RESULT

AFG vs ZIM Commentary, 27 October, 2026

AFG

177/10 (19.5 ov)

ZIM

140/10 (19.1 ov)

Afghanistan won by 37 runs

Out

MU Rahman 1(2)

c S Raza b N Nyamhuri

50.00

19.5 · MU Rahman c S Raza b N Nyamhuri 1 (2) — Newman Nyamhuri to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, no run, c S Raza b N Nyamhuri, Newman Nyamhuri pitches a full length delivery on the stumps, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman is dismissed to wrap up the innings. The stumps are rattled as Afghanistan are bowled out.

1wd 19.5

Newman Nyamhuri to Fazalhaq Farooqi, 2 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sprays a good length delivery wide outside off stump, and they manage two extras as the batter presses forward.

Out

N Ahmad 6(4)

c B Evans b N Nyamhuri

150.00

19.4 · N Ahmad c B Evans b N Nyamhuri 6 (4) — Newman Nyamhuri to Noor Ahmad, no run, c B Evans b N Nyamhuri, Newman Nyamhuri lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, failing to score.

1 19.3

Newman Nyamhuri to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single.

Out

R Khan 30(10)

c W Madhevere b N Nyamhuri

300.00

19.2 · R Khan c W Madhevere b N Nyamhuri 30 (10) — Newman Nyamhuri to Rashid Khan, no run, c W Madhevere b N Nyamhuri, Newman Nyamhuri strikes with a back of a length delivery around off stump. Rashid Khan goes back to punch it, but he holes out to Wesley Madhevere. A fiery cameo ends at thirty off ten balls. That gives Nyamhuri his second wicket of the spell.

1 19.1

Newman Nyamhuri to Noor Ahmad, 1 run, Nyamhuri lands a good length ball around off stump, and he pushes forward to take a single.

Over 19 17 Runs

AFG 173/7

R Khan 30(9) N Ahmad 5(2)

B Evans 2-34 (4)

0 18.6

Brad Evans to Rashid Khan, no run, Brad Evans delivers a wide yorker outside off stump. The batter cannot connect, ending the over without a run.

AFG

Scored 150 in 18.5 overs

150

6 18.5

Brad Evans to Rashid Khan, Six, Brad Evans serves this full on off stump. Rashid Khan launches it clean over the ropes for six.

6 18.4

Brad Evans to Rashid Khan, Six, Evans goes full and wide outside off stump, but Rashid Khan reaches out and sends it flying all the way over the ropes for six. That clears the boundary with ease.

I Ahmadzai

Scored 50 in 20 balls

1 18.3

Brad Evans to Noor Ahmad, 1 run, Brad Evans drops it short of a good length into the stumps, worked away for one.

4 18.2

Brad Evans to Noor Ahmad, Four, Brad Evans runs in to bowl. Noor Ahmad finds the fence to pick up four runs. That adds vital momentum late in the innings.

Out

I Ahmadzai 52(22)

c RP Burl b B Evans

236.36

18.1 · I Ahmadzai c RP Burl b B Evans 52 (22) — Brad Evans to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, c RP Burl b B Evans, Brad Evans lands it on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter defends firmly but cannot pierce the ring.

Over 18 19 Runs

AFG 156/6

R Khan 18(6) I Ahmadzai 52(21)

E Masuku 2-41 (4)

4 17.6

Ernest Masuku to Rashid Khan, Four, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length around off stump. Rashid Khan pounces on it quickly, sending the ball away for four.

6 17.5

Ernest Masuku to Rashid Khan, Six, Ernest Masuku serves this full around off stump. Rashid Khan launches it clean over the boundary ropes for six runs.

1 17.4

Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Pitched full outside off stump by Ernest Masuku, and the batter knocks it away to collect a single.

6 17.3

Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length outside off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai meets it cleanly and powers it all the way over the ropes for six.

1 17.2

Ernest Masuku to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Ernest Masuku serves a full delivery on off stump, knocked away to rotate the strike for one.

1 17.1

Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ernest Masuku nails a yorker on the stumps, squeezed away to rotate the strike for one.

Over 17 14 Runs

AFG 137/6

R Khan 7(3) I Ahmadzai 44(18)

N Nyamhuri 1-27 (3)

6 16.6

Newman Nyamhuri to Rashid Khan, Six, Newman Nyamhuri lands it on a good length around off stump. Rashid Khan launches it clean over the ropes for six. A massive hit to close out the over.

1 16.5

Newman Nyamhuri to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Nyamhuri fires a yorker outside off stump, and it is dug out for a single.

6 16.4

Newman Nyamhuri to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Newman Nyamhuri delivers one back of a length on the stumps. Ijaz Ahmadzai launches it high and clear over the ropes for six.

1 16.3

Newman Nyamhuri to Rashid Khan, 1 run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

0 16.2

Newman Nyamhuri to Rashid Khan, no run, Newman Nyamhuri angles one back of a length towards leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Out

S Kamal 46(42)

c RP Burl b N Nyamhuri

109.52

16.1 · S Kamal c RP Burl b N Nyamhuri 46 (42) — Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, c RP Burl b N Nyamhuri, Newman Nyamhuri lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter is unable to pierce the field.

Over 16 9 Runs

AFG 123/5

S Kamal 46(41) I Ahmadzai 37(16)

B Evans 1-17 (3)

1 15.6

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Evans lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

0 15.5

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Brad Evans hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.

6 15.4

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, Six, Brad Evans drops it back of a length on the stumps. Shahidullah Kamal connects cleanly and launches it all the way over the ropes for six.

0 15.3

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

1 15.2

Brad Evans to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Brad Evans bowls a good-length delivery outside off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to pull it away for one. That brings up the fifty-run partnership.

AFG

Scored 100 in 15.1 overs

100

1 15.1

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Brad Evans drops it short of a good length outside off stump, worked away for one. The fifty partnership comes up.

Over 15 16 Runs

AFG 114/5

S Kamal 38(36) I Ahmadzai 36(15)

W Masakadza 1-38 (4)

1 14.6

Wellington Masakadza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away to take one.

1 14.5

Wellington Masakadza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, worked away for one.

4 14.4

Wellington Masakadza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Wellington Masakadza serves a full delivery around off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai meets it cleanly, finding the rope for four.

4 14.3

Wellington Masakadza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a full length on the stumps. Ijaz Ahmadzai meets it cleanly, finding the ropes for four runs.

0 14.2

Wellington Masakadza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends.

6 14.1

Wellington Masakadza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Wellington Masakadza serves a good length delivery wide outside off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai launches it all the way over the ropes for six.

Over 14 18 Runs

AFG 98/5

I Ahmadzai 21(10) S Kamal 37(35)

S Raza 1-33 (4)

1 13.6

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one.

4 13.5

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai meets it cleanly, finding the fence for four.

4 13.4

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Four, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps. Ijaz Ahmadzai finds the fence to collect four runs.

6 13.3

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, Six, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump. Ijaz Ahmadzai launches it high and clear over the ropes for six.

2 13.2

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 2 runs, Pitched up on off stump by Sikandar Raza, pushed away into the gap to scamper back for two.

1 13.1

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.

Over 13 12 Runs

AFG 80/5

S Kamal 36(34) I Ahmadzai 4(5)

E Masuku 2-22 (3)

1 12.6

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

6 12.5

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, Six, Ernest Masuku serves a full delivery wide outside off. Shahidullah Kamal connects cleanly, sending the ball all the way over the ropes for six.

wd 12.5

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 wide, Ernest Masuku delivers back of a length down the leg stump, and he steps forward to collect three runs.

1 12.4

Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Ernest Masuku pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.

2 12.3

Ernest Masuku to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 2 runs, He presses forward and pushes the ball into space to collect two runs.

1 12.2

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Ernest Masuku hits a back of a length outside off stump. The batter goes forward and punches the ball into the covers for no run.

0 12.1

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

Over 12 3 Runs

AFG 68/5

S Kamal 28(30) I Ahmadzai 1(3)

S Raza 1-15 (3)

1 11.6

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza serves a full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.

1 11.5

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter eases it away for one.

0 11.4

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely.

0 11.3

Sikandar Raza to Ijaz Ahmadzai, no run, Sikandar Raza bowls a full off-break on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.

Out

A Omarzai 7(8)

c & b S Raza

87.50

11.2 · A Omarzai c & b S Raza 7 (8) — Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, c & b S Raza, Sikandar Raza lands it on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through and pushes it straight back into the pitch.

1 11.1

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

Over 11 12 Runs

AFG 65/4

A Omarzai 7(7) S Kamal 26(28)

W Masakadza 1-22 (3)

0 10.6

Wellington Masakadza to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Wellington Masakadza serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run.

1 10.5

Wellington Masakadza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza pushes a full-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.

6 10.4

Wellington Masakadza to Shahidullah Kamal, Six, Wellington Masakadza serves a full length delivery outside off stump. Shahidullah Kamal launches it cleanly over the ropes for six.

AFG

Scored 50 in 10.3 overs

1 10.3

Wellington Masakadza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length around leg stump, nudged away for one run.

2 10.2

Wellington Masakadza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Wellington Masakadza bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and he leans forward to work it away for two runs.

2 10.1

Wellington Masakadza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length around off stump, and they work it away for two runs.

Over 10 8 Runs

AFG 53/4

A Omarzai 2(3) S Kamal 19(26)

S Raza 0-12 (2)

1 9.6

Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for a single.

1 9.5

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single.

1 9.4

Sikandar Raza to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Sikandar Raza pushes this full length outside off stump, and it is worked away for one.

1 9.3

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for a single.

4 9.2

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, Four, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump. Shahidullah Kamal connects cleanly to send it away for four.

0 9.1

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Over 9 7 Runs

AFG 45/4

A Omarzai 0(1) S Kamal 13(22)

W Masakadza 1-10 (2)

0 8.6

Wellington Masakadza to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely.

Out

R Gurbaz 18(21)

c S Raza b W Masakadza

85.71

8.5 · R Gurbaz c S Raza b W Masakadza 18 (21) — Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, c S Raza b W Masakadza, Wellington Masakadza delivers full on off stump. The batter cannot find a way through for a run.

1 8.4

Wellington Masakadza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 8.3

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza serves a full delivery on the stumps, worked away for one.

4 8.2

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Four, Wellington Masakadza serves one full outside off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz finds the rope with ease to pick up four runs.

1 8.1

Wellington Masakadza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Wellington Masakadza, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

Over 8 4 Runs

AFG 38/3

S Kamal 11(20) R Gurbaz 13(18)

S Raza 0-4 (1)

1 7.6

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single.

0 7.5

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Sikandar Raza fires a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.

1 7.4

Sikandar Raza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length targeting the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

1 7.3

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length on the stumps. He steps forward and turns it away for one.

0 7.2

Sikandar Raza to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Sikandar Raza lands it full outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

1 7.1

Sikandar Raza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Sikandar Raza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

Over 7 3 Runs

AFG 34/3

R Gurbaz 11(16) S Kamal 9(16)

W Masakadza 0-3 (1)

1 6.6

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza concedes a single as the batter works it away to retain the strike.

0 6.5

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends. Another dot ball to keep things tight.

0 6.4

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Wellington Masakadza serves a full-length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

0 6.3

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Wellington Masakadza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends. Another dot ball to keep things quiet.

1 6.2

Wellington Masakadza to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, tucked away into the gap to collect one.

1 6.1

Wellington Masakadza to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Wellington Masakadza serves a full length ball outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and drives it for one.

Over 6 6 Runs

AFG 31/3

S Kamal 8(15) R Gurbaz 9(11)

N Nyamhuri 0-13 (2)

0 5.6

Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely for no run.

4 5.5

Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, Four, Newman Nyamhuri bowls full and wide outside off stump. Shahidullah Kamal connects cleanly, sending the ball away to the fence for four.

0 5.4

Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.

2 5.3

Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, 2 runs, Pitched full outside off stump by Newman Nyamhuri, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.

0 5.2

Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

0 5.1

Newman Nyamhuri to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it back of a length outside off, and the batter lets it pass safely.

Over 5 5 Runs

AFG 25/3

R Gurbaz 9(11) S Kamal 2(9)

E Masuku 2-10 (2)

4 4.6

Ernest Masuku to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Four, Ernest Masuku serves this up, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz dispatches it away for four. That finds the fence to close out the fifth over.

1 4.5

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Ernest Masuku lands it on a good length around leg stump, tucked away for one.

0 4.4

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Ernest Masuku pitches it full on off stump, and the batter defends for no run.

0 4.3

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Ernest Masuku hits a good length around leg stump, and the batter fails to pierce the field.

0 4.2

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Ernest Masuku lands this on a good length around leg stump. The batter blocks it into the deck for no run.

0 4.1

Ernest Masuku to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Ernest Masuku bowls it full and on the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run.

Over 4 2 Runs

AFG 20/3

R Gurbaz 5(10) S Kamal 1(4)

B Evans 1-8 (2)

0 3.6

Brad Evans to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter lets it go through.

1 3.5

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, 1 run, Brad Evans attacks the stumps on a full length, and he defends from deep in the crease to scramble one.

0 3.4

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely.

0 3.3

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Brad Evans lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

0 3.2

Brad Evans to Shahidullah Kamal, no run, Brad Evans pitches it full and targets the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run.

1 3.1

Brad Evans to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Brad Evans attacks the stumps on a full length, and the batter turns it away to collect one.

Over 3 5 Runs

AFG 18/3

W Akram 4(2) R Gurbaz 4(8)

E Masuku 2-5 (1)

Out

W Akram 4(2)

lbw b E Masuku

200.00

2.6 · W Akram lbw b E Masuku 4 (2) — Ernest Masuku to Mohammad Akram, no run, lbw b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku strikes with a full-length fast delivery targeting the stumps. Mohammad Akram hangs in his crease, fails to connect, and is trapped leg before wicket. He departs having scored four runs from two deliveries.

4 2.5

Ernest Masuku to Mohammad Akram, Four, Back of a length delivery outside off stump from Newman Nyamhuri. Mohammad Akram meets it cleanly, finding the ropes for four runs.

Out

S Atal 2(2)

c T Marumani b E Masuku

100.00

2.4 · S Atal c T Marumani b E Masuku 2 (2) — Ernest Masuku to Sediqullah Atal, no run, c T Marumani b E Masuku, Ernest Masuku strikes again with a sharp back of a length delivery aimed straight at the stumps. Sediqullah Atal hangs in the crease looking to cut, but only succeeds in offering a catch to Tadiwanashe Marumani. Another batter departs early.

1 2.3

Ernest Masuku to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Ernest Masuku lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to nudge one.

0 2.2

Ernest Masuku to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it on a good length outside off stump. The batter rocks back looking to cut but fails to connect.

0 2.1

Ernest Masuku to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Newman Nyamhuri pitches it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly.

Over 2 6 Runs

AFG 13/1

S Atal 2(1) R Gurbaz 3(5)

B Evans 1-6 (1)

2 1.6

Brad Evans to Sediqullah Atal, 2 runs, Evans pitches this one on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two.

Out

I Zadran 5(6)

c B Bennett b B Evans

83.33

1.5 · I Zadran c B Bennett b B Evans 5 (6) — Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, c B Bennett b B Evans, Brad Evans hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded.

0 1.4

Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Brad Evans lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter cannot find a run.

4 1.3

Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, Four, Brad Evans lands this on a good length outside off stump. Ibrahim Zadran pounces on the width and sends it away for four.

0 1.2

Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Brad Evans hits a back of a length delivery outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

0 1.1

Brad Evans to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, Brad Evans lands it back of a length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

Over 1 7 Runs

AFG 7/0

R Gurbaz 3(5) I Zadran 1(1)

N Nyamhuri 0-7 (1)

2 0.6

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 2 runs, Full length delivery aimed straight at the stumps, flicked away to pick up two runs.

0 0.5

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it back of a length outside off, and the batter lets it pass safely through.

0 0.4

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Newman Nyamhuri hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.

wd 0.4

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 wide, Newman Nyamhuri errs with a back of a length delivery wide outside off stump, gifting an extra run.

1 0.3

Newman Nyamhuri to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Newman Nyamhuri lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

1 0.2

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Newman Nyamhuri, pushed from the crease to pick up one run.

0 0.1

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Newman Nyamhuri starts back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run.

wd 0.1

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sprays it wide as the batter steps forward, conceding an extra run.

wd 0.1

Newman Nyamhuri to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 1 wide, Newman Nyamhuri sprays a good-length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide to concede one extra.

Out

N Nyamhuri 2(3)

c R Khan b F Farooqi

66.67

19.1 · N Nyamhuri c R Khan b F Farooqi 2 (3) — Fazalhaq Farooqi to Newman Nyamhuri, no run, c R Khan b F Farooqi, OUT! Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and Newman Nyamhuri departs for one off three deliveries. That brings an end to the innings with Zimbabwe bowled out. The chase falls well short of the target.

Over 19 11 Runs

ZIM 140/9

W Masakadza 7(2) N Nyamhuri 2(2)

A Omarzai 2-39 (4)

6 18.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Wellington Masakadza, Six, Azmatullah Omarzai drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Wellington Masakadza connects cleanly to heave it away for six, though the chase remains improbable.

1 18.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run. With the target far out of reach, they merely rotate the strike.

1 18.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run with the target far out of reach.

Out

E Masuku 0(1)

b A Omarzai

0.00

18.3 · E Masuku b A Omarzai 0 (1) — Azmatullah Omarzai to Ernest Masuku, no run, b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run. With the equation looking improbable, another dot adds to the steep task.

Out

B Evans 4(6)

lbw b A Omarzai

66.67

18.2 · B Evans lbw b A Omarzai 4 (6) — Azmatullah Omarzai to Brad Evans, no run, lbw b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full and straight at the stumps. The batter fails to beat the field, keeping it scoreless in an improbable chase.

2 18.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brad Evans, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run. The chase remains improbable.

wd 18.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brad Evans, 1 wide, Azmatullah Omarzai slips this full delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. One extra added to the total with the chase looking improbable.

Over 18 12 Runs

ZIM 129/7

B Evans 2(4) N Nyamhuri 1(1)

S Kamal 1-12 (1)

1 17.6

Shahidullah Kamal to Brad Evans, 1 run, Full length around off stump from Shahidullah Kamal, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run. With the required rate climbing steeply, just a single comes off the delivery.

1 17.5

Shahidullah Kamal to Newman Nyamhuri, 1 run, Shahidullah Kamal lands it on a good length wide outside off stump, and he works it away for one.

Out

W Madhevere 17(8)

c S Atal b S Kamal

212.50

17.4 · W Madhevere c S Atal b S Kamal 17 (8) — Shahidullah Kamal to Wesley Madhevere, no run, c S Atal b S Kamal, Shahidullah Kamal lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. With fifty-one required from fourteen deliveries, this improbable chase slips further out of reach.

2 17.3

Shahidullah Kamal to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Shahidullah Kamal lands it on a good length wide outside off stump, and they hurry back to complete two runs.

6 17.2

Shahidullah Kamal to Wesley Madhevere, Six, Shahidullah Kamal lands it on a good length around the stumps. Wesley Madhevere launches it high and clear over the ropes for six, chipping away at a steep required rate.

2 17.1

Shahidullah Kamal to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Noor Ahmad flights a full leg-break wide outside off stump. He goes back and punches it away to take two runs.

Over 17 6 Runs

ZIM 117/6

W Madhevere 7(4) B Evans 1(3)

F Farooqi 2-13 (3)

1 16.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter eases it away for one.

4 16.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Back of a length delivery on the stumps from Fazalhaq Farooqi. Wesley Madhevere manages to beat the infield and collects four much-needed runs in this steep chase.

1 16.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brad Evans, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi drops it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for a single.

0 16.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brad Evans, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.

0 16.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brad Evans, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi serves a full delivery around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep chase grows more improbable.

Out

RP Burl 32(24)

c S Kamal b F Farooqi

133.33

16.1 · RP Burl c S Kamal b F Farooqi 32 (24) — Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ryan Burl, no run, c S Kamal b F Farooqi, Fazalhaq Farooqi delivers back of a length on off stump for no run. That dot ball only adds to the steep task facing the chase.

Over 16 8 Runs

ZIM 111/5

RP Burl 32(23) W Madhevere 2(2)

R Khan 2-20 (4)

1 15.6

Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, He works it away off Rashid Khan for one run, but the steep required rate keeps mounting.

1 15.5

Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Rashid Khan, tapped away to rotate the strike for one.

ZIM

Scored 100 in 15.4 overs

100

1 15.4

Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.

1 15.3

Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run. The steep required rate continues to climb.

Out

T Marumani 7(6)

lbw b R Khan

116.67

15.2 · T Marumani lbw b R Khan 7 (6) — Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the infield. That leaves the steep target looking even more distant for the chasing side.

4 15.1

Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. Tadiwanashe Marumani finds the fence for four, providing a welcome boundary in a steep chase.

Over 15 7 Runs

ZIM 103/4

T Marumani 3(4) RP Burl 30(21)

A Omarzai 0-28 (3)

1 14.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai nails a yorker around off stump, and the batter squeezes it away to take one run. The chase remains a steep mountain from here.

1 14.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches this one back of a length outside off stump, and he pushes it away for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

wd 14.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 wide, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches short of a good length outside off stump, spraying it too wide for the forward-stepping batter. An extra is added to the total.

2 14.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for two runs.

1 14.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off, worked away to trade ends with a single in this demanding chase.

0 14.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a back of a length line outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing steeply.

1 14.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

Over 14 12 Runs

ZIM 96/4

RP Burl 26(18) T Marumani 1(1)

MU Rahman 2-27 (4)

1 13.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Worked away into the gap against Mujeeb Ur Rahman for a single to retain the strike in this steep chase.

1 13.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Mujeeb lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run. The required rate climbs higher in this steep chase.

Out

S Raza 17(13)

c A Omarzai b MU Rahman

130.77

13.4 · S Raza c A Omarzai b MU Rahman 17 (13) — Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, c A Omarzai b MU Rahman, Mujeeb serves a full toss outside off stump. He fails to get it away, unable to take advantage of the gift.

0 13.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mujeeb lands a yorker right on off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, adding to the steep task in this chase.

4 13.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mujeeb floats an off-break full and wide of off stump. Sikandar Raza hangs back in his crease, goes inside-out, and sends it all the way over the ropes for six. A crucial hit in a tight chase.

6 13.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb pitches full outside off stump, and Sikandar Raza sends it flying over the ropes for six. That provides an immediate boost against a demanding required rate.

Over 13 16 Runs

ZIM 84/3

S Raza 7(9) RP Burl 25(17)

N Ahmad 0-28 (3)

1 12.6

Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length targeting the stumps by Noor Ahmad, and worked away for a single. The required rate continues to climb steeply.

1 12.5

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Noor Ahmad, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

6 12.4

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, Six, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length around off stump. Ryan Burl takes it on and clears the ropes for six, a vital strike with the required rate climbing steep.

2 12.3

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Noor Ahmad tosses it full length outside off, and they hustle back to complete two runs.

0 12.2

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, no run, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

6 12.1

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, Six, Noor Ahmad serves a full delivery outside off stump. Ryan Burl launches it all the way over the ropes for six, a vital strike with the required rate climbing steeply.

Over 12 5 Runs

ZIM 68/3

RP Burl 10(12) S Raza 6(8)

R Khan 1-12 (3)

1 11.6

Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one. The required rate continues to climb steeply.

1 11.5

Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Rashid Khan, pushed away to turn the strike over with a single.

2 11.4

Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for two runs as the steep chase continues.

0 11.3

Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan serves a full length ball outside off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless with the required rate climbing steeply.

0 11.2

Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan serves a full length delivery on the stumps. The batter pushes it away defensively, unable to find a run.

1 11.1

Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run. The chase remains improbable.

Over 11 5 Runs

ZIM 63/3

RP Burl 8(10) S Raza 3(4)

N Ahmad 0-12 (2)

1 10.6

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the steep asking rate climbs further.

1 10.5

Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single, keeping the steep chase moving.

1 10.4

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Noor Ahmad floats this full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away to take one run.

1 10.3

Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

0 10.2

Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan delivers another dot as the batter fails to find a way through with the required rate climbing.

1 10.1

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan bowls a good-length leg-spinner on the stumps; he hangs in the crease to flick it for one.

Over 10 3 Runs

ZIM 58/3

RP Burl 5(7) S Raza 1(1)

MU Rahman 1-15 (3)

1 9.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run. The chase remains steep.

0 9.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Ryan Burl, no run, Mujeeb lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. With the asking rate mounting, that is another scoreless ball.

1 9.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

Out

B Bennett 13(18)

c S Kamal b MU Rahman

72.22

9.3 · B Bennett c S Kamal b MU Rahman 13 (18) — Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, no run, c S Kamal b MU Rahman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With

ZIM

Scored 50 in 9.2 overs

1 9.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Full length delivery around off stump from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and he pushes it away to take one run. The steep asking rate continues to mount in this chase.

0 9.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Ryan Burl, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery around off stump, and the batter defends it for no run. With the required rate climbing, every dot adds to the chase's difficulty.

Over 9 7 Runs

ZIM 55/2

RP Burl 3(3) B Bennett 13(17)

N Ahmad 0-7 (1)

1 8.6

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run against the climbing required rate.

1 8.5

Noor Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Noor Ahmad lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run.

1 8.4

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Noor Ahmad floats a full-length leg-spinner on off stump, and he stays in the crease to flick it away for a single.

1 8.3

Noor Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Noor Ahmad pitches it full length on the stumps, and the batter eases it away for a single.

1 8.2

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Noor Ahmad, worked away to take one as the steep required rate climbs.

wd 8.2

Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 1 wide, Noor Ahmad slips a full length delivery down the leg side as the batter steps forward, conceding a wide.

1 8.1

Noor Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he works it away to take one.

Over 8 4 Runs

ZIM 48/2

I Kaia 24(26) B Bennett 10(14)

R Khan 1-7 (2)

Out

I Kaia 24(26)

b R Khan

92.31

7.6 · I Kaia b R Khan 24 (26) — Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, no run, b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands a good length delivery on the stumps. He defends it away safely as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase.

0 7.5

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, no run, Rashid Khan pitches this full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.

4 7.4

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, Four, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around leg stump. Innocent Kaia picks it off cleanly to send it away for four, finding a much-needed boundary in this steep chase.

0 7.3

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.

0 7.2

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher in this tight chase.

0 7.1

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run. With the required rate creeping up, that keeps things tight.

Over 7 6 Runs

ZIM 44/1

I Kaia 20(20) B Bennett 10(14)

MU Rahman 0-12 (2)

1 6.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pitches it on a full length outside off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

wd 6.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. That extra run eases the required rate slightly in this tight chase.

0 6.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. That keeps the pressure on in a tight chase.

0 6.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length around off stump, and he is unable to find a way through. It is another dot ball to keep the chase tight.

wd 6.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman slips a full length delivery down the leg side, conceding an extra run as the umpire signals wide.

2 6.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to clip two runs.

0 6.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery around off stump. It is met without scoring as the required rate climbs.

1 6.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length at the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

Over 6 3 Runs

ZIM 38/1

I Kaia 17(15) B Bennett 9(13)

R Khan 0-3 (1)

0 5.6

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.

1 5.5

Rashid Khan to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed into the gap off Rashid Khan to rotate the strike with a single against the climbing required rate.

0 5.4

Rashid Khan to Brian Bennett, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the required rate climbing in this tight chase.

0 5.3

Rashid Khan to Brian Bennett, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

1 5.2

Rashid Khan to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pushed onto a good length around off stump by Rashid Khan, and the batter works it away for one run.

1 5.1

Rashid Khan to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Rashid Khan serves a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase proceeds calmly.

Over 5 6 Runs

ZIM 35/1

I Kaia 16(13) B Bennett 7(9)

MU Rahman 0-6 (1)

0 4.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. That finishes off a tight over in the chase.

0 4.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands a full-length delivery right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely.

0 4.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Full length from Mujeeb Ur Rahman outside off stump, and he is unable to find a way through. The chase stays steady without any alarms.

wd 4.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman slides a good-length delivery down the leg side, gifting an extra with the chase moving along smoothly.

wd 4.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a quicker good-length ball down the leg side, and the batter hangs back as it slides wide for an extra run.

2 4.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, pushed from the crease to collect two runs.

1 4.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Mujeeb pitches on a good length outside off, and the batter stays back to work away one run.

wd 4.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a fast full toss down the leg side as the batter steps forward, and the umpire signals a wide. That will add an extra run to the chase.

0 4.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full delivery around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.

Over 4 14 Runs

ZIM 29/1

I Kaia 14(9) B Bennett 6(7)

A Omarzai 0-21 (2)

6 3.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Six, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls back of a length outside off stump. Innocent Kaia launches it over the ropes for six, a vital strike with the required rate creeping up in this tight chase.

0 3.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a back of a length line outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

4 3.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full on the leg stump. Innocent Kaia clips it away crisply, sending the ball racing across the rope for four.

0 3.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The chase remains tight.

3 3.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 3 runs, He steps forward to a good length delivery on off stump and hustles back to collect three runs.

1 3.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Azmatullah Omarzai, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run.

Over 3 3 Runs

ZIM 15/1

I Kaia 3(4) B Bennett 3(6)

F Farooqi 1-7 (2)

1 2.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi drops it back of a length on the stumps, and he tucks it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

0 2.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a full length ball on off stump, and the batter fails to score. The pressure mounts in this steep chase.

2 2.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to pick up two runs.

0 2.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out safely. No run taken.

Out

B Curran 7(8)

c A Omarzai b F Farooqi

87.50

2.2 · B Curran c A Omarzai b F Farooqi 7 (8) — Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, c A Omarzai b F Farooqi, Back of a length from Fazalhaq Farooqi on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot in a steep chase.

0 2.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it back of a length on the stumps. It is kept out safely for no run

Over 2 8 Runs

ZIM 12/0

B Curran 7(6) B Bennett 3(6)

A Omarzai 0-7 (1)

1 1.6

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ben Curran, 1 run, Omarzai delivers a full ball on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.

0 1.5

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ben Curran, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a back of a length line outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

1 1.4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

1 1.3

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ben Curran, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

4 1.2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Ben Curran, Four, Omarzai runs in and Curran presses forward to send the ball away for four. A boundary in this tight chase helps bring the asking rate down slightly.

1 1.1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 leg bye, Good length on off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, cut away from the crease for a single.

Over 1 4 Runs

ZIM 4/0

B Curran 1(2) B Bennett 2(4)

F Farooqi 0-4 (1)

0 0.6

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi drops it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely to end the over. Zimbabwe face a steep climb in pursuit of 178.

1 0.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Fazalhaq Farooqi, worked away for one run in this steep chase.

0 0.4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands a full length delivery on off stump. The batter is unable to find a way through against the steep target.

0 0.3

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly in this tight chase.

1 0.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run.

wd 0.2

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, 1 wide, Fazalhaq Farooqi slips this full length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. That will add an extra run to the total.

1 0.1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi attacks the stumps with a good length delivery as the batter hangs in the crease, deflecting one leg bye.