Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Afghanistan Triumphs 1-0 in Test Series Against Zimbabwe with 72-Run Victory in Final Match
Afghanistan clinched a thrilling 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second Test at Bulawayo, sealing the two-match series 1-0. Despite being bowled out for 157 in the first innings, Afghanistan staged a strong comeback, led by Rashid Khan's seven-wicket haul and Rahmat Shah's patient 139 in the second innings. Ismat Alam’s resilient century also played a pivotal role in setting Zimbabwe a challenging target of 278.
In the 2nd Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Afghanistan triumphed by 72 runs, clinching the two-match series 1-0. Afghanistan, batting first, was dismissed for 157 in 44.3 overs, with Zimbabwe’s bowlers, including Richard Ngarava (1/18), Blessing Muzarabani (2/56), Newman Nyamhuri (3/42), and Sikandar Raza (3/30), dominating the innings. Rahmat Shah top-scored with 19, and Rashid Khan contributed a quickfire 25.
Zimbabwe responded with 243 in 73.3 overs, taking a slim 86-run lead. Craig Ervine’s 75 and Sikandar Raza’s 61 were key, while Rashid Khan (4/94) and Yamin Ahmadzai (3/62) kept Afghanistan in the hunt.
In their second innings, Afghanistan fought back, posting 363 in 113.5 overs, with Rahmat Shah’s 139 and Ismat Alam’s debut century (101) leading the charge. Despite a 6-wicket haul from Muzarabani (6/95), Zimbabwe’s chase of 278 fell short, finishing at 205 all out. Rashid Khan’s match-winning 7/66 sealed Afghanistan’s victory.
Comments