Zimbabwe and Afghanistan played to a draw in a high-scoring Test in Bulawayo, with Zimbabwe finishing their second innings at 142 for 4, following Afghanistan’s massive total of 699. The match was notable for some thrilling moments, including Zimbabwe’s collapse of 4 wickets for 15 runs in their second innings, leaving them 25 runs behind Afghanistan. However, Sean Williams (35*) and Craig Ervine (104) managed to stabilize the innings, ensuring the match ended in a draw.
Afghanistan’s innings were led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored a career-high 246, and Afsar Zazai, who hit his maiden Test hundred. Zimbabwe’s spinners, particularly Brian Bennett, had a strong impact with the ball, taking five wickets and contributing with a knock of 110*.
The game saw some dramatic wickets, including Bennett’s hat-trick attempts, and a rain delay that interrupted Zimbabwe’s progress. Despite Afghanistanโs efforts to push for a result, Zimbabwe’s experienced players held their ground, and the series remained level at 0-0 with the draw.
