Welcome to the highlights of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test - 2026 Afghanistan & Zimbabwe tour of United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2-match Test series - The first Test cricket match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on November 05th to November 09, 2026.
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| Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor put a record 137-run stand © Afghanistan Cricket Board |
Match Stats:
- Brendan Taylor's 131 was his second highest score for Zimbabwe in Test matches and the third highest-score by an Zimbabwe batsman against Afghanistan in Tests.
- Brendan Taylor became the fifth Zimbabwe batsman to score a century against Afghanistan in Tests.
- Brendon Taylor became the second Zimbabwe batsman to scored seven centuries in Tests after Andy Flower's 12-hundreds.
- 137 : Brendan Taylor and Brian Bennett set a record third-wicket partnership for Zimbabwe against Afghanistan in Test matches, previously held by the 78-run stand between Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Sean Williams at Bulwaya in 2024.
Short Summary:
- Day 1 - Vintage Brendon Taylor's sparkling 131 and Captain Brian Bennett's unbeaten half-century as Zimbabwe commanding position on the opening day of the first Test match.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Zimbabwe 1st Innings scored 326-5 in 87 overs at Stumps - with top scorer by Brendan Taylor hammered a 131 off 168-balls - which was his 7th Test hundred and his first century against Afghanistan in Tests - including 14-fours & 4-sixes with strike rate of 77.97.
Brian Bennett cracked a unbeaten 71 off 128-balls including 4-fours, Ben Curran scored 42 off 113-balls included 3-fours.
Innocent Kaia struck 34 off 51-balls including 5-fours and Wesley Madhewere hit a unbeaten 29 off 31-balls contained 5-fours with strike rate of 93.54.
1st Innings Afghanistan best bowler by Zia-ur-Rehman captured two-wickets, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Saleem and Qais Ahmad each took one-wickets.
Day 1 Highlights
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