Afghanistan Strikes Early as Zimbabwe Falters at 165/4 on Day 2 of One-Off Test

ZIM vs AFG One-Off Test – Live Scorecard

ZIM vs AFG Test – Day 1 Highlights

Brad Evans set a new bowling record for Zimbabwe as the hosts took control on the first day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club on Monday.

Afghanistan, after losing the toss, stumbled from 77-2 to being dismissed for 127, with Evans claiming five wickets and fellow right-arm pacer Blessing Muzarabani taking three.

Subsequently, an unbeaten 97-run second-wicket stand between Ben Curran (52 not out) and Nick Welch (49) helped Zimbabwe reach 130-2 at the close of play, securing a three-run lead with eight wickets in hand. READ FULL REPORT

-Reuters

Live Broadcast/Streaming Information

The one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will not be available on any television channel in India. However, live streaming is accessible through the FanCode app and website starting from 1:30 PM IST, from October 20 to 24.

Team Squads

Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine (c), Brendan Taylor (wk), Tafadzwa Tsiga, Sikandar Raza, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Richard Ngarava, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Antum Naqvi.

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Bahir Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Ismat Alam, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, Afsar Zazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ikram Alikhil, Bashir Ahmad.

Published on Oct 21, 2025