2nd Test, Bulawayo, January 02, 2025, 01:30 PM
Afghanistan
157/10(44.3ov) & 291/7(91.0ov)
Zimbabwe
243/10(73.3ov)
Day 3: Stumps - AFG lead by 205 runs
ZIM 28%
Tie 0%
AFG 72%
Batsmen
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4S
6S
SR
Bowler
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W
Econ
Commentry
Afghanistan are likely to add more runs to their total on Day 4, further swelling their lead. This will leave Zimbabwe facing a monumental task, as they'll have to bat last on a wearing pitch against a high-quality Afghan bowling unit. Goodbye and do join us tomorrow.
Zimbabwe's bowlers were largely disciplined, but their fielding let them down, with several catches being dropped. These missed opportunities proved costly, as Afghanistan capitalized on them to build a substantial lead. As the game stands, Afghanistan are firmly in the driver's seat, and Zimbabwe will need to produce a remarkable turnaround to salvage the match.
Rain has the final say as it is stumps on Day3 of this Test match and it belonged to Afghanistan, who staged a remarkable turnaround to take control of the game. Starting the day trailing by 40 runs, Afghanistan ended it with a lead of 205 runs. Rahmat Shah was the star of the show, scoring a magnificent century to anchor the Afghan innings. He received excellent support from debutant Ismat Alam, who notched up a brilliant half-century.
UPDATE - 2.44 pm GMT - An intense downpour has brought play to a halt, with the ground staff quickly rushing to cover the pitch. The rain appears to be more than just a passing shower, casting doubt on the possibility of further play today. We'll have to wait and see if the weather improves.
In over# 91
4
0
0
3
4b
1
Newman Nyamhuri 55/0(14)
90.6
4
FOUR! Rashid Khan pulls this short one through mid-wicket and the ball races away to the fence for four.
90.5
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On a length around off, Rashid Khan shoulders arms it.
90.4
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On a length around off, Rashid Khan blocks this one.
90.3
3
Good length on middle and leg, Ismat Alam flicks this through the gap at mid-wicket and the batters comes for three nice and easy.
90.2
4b
FOUR BYES! Good length, wide down the leg, Ismat Alam looks to pull this but misses. The ball skips past the keeper and races away to the fence.
90.1
1
On a length around the pads, Rashid Khan flicks this through square leg for one.
In over# 90
1
0
1
1
2
1
Blessing Muzarabani 71/4(22)
89.6
1
Good length down the leg, Rashid Khan pushes through off for one more.
89.5
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On a length around off, Rashid Khan defends this out.
89.4
1
Short-pitched, on middle and leg, Ismat Alam fends this to deep square for one.
89.3
1
On a length around off, Rashid Khan drives through cover for one.
89.2
2
Good length on off, Rahmat Shah guides this through off for two.
89.1
1
On a length around off, Ismat Alam pushes this away for one.
In over# 89
0
1
0
1
1
1
Richard Ngarava 47/2(19)
88.6
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On a lenth wide of off, Rashid Khan swings and misses.