afghanistan vs zimbabwe The one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan got off to an intriguing start in Harare, as both teams looked to seize early control of the contest. Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, won the toss and elected to bat first on a surface offering good bounce and carry.
Openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a steady start before Zimbabwe’s pace attack, spearheaded by Blessing Muzarabani, struck back with timely breakthroughs. Spinner Wellington Masakadza also played a key role in keeping the Afghan middle order in check with disciplined bowling.
For Afghanistan, Rahmat Shah stood firm with a composed half-century, anchoring the innings amid regular wickets. By the close of the first session, the visitors were placed at a cautious yet stable position, setting the tone for an evenly poised day of Test cricket.
With Zimbabwe looking to capitalize on home advantage and Afghanistan eager to continue their recent red-ball resurgence, the remainder of Day 1 promises exciting battles between bat and ball.
