Zimbabwe achieved a solid position against Afghanistan in the ongoing 2nd Test match held at Harare Sports Club. After setting Afghanistan a challenging target of 458 runs for victory, Zimbabwe’s bowlers made significant strides. By the end of Day 4, Afghanistan managed to reach 46 runs with 3 wickets down, putting them under considerable pressure heading into the final day of the Test. Zimbabwe’s captain, Craig Ervine, expressed satisfaction with his team’s overall performance, commenting, ‘We knew we had to apply pressure on them, and it worked.’ The match has seen impressive contributions from Zimbabwean players, including a pivotal 139 runs from Sikandar Raza, who received accolades for his performance. Afghanistan’s struggles were evident, with the team grappling with their batting in challenging conditions, as noted by their coach, Jonathan Trott, who stated, ‘We need to reassess our strategies if we want to compete at this level.’ With a victory at stake, the 2nd Test promises to be an exciting finish as both teams vie for their respective goals.
Zimbabwe Takes Control Against Afghanistan in 2nd Test Match
