Ervine, Bennett tons headline Zimbabwe's day
Afghanistan were 95 for 2 at stumps, staring at a mammoth 491-run deficit
26/12Stumps
1st Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Dec 26-30 2024
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
95/2 * (30 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.16
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
32/1 (3.2)
26/12Stumps
1st Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, Dec 26-30 2024
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![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
95/2 * (30 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
3.16
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
32/1 (3.2)
Day 2
Day 1
Williams' 145* leads Zimbabwe's domination against Afghanistan on Boxing Day
He was supported by half-centuries from debutant Ben Curran and Sean Ervine, as Afghanistan clearly missed Rashid Khan
Others
Williams hopes to 'lead by action' for Zimbabwe's future cricketers to learn from
Sean Williams, who scored his fourth century in his last six Tests, wants the effect of his performance to go well beyond the ongoing game
Williams praises Curran's 'intent' as Zimbabwe find their scoring touch
Ben Curran scored a quick half-century on Test debut, and set the tone for Zimbabwe's total of 363 on day one
Winless in three years, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan set for rare Boxing Day Test
An unpredictable Afghanistan start as favourites, however, there's rain threat across all five days