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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2025 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jan 02 2025, Thu - 01:00 PM (IST)
AFGHANISTAN157, 363
ZIMBABWE243, 205
Afghanistan won by 72 runs
CRR:2.99
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Match
OUT! Caught. Newman Nyamhuri to Fareed Ahmad. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Bennett. Afghanistan got bundled out for 157 runs in their first innings. Credit to Zimbabwe bowlers as they managed to pick the wickets at regular intervals. Rashid Khan is the top-scorer for the visitors who played aggressive shots. Newman Nyamhuri and Sikandar Raza picked up three wickets each. Join us for the next innings in a while.
Newman Nyamhuri to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Newman Nyamhuri to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Nyamhuri.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break yorker, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Ngarava, fielded by Nyamhuri. Ngarava is getting some treatment.
Blessing Muzarabani to Zia-ur-Rehman. Length ball, outside off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, run save by Myers, fielded by Bennett.
SIX! Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Curran.
Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Sikandar Raza to Zia-ur-Rehman. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Zia-ur-Rehman. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Curran.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Ngarava.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Muzarabani.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Fareed Ahmad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Gumbie, fielded by Nyamhuri.
Blessing Muzarabani to Zia-ur-Rehman. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Zia-ur-Rehman. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Zia-ur-Rehman. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Zia-ur-Rehman. Back of a length, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Blessing Muzarabani to Zia-ur-Rehman. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
OUT! Bowled. Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Raza gets his third wicket.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 2 runs.
OUT! Caught. Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Hassan. That's the end of Zimbabwe's first innings, as they take a lead of 86 runs. Still ten runs behind when the 7th wicket fell, captain Craig Ervine and Sean Williams combined with a stand of 73, Williams falling for 49. Ervine was the last man out, for 75, both dismissed by Rashid Khan who took four wickets, but couldn't prevent the hosts taking control of the match. Can Afghanistan fight back? Here we go.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for no runs, fielded by Ahmadzai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Akbar.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kamal.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to first slip for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for no runs, fielded by Alam.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run.
SIX! Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
SIX! Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, mis-fielded by Zazai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Akbar.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
OUT! Bowled. Yamin Ahmadzai to Richard Ngarava. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed. Rattled the stumps.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Alam.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hassan.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Malik.
APPEAL! Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai, appeal made for L.B.W. Close call, but the umpire was unmoved.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Akbar.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Richard Ngarava. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Richard Ngarava. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Richard Ngarava. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Akbar.
OUT! Caught. Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to second slip, caught by Butt. It's time for Lunch on Day 4, and Afghanistan's batters have posted a formidable total. A standout moment: Ismat Alam has scored a brilliant 101 on his debut, marking a memorable start to his international career. Zimbabwe's bowlers, however, did a commendable job in the first session, with Muzarabani claiming a six-wicket haul. The big question now, can Zimbabwe chase down the target? Join us in 40 minutes to find out!
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Richard Ngarava to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
Richard Ngarava to Fareed Ahmad. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Nyamhuri.
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Richard Ngarava to Fareed Ahmad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Ervine.
Richard Ngarava to Fareed Ahmad. Half volley, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Richard Ngarava to Fareed Ahmad. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to gully for no runs, fielded by Curran.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Googly length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, to leg down the track Slog, missed for no runs, stumping missed by Gumbie.
Blessing Muzarabani to Fareed Ahmad. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Ismat Alam. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Kaitano. Finally, a brilliant innings from Ismat Alam comes to an end.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ismat Alam. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Gumbie.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ismat Alam. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ismat Alam. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Blessing Muzarabani to Ismat Alam. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Sikandar Raza to Yamin Ahmadzai. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.
OUT! L.B.W. Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, hit pad. Afghanistan has emerged victorious by 72 runs, clinching the Test series in a thrilling finish. Despite a valiant 53 from Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe fell short in their chase. Afghanistan's bowlers were exceptional, with Rashid Khan leading the charge, claiming a match-winning seven-wicket haul. Rashid Khan has been named Player of the Match for his brilliant performance. Rahmat Shah is the Player of the Series.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Alam.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ahmadzai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zurmatai.
OUT! Run Out. Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover, fielded by Kamal, by Zazai. Afghanistan just need one wicket for the victory.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for no runs, fielded by Hassan.
Yamin Ahmadzai to Craig Ervine. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep point for no runs, fielded by Alam.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot Leave, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point for no runs, dropped catch by Shahidi.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Hassan.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Ahmadzai.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Abdul Malik to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shahidi. That's Stumps on Day 4, and Afghanistan are now the favourites to win, needing just two more wickets to claim the series. Zimbabwe will be hoping for something special from Craig Ervine, who is unbeaten on 53, if they are to mount a comeback and take the match from here. Rashid Khan has been the standout bowler for Afghanistan, taking an impressive six-wicket haul in this innings. All eyes will be on tomorrow's play. Join us for what promises to be an exciting final day!
Abdul Malik to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Abdul Malik to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Akbar.
FOUR! Abdul Malik to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Abdul Malik to Craig Ervine. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Abdul Malik to Craig Ervine. Off break full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Googly length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Rashid Khan to Richard Ngarava. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Malik.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ahmadzai.
Rashid Khan to Craig Ervine. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Zia-ur-Rehman to Richard Ngarava. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Zazai.
Zia-ur-Rehman to Richard Ngarava. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Zia-ur-Rehman to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Malik.