Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett star in Zimbabwe Test draw in Afghanistan

afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi And a newcomer from Zimbabwe Brian Bennett He became a star as the first Test was held after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday. Shahidi had scored an Afghanistan record 246 runs at the end of a marathon innings, while spinner Bennett claimed five wickets. Zimbabwe scored 586 points at 142-4, leading Afghanistan by 29 points at stumps after the tourists scored 699 points. Both first innings scores were national records. Zimbabwe was trailing by 25 points in the second innings, 88-4, so stability in their batting was needed and an undefeated partnership between the veterans was needed. sean williams (35) And craig irvin Provided by (22).

Shahidi was sent off after being trapped on his front foot by Bennett, who had a record of 5-95 in Zimbabwe’s six-man attack.

The 30-year-old left-handed hitter threw 474 pitches and hit 21 walks in 694 minutes at Queen’s Sports Club in the southwestern city.

congratulations to our captain @Hashmat_50 Toward his second century. Great knock!

And congratulations @AfsarZazai_78 His first maiden test was a century. You did your best. Your efforts really paid off. pic.twitter.com/1kzFH3vEPZ

— Ibrahim Zadran (@IZadran18) December 30, 2024

His partnership is Rahmat Shah (364 runs) and Afsar Zazai (211) Afghanistan took a secure lead of 113 runs in the first innings.

Shahidi’s previous highest Test score was 200 against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi, also three years ago.

Before Shahidi was dismissed, wicketkeeper Zazai hit 113 and was caught by a substitute at the setback point, claiming his maiden Test century. Jonathan Campbell. Shahidi’s fall triggered the collapse, with Afghanistan’s last six wickets stopping at just 20 runs in four overs, with Bennett’s off-spin wreaking havoc.

Bennett, 21, was playing his second Test, but although he took two wickets from successive balls, he was stripped of his hat-trick on both occasions.

He also shined with the bat, scoring 110 not out in his first innings after Zimbabwe captain Irvin won the toss. Zimbabwe scored 73 in their second bat before Shahidi easily caught the slip on the outside edge of Joylord Gumby (24).

Shortly after the turnstile collapsed, rain fell in the mid-afternoon, causing an hour delay.

test debutant ben curranThe son of late former Zimbabwe manager Kevin Curran and older brother of England players Tom and Sam, he scored 41 goals before running out of steam.

Gumby, Callan, We wish you all good health. (5) It fell between 14 balls and was played by a spinner. Zahir Khan Take two ticket gates, Dion Myers (4) was bowled by teenage spinner Alaa Ghazanfar.