Afghanistan and Zimbabwe draw first test with over 1,500 runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The first test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe ended in a draw after producing over 1,500 runs at Sharjah in the UAE. Zimbabwe did not declare on an unresponsive pitch, finishing their second innings at 523 for 5 with Craig Ervine scoring an unbeaten 206 and Wessly Madhevere not out on 100. Afghanistan responded with 514 runs, led by captain Rahmat Shah’s 173 and centuries from Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah. The match featured a national record eighth-wicket partnership of 92 runs by Shah and Zia-ur-Rehman. The second test is set to start on Friday in Sharjah.
- •First test held in Sharjah, UAE
- •Zimbabwe scored 504 and 523 for 5
- •Afghanistan replied with 514 runs
- •Rahmat Shah scored 173 runs for Afghanistan
- •Second test begins on Friday in Sharjah
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — First test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe produces over 1,500 runs but ends in a flat draw
"SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe produced over 1,500 runs, including six centuries and one double century, but ended in a flat draw on Monday as Zimbabwe chose not to declare on an unresponsive pitch.Veteran Craig Ervine and allrounder Wessly Madhevere chalked up an unbeaten partnership of 208 runs as they achieved personal milestones.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Cricket•Nov 8, 2026, 5:00 AMHow to watch India vs Pakistan in ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026: Live streaming, TV channels, match details
Cricket•Nov 7, 2026, 2:11 PMRahmanullah, Atal and Rahmat blunt Zimbabwe on third day
Cricket•Nov 6, 2026, 2:50 PMBennett ton, lower-order resistance put Zimbabwe on top- BBL•Nov 6, 2026, 2:17 PMIreland name uncapped duo for T20 tournament
Cricket•Nov 5, 2026, 6:18 AMNaqvi debuts, Cremer returns as Zimbabwe bat in opening Test- ICC World Test Championship•Nov 5, 2026, 4:36 AMAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test prediction, lineups and Sharjah pitch report — who will win?
