difficult position at 95/2, followed by 491 runs and Rahmat Shah unbeaten at 49.
Zimbabwe's most successful figures: A professional team in batting
Zimbabwean entertainment is built on strong partnerships and individual best practices. Williams led a great team of 154, made up of 174 weapons. His innings, with sixteen three boundaries, was a master of shot selection and courage. Williams and Ervine added 150 runs for the fifth wicket, a stand that turned Zimbabwe around. Ervine's gritty 104, his decade in Tests, came off 176 balls and was testament to his experience and composure.
Bennett further boosted Zimbabwe's dominance with a furious 110 not out, showing enthusiasm and confidence. His knock, full of fours, fours and sixes, gave a boost to the Zimbabwean innings. Cooperation grew throughout, with donations from Ben Curran (68) is We wish you good health (46) to ensure that the Afghan players do not rest. The grand total of 586 is now the highest in Zimbabwe's Test history.
Allah Ghazanfar promises to make his debut despite Afghanistan's bowling struggles
Afghanistan's bowlers faced challenges, while Zimbabwe ruled with ease. In the middle of the plate, the first one Allah Ghazanfar stood out, claiming 3/127 in 30.2 overs. Although the course of Test cricket was steep, Ghazanfar showed promise with his change and control. Zia-ur-Rehman (2/101) is Naveed Zadran (2/109) came in with the wickets but failed to trouble the Zimbabwean batsmen. Azmatullah Omarzai and zahir khan they scored one goal each but did not perform well against the Zimbabwean players.
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Afghanistan's answer: Start slowly and cautiously
Faced with a huge deficit, Afghanistan's response was slow, an opening loss Sediqullah Atal early for just three runs. Abdul Malik assisted patient 23 before he collapsed Blessing Muzarabani's penalty bowling. Rahmat, however, stood his ground, making a well-made 49 from 95 balls. His innings, with five boundaries and six boundaries, was the only bright spot for Afghanistan on the second day.
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi he backed him up with an unbeaten 16, and the duo will need to fire off the innings to avoid a follow-on. When the second day ended, the hosts were in charge, Afghanistan still trailing by 491 runs. The Zimbabwean players, led by Blessing Muzarabani and Trevor Gwandu, have already entered Afghanistan's line, which shows that the visitors have a long and difficult road ahead.
Zimbabwe got two crucial wickets before the end of the second day of the first Test against Afghanistan after scoring their winning Test 586. Afghanistan are left with 491 runs at stumps.
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