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Quote from: ene1980 on March 14, 2021, 09:48:57 AM

May be but i do not think 35 runs could have made any difference, i did not watch the match no the highlights, i was just following the scoreboard as i placed a bet on Afghanistan to win when i saw Rashid Khan is back in the team .

Rashid was back in the team and that is the sole reason they won the match. He picked up 11 wickets (with 7 in the second innings). The other bowlers were really pathetic. Amir Hamza bowled 66 overs and took just 4 wickets after conceding 177 runs. On the other hand, Rashid bowled an unbelievable 99.1 overs in a single match, and picked up 11 wickets for 275 runs.

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Zimbabwe played well in the second innings and i was expecting Rashid Khan to rip them away in the second innings as they are playing in the UAE and the pitch to help the spinners but Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano delayed things as best as they can but the win was inevitable even if they scored 50 runs more, we could have seen a T20 kind of striking from the Afghan players Cheesy

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on March 14, 2021, 07:01:32 AM

If Zimbabwe had managed to score another 30-35 runs, then it would have got really interesting. Because the Afghan batsmen really struggled during the last innings. A few more runs by the Zimbabwean tail enders could have made the difference. Anyway, all credit to Afghanistan for registering another test win.

May be but i do not think 35 runs could have made any difference, i did not watch the match no the highlights, i was just following the scoreboard as i placed a bet on Afghanistan to win when i saw Rashid Khan is back in the team .

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Quote from: pakhitheboss on March 14, 2021, 07:42:39 AM

I donot think an extra 30 to 35 runs would have done anything different. Afganistan would have easily won this test match without any problem. They are still inconsistent but it can be easily taken care of with experience. They should be given more opportunities to play with big teams. Great bowling by Rashid Khan, this guys also created a record by bowling the most number of overs in a single test.

Another 50 runs could have made the contest 50/50. Because Afghanistan lost 4 important wickets while chasing the target of 108 runs. If the target was in the 150-160 range, then the batsmen could have been under much more pressure. Not saying that Zimbabwe could have won the match if that was the case, but the contest would have been much more tighter. Despite the big scores by Hashmatullah Shahidi and Asghar Afghan during the first innings, Afghan batting lineup looks very brittle for me.

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Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano played an exceptional innings and Donald Tiripano missed out his century by just 5 runs and it was unfortunate as he could have reached that milestone and now they are all out for 365 runs and have a lead of just 107 runs which i think Afghanistan can score easily and there is plenty of time left for them to reach that score.

They managed a lead of more than 100 runs, but Afghanistan won the match eventually by 6 wickets. If Zimbabwe had managed to score another 30-35 runs, then it would have got really interesting. Because the Afghan batsmen really struggled during the last innings. A few more runs by the Zimbabwean tail enders could have made the difference. Anyway, all credit to Afghanistan for registering another test win.

I donot think an extra 30 to 35 runs would have done anything different. Afganistan would have easily won this test match without any problem. They are still inconsistent but it can be easily taken care of with experience. They should be given more opportunities to play with big teams. Great bowling by Rashid Khan, this guys also created a record by bowling the most number of overs in a single test.

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Quote from: ene1980 on March 14, 2021, 03:59:54 AM

Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano played an exceptional innings and Donald Tiripano missed out his century by just 5 runs and it was unfortunate as he could have reached that milestone and now they are all out for 365 runs and have a lead of just 107 runs which i think Afghanistan can score easily and there is plenty of time left for them to reach that score.

They managed a lead of more than 100 runs, but Afghanistan won the match eventually by 6 wickets. If Zimbabwe had managed to score another 30-35 runs, then it would have got really interesting. Because the Afghan batsmen really struggled during the last innings. A few more runs by the Zimbabwean tail enders could have made the difference. Anyway, all credit to Afghanistan for registering another test win.

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Quote from: Sithara007 on March 13, 2021, 11:21:06 PM

The partnership between Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano has added 124 runs till now, and the Afghanistan bowlers are looking clueless (even the much renowned Rashid Khan). If Zimbabwe could add another 100 runs, then once again the match will become competitive. Afghanistan is well known for their batting collapses and I don't expect anything different this time. Also, only 90 overs are remaining.. so there is a chance for a draw as well.

Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano played an exceptional innings and Donald Tiripano missed out his century by just 5 runs and it was unfortunate as he could have reached that milestone and now they are all out for 365 runs and have a lead of just 107 runs which i think Afghanistan can score easily and there is plenty of time left for them to reach that score.

One of the reason teams never force follow on to opposition team nowadays. It could backfire anytime, as much as i admire brave effort of Afghan team but they got bit lucky here. 50-80 more runs and zim could have been walked out with the draw and winning the series (only 15ish overs were left to the stumps). It was good game overall and Zimbabwe can also take few positive from this game.

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Quote from: Sithara007 on March 13, 2021, 11:21:06 PM

The partnership between Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano has added 124 runs till now, and the Afghanistan bowlers are looking clueless (even the much renowned Rashid Khan). If Zimbabwe could add another 100 runs, then once again the match will become competitive. Afghanistan is well known for their batting collapses and I don't expect anything different this time. Also, only 90 overs are remaining.. so there is a chance for a draw as well.

Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano played an exceptional innings and Donald Tiripano missed out his century by just 5 runs and it was unfortunate as he could have reached that milestone and now they are all out for 365 runs and have a lead of just 107 runs which i think Afghanistan can score easily and there is plenty of time left for them to reach that score.

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Quote from: vella85 on March 13, 2021, 04:13:09 PM

To be honest all the pressure is now on Afghanistan because Zimbabwe now have a lead even though it is only 8 runs but Afghanistan need to get these last 3 wickets quickly if they want to win the match. Zimbabwe can just take their time as a draw would see them win the series so now the pressure is on Afghanistan to get these last 3 wickets and then go on to win the match. Its been a good fight back from Zimbabwe thanks to Williams and Triipano partnership.

The partnership between Sean Williams and Donald Tiripano has added 124 runs till now, and the Afghanistan bowlers are looking clueless (even the much renowned Rashid Khan). If Zimbabwe could add another 100 runs, then once again the match will become competitive. Afghanistan is well known for their batting collapses and I don't expect anything different this time. Also, only 90 overs are remaining.. so there is a chance for a draw as well.

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To be honest all the pressure is now on Afghanistan because Zimbabwe now have a lead even though it is only 8 runs but Afghanistan need to get these last 3 wickets quickly if they want to win the match. Zimbabwe can just take their time as a draw would see them win the series so now the pressure is on Afghanistan to get these last 3 wickets and then go on to win the match. Its been a good fight back from Zimbabwe thanks to Williams and Triipano partnership.

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Quote from: JohnBitCo on March 13, 2021, 11:35:27 AM

Finally zimbabwe is now leading by 8 runs and we have one day left in the match. With only 3 wickets in hand, there is a decent chance that Afghanistan should win this match. This will be a good achievement by the Afghanistan team. I was really impressed by their batting in the first innings of 545 runs with only 4 wickets.

How long Zimbabwe can play with three wickets left and the 8th wicket partnership is giving some headache to the Afghanistan bowlers but with a day left you need to play some outstanding cricket to draw the match which is highly unlikely and the surprising fact is that i thought the match would be over today but Zimbabwe was able to delay proceedings.

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If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

ZIM is trailing by 229 they have not lost any wicket in this session but their chance of winning this test looks very bleak. It is Day 4 and as the match progresses I do not think it will be an easy task for ZIM to avert a defeat. Google probability score also shows Afganisthan has more probability to win this test.

Zimbabwe scored 44 runs without losing a wicket. Kevin Kasuza and Prince Masvaure are batting with great confidence. If the two of them can form a partnership of more than 100 runs, then Zimbabwe will be able to have a good fight against Afghanistan. But if they lose the opening wicket quickly, it will not be happy for Zimbabwe.

Edit : Zimbabwe lost the wicket of Prince Masuvaure. He has collected only 15 runs. His strike night was 20.26. If his innings had been longer, Zimbabwe would have been able to collect a big total.

Zimbabwe is in deep trouble now, they have already lost 7 wickets and it is a completely one-sided match. Great cricket by Afganistan, they not only batted well they have also bowled well. When Zimbabwe started to bat today I was under the impression that they might pull through but great bowling by Rashid Khan, he himself claimed 5 wickets out of 7.

Zimbabwe formed a huge partnership of 122 runs in the seventh wicket partnership. Sean Williams is unbeaten on 106 and Donald Tripano is unbeaten on 63 runs. The match is likely to be drawn if Zimbabwe can score more than 120 runs in the first season. The match is still completely under the control of Afghanistan. The match is likely to be drawn if Zimbabwe are able to play well in the first session of the next day.

Afghanistan made a good comeback in this series as they lost badly the first test and now mostly will win this test match. Brilliant first innings batting by Shahidi and Asghar just dint allowed the Zimbabwe to make a comeback in the game. Thought Zimbabwe would atleast be better and situation would not arise of follow on.

Finally zimbabwe is now leading by 8 runs and we have one day left in the match. With only 3 wickets in hand, there is a decent chance that Afghanistan should win this match. This will be a good achievement by the Afghanistan team. I was really impressed by their batting in the first innings of 545 runs with only 4 wickets.

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If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

ZIM is trailing by 229 they have not lost any wicket in this session but their chance of winning this test looks very bleak. It is Day 4 and as the match progresses I do not think it will be an easy task for ZIM to avert a defeat. Google probability score also shows Afganisthan has more probability to win this test.

Zimbabwe scored 44 runs without losing a wicket. Kevin Kasuza and Prince Masvaure are batting with great confidence. If the two of them can form a partnership of more than 100 runs, then Zimbabwe will be able to have a good fight against Afghanistan. But if they lose the opening wicket quickly, it will not be happy for Zimbabwe.

Edit : Zimbabwe lost the wicket of Prince Masuvaure. He has collected only 15 runs. His strike night was 20.26. If his innings had been longer, Zimbabwe would have been able to collect a big total.

Zimbabwe is in deep trouble now, they have already lost 7 wickets and it is a completely one-sided match. Great cricket by Afganistan, they not only batted well they have also bowled well. When Zimbabwe started to bat today I was under the impression that they might pull through but great bowling by Rashid Khan, he himself claimed 5 wickets out of 7.

Zimbabwe formed a huge partnership of 122 runs in the seventh wicket partnership. Sean Williams is unbeaten on 106 and Donald Tripano is unbeaten on 63 runs. The match is likely to be drawn if Zimbabwe can score more than 120 runs in the first season. The match is still completely under the control of Afghanistan. The match is likely to be drawn if Zimbabwe are able to play well in the first session of the next day.

Afghanistan made a good comeback in this series as they lost badly the first test and now mostly will win this test match. Brilliant first innings batting by Shahidi and Asghar just dint allowed the Zimbabwe to make a comeback in the game. Thought Zimbabwe would atleast be better and situation would not arise of follow on.

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It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

ZIM is trailing by 229 they have not lost any wicket in this session but their chance of winning this test looks very bleak. It is Day 4 and as the match progresses I do not think it will be an easy task for ZIM to avert a defeat. Google probability score also shows Afganisthan has more probability to win this test.

Zimbabwe scored 44 runs without losing a wicket. Kevin Kasuza and Prince Masvaure are batting with great confidence. If the two of them can form a partnership of more than 100 runs, then Zimbabwe will be able to have a good fight against Afghanistan. But if they lose the opening wicket quickly, it will not be happy for Zimbabwe.

Edit : Zimbabwe lost the wicket of Prince Masuvaure. He has collected only 15 runs. His strike night was 20.26. If his innings had been longer, Zimbabwe would have been able to collect a big total.

Zimbabwe is in deep trouble now, they have already lost 7 wickets and it is a completely one-sided match. Great cricket by Afganistan, they not only batted well they have also bowled well. When Zimbabwe started to bat today I was under the impression that they might pull through but great bowling by Rashid Khan, he himself claimed 5 wickets out of 7.

Zimbabwe formed a huge partnership of 122 runs in the seventh wicket partnership. Sean Williams is unbeaten on 106 and Donald Tripano is unbeaten on 63 runs. The match is likely to be drawn if Zimbabwe can score more than 120 runs in the first season. The match is still completely under the control of Afghanistan. The match is likely to be drawn if Zimbabwe are able to play well in the first session of the next day.

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I hope Afghanistan get to play more test matches. They are only 5 match old and already registered 2 wins. If they went to win today then it would be their 3rd win in just 6th test match, not a bad record. Can imagine if they get regular games even against low ranking teams, in longer run it would do tons of good for Afghan cricket over all.

Time test playing nation took to register their first win.

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Lol okay, i thought time duration of any test, anyway here is the list

1. Australia : Test Debut in 1877 , Won in first match.
2. England : Test Debut 1877 , Won in same year on their 2nd match.
3. South Africa : Test Debut in 1889, First win came in 1906 after 11 test.
4. West Indies: Test Debut in 1928, First win in 1930 after 5th test Match
5. New Zealand: Test Debut in 1930, First Test win in 1956 after 44 match They are Winners - 26 Years
6.India : Test Debut in 1932 , First Test win came in 1952 on their 25th match.
7. Sri Lanka: Test Debut in1982, First Win in 1985 after 13 test match.
8.Pakistan: Test debut in 1952, won in same year on their 2nd match.
9. Bangladesh : Test Debut in 2000, Won first game in 2005 after 34 match.

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If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

ZIM is trailing by 229 they have not lost any wicket in this session but their chance of winning this test looks very bleak. It is Day 4 and as the match progresses I do not think it will be an easy task for ZIM to avert a defeat. Google probability score also shows Afganisthan has more probability to win this test.

Zimbabwe scored 44 runs without losing a wicket. Kevin Kasuza and Prince Masvaure are batting with great confidence. If the two of them can form a partnership of more than 100 runs, then Zimbabwe will be able to have a good fight against Afghanistan. But if they lose the opening wicket quickly, it will not be happy for Zimbabwe.

Edit : Zimbabwe lost the wicket of Prince Masuvaure. He has collected only 15 runs. His strike night was 20.26. If his innings had been longer, Zimbabwe would have been able to collect a big total.

Zimbabwe is in deep trouble now, they have already lost 7 wickets and it is a completely one-sided match. Great cricket by Afganistan, they not only batted well they have also bowled well. When Zimbabwe started to bat today I was under the impression that they might pull through but great bowling by Rashid Khan, he himself claimed 5 wickets out of 7.

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If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

ZIM is trailing by 229 they have not lost any wicket in this session but their chance of winning this test looks very bleak. It is Day 4 and as the match progresses I do not think it will be an easy task for ZIM to avert a defeat. Google probability score also shows Afganisthan has more probability to win this test.

Zimbabwe scored 44 runs without losing a wicket. Kevin Kasuza and Prince Masvaure are batting with great confidence. If the two of them can form a partnership of more than 100 runs, then Zimbabwe will be able to have a good fight against Afghanistan. But if they lose the opening wicket quickly, it will not be happy for Zimbabwe.

Edit : Zimbabwe lost the wicket of Prince Masuvaure. He has collected only 15 runs. His strike night was 20.26. If his innings had been longer, Zimbabwe would have been able to collect a big total.

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If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

ZIM is trailing by 229 they have not lost any wicket in this session but their chance of winning this test looks very bleak. It is Day 4 and as the match progresses I do not think it will be an easy task for ZIM to avert a defeat. Google probability score also shows Afganisthan has more probability to win this test.

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Quote from: Swordsoffreedom on March 12, 2021, 09:56:22 PM

If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

It depends on how the Zimbabwe players play Rashid Khan and the match is played in the UAE which helps the spinners in the final two days and it is going to be a huge task as Zimbabwe still trail by 234 runs and it is going to be a huge task to take a lead and with plenty of time left in the match it is a game for Afghanistan to win and level the series.

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Not sure if Zimbabwe will lose by an innings as they will be taking their time batting to try and make Afghanistan bat again and maybe if they can get a small lead of say 100 runs, then it puts all the pressure back on Afghanistan to try and win the match. We don't see teams follow-on much anymore and to see Afghanistan ask Zimbabwe to follow-on shows that the Afghan team are confident they can get the job done and win the match.

Zimbabwe is still trailing by 234 runs. If they want to build a lead of 100 runs, then they need to make a total of 358, which looks very difficult. Both Rashid Khan and Amir Hamza looks to be in splendid form, and as match progresses, the surface will give more and more assistance to the spinners. In the first innings also, only Prince Masvaure and Sikandar Raza showed resistance against the Afghan spin bowlers.

Collecting 357 runs is certainly difficult for Zimbabwe, but it is not impossible. If Afghanistan 545 runs by losing only 4 wickets, I think the Zimbabwean team has the capacity to score at least 400 runs. There is no possibility of this match being a draw. At the moment the match is completely occupied by Afghanistan. Unless a miracle happens, Afghanistan will win the match today.

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Quote from: vella85 on March 12, 2021, 04:30:59 PM

Not sure if Zimbabwe will lose by an innings as they will be taking their time batting to try and make Afghanistan bat again and maybe if they can get a small lead of say 100 runs, then it puts all the pressure back on Afghanistan to try and win the match. We don't see teams follow-on much anymore and to see Afghanistan ask Zimbabwe to follow-on shows that the Afghan team are confident they can get the job done and win the match.

Zimbabwe is still trailing by 234 runs. If they want to build a lead of 100 runs, then they need to make a total of 358, which looks very difficult. Both Rashid Khan and Amir Hamza looks to be in splendid form, and as match progresses, the surface will give more and more assistance to the spinners. In the first innings also, only Prince Masvaure and Sikandar Raza showed resistance against the Afghan spin bowlers.

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