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The second Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will begin on Thursday, January 2, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The match is set to start at 1:30 PM IST. After a thrilling first Test that ended in a draw, the series is tied 0-0. Both teams showed strong batting performances, and now they will battle it out to take the lead in the series.
In the first Test, Zimbabwe's batsmen put up an impressive display, scoring a record 586 runs in their first innings. The team's middle-order batsmen played a key role, with Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, and Brian Bennett each scoring centuries. Debutant Ben Curran also made an impact by scoring a half-century, which helped Zimbabwe set a strong total.
Afghanistan responded with a powerful batting effort of their own. Captain Hasmatullah Shahidi played a remarkable knock, scoring 246 runs, which became the highest score ever made by an Afghanistan batsman in a Test match. Alongside him, Rahmat Shah also scored a huge 234 runs. Their partnership of 364 runs for the third wicket became the biggest partnership in Afghanistan’s Test history.
The first Test saw both teams showcasing impressive skills, with Zimbabwe's batsmen putting up a large total and Afghanistan's top-order batsmen responding with record-breaking performances. The match ended in a draw, but both teams were pleased with their batting efforts.
Now, as the second Test begins, both teams will be eager to take control and win the series. Zimbabwe will look to take advantage of their home conditions in Bulawayo, while Afghanistan will be determined to build on their historic batting performances and secure a victory.
With both teams in great form and the series hanging in the balance, the second Test promises to be an exciting contest. Fans will be hoping for more memorable performances as both sides fight for the series win.
