Rashid Khan’s Magic Led AFG to a 72-Run victory over Zimbabwe

Rashid Khan’s sensational 11-wicket display, coupled with vital centuries from Rahmat Shah and Ismat Alam, propelled Afghanistan to a historic Test series victory over Zimbabwe.

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Rashid Khan delivered his career-best performance in Red Ball Cricket.
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AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test: At the close of Day 4, Zimbabwe were 205-8, chasing 278 runs to claim the series after the opening Test ended in a draw. Skipper Craig Ervine and Richard Ngarava were on the Crease.

On the final day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club, Afghanistan took just 15 balls to seal a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, clinching the two-match series. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 205, unable to score a single run on the final day. Remember, Afghanistan has already claimed victories in both the T20 and ODI series.

Rashid Khan delivered his career-best Test performance, claiming 7 wickets for 66 runs off 27.3 overs at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

SUMMARY

FIRST INNING: AFGHANISTAN

Zimbabwe won the toss and choosed to bowl first.

Afghanistan: 157-10 in 44.3 overs.

BATTING

  • Rashid Khan: 25 off 20 balls.
  • Rahmat Shah: 19 off 64.
  • Fareed Ahmad: 17 off 19.
  • Abdul Malik: 17 off 36.

BOWLING

  • Sikandar Raza: 3-30 in 12 overs.
  • Newman Nyamhuri: 3-42 in 8.3 overs.
  • Blessing Muzarabani: 2-56 in 12 overs.

FIRST INNING: ZIMBABWE 

Zimbabwe: 243-10 in 73.3 overs.

BATTING

  • Craig Ervine: 75 off 165 balls.
  • Sikandar Raza: 61 off 104.
  • Sean Williams: 49 off 52.

BOWLING

  • Rashid Khan: 4-94 in 27.3 overs.
  • Yamin Ahmadzai: 3-62 in 18 overs.
  • Fareed Ahmad: 2-27 in 14 overs.

SECOND INNING: AFGHANSTAN

Afghanistan: 363-10 in 113.5 overs.

BATTING

  • Rahmat Shah: 139 off 275 balls.
  • Ismat Alam: 101 off 185.
  • Rashid Khan: 23 off 27.

BOWLING

  • Blessing Muzarabani: 6-95 in 29 overs.
  • Richard Ngarava: 3-76 in 25.5 overs.
  • Sikandar Raza: 1-79 in 30 overs.

SECOND INNING: ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe: 205-10 in 68.3 overs.

BATTING

  • Craig Ervine: 53 off 103 balls.
  • Ben Curran: 38 off 53.
  • Sikandar Raza: 38 off 83.

BOWLING

  • Rashid Khan: 7-66 in 27.3 overs.
  • Zia-ur-Rehman: 2-44 in 15 overs.
  • Yamin Ahmadzai: 0-24 in 12 overs.

REWARDS:

  • Player of the Series: Rahmat Shah ( AFG )
  • Player of the Match: Rashid Khan ( AFG )

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