Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2nd T20I: Afghanistan v Zimbabwe at Sharjah, October 29, 2026
Afghanistan
AFG
221/7 (20)
Zimbabwe
ZIM
202/5 (20)
Finished
AFG won by 19 runs
Afghanistan InningAFG Inning221/7 (20 ov)
Zimbabwe InningZIM Inning202/5 (20 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik begins with a full-length delivery on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short mid-wicket for no run.
4
0.2
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett steers it toward point to collect four runs in this stiff chase.
1
0.3
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik bowls full on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run in this tight chase.
4
0.4
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia works it away through short mid-wicket to find the boundary for four runs.
6
0.5
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Innocent Kaia heaves it away over square leg for six. A comfortable start to the chase continues.
1
0.6
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and pushed down to mid-off for a single.
End of over 1 (16 runs)
Innocent Kaia 11 (3)
Brian Bennett 5 (3)
Zimbabwe 16/0
Fareed Ahmad Malik 1-0-16-0
1wd
1.1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 1 wide, Azmatullah Omarzai strays full length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide to concede an extra run.
0
1.1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.
1
1.2
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket to take one run.
1
1.3
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket to rotate the strike with a single.
2
1.4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Azmatullah lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter strides forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two.
0
1.5
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to mid off for no run.
4
1.6
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches one full outside off stump. Innocent Kaia drives it past mid-off, sending the ball away to the fence for four.
End of over 2 (9 runs)
Innocent Kaia 18 (8)
Brian Bennett 6 (4)
Zimbabwe 25/0
Azmatullah Omarzai 1-0-9-0
Fareed Ahmad Malik 1-0-16-0
6
2.1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Brian Bennett swings it high over square leg for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
1
2.2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Mujeeb bowls this full on the stumps, worked away towards square leg to take one.
0
2.3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full length ball around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the ring, no run taken.
1
2.4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pushed down towards mid on off a full delivery on the stumps to rotate the strike for one.
0
2.5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
0
2.6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full length ball on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
End of over 3 (8 runs)
Brian Bennett 13 (8)
Innocent Kaia 19 (10)
Zimbabwe 33/0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1-0-8-0
Azmatullah Omarzai 1-0-9-0
2
3.1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Pitched full on the stumps, worked away towards short cover for two runs.
4
3.2
Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, Four, Azmatullah Omarzai pitches on a good length on the stumps. Innocent Kaia punches it past short mid-wicket, finding the boundary with ease as the chase stays comfortable.
w
3.3
Innocent Kaia c S Kamal b A Omarzai 25 (13) Azmatullah Omarzai to Innocent Kaia, no run, c S Kamal b A Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away toward square leg for no run. A comfortable situation for the chase, but that is a dot ball.
1
3.4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls full on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket to rotate the strike with a single.
1
3.5
Azmatullah Omarzai to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, worked towards short cover for an easy single to rotate the strike.
0
3.6
Azmatullah Omarzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a full length ball targeting the stumps. It is pushed away towards short cover for no run.
End of over 4 (8 runs)
Sikandar Raza 1 (2)
Brian Bennett 14 (9)
Zimbabwe 41/1
Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-17-1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1-0-8-0
1
4.1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed from a good length on the stumps toward square leg to collect one run in this tight chase.
0
4.2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, pushed straight towards short cover. No run taken as the chase tightens.
6
4.3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it cleanly over square leg for six. That keeps the chase moving along nicely.
1
4.4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, turned toward short mid-wicket for one run.
1
4.5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, worked away towards square leg for one.
1
4.6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Mujeeb pitches it full on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket for a single to end the over.
End of over 5 (10 runs)
Sikandar Raza 9 (6)
Brian Bennett 16 (11)
Zimbabwe 51/1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2-0-18-0
Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-17-1
1lb
5.1
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 leg bye, Good length on the stumps, the batter presses forward as the ball deflects towards short cover for one leg bye.
6
5.2
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, Six, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai. Brian Bennett presses forward and lifts it cleanly over short fine leg for six.
1wd
5.3
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and the batter steps forward as it strays wide for an extra run.
0
5.3
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai pitches a full length delivery outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease to play a defensive push toward short cover.
0
5.4
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, Full length on off stump from Abdullah Ahmadzai. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect.
w
5.5
Brian Bennett c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai 22 (15) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Brian Bennett, no run, c R Khan b AD Ahmadzai, OUT! Abdullah Ahmadzai strikes from over the wicket on a good length outside off stump. Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and pulls it straight toward short mid-wicket, where Rashid Khan takes the catch. The bowler removes him caught for the second time in their head-to-head meetings.
0
5.6
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, ending the over without a run.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Ryan Burl 0 (1)
Sikandar Raza 9 (7)
Zimbabwe 59/2
Abdullah Ahmadzai 1-0-7-1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2-0-18-0
1
6.1
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around the stumps from Rashid Khan, turned away to short mid-wicket for one.
1
6.2
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed towards short cover for one run.
0
6.3
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Full length on the stumps from Rashid Khan. He pushes it straight towards mid on for no run.
1
6.4
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Rashid Khan, and it is worked toward point for one.
1
6.5
Rashid Khan to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Good length leg-spinner on off stump, the batter hangs back in the crease and pushes it toward short cover for one.
2
6.6
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Hanging in the crease, he sweeps a full leg-break on the stumps toward square leg to collect two runs.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Sikandar Raza 13 (11)
Ryan Burl 2 (3)
Zimbabwe 65/2
Rashid Khan 1-0-6-0
Abdullah Ahmadzai 1-0-7-1
w
7.1
Ryan Burl b AD Ahmadzai 2 (4) Abdullah Ahmadzai to Ryan Burl, no run, b AD Ahmadzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai targets the stumps with a full-length delivery, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded, leaving the chase in a tight corner.
1wd
7.2
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 wide, Abdullah Ahmadzai sprays a full length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.
1
7.2
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai pitches one full on the stumps, and it is worked away toward point for a single.
1
7.3
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps, turned toward square leg for one run in this demanding chase.
1
7.4
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai, and he hangs back to push a defensive shot toward short mid-wicket for one.
0
7.5
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai 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 goes by.
0
7.6
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai keeps it scoreless to finish the over as the required rate climbs.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Sikandar Raza 14 (14)
Tadiwanashe Marumani 2 (2)
Zimbabwe 69/3
Abdullah Ahmadzai 2-0-11-2
Rashid Khan 1-0-6-0
0
8.1
Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter works it towards square leg for no run.
0
8.2
Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.
w
8.3
Tadiwanashe Marumani lbw b R Khan 2 (5) Rashid Khan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, lbw b R Khan, Rashid Khan pitches this one full and straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through for any runs.
2
8.4
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Rashid Khan bowls full length on the stumps, and the ball is worked towards point for two runs.
1
8.5
Rashid Khan to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Full-length leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan, worked off the back foot towards short mid-wicket for one run. The chase remains tight.
1
8.6
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for one run. With the required rate climbing, that single closes out the over.
End of over 9 (4 runs)
Sikandar Raza 15 (15)
Wesley Madhevere 3 (2)
Zimbabwe 73/4
Rashid Khan 2-0-10-1
Abdullah Ahmadzai 2-0-11-2
4
9.1
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Four, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a full ball on the stumps. Sikandar Raza drills it through mid off for four, offering a vital boundary in a steep chase.
2
9.2
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, He leans into a good-length ball on off stump, driving it toward short cover to take two runs.
1
9.3
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik gives up just one as the batter pushes it away to take a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
1
9.4
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and pushed down toward mid off for a single.
1
9.5
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket to take a single as the required rate keeps climbing.
w
9.6
Wesley Madhevere c M Akram b FA Malik 4 (4) Fareed Ahmad Malik to Wesley Madhevere, no run, c M Akram b FA Malik, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands a good length delivery on off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs back to attempt a reverse sweep and chips a catch straight to Mohammad Akram at short cover. He departs for four off four deliveries, leaving the steep pursuit in tatters.
End of over 10 (9 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 4 (4)
Sikandar Raza 23 (19)
Zimbabwe 82/5
Fareed Ahmad Malik 2-0-25-1
Rashid Khan 2-0-10-1
0
10.1
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan bowls a good-length ball around off stump. The batter goes forward and pushes it straight to short cover for no run.
1
10.2
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps by Rashid Khan, worked toward short midwicket for one run against the steep asking rate.
1
10.3
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid-on for a single.
2
10.4
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward square leg for two runs. The steep required rate keeps mounting.
2
10.5
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two runs.
0
10.6
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, no run, Rashid Khan pitches on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it straight to short cover. No run taken with the required rate climbing steeply.
End of over 11 (6 runs)
Sikandar Raza 28 (24)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 1 (1)
Zimbabwe 88/5
Rashid Khan 3-0-16-1
Fareed Ahmad Malik 2-0-25-1
0
11.1
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter gets forward, unable to score as the steep chase mounts further.
2
11.2
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good-length ball on the stumps, pushed towards short cover for two runs.
0
11.3
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik pitches it full on the stumps. He clips the ball towards short mid-wicket for no run.
0
11.4
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Fareed Ahmad Malik. The batter punches it toward short cover for no run.
1
11.5
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, guided away towards point to take a single in this steep chase.
6
11.6
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it away over square leg for six in a steep chase.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Sikandar Raza 34 (25)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 4 (6)
Zimbabwe 97/5
Fareed Ahmad Malik 3-0-34-1
Rashid Khan 3-0-16-1
0
12.1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman darts a good-length delivery around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and fails to connect.
1lb
12.2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 leg bye, A good length delivery on the stumps from Mujeeb Ur Rahman. He hangs back, misses, and sneaks a single leg bye toward square leg.
0
12.3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fired in full on the stumps by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The batter stays deep in the crease and pushes it firmly towards mid-off for no run.
1wd
12.4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery down the leg-stump side, sliding past square leg for a wide.
1wd
12.4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full length delivery down the leg side, slipping it past the batter for a wide. That brings an extra run to the chase.
4
12.4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, Sikandar Raza presses forward and sends it wide of mid off for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
1
12.5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and worked away towards short mid-wicket for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
6
12.6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga connects cleanly and launches it all the way over square leg for six. A much-needed maximum with the required rate climbing steeply.
End of over 13 (14 runs)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 10 (9)
Sikandar Raza 39 (28)
Zimbabwe 111/5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3-0-31-0
Fareed Ahmad Malik 3-0-34-1
4
13.1
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Sikandar Raza guides it past slip, finding the rope for four valuable runs in this steep chase.
1
13.2
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length outside off from Abdullah Ahmadzai, steered away toward point to take one as the steep chase continues.
2
13.3
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 2 runs, Pushed off a good length on the stumps toward short cover, and they scamper back for two.
1
13.4
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Abdullah Ahmadzai, steered towards short cover for one run.
2
13.5
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Full length on the stumps, clipped away towards square leg to scramble back for two runs.
1
13.6
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Full length on off stump, knocked away towards short cover for a single to close out the over.
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Sikandar Raza 47 (32)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 13 (11)
Zimbabwe 122/5
Abdullah Ahmadzai 3-0-22-2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3-0-31-0
0
14.1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full-length delivery on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
6
14.2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Six, Mujeeb lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid wicket for six, chipping into the steep required rate.
0
14.3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, no run, Mujeeb lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the required rate climbing steeply, another scoreless ball hurts the chase.
1
14.4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed towards short mid-wicket off a good length on off stump to take one as the required rate mounts.
1
14.5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman pushes a full delivery on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one.
4
14.6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Sikandar Raza, Four, Mujeeb Ur Rahman lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza presses forward and steers it through short cover for four, finding a vital boundary with the target still steep.
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza 58 (37)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 14 (12)
Zimbabwe 134/5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-0-43-0
Abdullah Ahmadzai 3-0-22-2
4
15.1
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Four, Good length from Abdullah Ahmadzai on the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga helps it away toward short fine leg for four, eating into that steep required rate.
0
15.2
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai delivers a full toss on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight to mid off. No run is taken as the required rate keeps climbing in this tight chase.
6
15.3
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, Six, A good length delivery on the stumps from Abdullah Ahmadzai is launched away. Tafadzwa Tsiga sends it soaring high over square leg for six, carving into the steep target.
1
15.4
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Abdullah Ahmadzai hits a good length around off stump, and he works it toward short cover for one run.
0
15.5
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Abdullah Ahmadzai targets the off stump with a full length ball, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the steep chase looming, it goes down as another dot.
1
15.6
Abdullah Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Abdullah Ahmadzai, worked down to mid on for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
End of over 16 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza 59 (39)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 25 (16)
Zimbabwe 146/5
Abdullah Ahmadzai 4-0-34-2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-0-43-0
6
16.1
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Six, Rashid Khan bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it over square leg for six. With a steep chase ahead, that boundary provides a vital boost.
4
16.2
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Four, Full leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan. Sikandar Raza rocks back and drills an inside out shot past short cover for four, bringing up his fifty with a boundary in this steep chase.
1
16.3
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the ball is pushed towards short cover for one run.
0
16.4
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Rashid Khan lands a full-length ball around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to mid off for no run in this steep chase.
1
16.5
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked toward short midwicket for one run. With the chase remaining tight, he gets across safely.
1
16.6
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Rashid Khan, knocked down to mid on to take one run.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Sikandar Raza 71 (43)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 26 (18)
Zimbabwe 159/5
Rashid Khan 4-0-29-1
Abdullah Ahmadzai 4-0-34-2
2
17.1
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Pitched up around off stump by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and it is worked away toward short midwicket for two. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on.
0
17.2
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik hits a good length in line with off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, dotting it down as the required rate climbs further out of reach.
6
17.3
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good length ball around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover, clearing the ropes for six to keep the improbable chase moving.
6
17.4
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover for six to chip away at the steep target.
1
17.5
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched full outside off stump, and he punches it toward point to take one.
1wd
17.6
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 wide, Fareed Ahmad Malik misses the mark with a full delivery pushed wide outside off stump, gifting an extra run to the total.
1
17.6
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik serves a full length delivery outside off stump, guided away toward point for one.
End of over 18 (17 runs)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 27 (19)
Sikandar Raza 86 (48)
Zimbabwe 176/5
Fareed Ahmad Malik 4-0-51-1
Rashid Khan 4-0-29-1
1
18.1
Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and works it toward short midwicket for one run.
0
18.2
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease to play inside out towards short mid-wicket, but cannot beat the infield.
1wd
18.3
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump, but pushes it too wide. The batter stays back, ignores it, and collects an extra run for his team.
0
18.3
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease and chooses to leave it alone as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase.
1
18.4
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length on the stumps, he hangs back and inside-outs it towards short midwicket for one run. With the steep required rate climbing, that single keeps the chase moving.
1
18.5
Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Off-spin on a good length on the stumps, and he hangs in the crease to work it towards short cover for one. With the target so steep, singles will hardly suffice.
6
18.6
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Six, Sediqullah Atal drops it short on the stumps with an off-break. Sikandar Raza hangs back in his crease and hammers a pull over square leg for six. Even with that hit, the chase remains improbable.
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Sikandar Raza 93 (52)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 29 (21)
Zimbabwe 186/5
Shahidullah Kamal 1-0-10-0
Fareed Ahmad Malik 4-0-51-1
1
19.1
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed toward short cover for one. With the target steep, they must settle for a single.
1wd
19.2
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands a good-length delivery outside off stump, but it strays too far across the line and is called wide.
6
19.2
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza lifts it cleanly over short cover for six, keeping the improbable chase moving.
1
19.3
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai concedes a single as the batter pushes the ball away to rotate the strike. Just one run taken.
1
19.4
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ijaz Ahmadzai, knocked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
0
19.5
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ijaz Ahmadzai serves a full length ball outside the off stump. The batter cannot connect, resulting in a dot with an improbable equation remaining.
6
19.6
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid-wicket for six runs to finish the innings.
End of over 20 (16 runs)
Sikandar Raza 106 (56)
Tafadzwa Tsiga 31 (23)
Zimbabwe 202/5
Ijaz Ahmadzai 1-0-16-0
Shahidullah Kamal 1-0-10-0