At the memorable Boxing Day Test taking place in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan played with fresh wave of talent, with six newcomers to the scene. This match signified Afghanistan’s initial Boxing Day Test and the first for Zimbabwe on their home ground after a break of 27 years, laying the groundwork for an exciting encounter.
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat. Their captain, Craig Ervine, showcased three new members: Ben Curran, a left-handed batter who is also the brother of England’s Sam and Tom Curran, and bowlers Trevor Gwandu and Newman Nyamhuri. Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, also debuted three new players: the batsman Sediqullah Atal, the versatile Azmatullah Omarzai, and the bowler AM Ghazanfar.
The game started with clear skies but the threat of rain and thunder was close. Zimbabwe’s batting was steadied by Sean Williams who made an unbeaten 86, helping his team reach a comfortable 266/4 by day’s end. Ben Curran also played well, contributing a quick 68, while Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Dion Myers chipped in with important runs.
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With Rashid Khan absent due to personal matters, Afghanistan’s bowling team relied on AM Ghazanfar and Zahir Khan. Ghazanfar truly impressed everyone in his first game, scoring 2/71.
The game highlighted the need of upcoming talent in both teams, as well as, their competitive spirit and tenacity. As the series continues, fan look forward to seeing these new players refreshing the scene with their intense performances.
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