Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Full Commentary, 2nd Match, 19 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 2nd Match / Sheikh Zayed Stadium
294/10 (50 ov)
136/10 (38.4 ov)
Afghanistan won by 158 runs
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Player of the match
Sediqullah Atal,
Afghanistan
Player of the Series
Rashid Khan,
Afghanistan
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, Four, Fazalhaq Farooqi serves this up on a full length outside off stump. Brian Bennett latches onto the width and drives it away for four to get the chase moving.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In pursuit of 295, Zimbabwe begin their chase in comfortable fashion.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length on leg stump from Fazalhaq Farooqi. The batter presses forward and defends solidly to stop the ball.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter drives through the gap for two runs.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run.
End of over 1 (7 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends. No run taken.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against the tight line.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through. No run taken.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Four, Omarzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Brian Bennett latches onto the width and dispatches it away to collect four runs with ease.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a good length ball on off stump, worked away to collect two runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to end the over without any alarms.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends without scoring.
Ben Curran b F Farooqi 0 (2) Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, b F Farooqi, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands a good length delivery in line with the stumps. The batter
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi fires a fast yorker around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke to keep it out.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Full-length fast ball on the stumps from Fazalhaq Farooqi. The batter leans forward to defend and stops it.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length outside off stump, finding fast pace. The batter presses forward and leaves it alone.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi charges in with pace. The batter presses forward and misses completely.
End of over 3 (0 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches it full outside off stump. The batter presses forward to defend but fails to connect.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Full length around off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, it remains a quiet start.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot ball is safely negotiated.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless in this steep chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on the chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Six, Omarzai drops it back of a length outside off stump. Brian Bennett takes it on and clears the ropes for six, a vital release of pressure in a tight chase.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The chase remains tight as another dot ball goes into the book.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps. He defends it safely to produce a dot ball in this tight chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter is unable to get it away.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, Four, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. Brian Bennett punches it cleanly through the infield to collect four runs in this tight chase.
End of over 5 (5 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the tight line.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, unable to pierce the ring.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, and the batter lets it pass safely through.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
End of over 6 (1 runs)
Tafadzwa Tsiga c R Gurbaz b F Farooqi 2 (13) Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, c R Gurbaz b F Farooqi, OUT! Edged and taken! Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length outside off stump, forcing Tafadzwa Tsiga forward to cut. An edge carries through to Rahmanullah Gurbaz behind the stumps, dealing Zimbabwe an early blow in this chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, yielding no run in this steep chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the steep required rate climbing.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi serves a good length ball around off stump, and he goes forward to tuck away one run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches this full on off stump. The batter is unable to get it away.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly, unable to get off the mark in this steep chase.
End of over 7 (1 runs)
Brendan Taylor runout (A Omarzai) 1 (4) Azmatullah Omarzai to Brendan Taylor, no run, runout (A Omarzai), Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length around off stump. The batter goes forward and defends to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run in this steep chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai keeps it tight, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a back of a length outside off stump, finding good pace. The batter presses forward to defend but fails to make contact.
End of over 8 (1 runs)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter guides it away for one.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase tight.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Fazalhaq Farooqi, pushed away for a single as the steep required rate climbs.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. It remains a steep ask in this chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length aimed directly at the stumps. The batter defends solidly to see off another dot ball in this demanding chase.
End of over 9 (2 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, and the batter lets it go through to the keeper. Azmatullah Omarzai starts the over with a tidy dot ball in this demanding chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this steep chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls back of a length outside the off stump. Brian Bennett latches onto it and sends it away for four vital runs in this demanding chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run against the steep asking rate.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches this back of a length outside off stump. The batter lets it pass through without scoring.
End of over 10 (4 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the required rate climbing steeply.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length ball around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, adding another dot ball to the chase.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, knocked away to take one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely as the steep chase mounts.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length around off stump from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it back to complete another scoreless ball in a steep chase.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, worked away to take one run as the steep chase continues.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. He defends solidly, unable to pierce the field in this steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi spills a good length delivery down the leg side, conceding an extra to the total.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, Four, Sharifi drops it short of a length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza pounces on the width, finding the fence for four vital runs in a steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly for no run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pushes a full-length ball in on the stumps. The batter keeps it out, ending the over without a run in a steep chase.
End of over 12 (6 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands this on a good length in line with off stump. The batter defends it away for no run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and worked away to take one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length ball around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot adds to the chase's mounting task.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length around off stump from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and pushed away to take one run in this steep chase.
Brian Bennett lbw b AM Ghazanfar 31 (40) Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, no run, lbw b AM Ghazanfar, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches it full on the stumps. He cannot find a way through, keeping it out safely with no run taken. That steep required rate only climbs higher for the chasing side.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches this one on a full length targeting the stumps. The batter keeps it out, offering no run to end the over.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to see out a dot ball in this steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run. That keeps the chase moving against a steep target.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through the infield.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length on the stumps. He cannot find a gap against the mounting
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase growing increasingly improbable. No run taken to finish the over.
End of over 14 (1 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches this one on a full length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it away safely for no run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full length delivery around off stump, and the batter defends for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot ball passes.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full length outside off by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and the batter works it away to rotate the strike for one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches it full on off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding target slips further out of reach with another scoreless ball.
End of over 15 (1 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a back of a length line on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly, unable to get off the mark this delivery.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it in back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on Zimbabwe.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends firmly to keep it out with the chase looking improbable.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pitches this back of a length on off stump. Sikandar Raza clears the ropes for six, providing a much-needed boundary in an improbable pursuit.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length at the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. The chase remains steep.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another dot ball adds to the steep task in this chase.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Full length on off stump from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, worked away nicely to collect two runs.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar spears in a yorker on the stumps, and the batter digs it out defensively. The steep chase keeps getting tougher with another dot ball.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, Four, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches this full on off stump. Ryan Burl finds the boundary to take four crucial runs in this steep chase.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run with the required rate mounting.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the ball out for no run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length around leg stump, and he tucks it away for one run. That keeps the chase moving along.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi errs with a good length delivery that strays down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter defends it, unable to find a run as the asking rate climbs higher.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, worked away into the gap for a single against the steep required rate.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, driven forward for one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Pushed full outside off stump by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and the batter steps forward to block with a defensive prod. No run taken.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls full on off stump with off-spin. He steps forward to block it dead, keeping it scoreless with the required rate steadily climbing.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a good-length off-break on the stumps. He steps forward and blocks it solidly to end the over.
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands a full leg-break on off stump. The batter strides forward into a defensive stroke to keep it out.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan spears a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter leans forward to defend solidly, denying any run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this stiff chase.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Pushed on a good length towards the stumps, nudged away into the gap for a single.
End of over 20 (1 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run with the steep required rate climbing.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run. With the required rate climbing, singles offer little relief.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed away from a good length around off stump, allowing the batters to cross for one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Pushed full outside off stump by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and worked away for a single. The required rate climbs higher.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another scoreless delivery in this steep pursuit.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another scoreless delivery in an increasingly steep chase.
End of over 21 (3 runs)
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for two runs.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take anything from it with the required rate climbing.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken in this steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Rashid Khan, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run. The steep chase continues.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it full on off stump, and the batter defends safely to see out another dot.
End of over 22 (3 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps. He defends solidly, yielding no run with the steep required rate climbing.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls full on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Full length on the stumps from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, worked away for two runs as the required rate climbs.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter defends it, unable to find a run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run to close out the over as the steep chase grows tougher.
End of over 23 (4 runs)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan pitches on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Landed on a good length around off stump from Rashid Khan, guided away to take one run.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 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 as another dot ball is negotiated.
End of over 24 (2 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi fires a full length ball straight at the stumps. The batter is kept scoreless as the steep chase continues.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, pushed away for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi floats a full delivery around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Nabi, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi serves this one on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, resulting in another dot ball.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push a single.
End of over 25 (4 runs)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. Dot ball.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ball adds to the mounting task.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan delivers on a good length wide outside off stump, and the batter works it away to take two runs.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through as the asking rate continues to soar.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan pitches on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away to take two runs.
End of over 26 (5 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Full length on the stumps from Mohammad Nabi, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to take one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, sending it nowhere as the asking rate keeps mounting.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
End of over 27 (2 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a gap as the asking rate continues to climb.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pushes a full-length delivery straight at the stumps. The batter keeps it out, adding nothing to the total.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep required rate.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the required rate climbing steeply.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, another dot ball passes by.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run. That closes out the over.
End of over 28 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi begins with a dot ball as the required rate continues to climb steeply.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps. Defended back to the bowler with no run taken.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi pitches on a good length outside off stump, worked away for one run into the outfield.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
End of over 29 (1 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the required rate climbing, another dot ball passes without scoring.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Good length delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, worked away to collect two runs. That brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length around off stump, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, Four, Good length delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Sikandar Raza finds the fence for four, taking the chase into triple figures despite the steep task ahead.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, and the batter defends it cleanly to close out the over. With the required rate continuing to climb, another scoreless ball keeps the pressure firmly on the chase.
End of over 30 (9 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter defends and cannot find a gap.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Good length off-break outside off stump, and he presses forward to cut it away for a single. The required rate climbs higher in a steep chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run as the steep asking rate climbs further.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, Four, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. Ryan Burl attacks the line and sends it away for four. Zimbabwe still face an improbable task in this chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi serves this one full outside off stump, worked away into the gap to take a single.
End of over 31 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ball adds to the task.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Ryan Burl lbw b R Khan 31 (63) Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken as the steep required rate climbs even higher.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Full length around off stump from Rashid Khan, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken as the steep equation remains untouched.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter works it away for one.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter keeps it out, ending the over without a run.
End of over 32 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi pushes this back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one. The required rate climbs higher in a steep chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Mohammad Nabi, pushed away to turn the strike over for one.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher as another dot ball goes by.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi bowls a good length delivery on off stump, nudged away for a single to retain the strike.
End of over 33 (5 runs)
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around the stumps from Rashid Khan, knocked away to pick up one run.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 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 with another dot.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan bowls full on leg stump, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Wessly Madhevere lbw b R Khan 5 (7) Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the required rate climbing, Zimbabwe's chase remains highly improbable.
Rashid Khan to Brad Evans, 2 runs, Pitched back of a length outside off stump by Rashid Khan, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Rashid Khan to Brad Evans, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The required rate continues to climb in this improbable pursuit.
End of over 34 (4 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mohammad Nabi pitches this back of a length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza finds the fence for four, taking some runs despite the improbable chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, Afghanistan stay completely in control.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The required rate climbs higher as another ball slips away.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, 2 runs, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on off stump, worked away to pick up two runs.
End of over 35 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball as the improbable chase becomes steeper.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the chase looking improbable, another dot ball adds to the mounting required rate.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends watchfully as the improbable chase slips further away.
Sikandar Raza b R Khan 48 (80) Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, b R Khan, Rashid Khan strikes with a full-length delivery on off stump. Sikandar Raza has to depart as Zimbabwe sink further in an improbable chase. The bowler has now removed him five times in this format.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. That is another dot ball as the steep required rate continues to climb.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take anything from it with the required rate climbing steep.
End of over 36 (0 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, Six, Mohammad Nabi floats a full delivery outside off stump. Brad Evans lifts it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep target keeps the chase looking improbable.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, Four, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brad Evans connects cleanly and sends it away to find four runs, though the steep chase remains improbable.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. It is another dot ball in an improbable chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the chase looking improbable, another dot ball slips by.
Brad Evans c I Zadran b M Nabi 14 (10) Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, c I Zadran b M Nabi, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep required rate climbs further out of reach.
Mohammad Nabi to Ernest Masuku, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take anything from it with the required rate climbing steeply.
End of over 37 (10 runs)
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan pitches this on a full length on leg stump. The batter cannot get it away, with the target looking entirely improbable.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it carefully as the asking rate continues to mount.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter keeps it out for no run.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Rashid Khan bowls on a good length around leg stump, allowing just one run.
Ernest Masuku b R Khan 0 (2) Rashid Khan to Ernest Masuku, no run, b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands this on a good length around off stump. No run is taken to close out the over.
End of over 38 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands a good length ball around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it away to keep the improbable chase scoreless.
Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. An improbable chase only grows steeper as another dot ball goes by.
Wellington Masakadza runout (Z R Sharifi) 2 (11) Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, runout (Z R Sharifi), Mohammad Nabi pushes an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Wellington Masakadza rocks back to cut and sets off, but Ziaur Rahman Sharifi effects the run-out to end the innings. He departs for two from eleven balls with the target well out of reach.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, Four, Fazalhaq Farooqi serves this up on a full length outside off stump. Brian Bennett latches onto the width and drives it away for four to get the chase moving.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In pursuit of 295, Zimbabwe begin their chase in comfortable fashion.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length on leg stump from Fazalhaq Farooqi. The batter presses forward and defends solidly to stop the ball.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter drives through the gap for two runs.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run.
End of over 1 (7 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends. No run taken.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against the tight line.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through. No run taken.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Four, Omarzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Brian Bennett latches onto the width and dispatches it away to collect four runs with ease.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a good length ball on off stump, worked away to collect two runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to end the over without any alarms.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends without scoring.
Ben Curran b F Farooqi 0 (2) Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ben Curran, no run, b F Farooqi, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands a good length delivery in line with the stumps. The batter
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi fires a fast yorker around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke to keep it out.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Full-length fast ball on the stumps from Fazalhaq Farooqi. The batter leans forward to defend and stops it.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length outside off stump, finding fast pace. The batter presses forward and leaves it alone.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi charges in with pace. The batter presses forward and misses completely.
End of over 3 (0 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches it full outside off stump. The batter presses forward to defend but fails to connect.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Full length around off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, it remains a quiet start.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot ball is safely negotiated.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless in this steep chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on the chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Six, Omarzai drops it back of a length outside off stump. Brian Bennett takes it on and clears the ropes for six, a vital release of pressure in a tight chase.
End of over 4 (6 runs)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The chase remains tight as another dot ball goes into the book.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps. He defends it safely to produce a dot ball in this tight chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter is unable to get it away.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, Four, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. Brian Bennett punches it cleanly through the infield to collect four runs in this tight chase.
End of over 5 (5 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the tight line.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, unable to pierce the ring.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off stump from Azmatullah Omarzai, and the batter lets it pass safely through.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
End of over 6 (1 runs)
Tafadzwa Tsiga c R Gurbaz b F Farooqi 2 (13) Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, c R Gurbaz b F Farooqi, OUT! Edged and taken! Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length outside off stump, forcing Tafadzwa Tsiga forward to cut. An edge carries through to Rahmanullah Gurbaz behind the stumps, dealing Zimbabwe an early blow in this chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, yielding no run in this steep chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the steep required rate climbing.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi serves a good length ball around off stump, and he goes forward to tuck away one run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi pitches this full on off stump. The batter is unable to get it away.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly, unable to get off the mark in this steep chase.
End of over 7 (1 runs)
Brendan Taylor runout (A Omarzai) 1 (4) Azmatullah Omarzai to Brendan Taylor, no run, runout (A Omarzai), Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length around off stump. The batter goes forward and defends to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run in this steep chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai keeps it tight, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a back of a length outside off stump, finding good pace. The batter presses forward to defend but fails to make contact.
End of over 8 (1 runs)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter guides it away for one.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase tight.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Fazalhaq Farooqi, pushed away for a single as the steep required rate climbs.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. It remains a steep ask in this chase.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fazalhaq Farooqi lands it on a good length aimed directly at the stumps. The batter defends solidly to see off another dot ball in this demanding chase.
End of over 9 (2 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, and the batter lets it go through to the keeper. Azmatullah Omarzai starts the over with a tidy dot ball in this demanding chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to keep it scoreless.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this steep chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls back of a length outside the off stump. Brian Bennett latches onto it and sends it away for four vital runs in this demanding chase.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run against the steep asking rate.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches this back of a length outside off stump. The batter lets it pass through without scoring.
End of over 10 (4 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the required rate climbing steeply.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length ball around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, adding another dot ball to the chase.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, knocked away to take one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely as the steep chase mounts.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length around off stump from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it back to complete another scoreless ball in a steep chase.
End of over 11 (2 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, worked away to take one run as the steep chase continues.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. He defends solidly, unable to pierce the field in this steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi spills a good length delivery down the leg side, conceding an extra to the total.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, Four, Sharifi drops it short of a length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza pounces on the width, finding the fence for four vital runs in a steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly for no run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pushes a full-length ball in on the stumps. The batter keeps it out, ending the over without a run in a steep chase.
End of over 12 (6 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands this on a good length in line with off stump. The batter defends it away for no run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and worked away to take one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length ball around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot adds to the chase's mounting task.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length around off stump from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and pushed away to take one run in this steep chase.
Brian Bennett lbw b AM Ghazanfar 31 (40) Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Brian Bennett, no run, lbw b AM Ghazanfar, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches it full on the stumps. He cannot find a way through, keeping it out safely with no run taken. That steep required rate only climbs higher for the chasing side.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches this one on a full length targeting the stumps. The batter keeps it out, offering no run to end the over.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends solidly to see out a dot ball in this steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run. That keeps the chase moving against a steep target.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through the infield.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length on the stumps. He cannot find a gap against the mounting
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase growing increasingly improbable. No run taken to finish the over.
End of over 14 (1 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches this one on a full length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it away safely for no run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full length delivery around off stump, and the batter defends for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot ball passes.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full length outside off by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and the batter works it away to rotate the strike for one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches it full on off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding target slips further out of reach with another scoreless ball.
End of over 15 (1 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a back of a length line on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly, unable to get off the mark this delivery.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it in back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on Zimbabwe.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends firmly to keep it out with the chase looking improbable.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pitches this back of a length on off stump. Sikandar Raza clears the ropes for six, providing a much-needed boundary in an improbable pursuit.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length at the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. The chase remains steep.
End of over 16 (7 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another dot ball adds to the steep task in this chase.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Full length on off stump from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, worked away nicely to collect two runs.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar spears in a yorker on the stumps, and the batter digs it out defensively. The steep chase keeps getting tougher with another dot ball.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, Four, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar pitches this full on off stump. Ryan Burl finds the boundary to take four crucial runs in this steep chase.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run with the required rate mounting.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the ball out for no run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length around leg stump, and he tucks it away for one run. That keeps the chase moving along.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi errs with a good length delivery that strays down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter defends it, unable to find a run as the asking rate climbs higher.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, worked away into the gap for a single against the steep required rate.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps, driven forward for one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Pushed full outside off stump by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and the batter steps forward to block with a defensive prod. No run taken.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls full on off stump with off-spin. He steps forward to block it dead, keeping it scoreless with the required rate steadily climbing.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a good-length off-break on the stumps. He steps forward and blocks it solidly to end the over.
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands a full leg-break on off stump. The batter strides forward into a defensive stroke to keep it out.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan spears a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter leans forward to defend solidly, denying any run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate continues to climb in this stiff chase.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Pushed on a good length towards the stumps, nudged away into the gap for a single.
End of over 20 (1 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run with the steep required rate climbing.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run. With the required rate climbing, singles offer little relief.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed away from a good length around off stump, allowing the batters to cross for one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Pushed full outside off stump by Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, and worked away for a single. The required rate climbs higher.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another scoreless delivery in this steep pursuit.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another scoreless delivery in an increasingly steep chase.
End of over 21 (3 runs)
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for two runs.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take anything from it with the required rate climbing.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken in this steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Rashid Khan, pushed away to turn the strike over for one run. The steep chase continues.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it full on off stump, and the batter defends safely to see out another dot.
End of over 22 (3 runs)
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length on the stumps. He defends solidly, yielding no run with the steep required rate climbing.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls full on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Full length on the stumps from Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, worked away for two runs as the required rate climbs.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar bowls a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter defends it, unable to find a run.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar to Ryan Burl, no run, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run to close out the over as the steep chase grows tougher.
End of over 23 (4 runs)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan pitches on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Landed on a good length around off stump from Rashid Khan, guided away to take one run.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 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 as another dot ball is negotiated.
End of over 24 (2 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi fires a full length ball straight at the stumps. The batter is kept scoreless as the steep chase continues.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, pushed away for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi floats a full delivery around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Nabi, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi serves this one on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, resulting in another dot ball.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push a single.
End of over 25 (4 runs)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. Dot ball.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ball adds to the mounting task.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan delivers on a good length wide outside off stump, and the batter works it away to take two runs.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through as the asking rate continues to soar.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Rashid Khan pitches on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away to take two runs.
End of over 26 (5 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Full length on the stumps from Mohammad Nabi, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to take one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, sending it nowhere as the asking rate keeps mounting.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
End of over 27 (2 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a gap as the asking rate continues to climb.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pushes a full-length delivery straight at the stumps. The batter keeps it out, adding nothing to the total.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep required rate.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the required rate climbing steeply.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, another dot ball passes by.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run. That closes out the over.
End of over 28 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi begins with a dot ball as the required rate continues to climb steeply.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps. Defended back to the bowler with no run taken.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi pitches on a good length outside off stump, worked away for one run into the outfield.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
End of over 29 (1 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the required rate climbing, another dot ball passes without scoring.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Good length delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, worked away to collect two runs. That brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length around off stump, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, Four, Good length delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Sikandar Raza finds the fence for four, taking the chase into triple figures despite the steep task ahead.
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, and the batter defends it cleanly to close out the over. With the required rate continuing to climb, another scoreless ball keeps the pressure firmly on the chase.
End of over 30 (9 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter defends and cannot find a gap.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Good length off-break outside off stump, and he presses forward to cut it away for a single. The required rate climbs higher in a steep chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run as the steep asking rate climbs further.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, Four, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. Ryan Burl attacks the line and sends it away for four. Zimbabwe still face an improbable task in this chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi serves this one full outside off stump, worked away into the gap to take a single.
End of over 31 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ball adds to the task.
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Ryan Burl lbw b R Khan 31 (63) Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken as the steep required rate climbs even higher.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Full length around off stump from Rashid Khan, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken as the steep equation remains untouched.
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter works it away for one.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter keeps it out, ending the over without a run.
End of over 32 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi pushes this back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one. The required rate climbs higher in a steep chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Mohammad Nabi, pushed away to turn the strike over for one.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher as another dot ball goes by.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Mohammad Nabi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi bowls a good length delivery on off stump, nudged away for a single to retain the strike.
End of over 33 (5 runs)
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around the stumps from Rashid Khan, knocked away to pick up one run.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 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 with another dot.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan bowls full on leg stump, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Wessly Madhevere lbw b R Khan 5 (7) Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the required rate climbing, Zimbabwe's chase remains highly improbable.
Rashid Khan to Brad Evans, 2 runs, Pitched back of a length outside off stump by Rashid Khan, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Rashid Khan to Brad Evans, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The required rate continues to climb in this improbable pursuit.
End of over 34 (4 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mohammad Nabi pitches this back of a length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza finds the fence for four, taking some runs despite the improbable chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, Afghanistan stay completely in control.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The required rate climbs higher as another ball slips away.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, 2 runs, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on off stump, worked away to pick up two runs.
End of over 35 (7 runs)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball as the improbable chase becomes steeper.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the chase looking improbable, another dot ball adds to the mounting required rate.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends watchfully as the improbable chase slips further away.
Sikandar Raza b R Khan 48 (80) Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, b R Khan, Rashid Khan strikes with a full-length delivery on off stump. Sikandar Raza has to depart as Zimbabwe sink further in an improbable chase. The bowler has now removed him five times in this format.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. That is another dot ball as the steep required rate continues to climb.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take anything from it with the required rate climbing steep.
End of over 36 (0 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, Six, Mohammad Nabi floats a full delivery outside off stump. Brad Evans lifts it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep target keeps the chase looking improbable.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, Four, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brad Evans connects cleanly and sends it away to find four runs, though the steep chase remains improbable.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. It is another dot ball in an improbable chase.
Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the chase looking improbable, another dot ball slips by.
Brad Evans c I Zadran b M Nabi 14 (10) Mohammad Nabi to Brad Evans, no run, c I Zadran b M Nabi, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep required rate climbs further out of reach.
Mohammad Nabi to Ernest Masuku, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take anything from it with the required rate climbing steeply.
End of over 37 (10 runs)
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan pitches this on a full length on leg stump. The batter cannot get it away, with the target looking entirely improbable.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it carefully as the asking rate continues to mount.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Rashid Khan lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter keeps it out for no run.
Rashid Khan to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, Rashid Khan bowls on a good length around leg stump, allowing just one run.
Ernest Masuku b R Khan 0 (2) Rashid Khan to Ernest Masuku, no run, b R Khan, Rashid Khan lands this on a good length around off stump. No run is taken to close out the over.
End of over 38 (1 runs)
Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands a good length ball around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He defends it away to keep the improbable chase scoreless.
Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, no run, Mohammad Nabi lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. An improbable chase only grows steeper as another dot ball goes by.
Wellington Masakadza runout (Z R Sharifi) 2 (11) Mohammad Nabi to Wellington Masakadza, 1 run, runout (Z R Sharifi), Mohammad Nabi pushes an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Wellington Masakadza rocks back to cut and sets off, but Ziaur Rahman Sharifi effects the run-out to end the innings. He departs for two from eleven balls with the target well out of reach.