He performed very well in the first test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, captaining Afghanistan Hashmatullah Shahidi he excelled in scoring in his sophomore year, which greatly contributed to his team's hitting streak. This success comes after his teammates Rahmat Shahwho previously tested his maiden Two Hundred Tests, creating an unprecedented alliance between the two.
A record breaking alliance between Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi
Rahmat and Shahidi made a record 364-run stand, which is now the highest partnership for any wicket in Afghanistan's Test history. Their efforts helped Afghanistan bounce back from trouble as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 586 runs in their first innings.
After lunch on Day 5, Afghanistan were 656 for 4and Shahidi unbeaten on 236 and Shahidullah Kamal at 10
Shahidi's knock not only created a new Afghan cricket record but also surpassed Rahmat's previous record of 234, which he achieved against Zimbabwe on the fourth day of the ongoing Test. So far he has broken 20 wickets in the middle, showing his dominance at the crease.
With his two years, Shahidi also became the first player from Afghanistan to score two hundreds in a game of Cricket, further cementing his reputation as one of the most important players in the Afghan batting line-up.
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Match Context
The game has turned into a competitive game, with both teams showing their batting skills. Zimbabwe, who won the toss and elected to bat first, mounted a huge threat in their first game; thanks for the ages from Sean Williams (154), Craig Ervine (104) and Brian Bennett (110 not out).
However, the Zimbabwean team failed to stop the Afghan players, who used the ball well and did not play well from the fielders.
Day 5, Lunch
Afghanistan: 656/4, lead by 70 runs
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi: 236*#cricket #ZIMvFG #HashmatullahShahidi pic.twitter.com/wrlLyIdpHg
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