Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Shahidi and Zazai Power Afghanistan Past 600 with Record-Breaking Performances

The Day 5 of the Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe has seen an impressive performance from Afghanistan, who finished their first innings at 625/3, leading Zimbabwe by 39 runs. Afghanistan’s top scorers were Rahmat Shah, who remained unbeaten on 234 off 424 balls, and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored a brilliant 220 not out off 438 balls. Shahidi’s innings included 18 fours, while Afsar Zazai supported well with 108 from 160 balls, featuring 5 fours and 3 sixes. The partnership between Shahidi and Zazai for the fourth wicket saw 150 runs off 267 balls.

Zimbabwe’s first innings had concluded on Day 4 with 586 runs. Sean Williams was the standout performer, scoring a superb 154 off 174 balls, while Craig Ervine contributed 104 off 176 balls. In Afghanistan’s bowling, Naveed Zadran and Zia-ur-Rehman each claimed two wickets, while Ghazanfar picked up three wickets for 127 runs.

Afghanistan’s remarkable recovery from a challenging position shows their determination, with significant contributions from the top order. Given the large gap in the score, Afghanistan’s solid position, and the lack of time remaining, the match seems to be heading toward a draw. Both teams are unlikely to force a result, and the game is expected to conclude without a winner on the final day.