Explore the details for the upcoming second Test encounter between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.
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The second and final Test Match of the series is set to take place in Bulawayo on 2 January, after a record-breaking first match that made history. This tour features a multi-format series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The visitors already have clinched both the T20I and ODI series.
The opening Test Match was full of surprises, featuring a half-century, four double-centuries, and two massive tons from both teams. In the first Inning, Zimbabwe blasted 586 all out, while Afghanistan responded with an impressive 699-10. Afghanistan’s 699 includes a massive partnership of 364 between Hashmatullah Shahidi ( 246 ) and Rahmat Shah ( 234 ). From the host side, Sean Williams ( 154 ), Craig Ervine ( 104 ), and Brian Bennett ( 110* ) contributed centuries. Seam Williams gave an unbelievable all-round performance, as he smashed a ton with bat and with the ball did a five-wicket haul.
At the end of Day 5, Zimbabwe were 142/4 in their second innings, and the match concluded in a draw.
Who will dominate in the second test? Let the battle unfold!
Playing XI ( Probabale)
ZIMBABWE XI:
Craig Ervine (C), Joylord Gumbie (wk), Ben Curran, Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Newman Nyamhuri, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, and Blessing Muzarabani.
Probably, Sikandar Raza will replace Brandon Mavuta.
AFGHANISTAN XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah, Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, Allah Ghazanfar, and Zahir Khan.
Probably, Rashid Khan will replace Zia-ur-Rehman.