Zimbabwe Chase on Day 4
On the fourth day of the second Test between Zimbabwe Vs Afghanistan in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s team stood at 205/8, chasing a target of 278 runs. They still need 73 more runs to win, while Afghanistan requires just two wickets to clinch victory.
| Zimbabwe’s Score | 205/8 (chasing 278) |
|---|---|
| Runs Needed | 73 |
| Wickets Needed | 2 |
Afghanistan Second Innings
Earlier, Afghanistan finished their second innings with 363 runs, setting Zimbabwe a challenging target of 278 runs. Rahmat Shah played an outstanding innings, scoring 139 runs, and was well supported by Ismat Alam, who scored 101 runs.
| Afghanistan’s Score | 363 (2nd Innings) |
|---|---|
| Top Scorer | Rahmat Shah (139) |
| Other Key Player | Ismat Alam (101) |
Zimbabwe Bowling Performance
Zimbabwe bowlers fought back well during Afghanistan’s second innings. Blessing Muzarabani was the standout performer, taking six wickets and putting Afghanistan’s batting order under pressure. Richard Ngarava supported him with three wickets.
| Zimbabwe’s Bowlers | Wickets Taken |
|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 6 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 |
Zimbabwe Struggles in the Chase
In response to Afghanistan’s target of 278, Zimbabwe faced difficulties, reaching 205/8 by the end of Day 4. Craig Ervine remained unbeaten on 53, and Ngarava was on 3 runs when stumps were drawn.
| Zimbabwe’s Score at Stumps | 205/8 |
|---|---|
| Top Scorer | Craig Ervine (53*) |
| Current Batsman | Richard Ngarava (3) |
Afghanistan Bowling Attack
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan was the hero with the ball, claiming six wickets and playing a key role in Zimbabwe’s batting collapse. His performance was crucial in putting Zimbabwe under pressure.
| Afghanistan’s Bowlers | Wickets Taken |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 6 |
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Zimbabwe will need a strong final push to reach the target of 278. They will rely on Craig Ervine and Ngarava to guide them to victory. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will look to get the final two wickets on the last day to seal the match.
| Key Player for Zimbabwe | Craig Ervine (53*) |
|---|---|
| Key Player for Afghanistan | Rashid Khan (6 wickets) |
As the match heads into the final day, Zimbabwe’s fate rests on their remaining batsmen, while Afghanistan will look to finish strong. The match remains exciting, and both teams will be eager for victory.
