Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st Test, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 1st Test: Afghanistan v Zimbabwe at Sharjah, Live Now
Afghanistan
AFG
Zimbabwe
ZIM
*326/5 (87)
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Stumps : Day 1 - ZIM elected to bat
Zimbabwe 1st InningZIM 1st Inning326/5 (87 ov)

Commentary

End of over 87 (3 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 29 (31)
Brian Bennett 71 (128)
Zimbabwe 326/5
Mohammad Saleem Safi 16-4-44-1
Qais Ahmad 18-1-83-1
2
86.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Full outside off, he stays in the crease and drives towards mid off to collect two runs.
0
86.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
86.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it on a good length on the stumps with good pace. The batter hangs back in his crease to defend toward short midwicket.
0
86.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Full-length fast delivery on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi. He hangs in the crease to defend it toward mid-off.
0
86.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Good length from Mohammad Saleem Safi around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to defend, turning it toward slip.
1
86.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Hanging in the crease to a back of a length ball outside off, he cuts toward point for one.
End of over 86 (12 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 27 (26)
Brian Bennett 70 (127)
Zimbabwe 323/5
Qais Ahmad 18-1-83-1
Hashmatullah Shahidi 10-2-24-1
0
85.6
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a full-length leg-spinner on the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
0
85.5
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg-spinner around off stump. He hangs back in the crease and blocks it firmly toward short cover.
4
85.4
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Qais Ahmad bowls a full leg-spinner on leg stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs in his crease, connects with a sweep, and sends it away to square leg for four.
4
85.3
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Full leg-spin from Qais Ahmad on the leg stump. Wesley Madhevere stays in the crease and sweeps it away toward square leg for four.
4
85.2
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Qais Ahmad drops it back of a length on the stumps with his leg spin. Wesley Madhevere hangs in the crease and pulls it through short midwicket for four.
0
85.1
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses up a full leg-break outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and leaves it alone.
End of over 85 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 70 (127)
Wesley Madhevere 15 (20)
Zimbabwe 311/5
Hashmatullah Shahidi 10-2-24-1
Qais Ahmad 17-1-71-1
0
84.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls a full-length off-spinner on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
0
84.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break full on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and flicks it toward short midwicket.
1
84.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pushed from the crease towards short mid-wicket off a good-length off-spinner on off stump for a single.
0
84.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Full-length off-spin on off stump from Hashmatullah Shahidi. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards short cover.
0
84.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He goes back and flicks it towards short mid-wicket, where the ball is stopped.
1
84.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full on the stumps from Hashmatullah Shahidi, and he goes back to push the off-spin toward mid on for one.
End of over 84 (9 runs)
Brian Bennett 69 (124)
Wesley Madhevere 14 (17)
Zimbabwe 309/5
Qais Ahmad 17-1-71-1
Hashmatullah Shahidi 9-2-22-1
1
83.6
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full leg-spin outside off, he rocks back and knocks it towards short cover for one run.
1
83.5
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off stump, the batter rocks back to steer the leg break toward short cover for one.
4
83.4
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Qais Ahmad dishes out a full toss outside off stump. Wesley Madhevere rocks onto the back foot and pulls it firmly wide of mid-on for four.
2
83.3
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Pushed through on a good length outside off stump, the batter goes back and punches it towards short cover for two runs.
0
83.2
Qais Ahmad to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a leg-break on a good length around off stump. The batter goes back and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
1
83.1
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed from the crease off a good length on off stump toward short cover to take one run.
End of over 83 (3 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 7 (13)
Brian Bennett 67 (122)
Zimbabwe 300/5
Hashmatullah Shahidi 9-2-22-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 30-4-118-2
0
82.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. He goes back and pushes it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
0
82.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Shahidi lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to drive it toward short cover.
1
82.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls a full-length off-spinner on the stumps, pushed forward to short mid-wicket for one run.
0
82.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-spinner on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease, defending the ball towards short mid-wicket.
0
82.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter presses forward and pulls it away towards square leg for no run.
2
82.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Pushed forward to a good length off-break on off stump, driving towards short cover to collect two runs.
End of over 82 (5 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 7 (11)
Brian Bennett 64 (118)
Zimbabwe 297/5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 30-4-118-2
Hashmatullah Shahidi 8-2-19-1
0
81.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. He leans forward and drives it firmly towards mid-off for no run.
4
81.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. Wesley Madhevere hangs in his crease, pulling it firmly past short mid-wicket for four.
0
81.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Full-length off-spin on off stump, and he hangs in the crease to defend it toward point. No run taken.
1
81.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pitched on a good length down leg, he goes back to flick this towards short mid-wicket for one.
0
81.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls full-length off-spin on leg stump. He hangs in the crease, playing a defensive shot towards mid-off to stop the ball.
0
81.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and pushes a drive toward short cover for no run.
End of over 81 (3 runs)
Brian Bennett 63 (115)
Wesley Madhevere 3 (8)
Zimbabwe 292/5
Hashmatullah Shahidi 8-2-19-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 29-4-113-2
1
80.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Hashmatullah Shahidi, and the batter steps forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for a single.
0
80.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and drives it toward mid-off.
1
80.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease, he flicks the good-length off-break towards short mid-wicket to take one run.
0
80.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter goes back to defend, turning it toward short midwicket.
0
80.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, turning in as the batter presses forward defensively toward short midwicket. No run taken.
1
80.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Off-spin bowled full on the stumps, pushed forward towards mid-on to take one run.
End of over 80 (2 runs)
Wesley Madhevere 2 (5)
Brian Bennett 61 (112)
Zimbabwe 289/5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 29-4-113-2
Hashmatullah Shahidi 7-2-16-1
0
79.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar tosses an off-break full on the stumps. The batter leans forward to push it towards mid-off for no run.
0
79.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls a full off-break on leg stump. The batter presses forward and defends solidly to stop the ball.
2
79.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, 2 runs, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He goes back and cuts it toward short cover for two runs.
0
79.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break full on the stumps. He presses forward with a defensive stroke to block it dead.
0
79.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Wesley Madhevere, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter presses forward to defend and blocks it out.
w
79.1
Antum Naqvi c I Alikhil b Z Akbar 9 (15) Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, c I Alikhil b Z Akbar, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length around leg stump. Antum Naqvi goes back to flick towards short fine leg. Ikram Alikhil holds the catch, dismissing him for nine off 15 balls.
End of over 79 (5 runs)
Brian Bennett 61 (112)
Antum Naqvi 9 (14)
Zimbabwe 287/4
Hashmatullah Shahidi 7-2-16-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 28-4-111-1
0
78.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break full on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease to defend towards short mid-wicket, safely stopping it.
0
78.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away toward short cover.
0
78.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Full off-spin on the stumps from Hashmatullah Shahidi. He hangs in the crease and sweeps the ball away towards square leg for no run.
0
78.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to make contact.
4
78.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, Four, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break full on leg stump. Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and sweeps it away past square leg for four.
1
78.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Antum Naqvi, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps, he goes back and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
End of over 78 (5 runs)
Brian Bennett 57 (107)
Antum Naqvi 8 (13)
Zimbabwe 282/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 28-4-111-1
Hashmatullah Shahidi 6-2-11-1
0
77.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter hangs in his crease looking to defend, but misses as it goes toward short cover.
0
77.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length off-break on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. He hangs in the crease to defend it toward mid-off.
1
77.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he flicks the good-length off-spinner on the stumps towards square leg for one.
0
77.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, Full-length off-spin delivery outside the off stump, and he hangs in the crease to defend it toward mid-off. Zia ur Rehman Akbar concedes no run.
0
77.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, the batter strides forward and drives firmly towards mid-off. The ball is intercepted there to keep it scoreless.
4
77.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off break. Antum Naqvi hangs back in the crease and pulls it away to find the fence for four.
End of over 77 (2 runs)
Antum Naqvi 3 (9)
Brian Bennett 57 (105)
Zimbabwe 277/4
Hashmatullah Shahidi 6-2-11-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 27-4-106-1
1
76.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Antum Naqvi, 1 run, Off-spin from Hashmatullah Shahidi, and the batter presses forward to defend, picking up a single.
0
76.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Antum Naqvi, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and flicks it away to short mid-wicket.
0
76.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Antum Naqvi, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter goes back and flicks it away toward square leg.
1
76.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps, driven from the crease towards mid-off to take one run.
0
76.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs back in his crease to defend it toward short midwicket.
0
76.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and drives the ball toward short cover.
End of over 76 (4 runs)
Brian Bennett 56 (102)
Antum Naqvi 2 (6)
Zimbabwe 275/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 27-4-106-1
Hashmatullah Shahidi 5-2-9-1
1
75.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He hangs back in his crease and flicks it to mid-on for one.
1
75.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, 1 run, Pitched full around off stump, he hangs back in the crease and drives toward mid-off for one.
1
75.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. Leaning forward, the drive goes towards short cover for one.
0
75.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar flights a full-length off-spinner down the leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to sweep, sending it straight toward short fine leg for no run.
1
75.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one run.
0
75.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar delivers an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards mid on.
End of over 75 (0 runs)
Brian Bennett 54 (99)
Antum Naqvi 0 (3)
Zimbabwe 271/4
Hashmatullah Shahidi 5-2-9-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 26-4-102-1
0
74.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls a good length off-spinner on the stumps. He presses forward and flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.
0
74.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter rocks back and flicks it straight towards mid on for no run.
0
74.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls a good length off-spinner on the stumps. He leans forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for no run.
0
74.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Pushed full on the stumps by Hashmatullah Shahidi, the batter steps forward to flick it towards mid on. It is stopped cleanly, yielding no run.
0
74.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi floats an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively into the pitch.
0
74.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Shahidi lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly towards mid-off.
End of over 74 (0 runs)
Antum Naqvi 0 (3)
Brian Bennett 54 (93)
Zimbabwe 271/4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 26-4-102-1
Hashmatullah Shahidi 4-1-9-1
0
73.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, Full-length off-spin on off stump, and he presses forward to block it dead.
0
73.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends solidly to keep it out.
0
73.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Antum Naqvi, no run, Good-length off-spin on off stump, defended from the crease towards short cover. The ball is stopped cleanly with no run conceded.
w
73.3
Craig Ervine lbw b Z Akbar 4 (16) Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Craig Ervine, no run, lbw b Z Akbar, Given out lbw! Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. Craig Ervine hangs in the crease looking to defend, misses the line, and falls for four from sixteen deliveries. That gives the bowler his first wicket of the innings, having previously caught the batter once in past meetings.
0
73.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Craig Ervine, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar floats a full-length off-break outside off stump. He strides forward to meet it with a solid defensive push towards short mid-wicket.
0
73.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Craig Ervine, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and flicks it straight toward short midwicket.
End of over 73 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 54 (93)
Craig Ervine 4 (13)
Zimbabwe 271/3
Hashmatullah Shahidi 4-1-9-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 25-3-102-0
0
72.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke toward short cover.
1
72.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Good-length off-break outside off, he rocks back and pushes it towards short cover for one run.
0
72.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break full on off stump. The batter strides forward, driving it toward mid-off where it is stopped for no run.
0
72.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Full length off-spin delivered outside off stump. He gets forward to drive, pushing it toward short cover.
1
72.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, flicked off the front foot towards mid-on for one run.
0
72.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls a good-length off-break on the stumps. He leans forward and flicks the ball toward short mid-wicket for no run.
End of over 72 (3 runs)
Brian Bennett 53 (90)
Craig Ervine 3 (10)
Zimbabwe 269/3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 25-3-102-0
Hashmatullah Shahidi 3-1-7-1
1
71.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, flicked off the front foot to mid on for one.
1
71.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Hanging in the crease to an off-break on a good length at the stumps, he flicks it towards short mid-wicket for one.
1
71.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Hanging in the crease to the off-break on the stumps, he flicks it toward square leg for one run.
0
71.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease, defending it cleanly towards mid-on.
0
71.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Full on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. He leans forward and flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.
0
71.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down a full toss on leg stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to sweep and fails to connect.
End of over 71 (4 runs)
Craig Ervine 2 (9)
Brian Bennett 51 (85)
Zimbabwe 266/3
Hashmatullah Shahidi 3-1-7-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 24-3-99-0
0
70.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. Going back, he defends the ball towards short cover.
1
70.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps, driven from the crease towards mid on for one run.
1
70.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off, he stays in the crease and drives toward point for one.
0
70.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Full length off-spin on off stump, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover.
1
70.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps, and he leans forward to flick it towards short midwicket for one.
1
70.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, 1 run, Full on off stump, he leans forward to drive this towards short cover for one run.
End of over 70 (0 runs)
Brian Bennett 49 (83)
Craig Ervine 0 (5)
Zimbabwe 262/3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 24-3-99-0
Hashmatullah Shahidi 2-1-3-1
0
69.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-spinner on the stumps, pushed up full. The batter hangs in the crease and drives the ball toward mid-off for no run.
0
69.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. The batter gets forward and drives it toward short cover.
0
69.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Full off-break on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. The batter gets forward and blocks it solidly.
0
69.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length off-spin on the leg stump, and he leans forward to flick it toward square leg. No run taken.
0
69.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter goes forward and flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.
0
69.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-spinner on a full length targeting the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
End of over 69 (0 runs)
Craig Ervine 0 (5)
Brian Bennett 49 (77)
Zimbabwe 262/3
Hashmatullah Shahidi 2-1-3-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 23-2-99-0
0
68.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Full-length off-spin on off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to push a drive toward short cover. No run taken.
0
68.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Full-length off-spin on off stump from Hashmatullah Shahidi. He hangs in the crease to defend it towards mid-off.
0
68.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive shot toward short cover.
0
68.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi floats an off-spinner full on off stump. The batter stays in the crease and defends toward short cover.
0
68.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Craig Ervine, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi floats a full-length off-spinner on off stump. He steps forward and drives firmly towards short cover.
w
68.1
Brendan Taylor c Z R Sharifi b H Shahidi 131 (168) Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brendan Taylor, no run, c Z R Sharifi b H Shahidi, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. Brendan Taylor steps forward into a drive towards mid off, but sends it straight to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. He departs for 131 from 168 deliveries.
End of over 68 (5 runs)
Brendan Taylor 131 (167)
Brian Bennett 49 (77)
Zimbabwe 262/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 23-2-99-0
Hashmatullah Shahidi 1-0-3-0
1
67.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full length off-spin on the stumps, flicked forward towards mid on for one run.
1
67.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Floated full outside off, he stays rooted in the crease and drives toward mid-off for one. That brings up Brian Bennett's half-century.
0
67.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length off-spin on off stump, driven from the crease towards short cover where it is stopped for no run.
2
67.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Good length off-break outside off stump, and he drives from the crease past slip to come back for two. Bennett moves to fifty.
0
67.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar floats a full-length off-break onto the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease to defend it toward short cover.
1
67.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps, driven forward towards mid-on for one run.
End of over 67 (3 runs)
Brian Bennett 46 (73)
Brendan Taylor 129 (165)
Zimbabwe 257/2
Hashmatullah Shahidi 1-0-3-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 22-2-94-0
0
66.6
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease and flicks it to short midwicket, where it is stopped for no run.
0
66.5
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease, offering a defensive stroke toward short cover.
2
66.4
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, He hangs in the crease against this good-length off-spin on the stumps, sweeping it towards square leg for two.
0
66.3
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Hashmatullah Shahidi. He hangs in the crease to flick it away towards mid on for no run.
1
66.2
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Good length off-break on the stumps, worked forward with a flick toward short mid-wicket for one run.
0
66.1
Hashmatullah Shahidi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Hashmatullah Shahidi bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect.
End of over 66 (9 runs)
Brian Bennett 44 (69)
Brendan Taylor 128 (163)
Zimbabwe 254/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 22-2-94-0
Qais Ahmad 16-1-62-1
0
65.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards mid-off.
0
65.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter stays in the crease and blocks it toward short cover.
0
65.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. He hangs back in his crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
1
65.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. He hangs back in his crease and flicks it to short mid-wicket for one.
4
65.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps. Brendan Taylor hangs back in the crease and plays a reverse sweep past slip for four runs.
4
65.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Brendan Taylor leans forward and flicks it past short midwicket for four.
End of over 65 (7 runs)
Brian Bennett 44 (66)
Brendan Taylor 119 (160)
Zimbabwe 245/2
Qais Ahmad 16-1-62-1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 15-4-41-1
0
64.6
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a full leg-break on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards short cover.
1
64.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full-length leg-spin on the stumps, pushed forward and flicked toward mid-on for one run.
1
64.4
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg-spinner around off stump. He hangs back in the crease and drives toward point for one run.
0
64.3
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Qais Ahmad pitches a leg-break on a good length around off stump. The batter strides forward and drives firmly towards short cover.
1
64.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Leaning forward to a full toss on the stumps, he sweeps it towards short mid-wicket for one run.
4
64.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, Four, Qais Ahmad bowls a full leg-break on off stump. Brendan Taylor steps forward and plays the reverse sweep past slip, sending it away for four.
End of over 64 (3 runs)
Brian Bennett 43 (63)
Brendan Taylor 113 (157)
Zimbabwe 238/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 15-4-41-1
Qais Ahmad 15-1-55-1
0
63.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length on the stumps. He hangs back in his crease and leaves it alone.
0
63.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi runs in with pace. The batter hangs in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
1
63.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, He gets forward to a good-length ball outside off and flicks it towards square leg for one run.
0
63.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and shoulders arms.
1
63.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi, flicked off the front foot to mid on for one.
1
63.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Good length on off stump, driven from the crease towards point to take one.
End of over 63 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 42 (60)
Brendan Taylor 111 (154)
Zimbabwe 235/2
Qais Ahmad 15-1-55-1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 14-4-38-1
0
62.6
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length leg-break on the stumps, defended from the crease towards short midwicket. He cannot find a gap.
1
62.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full leg-spin outside off stump, driven from the crease towards short cover for one.
1
62.4
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad bowls a full leg-break outside off stump. He leans forward and drives it toward mid-off for one.
0
62.3
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg-spinner around off stump. He hangs back in the crease and drives the ball straight to short cover for no run.
0
62.2
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good length leg-spinner on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly toward short cover.
0
62.1
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Qais Ahmad floats a full-length leg-spinner outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and drives the ball straight to short cover.
End of over 62 (2 runs)
Brendan Taylor 110 (153)
Brian Bennett 41 (55)
Zimbabwe 233/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 14-4-38-1
Qais Ahmad 14-1-53-1
0
61.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it on a good length around leg stump. He hangs in the crease and clips a flick towards short mid-wicket for no run.
0
61.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length from Mohammad Saleem Safi on the stumps, and the batter hangs back in the crease to drive it towards short cover. No run taken.
0
61.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi directs a fast back-of-a-length delivery down the leg stump. The batter hangs in his crease and lets it go through.
1
61.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed onto the front foot by a good length delivery on off stump, flicked away to square leg for one run.
1
61.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Back of a length on the stumps, he hangs in the crease and cuts it toward point for one.
0
61.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi spears in a fast yorker outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease, defending the ball towards short mid-wicket.
End of over 61 (6 runs)
Brendan Taylor 109 (148)
Brian Bennett 40 (54)
Zimbabwe 231/2
Qais Ahmad 14-1-53-1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 13-4-36-1
1
60.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Leg-spin on a good length on the stumps, and he hangs back to reverse sweep past slip for one.
1
60.5
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad serves a good length leg break down leg, and he hangs back to flick it towards short mid-wicket for one.
1
60.4
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Qais Ahmad drops this leg-break on a good length around the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and sweeps it away toward short mid-wicket for one.
1
60.3
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad serves a full toss outside off stump, and he leans forward to drive it towards mid-off for one.
1
60.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full-length leg spin on the stumps, and he leans forward to flick it toward mid-on for one run.
1
60.1
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg break on the stumps, and the batter presses forward to flick it down to mid on for one.
End of over 60 (0 runs)
Brendan Taylor 106 (145)
Brian Bennett 37 (51)
Zimbabwe 225/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 13-4-36-1
Qais Ahmad 13-1-47-1
0
59.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length outside off stump at pace. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone. That brings up the hundred-run partnership between the pair.
0
59.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length outside off stump at pace. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
59.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length outside off stump, bowling fast. The batter hangs back in the crease and lets it go through. That also brings up the hundred-run partnership between the two.
0
59.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease, defending firmly towards mid-on. That also brings up the century partnership between these two.
0
59.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends the fast delivery towards short cover.
0
59.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend towards short cover.
End of over 59 (2 runs)
Brendan Taylor 106 (139)
Brian Bennett 37 (51)
Zimbabwe 225/2
Qais Ahmad 13-1-47-1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 12-3-36-1
1
58.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg break outside off, and he leans forward to drive it towards mid-off for one. That brings up the hundred-run partnership.
0
58.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls leg spin, and the batter hangs in the crease to pat it back defensively. No run taken.
1
58.4
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length outside off, he stays in the crease and drives towards short cover for one. That raises the century partnership.
0
58.3
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length leg-spin on the stumps from Qais Ahmad, kept out defensively from the crease toward mid-on.
0
58.2
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length leg-spinner around off stump, driven from the crease towards short cover for no run.
0
58.1
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Full length leg-spin outside off, and he hangs back in the crease to defend towards short cover.
End of over 58 (10 runs)
Brendan Taylor 105 (137)
Brian Bennett 36 (47)
Zimbabwe 223/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 12-3-36-1
Shahidullah Kamal 2-0-11-0
0
57.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi pounds in a fast delivery back of a length down leg stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to pull, but fails to connect.
2
57.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi, and he hangs in his crease to flick it past short mid-wicket for two. That also brings up the hundred partnership.
4
57.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, Four, Mohammad Saleem Safi bowls fast and back of a length outside off stump. Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease, guiding an uppercut over the slips for four. Zimbabwe's hundred-run stand is raised.
0
57.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter gets forward into a defensive stroke, turning it away toward square leg.
0
57.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs back in his crease and drives it toward mid-off.
4
57.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, Four, Mohammad Saleem Safi serves up a full delivery around off stump. Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and punches a firm drive through mid-off to collect four.
End of over 57 (4 runs)
Brendan Taylor 95 (131)
Brian Bennett 36 (47)
Zimbabwe 213/2
Shahidullah Kamal 2-0-11-0
Qais Ahmad 12-1-45-1
1
56.6
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full on the stumps from the off-spinner, flicked forward towards mid-on to take one run.
1
56.5
Shahidullah Kamal to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Off-spin on a good length around off stump, driven forward toward mid-off to take one run.
1
56.4
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Shahidullah Kamal floats this full outside off stump, and he drives firmly from the crease down toward mid-off for a single.
1
56.3
Shahidullah Kamal to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length on leg stump from Shahidullah Kamal, and the batter sweeps from the crease to short fine leg for one.
0
56.2
Shahidullah Kamal to Brian Bennett, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively towards mid-off.
0
56.1
Shahidullah Kamal to Brian Bennett, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He strides forward and pushes a drive straight toward short cover, but cannot beat the ring.
End of over 56 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 34 (43)
Brendan Taylor 93 (129)
Zimbabwe 209/2
Qais Ahmad 12-1-45-1
Shahidullah Kamal 1-0-7-0
1
55.6
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad bowls a full leg-break on the stumps, and he leans forward to flick it down toward mid on for one.
1
55.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off stump, he hangs back and drives towards short cover for one run.
0
55.4
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses a full leg-break around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends the ball toward short cover.
0
55.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good-length leg break on off stump. He presses forward and flicks the ball toward short mid-wicket.
0
55.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses up a full-length leg-spinner outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards short cover to stop the ball.
0
55.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses a full leg-break around off stump. He strides forward and drives firmly towards short cover, where the ball is stopped for no run.
End of over 55 (7 runs)
Brendan Taylor 92 (124)
Brian Bennett 33 (42)
Zimbabwe 207/2
Shahidullah Kamal 1-0-7-0
Qais Ahmad 11-1-43-1
1
54.6
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Brendan Taylor presses forward to a good length off-break on the stumps, driving it down toward mid-off for a single to reach his half-century.
0
54.5
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He steps forward and blocks it solidly to stop the ball.
4
54.4
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, Four, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Brendan Taylor presses forward and works it away through short mid-wicket for four.
2
54.3
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs, Pushed full on leg stump, he rocks back to sweep it past short fine leg for two runs.
0
54.2
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, no run, Shahidullah Kamal sends down an off-break, and the batter hangs back in the crease to block it. He defends solidly to keep it out for no run.
0
54.1
Shahidullah Kamal to Brendan Taylor, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease to defend it toward mid-on.
End of over 54 (11 runs)
Brian Bennett 33 (42)
Brendan Taylor 85 (118)
Zimbabwe 200/2
Qais Ahmad 11-1-43-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 21-2-85-0
0
53.6
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Qais Ahmad pitches a leg-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to cut, but the stroke is stopped.
2
53.5
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Good length leg spin on off stump, he hangs in the crease and cuts it toward point to collect two.
0
53.4
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Qais Ahmad. The batter stays in the crease to defend it towards mid-on.
1
53.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, A good length leg-spinner around off stump, he hangs in the crease and flicks it toward short midwicket for one.
4
53.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, Four, Full-length leg break outside off stump, and Brendan Taylor hangs back in the crease to drive. The ball speeds past short cover and races away for four.
4
53.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, Four, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg-spinner around off stump. Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and slog sweeps it hard through short midwicket for four.
End of over 53 (4 runs)
Brian Bennett 31 (39)
Brendan Taylor 76 (115)
Zimbabwe 189/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 21-2-85-0
Qais Ahmad 10-1-32-1
0
52.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. The batter goes forward and flicks it straight toward short mid-wicket, where it is stopped for no run.
0
52.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break full on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and blocks it gently toward short cover.
1
52.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Pushed full on off stump with off spin, driven from the crease towards mid off for one run.
1
52.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump, and he drives from the crease toward short cover for one.
2
52.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Hanging back in the crease to an off-break on a good length outside off, he cuts it towards point for two runs.
0
52.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar floats a full-length off-break outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease and drives it toward short cover for no run.
End of over 52 (2 runs)
Brendan Taylor 75 (114)
Brian Bennett 28 (34)
Zimbabwe 185/2
Qais Ahmad 10-1-32-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 20-2-81-0
0
51.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good-length leg break on off stump. The batter presses forward and defends solidly to stop it.
0
51.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a full-length leg-spinner on leg stump. He hangs back in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
51.4
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad floats a full-length leg-spinner outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and blocks it firmly towards mid-off.
1
51.3
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, He presses forward against the leg-spinner and flicks it away to take one run off Qais Ahmad.
1
51.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full leg-spin outside off, driven from the crease towards mid-off to take one.
0
51.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls leg spin, and the batter hangs in his crease to stop the ball defensively.
End of over 51 (7 runs)
Brian Bennett 27 (33)
Brendan Taylor 74 (109)
Zimbabwe 183/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 20-2-81-0
Qais Ahmad 9-1-30-1
2
50.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Good length off-break on leg stump, he stays in his crease to flick it towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
0
50.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off-break. He hangs back in his crease to cut, but fails to score.
0
50.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. Going back in the crease, he blocks it towards short mid-wicket.
1
50.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full off-spin on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, and he steps forward to flick it toward short midwicket for one.
4
50.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Four, Full on off stump from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. Brendan Taylor presses forward and plays the reverse sweep fine past slip for four.
0
50.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. The batter gets forward and drives toward short cover.
End of over 50 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 25 (30)
Brendan Taylor 69 (106)
Zimbabwe 176/2
Qais Ahmad 9-1-30-1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 11-3-40-0
0
49.6
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Qais Ahmad. He hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards mid-off to stop the ball.
1
49.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full on the stumps, leg spin from Qais Ahmad, and he hangs back to sweep it away toward square leg for one.
0
49.4
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full-length leg-spin on off stump, driven from the crease towards mid-off where it is stopped for no run. That also brings up the fifty-run partnership.
0
49.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses up a full-length leg-spinner outside the off stump. The batter strides forward and lets it travel through untouched. The fifty-run stand is brought up.
0
49.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full-length leg-break outside off stump from Qais Ahmad. He hangs in his crease and blocks it away to safety.
1
49.1
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Full length leg-spin outside off, he stays in the crease and drives toward short cover for one. That brings up the fifty partnership.
End of over 49 (0 runs)
Brendan Taylor 68 (102)
Brian Bennett 24 (28)
Zimbabwe 174/2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 11-3-40-0
Qais Ahmad 8-1-28-1
0
48.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it on a good length outside off stump. He stays in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
48.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
0
48.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi charges in with pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and simply leaves it alone.
0
48.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs in the crease to defend it into the mid-on region.
0
48.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length fast delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. He stays back in the crease to defend it toward short cover.
0
48.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards mid on.
End of over 48 (3 runs)
Brendan Taylor 68 (96)
Brian Bennett 24 (28)
Zimbabwe 174/2
Qais Ahmad 8-1-28-1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 10-2-40-0
1
47.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Qais Ahmad lands a good-length leg break on the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it towards short fine leg for one. That brings up the fifty-run partnership.
1
47.5
Qais Ahmad to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Qais Ahmad pitches a good-length leg-spinner around off stump, and the batter cuts from the crease towards short cover for one.
1
47.4
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Hanging in the crease against the leg-spinner, he works a flick away to rotate the strike with a single.
0
47.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad pitches a leg-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to block it dead.
0
47.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses up a full leg-break around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it firmly towards short cover.
0
47.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses up a full leg-break around off. The batter leans forward and drives cleanly, sending the ball straight toward short cover.
End of over 47 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 23 (27)
Brendan Taylor 66 (91)
Zimbabwe 171/2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 10-2-40-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 19-2-74-0
0
46.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays pinned in the crease to defend but misses.
1
46.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Punched from the crease towards point for one run.
0
46.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length on off stump with his fast bowling. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
0
46.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length fast delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. He hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
46.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Back of a length outside off from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs back in the crease and drives it toward short cover.
1
46.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it short of a length outside off, and the batter stays deep to cut it towards point for one.
End of over 46 (9 runs)
Brendan Taylor 65 (87)
Brian Bennett 22 (25)
Zimbabwe 169/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 19-2-74-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 9-2-38-0
6
45.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Six, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Brendan Taylor hangs back in his crease and sweeps it forcefully towards short mid-wicket, sending the ball cleanly over the rope for six. Fifty up for the partnership.
0
45.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and pushes a drive towards short cover.
0
45.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly to stop the ball.
0
45.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly.
2
45.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He hangs in the crease and sweeps it away to square leg to collect two runs.
1
45.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed forward onto the front foot, flicking an off-break on the stumps toward short midwicket for one run.
End of over 45 (0 runs)
Brendan Taylor 57 (82)
Brian Bennett 21 (24)
Zimbabwe 160/2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 9-2-38-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 18-2-65-0
0
44.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi outside off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to leave it alone.
0
44.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands it back of a length outside off. The batter hangs back in the crease and punches it straight to short cover.
0
44.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls fast, and the batter hangs in the crease to leave it alone.
0
44.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery outside the off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs back in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
44.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump with his fast bowling. The batter strides forward to cut, sending it towards short cover for no run.
0
44.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi lands a good-length delivery around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
End of over 44 (6 runs)
Brian Bennett 21 (24)
Brendan Taylor 57 (76)
Zimbabwe 160/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 18-2-65-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 8-1-38-0
4
43.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, Four, Off-spin on a good length outside off stump, and Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to connect with a slog sweep. He powers it through mid on for four runs.
0
43.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke toward mid-off.
0
43.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls full-length off-spin on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
1
43.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he pushes an off-spin delivery from a good length toward short cover for one run.
1
43.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back to defend towards short cover and scampers across for one.
0
43.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends an off-break in on a back of a length outside off. The batter hangs back in his crease and drives it toward short cover for no run.
End of over 43 (1 runs)
Brendan Taylor 56 (75)
Brian Bennett 16 (19)
Zimbabwe 154/2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 8-1-38-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 17-2-59-0
0
42.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and shoulders arms.
0
42.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. He hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
42.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly toward mid-off.
0
42.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and decides to leave it alone.
0
42.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and shoulders arms.
1
42.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Hanging in the crease to a good-length delivery outside off, he drives it towards short cover for one.
End of over 42 (8 runs)
Brendan Taylor 56 (70)
Brian Bennett 15 (18)
Zimbabwe 153/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 17-2-59-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 7-1-37-0
0
41.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter strides forward and drives it firmly towards short cover for no run.
0
41.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-spinner full on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards mid-off.
6
41.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Six, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and sweeps it cleanly over short mid-wicket for six.
1
41.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Pushed forward to a good length off-spin delivery around off, driving it down toward mid-on for one.
0
41.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and flicks it straight towards short midwicket.
1
41.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full-length off-spin on off stump, he presses forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for a single.
End of over 41 (11 runs)
Brian Bennett 14 (16)
Brendan Taylor 49 (66)
Zimbabwe 145/2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 7-1-37-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 16-2-51-0
0
40.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi around off stump. He hangs back in the crease to defend towards slip, finding no run.
4
40.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, Four, Back of a length outside off from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Brian Bennett hangs back in the crease and drives it cleanly past short cover for four.
2
40.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Good length on off stump, he rocks back and pulls it toward short mid-wicket to pick up two runs.
2
40.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it short of a good length outside off stump, and he goes back to punch it toward point for two runs.
1
40.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Goes back to defend a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, nudging it toward short mid-wicket for one.
2
40.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs, Full length around off, he leans forward and drives cleanly towards mid-off to collect two runs.
End of over 40 (2 runs)
Brian Bennett 6 (12)
Brendan Taylor 46 (64)
Zimbabwe 134/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 16-2-51-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 11-3-26-1
0
39.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar serves an off-break on a full length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and pushes a drive into the infield for no run.
0
39.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Full-length off-spin on the off stump line, and he gets forward to drive towards short cover. The ball is intercepted, no run conceded.
0
39.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a full length aimed straight at the stumps. The batter leans forward to flick it away towards mid on.
0
39.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend towards short cover.
1
39.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length on the stumps, swept away toward square leg for one run.
1
39.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward to flick it toward mid on for one.
End of over 39 (0 runs)
Brendan Taylor 45 (63)
Brian Bennett 5 (7)
Zimbabwe 132/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 11-3-26-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 15-2-49-0
0
38.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs in his crease and leaves it alone.
0
38.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. He hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot towards short cover.
0
38.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly towards mid-on.
0
38.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi runs in with pace. The batter hangs in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
0
38.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full length on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter leans forward to defend toward mid on.
0
38.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter stays back in his crease and defends solidly to block it.
End of over 38 (5 runs)
Brian Bennett 5 (7)
Brendan Taylor 45 (57)
Zimbabwe 132/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 15-2-49-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 10-2-26-1
4
37.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, Four, Off-spin from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. Brian Bennett presses forward and punches it firmly away for four runs.
0
37.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive stroke toward short cover.
0
37.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length off-break pitched on off stump, and the batter goes back to defend toward point.
0
37.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and drives it toward short cover, where it is stopped for no run.
0
37.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brian Bennett, no run, Good length from Zia ur Rehman Akbar on the stumps, spinning in. He gets forward to block it dead.
1
37.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease to an off-break on a good length outside off, he sweeps it toward square leg for one.
End of over 37 (2 runs)
Brendan Taylor 44 (56)
Brian Bennett 1 (2)
Zimbabwe 127/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 10-2-26-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 14-2-44-0
1
36.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Good length fast delivery on the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it towards square leg for one.
0
36.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and pushes a defensive shot towards mid-off.
0
36.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Back of a length from Mohammad Saleem Safi on the stumps, and he hangs in the crease to leave it alone.
0
36.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length from Mohammad Saleem Safi on the stumps. The batter presses forward into a defensive stroke towards short mid-wicket.
0
36.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good length fast delivery around the off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to offer a solid defensive block.
1
36.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi, pushed off the front foot toward square leg for one.
End of over 36 (0 runs)
Brendan Taylor 43 (51)
Brian Bennett 0 (1)
Zimbabwe 125/2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 14-2-44-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 9-2-24-1
0
35.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off-break. The batter hangs back in the crease and plays defensively to stop it.
0
35.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break, and the batter stays pinned in the crease to defend it firmly.
0
35.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter stays back in the crease and blocks it toward short cover.
0
35.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Off-spin from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, and the batter hangs back in the crease to block it out. Dot ball.
0
35.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
0
35.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward with a defensive prod toward point.
End of over 35 (0 runs)
Brian Bennett 0 (1)
Brendan Taylor 43 (45)
Zimbabwe 125/2
Mohammad Saleem Safi 9-2-24-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 13-1-44-0
0
34.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brian Bennett, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend, but fails to connect.
w
34.5
Ben Curran b M Saleem Safi 42 (113) Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, b M Saleem Safi, Bowled him! Mohammad Saleem Safi spears in a fast yorker right on the stumps. Ben Curran hangs in his crease, misses the delivery completely, and departs bowled for 42 off 113 balls.
0
34.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter gets forward and leaves it alone.
0
34.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length on the stumps. He hangs back in his crease to defend firmly.
0
34.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good length ball around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to stop any run.
0
34.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and shoulders arms.
End of over 34 (8 runs)
Brendan Taylor 43 (45)
Ben Curran 42 (108)
Zimbabwe 125/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 13-1-44-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 8-1-24-0
6
33.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Six, Off-spin from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, and Brendan Taylor presses forward to send this all the way over the ropes. Six runs added to the total.
0
33.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break. The batter presses forward to flick it away, but the ball is intercepted for no run.
1
33.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Pushed full outside off stump, the batter strides forward and drives toward short cover to take one.
1
33.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls full outside off, and the batter drives it towards mid-off to take one.
0
33.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter gets forward and drives it toward short mid-wicket, where the ball is stopped.
0
33.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off-break. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 33 (0 runs)
Ben Curran 41 (107)
Brendan Taylor 36 (40)
Zimbabwe 117/1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 8-1-24-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 12-1-36-0
0
32.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi runs in with pace. The batter hangs in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
0
32.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and plays a pull, but cannot beat the field for no run.
0
32.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and drives the ball straight towards short cover.
0
32.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi charges in with pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and decides to leave it alone.
0
32.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it back of a length on the stumps. He hangs back in his crease and lets it go through.
0
32.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi runs in with pace. The batter hangs in his crease to offer a solid defensive block.
End of over 32 (1 runs)
Brendan Taylor 36 (40)
Ben Curran 41 (101)
Zimbabwe 117/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 12-1-36-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 7-0-24-0
0
31.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar flights an off-break full outside the off stump. Leaning forward into the drive, he pushes the ball towards short cover for no run.
0
31.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter stays back in his crease and blocks it toward short cover.
1
31.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and cuts it past slip for one.
0
31.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break. He presses forward and defends it to a halt.
0
31.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
0
31.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. He hangs in the crease to defend it toward short cover.
End of over 31 (1 runs)
Ben Curran 40 (97)
Brendan Taylor 36 (38)
Zimbabwe 116/1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 7-0-24-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 11-1-35-0
1
30.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi, flicked from the crease towards square leg for one run.
0
30.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi drops it back of a length outside off. The batter hangs in the crease and pulls it straight towards mid-on.
0
30.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands it on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter defends quietly, no run.
0
30.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter stays in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
0
30.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast good-length delivery outside off stump. He stays rooted in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
30.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter stays in the crease and defends it toward short cover.
End of over 30 (10 runs)
Brendan Taylor 36 (38)
Ben Curran 39 (91)
Zimbabwe 115/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 11-1-35-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 6-0-23-0
0
29.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs in his crease and defends solidly to close out the over.
0
29.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball safely.
0
29.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps, and he hangs back in the crease to block it cleanly. No run taken.
4
29.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length in line with the stumps. Brendan Taylor steps forward and drives it past short cover for four.
6
29.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Six, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. Brendan Taylor steps forward and lifts it clean over mid-off for six runs.
0
29.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off-spin delivery. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 29 (1 runs)
Ben Curran 39 (91)
Brendan Taylor 26 (32)
Zimbabwe 105/1
Mohammad Saleem Safi 6-0-23-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 10-1-25-0
0
28.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Good length outside off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. He hangs back in his crease to cut, steering it toward slip for no run.
0
28.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast good-length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover.
0
28.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and leaves it alone.
0
28.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
28.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and leaves it alone.
1
28.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi, flicked from the crease towards short midwicket for one.
End of over 28 (0 runs)
Ben Curran 39 (86)
Brendan Taylor 25 (31)
Zimbabwe 104/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 10-1-25-0
Qais Ahmad 7-1-25-1
0
27.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter goes back and blocks it defensively.
0
27.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break, and the batter steps forward to flick it away, but the ball is stopped for no run.
0
27.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward to block it defensively.
0
27.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break full on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and defends it away.
0
27.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls a full-length off-break aimed on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and meets it with a solid defensive block.
0
27.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and defends it back to make the stop.
End of over 27 (2 runs)
Brendan Taylor 25 (31)
Ben Curran 39 (80)
Zimbabwe 104/1
Qais Ahmad 7-1-25-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 9-0-25-0
0
26.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a full leg-break on off stump. The batter strides forward into a solid block to stop the ball.
0
26.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good length leg-spinner on the stumps. He steps forward and pushes it toward short mid-wicket.
0
26.4
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad serves a full leg-break on the stumps. He leans forward and presents a solid defensive shot into the track.
2
26.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs, Qais Ahmad drops this leg-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter strides forward to sweep it away toward square leg for two runs.
0
26.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and decides to shoulder arms.
0
26.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease and pushes it towards mid-on.
End of over 26 (3 runs)
Ben Curran 39 (80)
Brendan Taylor 23 (25)
Zimbabwe 102/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 9-0-25-0
Qais Ahmad 6-1-23-1
0
25.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Pushed through on a good length around the stumps by Zia ur Rehman Akbar. He rocks back and flicks it away to square leg for no run.
0
25.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar flights an off-break full outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease to drive towards short cover, where it is stopped for no run.
0
25.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
1
25.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Pushed off the front foot to mid-off from a good length on off stump for a single.
2
25.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 2 runs, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He presses forward and works it towards square leg to take two runs.
0
25.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward to defend and blocks it out.
End of over 25 (9 runs)
Ben Curran 39 (77)
Brendan Taylor 20 (22)
Zimbabwe 99/1
Qais Ahmad 6-1-23-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 8-0-22-0
0
24.6
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad serves up a leg-break. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly to stop the ball.
0
24.5
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad spins a leg break past the defensive push as the batter steps forward and fails to connect.
0
24.4
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls leg spin, and the batter presses forward to defend it firmly. No run taken.
1
24.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Qais Ahmad tosses a full leg-spinner outside off. The batter leans forward into a defensive push toward short cover to take one.
4
24.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, Four, Qais Ahmad gives this leg-break some flight. Brendan Taylor leans forward and drives it crisply through the infield for four.
4
24.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, Four, Qais Ahmad tosses up a leg-spinner, and Brendan Taylor leans forward into a firm drive. The fielding effort fails to stop the ball as it speeds away for four runs.
End of over 24 (4 runs)
Ben Curran 39 (74)
Brendan Taylor 11 (19)
Zimbabwe 90/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 8-0-22-0
Qais Ahmad 5-1-14-1
0
23.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-spinner, met on the front foot with a drive that is stopped. No run taken.
2
23.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Floated full outside off, he presses forward and drives it toward short cover to come back for two runs.
0
23.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to block it dead.
0
23.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-spinner. The batter hangs in his crease and blocks it to keep it out.
0
23.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-spinner, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly.
2
23.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Off-spin from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, driven forward into the gap for two runs.
End of over 23 (7 runs)
Brendan Taylor 11 (19)
Ben Curran 35 (68)
Zimbabwe 86/1
Qais Ahmad 5-1-14-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 7-0-18-0
0
22.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Good length leg break on off stump from Qais Ahmad. The batter hangs back in his crease to defend and stop the ball.
1
22.5
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, 1 run, Full leg-spin outside off, driven forward toward mid-off to take one.
4
22.4
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, Four, Full length on leg stump from Qais Ahmad, turning in. Ben Curran hangs in the crease and plays a sweep behind square towards short fine leg for four.
0
22.3
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad serves an off-spinner. The batter gets forward and works a flick, but cannot find a run.
0
22.2
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad serves up a leg-break. The batter hangs in his crease and chooses to leave it alone.
2
22.1
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Qais Ahmad lands a leg-spinner on a good length outside off, and the batter hangs back to cut it past slip for two runs.
End of over 22 (2 runs)
Ben Curran 28 (63)
Brendan Taylor 11 (18)
Zimbabwe 79/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 7-0-18-0
Qais Ahmad 4-1-7-1
1
21.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar delivers an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket to take one.
0
21.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls full on the stumps with his off-spin. The batter steps forward and flicks it away, but cannot beat the stop.
1
21.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Pushed full outside off stump, the batter leans forward and drives it toward mid off for one.
0
21.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away toward short cover.
0
21.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full-length off-spin on leg stump from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, and the batter steps forward to flick it toward mid-on. No run taken.
0
21.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away defensively.
End of over 21 (3 runs)
Brendan Taylor 10 (14)
Ben Curran 27 (61)
Zimbabwe 77/1
Qais Ahmad 4-1-7-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 6-0-16-0
1
20.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Full leg-spin outside off, he stays in the crease and drives toward short cover for one.
0
20.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a good length leg-break on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover.
1
20.4
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, 1 run, Hanging in the crease to a good length leg-spinner on the stumps, he drives it toward mid-off for one.
1lb
20.3
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 1 leg bye, Hangs in the crease to flick a good-length leg break on the stumps, misses, and the deflection trickles toward square leg for one leg bye.
0
20.2
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad tosses a full-length leg-spinner on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover.
0
20.1
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad floats a full leg-break targeting the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease and blocks defensively to stop the ball.
End of over 20 (9 runs)
Ben Curran 26 (60)
Brendan Taylor 9 (9)
Zimbabwe 74/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 6-0-16-0
Qais Ahmad 3-1-5-1
0
19.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar serves an off-break full toss outside the off stump. Leaning forward, he drives it firmly toward mid-off where it is stopped for no run.
1
19.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, 1 run, Pushed forward towards mid-off off a full-length off-spinner outside off stump to collect one run.
4
19.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls off-spin. Brendan Taylor hangs in the crease and brings out the sweep, finding the boundary for four.
0
19.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
0
19.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and flicks it straight to short mid-wicket for no run.
4
19.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, Four, Zia ur Rehman Akbar delivers an off-break on a good length around off stump. Brendan Taylor presses forward and flicks it past short midwicket for four.
End of over 19 (0 runs)
Ben Curran 26 (59)
Brendan Taylor 0 (4)
Zimbabwe 65/1
Qais Ahmad 3-1-5-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 5-0-7-0
0
18.6
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good-length leg break around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease and drives it towards short cover for no run.
0
18.5
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a leg-break on a good length outside off stump. He presses forward to cut, but it is stopped at short cover for no run.
0
18.4
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a leg-spinner on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease to block it dead.
0
18.3
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad pitches a leg-break on a good length on the stumps. He hangs in the crease looking to flick and fails to connect.
0
18.2
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad bowls a leg-spinner, and the batter steps forward to defend and stop the ball. No run taken.
0
18.1
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad flights a full leg break on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it towards mid-off.
End of over 18 (1 runs)
Brendan Taylor 0 (4)
Ben Curran 26 (53)
Zimbabwe 65/1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 5-0-7-0
Qais Ahmad 2-0-5-1
0
17.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar floats a full off-break around off stump. The batter gets forward and drives it toward short cover.
0
17.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Brendan Taylor, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls a full-length off-break on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease to defend towards short midwicket.
1
17.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Hanging back to a good length off break around off stump, he cuts it toward slip for one.
0
17.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off break, and the batter hangs in the crease to flick it. It is stopped cleanly to prevent any run.
0
17.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Full on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar with some off-spin. He hangs back in the crease and flicks it away, but cannot find a gap.
0
17.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Good length off-break on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. He hangs in the crease to defend it toward short mid-wicket.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Brendan Taylor 0 (2)
Ben Curran 25 (49)
Zimbabwe 64/1
Qais Ahmad 2-0-5-1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 4-0-6-0
0
16.6
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good-length leg break on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend, but misses.
4b
16.5
Qais Ahmad to Brendan Taylor, 4 bye, Qais Ahmad pitches a leg-spin delivery on a good length down the leg stump. Brendan Taylor steps forward, and the ball runs away fine past short fine leg for four byes.
w
16.4
Innocent Kaia c R Zadran b Q Ahmad 34 (51) Qais Ahmad to Innocent Kaia, no run, c R Zadran b Q Ahmad, Qais Ahmad lands a good-length leg-spinner on the stumps. Innocent Kaia hangs in his crease to play a slog sweep, only to send it straight toward slip. Rahmanullah Zadran takes the catch, ending an innings of 34 from 51 deliveries.
1
16.3
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease, he flicks the leg-spinner away to pick up one run.
0
16.2
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good length leg-spinner on the stumps. He hangs back in his crease to stop the ball with a defensive push.
1
16.1
Qais Ahmad to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Full leg spin around off stump, driven from the crease towards mid off for a single.
End of over 16 (1 runs)
Ben Curran 24 (47)
Innocent Kaia 33 (49)
Zimbabwe 58/0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 4-0-6-0
Qais Ahmad 1-0-3-0
0
15.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Full off-spin on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. The batter gets forward and flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.
0
15.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly.
0
15.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and defends it toward short mid-wicket.
1
15.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Hangs in the crease to an off-break on the stumps and flicks it toward short midwicket for one.
0
15.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it towards short cover.
0
15.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar serves up an off-break on a full length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Ben Curran 24 (44)
Innocent Kaia 32 (46)
Zimbabwe 57/0
Qais Ahmad 1-0-3-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 3-0-5-0
0
14.6
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good length leg-break on the stumps. He hangs back in his crease to flick it straight toward short mid-wicket.
0
14.5
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a leg-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back in the crease to block it.
0
14.4
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad pitches a good length leg break down the leg stump. He hangs back in the crease looking to pull, but fails to connect.
0
14.3
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, no run, Qais Ahmad lands a good length leg-spinner on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
2
14.2
Qais Ahmad to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Qais Ahmad lands a good length leg-break on leg stump, and he hangs in the crease to work it towards short fine leg for two runs.
1
14.1
Qais Ahmad to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Qais Ahmad serves up a leg-break, and the batter hangs back in the crease to drive away for a single.
End of over 14 (2 runs)
Ben Curran 22 (39)
Innocent Kaia 31 (45)
Zimbabwe 54/0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 3-0-5-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 6-1-26-0
0
13.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar floats a full off-break around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to defend but fails to make contact.
1
13.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pushed full outside off by Zia ur Rehman Akbar, driven from the crease towards short cover for one run.
0
13.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length outside off stump. He hangs in the crease and pushes a drive straight towards short cover for no run.
0
13.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it to keep it out.
0
13.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward, driving the ball towards mid-off for no run.
1
13.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Pitches on a good length outside off, driven forward to short cover for one.
End of over 13 (7 runs)
Innocent Kaia 30 (41)
Ben Curran 21 (37)
Zimbabwe 52/0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 6-1-26-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 2-0-3-0
4
12.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, Four, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops it short outside off stump. Innocent Kaia goes back quickly and pulls it away through square leg for four runs. That also brings up the fifty-run partnership for the opening pair.
1
12.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Pushed forward off a good length outside off, driving the ball toward short cover for one.
0
12.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Good length on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, and the batter presses forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket. No run taken.
0
12.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pitches this full outside off stump. The batter presses forward and decides to shoulder arms.
0
12.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a good length ball on the stumps. He steps forward and defends it towards short cover.
2
12.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length delivery on the stumps, he pulls it toward short midwicket for two.
End of over 12 (1 runs)
Innocent Kaia 26 (40)
Ben Curran 18 (32)
Zimbabwe 45/0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 2-0-3-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 5-1-19-0
0
11.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar floats a full off-break around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends the ball towards mid-off.
1
11.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Good length off break around off stump, he goes back and flicks it toward square leg for one run.
0
11.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover.
0
11.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter stays back in his crease to block it defensively.
0
11.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Full-length off-spin on the stumps from Zia ur Rehman Akbar. He hangs in the crease and flicks it toward mid-off for no run.
0
11.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter stays back in the crease and defends solidly to keep it out.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Innocent Kaia 26 (39)
Ben Curran 17 (27)
Zimbabwe 44/0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 5-1-19-0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 1-0-2-0
4
10.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, Four, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi charges in with pace. Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot that races away to the boundary for four.
4
10.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, Four, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a short ball on the stumps. Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and pulls it through short mid wicket for four.
1
10.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls fast, and the batter hangs in the crease to pull away for one run.
0
10.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi drops one short down the leg side, and he hangs back in his crease to shoulder arms.
1
10.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, He hangs back in the crease against the pace delivery, defending it away to turn over the strike for one.
0
10.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Full length from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, right on the stumps at pace. The batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly.
End of over 10 (2 runs)
Innocent Kaia 17 (35)
Ben Curran 16 (25)
Zimbabwe 34/0
Zia ur Rehman Akbar 1-0-2-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 5-0-22-0
1
9.6
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Off-spin from Zia ur Rehman Akbar, and the batter goes back to flick it away for one.
0
9.5
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off break, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend solidly.
0
9.4
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it away toward short cover.
0
9.3
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Innocent Kaia, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar sends down an off-break. He stays anchored in the crease and blocks it firmly.
1
9.2
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, 1 run, Hangs in the crease to meet the off break with a defensive block and scampers through for a single.
0
9.1
Zia ur Rehman Akbar to Ben Curran, no run, Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowls an off-break. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Innocent Kaia 16 (31)
Ben Curran 15 (23)
Zimbabwe 32/0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 5-0-22-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 4-1-9-0
0
8.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi charges in with pace. The batter hangs in his crease and leaves it alone.
1
8.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, 1 run, He hangs back in the crease against the fast bowler, blocking it to take one run.
0
8.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Full length on off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs in the crease and drives it towards mid off.
4
8.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, Four, Mohammad Saleem Safi drops it back of a length outside off stump. Ben Curran hangs in the crease and plays an uppercut over the slip region for four.
0
8.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Pushed through fast by Mohammad Saleem Safi, and he hangs back in the crease to leave it alone.
0
8.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi runs in with pace. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
End of over 8 (4 runs)
Innocent Kaia 16 (30)
Ben Curran 10 (18)
Zimbabwe 27/0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 4-1-9-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 4-0-17-0
4
7.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, Four, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Innocent Kaia hangs back in the crease and drives it past short cover for four.
0
7.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Pitched full on off stump by Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs in the crease and drives toward short cover, where the ball is stopped for no run.
0
7.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length delivery outside off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
7.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length fast delivery on the stumps, and he hangs in the crease to defend it toward short midwicket.
0
7.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive stroke toward point.
0
7.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend, but fails to make contact.
End of over 7 (7 runs)
Ben Curran 10 (18)
Innocent Kaia 12 (24)
Zimbabwe 23/0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 4-0-17-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 3-1-5-0
0
6.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter stays back in his crease to defend, turning it toward short cover.
2
6.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, 2 runs, Good length fast bowling around off stump, and he hangs in the crease to pull towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
0
6.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
6.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good length fast delivery around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and comfortably leaves it alone.
4
6.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, Four, A good-length ball on the stumps from Mohammad Saleem Safi. Ben Curran hangs back in the crease and pulls it away fine of short fine leg for four.
1
6.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pitched back of a length outside off, he hangs back in his crease and pulls it towards square leg for one.
End of over 6 (2 runs)
Innocent Kaia 11 (23)
Ben Curran 4 (13)
Zimbabwe 16/0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 3-1-5-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 3-0-10-0
1
5.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, On a good length around off, he leans forward and flicks it toward square leg for one.
0
5.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length pace delivery around off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. The batter hangs back in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
1
5.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and he hangs in the crease to flick one toward square leg for a single.
0
5.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around leg stump. The batter presses forward and lets it travel through.
0
5.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and shoulders arms.
0
5.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and leaves it alone.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
Innocent Kaia 10 (21)
Ben Curran 3 (9)
Zimbabwe 14/0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 3-0-10-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 2-1-3-0
0
4.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi charges in with fast bowling. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
0
4.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
4
4.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, Four, Back of a length outside off stump from the fast bowler. Innocent Kaia hangs in the crease and pulls it through short mid-wicket for four.
2
4.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Hanging in the crease against the fast bowler, he drives firmly and collects two runs.
1
4.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi, defended from the crease towards short cover for one run.
0
4.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi digs one in short down the leg side at pace. The batter presses forward and lets it sail through without offering a stroke.
End of over 4 (0 runs)
Innocent Kaia 4 (17)
Ben Curran 2 (7)
Zimbabwe 7/0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 2-1-3-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 2-0-3-0
0
3.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length on the stumps with his pace. The batter hangs in the crease looking to flick and misses.
0
3.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length on the stumps from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, and the batter hangs in the crease to defend towards short midwicket.
0
3.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pitches it up outside off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease to play a flick, but the ball is stopped for no run.
0
3.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi pushes this fast delivery back of a length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
3.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length fast delivery on off stump from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. He hangs back in the crease and leaves it alone.
0
3.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. The batter stays right in the crease and simply lets it pass.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Innocent Kaia 4 (11)
Ben Curran 2 (7)
Zimbabwe 7/0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 2-0-3-0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 1-0-3-0
1
2.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, he stays back in the crease to defend towards point for one.
0
2.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs in his crease to defend it toward short mid-wicket.
0
2.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Pitched full outside off by Mohammad Saleem Safi at pace. The batter presses forward and drives it toward mid-on for no run.
0
2.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease and shoulders arms.
0
2.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length delivery outside the off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter hangs back in his crease and leaves it alone.
1
2.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Mohammad Saleem Safi bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease to flick it toward square leg for one run.
End of over 2 (3 runs)
Innocent Kaia 3 (6)
Ben Curran 1 (6)
Zimbabwe 5/0
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 1-0-3-0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 1-0-1-0
2
1.6
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Innocent Kaia, 2 runs, Pushed forward on a good length around off and middle, nudging it toward square leg to collect two runs.
1
1.5
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, 1 run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a good length ball on the stumps, and he presses forward defensively towards short cover for one.
0
1.4
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi charges in with pace. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it solidly.
0
1.3
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump. He hangs in the crease to defend the ball towards short cover.
0
1.2
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays pinned in the crease to let it go through.
0
1.1
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran, no run, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowls a good length delivery targeting the stumps. The batter pushes forward seeking a flick shot but fails to connect.
End of over 1 (2 runs)
Innocent Kaia 1 (5)
Ben Curran 0 (1)
Zimbabwe 2/0
Mohammad Saleem Safi 1-0-1-0
0
0.6
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi charges in with pace. The batter presses forward and shoulders arms to let it pass safely through.
0
0.5
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length delivery around off stump from Mohammad Saleem Safi. The batter presses forward and lets it go through.
0
0.4
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Good length from Mohammad Saleem Safi around off stump. The batter presses forward and leaves it alone towards short cover.
1lb
0.3
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Ben Curran, 1 leg bye, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a good-length delivery outside off, and the batter hangs in the crease to flick. It glances off the body towards square leg for one leg bye.
1
0.2
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, 1 run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast ball on a good length outside off stump. He presses forward with a defensive push to take one.
0
0.1
Mohammad Saleem Safi to Innocent Kaia, no run, Mohammad Saleem Safi lands a fast delivery on a good length around off stump. The batter strides forward into a solid defensive shot to start the innings.