Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Full Commentary, 1st T20I, 27 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 1st T20I / Sharjah Cricket Stadium
177/10 (19.5 ov)
140/10 (19.1 ov)
Afghanistan won by 37 runs
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Player of the match
Rashid Khan,
Afghanistan
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.
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.
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.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly in this tight chase.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 leg bye, Good length on off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, cut away from the crease for a single.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 2 (8 runs)
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
Ben 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 3 (3 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 4 (14 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 6 (3 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Innocent 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.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 9 (7 runs)
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.
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.
Brian 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
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.
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.
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.
End of over 10 (3 runs)
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.
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.
Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
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.
Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single, keeping the steep chase moving.
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.
End of over 11 (5 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 12 (5 runs)
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.
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.
Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Noor Ahmad tosses it full length outside off, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 13 (16 runs)
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.
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.
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.
Sikandar 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.
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.
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.
End of over 14 (12 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
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.
Tadiwanashe 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.
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.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Rashid Khan, tapped away to rotate the strike for one.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, He works it away off Rashid Khan for one run, but the steep required rate keeps mounting.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Ryan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
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.
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.
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.
Wessly 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.
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.
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.
End of over 18 (12 runs)
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.
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.
Brad 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.
Ernest 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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 19 (11 runs)
Newman 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.
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.
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.
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.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly in this tight chase.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 leg bye, Good length on off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, cut away from the crease for a single.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 2 (8 runs)
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
Ben 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 3 (3 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 4 (14 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 6 (3 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Innocent 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.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 9 (7 runs)
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.
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.
Brian 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
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.
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.
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.
End of over 10 (3 runs)
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.
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.
Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Noor Ahmad lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
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.
Noor Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single, keeping the steep chase moving.
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.
End of over 11 (5 runs)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 12 (5 runs)
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.
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.
Noor Ahmad to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Noor Ahmad tosses it full length outside off, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 13 (16 runs)
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.
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.
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.
Sikandar 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.
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.
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.
End of over 14 (12 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 15 (7 runs)
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.
Tadiwanashe 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.
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.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Rashid Khan, tapped away to rotate the strike for one.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, He works it away off Rashid Khan for one run, but the steep required rate keeps mounting.
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Ryan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
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.
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.
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.
Wessly 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.
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.
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.
End of over 18 (12 runs)
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.
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.
Brad 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.
Ernest 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.
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.
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.
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.
End of over 19 (11 runs)
Newman 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.