The second session was delayed due to bad weather and Zimbabwe's bowling decision after winning the toss proved crucial especially as the fall of two crucial early wickets forced Afghanistan to back down at the moment.
As the weather is bad, the ball will get extra bounce or turn on the pitch and batting will be very difficult. Hasmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah are on the wicket so if the duo can extend it, there is definitely a chance for Afghanistan to score big.
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So apparently, Rohit has opted out of tomorrow's test and Bumrah will be captainining the team, and Gill will be returning.
This is really wise I think, with Rohit it was almost like playing with 10 men team. Akashdeep is out as well, wonder who will be coming at place of him, better not be Prasidh he sucks.
This is really wise I think, with Rohit it was almost like playing with 10 men team. Akashdeep is out as well, wonder who will be coming at place of him, better not be Prasidh he sucks.
Today Zimbabwe will take on Afghanistan on the 2nd and final test match. The last test match as we all remembered was drawn as both teams showed their extra ordinary batting abilities. Both teams made over 500 runs in their first innings and we did not had much time for the 2nd innings.
Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
The second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan has so far been delayed by the toss due to bad weather. With the weather conditions, there are fears about the start of the game on the first day. The first test match completed five days and the test match ended in a draw but the second test match is very important especially Afghanistan will want the result of this match to be a win instead of a draw. However, if runs are scored in this match like in the first match, then there is no possibility of any other result except a draw.Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
Afghanistan is much better team then Zimbabwe in all format of the cricket. Zimbabwe is playing cricket for decades as compared to Afghanistan who very recently joined the international cricket. Infact Afghanistan is best among all teams that are in test tier-2 level. Due to limited number of teams in test, icc has to include teams like Zimbabwe and Ireland in test format. Test is proper cricket and team that has skills to play cricket can perform well in test unlike T20I format.
As a team, I would agree that Afghanistan is much better when compared to Zimbabwe. But when it comes to infrastructure, women's cricket, development and domestic cricket, Zimbabwe is far better. And these things matter a lot when ICC decides on the membership. To be fair to Afghanistan, they had to start from scratch, as they have no cricketing history. On the other hand, organized cricket in Rhodesia dates back to 1898 when the Rhodesian Cricket Union was formed.
Today Zimbabwe will take on Afghanistan on the 2nd and final test match. The last test match as we all remembered was drawn as both teams showed their extra ordinary batting abilities. Both teams made over 500 runs in their first innings and we did not had much time for the 2nd innings.
Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
The second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan has so far been delayed by the toss due to bad weather. With the weather conditions, there are fears about the start of the game on the first day. The first test match completed five days and the test match ended in a draw but the second test match is very important especially Afghanistan will want the result of this match to be a win instead of a draw. However, if runs are scored in this match like in the first match, then there is no possibility of any other result except a draw. Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
It is raining at the Queens Sports Club and therefore start has been delayed. If this match gets washed away, it will summarize the entire series. And for Zimbabwe it has been extremely disappointing. The results matter to them, since Afghanistan is one of the three teams in their division (test tier-2), with the only other team being Ireland. Afghanistan won the T20I series by a margin of 2-1, and the ODI series by a margin of 2-0. In short this series proves that Zimbabwe is not even at the same level as their peers in their division.
Afghanistan is much better team then Zimbabwe in all format of the cricket. Zimbabwe is playing cricket for decades as compared to Afghanistan who very recently joined the international cricket. Infact Afghanistan is best among all teams that are in test tier-2 level. Due to limited number of teams in test, icc has to include teams like Zimbabwe and Ireland in test format. Test is proper cricket and team that has skills to play cricket can perform well in test unlike T20I format.
Today Zimbabwe will take on Afghanistan on the 2nd and final test match. The last test match as we all remembered was drawn as both teams showed their extra ordinary batting abilities. Both teams made over 500 runs in their first innings and we did not had much time for the 2nd innings.
Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
It is raining at the Queens Sports Club and therefore start has been delayed. If this match gets washed away, it will summarize the entire series. And for Zimbabwe it has been extremely disappointing. The results matter to them, since Afghanistan is one of the three teams in their division (test tier-2), with the only other team being Ireland. Afghanistan won the T20I series by a margin of 2-1, and the ODI series by a margin of 2-0. In short this series proves that Zimbabwe is not even at the same level as their peers in their division.
I found Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, first Test match more interesting. Both team scored higher runs what I didn't expected. Where Zimbabwe won the toss and scored 586-10 runs in first innings. Sean Williams(154), Craig Ervine(104) and Brian Bennett(*110) all those three batsmen showed an incredible century each and contributed for their team to set higher target for their opponent team. But as a responded, Afghanistan scored 699-10 runs which was more higher where Afsar Zazai(113) did century. And apart from that, Rahmat Shah(234) and Hashmatullah Shahidi(246) did double century which was epic, totally unbelievable performance from Afghanistan what can be seen rarely. Afterwards Zimbabwe started their second innings with 142-4 runs but the days were ended and match drawn but with lots of thrilling moment. Its okey when Afghanistan Shows such performance against Zimbabwe but Zimbabwe really showed amazing development in batting and seems they are trying to back on the track again which is a big achievement
1 test game was drawn of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe series and no team won this game. Zimbabwe team won toss and they elected to field first and this game was played at Queen Sports Club. Zimbabwe team played good in 1 st turn and they made 586 runs and Afghanistan team made 699 runs in 1 st turn. Rahmat was showed great effort and he made 234 runs in 424 balls and hitted twenty three 4s and three 6s. Shahidi also played very well and he made 246 runs in 474 balls and hitted twenty one 4s. Afsar made a brilliant century and made 113 runs in 169 balls and hitted five 4s and three 6s. If this game will play completely Afghanistan team will win and their players played very well and they took down 4 wickets in 2 nd turn of Zimbabwe let's see in next game.Today Zimbabwe will take on Afghanistan on the 2nd and final test match. The last test match as we all remembered was drawn as both teams showed their extra ordinary batting abilities. Both teams made over 500 runs in their first innings and we did not had much time for the 2nd innings.
Starting today, I think both teams will play cautiously, and no one will want to take any risk and rightly so, as this is the final test match. Who ever win this match, will win the series.
After watching Rohit's press conference after the MCG test and today after watching Gambhir's, I feel like they are downplaying their losses and are rather optimistic about how things are which is kinda sad because this ain't the winner's mindset.
Also, Rohit's spot looks in question tomorrow and Akashdeep is out. I like Akashdeep more than Siraj tbh.
Edit: From Aussies side Mitch Marsh out Beau Webster in.
Also, Rohit's spot looks in question tomorrow and Akashdeep is out. I like Akashdeep more than Siraj tbh.
Edit: From Aussies side Mitch Marsh out Beau Webster in.
I respect what you think, but there was a little spike and you can't deny that. It wasn't completely a flat line. Usually, umpire doesn't consider such small spikes to make decisions. There can always be some error in technology. The swing of the ball was clearly visible to the naked eye. Ball tracking system should clear your doubts. Do you really believe that a ball can swing in this way?
If you still think that it was an unfair decision and the ball had swung on it's own, then you are just saying it all from your emotion.
I admit that I misjudged the decision. As you mentioned, the snicko was wrong here and I mistakenly thought that the ball swung in the air without touching his glove. However, Rahul was clearly not out too in the first test, but got screwed by snicko.If you still think that it was an unfair decision and the ball had swung on it's own, then you are just saying it all from your emotion.
This just goes to show that such tech isn't always helpful and an AI revolution is required in cricket asap.
How are you expecting to AI to help here? AI would be tool as snicko and as such it would be prone to mistakes too.
Now we have last test with Indian down 2–1 so in my opinion they needed to be gone through for this test match with few changes because we have three top batsmen having the worst series KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli so hopefully we will have minimum two changes which are essential for better results but if we have nothing then most chances after end of this series we will be having good overhaul in Team India for red-ball format because they will be having time for doing things after retirement of Ashwin now it's time for few more players to leave with honour.
Shubman Gill is currently not good but sometime back here I read someone write he is the blue-eyed person for Indian cricket so most chances his future could be hanging in balance but still it depends on his performance if he is able to give some positive signs things could be good otherwise we will have huge pool of players which are waiting for their chances.
Shubman Gill is currently not good but sometime back here I read someone write he is the blue-eyed person for Indian cricket so most chances his future could be hanging in balance but still it depends on his performance if he is able to give some positive signs things could be good otherwise we will have huge pool of players which are waiting for their chances.
Shubman Gill is a blue-eyed boy for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, so irrespective of the differences between these two, he gets priority in team selection. On the other hand, those who doesn't have this advantage are Abhimanyu Easwaran and Dhruv Jureal. Former didn't even got a chance to make his test debut, while the latter featured in just one match. Another blue-eyed boy is Mohammed Siraj. No matter how poor he performs, he always get selected. Sarfaraz Khan is another favorite of Rohit. If his performance was at least decent, then he could have got selected. And there is a chance that he will get selected ahead of Abhimanyu for the 5th test.
Indian fans enjoy the fuck ups during a transition period, it's sad but having said that, don't be disheartened because young blood has more than enough hunger to succeed at this stage so just wait and watch.
The Indian team performed the worst in this match, where they performed aggressively in the match, due to the poor performance of some batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul, and Nitish Reddy, the Indian team lost badly in this match.
However, the Australian team is still far ahead, so it was very important for the Indian team to win this match, which is why the Indian team fans are expressing helplessness towards the Indian team. However, the Australian team is strong in both bowling and batting, so the bowlers have the highest role in this fourth match.
I think it is the innings from Corbin Bosch that was the difference between the two teams and it was the match winning innings too. I think he should be the player of the match but instead they gave this title to Aiden Markram. I don't say that he didn't play well but he was the opener and making 89 runs should be routine task for him. But Corbin Bosch is a regular bowler and it was an incredible performance by him.
I also think that both teams batsmen had a tough time in this test and in the next match, the team who bats well will have an advantage.
I also think that both teams batsmen had a tough time in this test and in the next match, the team who bats well will have an advantage.
Aiden Markram scored 89 & 37 runs while Corbin Bosch apart from having fantastic knock unbeaten 81 runs in first innings also picked 5 wickets. He was the best choice for men of the award instead of Aiden Markem. The 30 years old Corbin Bosch still has many years left to make up his late entry in international cricket provided he keep repeating such match winning performance. The first test was very much balanced apart from Pakistan poor batting in first innings.
I found Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, first Test match more interesting. Both team scored higher runs what I didn't expected. Where Zimbabwe won the toss and scored 586-10 runs in first innings. Sean Williams(154), Craig Ervine(104) and Brian Bennett(*110) all those three batsmen showed an incredible century each and contributed for their team to set higher target for their opponent team. But as a responded, Afghanistan scored 699-10 runs which was more higher where Afsar Zazai(113) did century. And apart from that, Rahmat Shah(234) and Hashmatullah Shahidi(246) did double century which was epic, totally unbelievable performance from Afghanistan what can be seen rarely. Afterwards Zimbabwe started their second innings with 142-4 runs but the days were ended and match drawn but with lots of thrilling moment. Its okey when Afghanistan Shows such performance against Zimbabwe but Zimbabwe really showed amazing development in batting and seems they are trying to back on the track again which is a big achievement
1 test game was drawn of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe series and no team won this game. Zimbabwe team won toss and they elected to field first and this game was played at Queen Sports Club. Zimbabwe team played good in 1 st turn and they made 586 runs and Afghanistan team made 699 runs in 1 st turn. Rahmat was showed great effort and he made 234 runs in 424 balls and hitted twenty three 4s and three 6s. Shahidi also played very well and he made 246 runs in 474 balls and hitted twenty one 4s. Afsar made a brilliant century and made 113 runs in 169 balls and hitted five 4s and three 6s. If this game will play completely Afghanistan team will win and their players played very well and they took down 4 wickets in 2 nd turn of Zimbabwe let's see in next game. Happy New Year everyone. 2024 was one of the best years for cricket in my honest opinion and I am excited to see what 2025 has in store for this beautiful game. I guess India, South Africa and Australia were the most successful teams of 2024.
Looking forward to the WTC 2025 final, IPL 2025, Champions Trophy 2025 etc later on. Excited!
Happy New Year to all cricket lovers. In 2024 there were just as many failures as there were successes in cricket. Countries that failed to achieve success in 2024 should achieve success in 2025 and learn to value the sentiments of cricket lovers. The first Test match of 2025 will be between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe which will be played from Bulawa on January 2. The second Test match will be played between India and Australia from January 3. Wishing every team a good performance. Looking forward to the WTC 2025 final, IPL 2025, Champions Trophy 2025 etc later on. Excited!
Indian fans enjoy the fuck ups during a transition period, it's sad but having said that, don't be disheartened because young blood has more than enough hunger to succeed at this stage so just wait and watch.
Hoping for good mid-long term results from this fiasco. Happy new year to all test cricket retards. To me, you guys are beautiful people.
Hoping for good mid-long term results from this fiasco. Happy new year to all test cricket retards. To me, you guys are beautiful people.
You see two teams have batted only one innings and then the five-day Test match is over because the curators have made low-quality wickets where the bowlers have no advantage but the batsmen have a chance to play every ball no matter how well the bowler bowls. Zimbabwe first down 500 plus runs in the second innings when Afghanistan continued to move in the same direction and it was not too late to realize that the result of this match would definitely be a draw. I did not enjoy watching such matches at all. The wickets should be constructed in such a way that either team wins based on skill and merit.
The curators didn't made a low quality quality wickets, maybe the curators created a batting friendly pitch. For which Afghanistan and Zimbabwe team batsmen managed to score 500 plus runs in their first innings. Afghanistan batsmen have collected more runs than Zimbabwean batsmen. Two Afghanistan batsmen have scored more than 200 runs in the first innings. Tomorrow another test match will be played between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan i.e. they will face each other in the second test match. Maybe the pitch in the second Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will also be batting friendly. 
The first game between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe has been finished and in the first innings Zimbabwe was looking so strong but later in the second innings, they did not perform as good as they did in the previous innings. Afghanistan bowlers got them and understood their technique of game so I hope they will take wickets of Zimbabwe team in the next match.
The game was drawn due to the stupidity of Zimbabwe, they should declare the innings after scoring a max to max 400 runs but they kept on playing and then they could have out the Afghanistan team earlier too, but failed to do so. In short, all the mess created by Zimbabwe's poor planning.
Yeh the momentum Zimbabwen batter get in thier first inning didn't able to continue it long in second innings and scored a low target, no doubt Afghanistan has strong bowling lineup but I think the partnership between William and his partner really execute pressure on them which results in wrong inconsistent line and length from bowlers and thus batter get a room to settle down and played Fairless cricket. But yeh it's true Afghanistan get them in second innings but lack of time push results toward draw The game was drawn due to the stupidity of Zimbabwe, they should declare the innings after scoring a max to max 400 runs but they kept on playing and then they could have out the Afghanistan team earlier too, but failed to do so. In short, all the mess created by Zimbabwe's poor planning.
I think Zimbabwe were on a aim to Atleast draw the game because they believe it will be good in favor of them instead of defeat and that's why they prefer to play long instead of innings declare otherwise looking to Afghanistan potential it's clear cut victory of them
There was no way we were going to find any winner in this match. The bowlers were unable to do anything much in this match. The batsmen from both of the teams perform really well in this match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. And a lot of runs have been scored in this match. batsmen probable teams have been able to achieve a lot of records in this match. Rahmat Shah and Shahidi have been able to score double hundreds. Zazai have been able to score a century. Definitely A great performance from both of the teams. But I guess it was also a little bit boring because of so many runs being scored. Almost everybody knew that there was not going to be a winner in this match.
Now the next test match is going to decide which team is able to win the series. I just hope that The next test match which is obviously the last will not end in a draw.
Gill is a good player that should be in playing XI, it's not about him getting chances. Even if he didn't make many runs in innings he played, he looked good and got out on bowler's credit.
In short, you are saying that Shubman Gill should be in the playing XI even if he doesn't score any runs, and also Abhimanyu Easwaran as well as Dhruv Jurel needs to warm the bench? I have nothing against Gill. But he was dropped for the 4th match, and there is no valid argument to bring him back for the 5th match. I am saying that rather than Gill, Abhimanyu should be considered for selection of either of Rohit or Virat gets dropped. BTW, if both of them gets dropped then Gill and Abhimanyu can be in the XI. Shubman Gill is currently not good but sometime back here I read someone write he is the blue-eyed person for Indian cricket so most chances his future could be hanging in balance but still it depends on his performance if he is able to give some positive signs things could be good otherwise we will have huge pool of players which are waiting for their chances.
I think it is the innings from Corbin Bosch that was the difference between the two teams and it was the match winning innings too. I think he should be the player of the match but instead they gave this title to Aiden Markram. I don't say that he didn't play well but he was the opener and making 89 runs should be routine task for him. But Corbin Bosch is a regular bowler and it was an incredible performance by him.
I also think that both teams batsmen had a tough time in this test and in the next match, the team who bats well will have an advantage.
I also think that both teams batsmen had a tough time in this test and in the next match, the team who bats well will have an advantage.
Aiden Markram scored 89 & 37 runs while Corbin Bosch apart from having fantastic knock unbeaten 81 runs in first innings also picked 5 wickets. He was the best choice for men of the award instead of Aiden Markem. The 30 years old Corbin Bosch still has many years left to make up his late entry in international cricket provided he keep repeating such match winning performance. The first test was very much balanced apart from Pakistan poor batting in first innings.
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