refreshThat's it from this game and the series. Shahidi gets the cup and he now celebrates with his side. A well-deserved victory for the visitors. It the first game was dull, this was extremely exciting. We hope you enjoyed our coverage. Until next time, goodbye and take care!
Hashmatullah Shahidi starts by congratulating the team and he's very pleased with the performance. Credits Rahmat Shah for the way he batted and he feels it was one of his best innings. Also adds Alam has been very good in domestic cricket and he's pleased he did well here. Also says this series has been a good learning curve and they have the talent and are improving with each and every game. Ends by saying they'll now start preparing for the Champions Trophy.
Craig Ervine says they couldn't capitalize at the crucial moments. Mentions Afghanistan played really well. States the bowling was excellent in the first innings but they could have done better with the bat and got a bigger lead. Credits Alam and Shah for the way they batted and Rashid for the way he bowled. Says there are a lot of positives and he's looking forward for the cricket which is to come.
Rahmat Shah is given the PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD!
Rashid Khan, MAN OF THE MATCH, says he's very happy with the performance. Adds the batters in the second innings got them back into the game and it was a total team effort. Credits Alam and Shah for the way they batted and it was a great effort by the two. Mentions it is all about keeping it simple and adjusting to the conditions. Also adds it is about keeping the basics right.
Zimbabwe had batters who got off to starts. Raza and Ervine batted really well and at one stage, they were in with a serious chance but it was the Rashid show. He single handedly won the game for his side with a brilliant seven fer and this win also means his side clinch the series.
Afghanistan then were rocked early and were 4 down even before they got to 100. The ever reliable Rahmat Shah and Alam stepped up for the visitors. They both scored tons and took their side over 350 and set Afghanistan a target of over 275.
In reply, they managed to get a lead above 80 despite being 6 for 119 at one stage. It was Raza, Williams and Ervine yet again for the hosts who batted brilliantly. Two of them scored half tons and that helped Zimbabwe get a decent lead.
This Test though has swung from one way to another. First it was the hosts who were on top after they bowled out Afghanistan for just the 157. It was a combined effort from their bowlers and that put them right on top.
It is Afghanistan who get over the line! They were red hot favourites needing just two wickets at the start of the day and they have got it quickly. It was a run out to begin and then it was the star, Rashid Khan who got the last one. He was the highlight with the ball with a seven wicket haul.
68.3OUT! LBW! Rashid ends with seven! Afghanistan win the series. Flat and middle and leg. Ervine gets across to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Slightly low but Afghanistan appeal and they get the result in their favour. Afghanistan win by 72 runs.
68.2Flat and outside off. Ervine knocks it to cover.
68.1Very full and on middle. Ervine tucks it on the leg side.
67.6Well outside off. This is left alone.
67.5On middle. Blessing Muzarabani looks to defend but inside edges it onto the pads.
67.4Fuller delivery on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket.
67.3OUT! RUN OUT! Afghanistan are one wicket away. Fuller ball outside off. Ervine drives it to deep cover for a run. Ervine runs but Ngarava is late to respond. Shahidi throws at the keeper's end where Ngarava is well short. Unexpected wicket this.
67.2Length and outside off. Ervine cuts it to deep point and denies the run.
67.1Fuller delivery outside off. Ervine pushes it to cover for no run.
66.6Well outside off. Ngarava leaves and survives the over.
66.5This is full and on middle. Ngarava blocks.
66.4CHANCE! Flightrd outside off. Ngarava hits hard between cover and point. Hashmatullah Shahidi runs across from cover but fails to hold on.
66.3Outside off. Ngarava slaps it to point.
66.2Tossed up full and on off. Ngarava defends on the front foot.
66.1Flat and outside off. Richard Ngarava blocks it out.
Hello everyone to the action of Day 5. It’s 73 runs vs 2 wickets. Ervine has a big job on his shoulder and have to face Rashid Khan who will be eager to clinch the remaining wickets quickly. Can the hosts do something extraordinary and get a result? Let’s find out as the first session could be the last as well. Stay tuned.
...DAY 5, SESSION 1....
Earlier, Alam's century along with a coupe of cameos from the tail ensured Afghanistan stretch the lead above 250 but anything under 300 means the hosts were in the game. The openers started well but once the seamers made way for the spinners, it all came tumbling down. Zimbabwe have their skipper to rely on but can he work with two wickets in hand and do the unthinkable job? We'll tell you tomorrow. Join us at 7.30 am GMT and earlier for build up. Till then, cheers!
What a day of cricket. It has flowed so quickly and have came down to the wire. Afghans need 2 wickets while Zimbabwe need 74 runs to win. It's all about Ervine though for them. The captain did really well to save his wicket and score some lusty boundaries but others were unable to digest the spin from Rashid Khan who turn this game single handedly. His six-fer means Afghanistan are favourites to win. Khan and Zia have shared all the wickets so far and could be at work on Day 5 for sure.
There's some thunder and lightning around! It has gotten really dark and Richard is also down with cramps. The umpires are checking the light now and the groundsmen are ready to get the covers on. The umpires have decided to go off. That will be STUMPS!
65.6Does not find the single! Around off. Flatter. This is pushed to cover.
65.5On middle. Ervine defends it.
65.4On middle. Defended.
65.3FOUR! Down the ground! Tossed up and on middle. This is thumped down the ground and it races away. Another fifty for Ervine. Fine knock. Everything now depends on him.
65.2On middle. Kept out.
65.1FOUR! Lovely! Fuller and outside off. This is hit past cover and it races away.
64.6Shorter and outside off. Richard slashes but misses.
64.5Around off. Richard punches it to cover.
64.4On the stumps. Defended.
64.3Flatter and on middle. Blocked.
64.2On middle. This is tucked around the corner for one.
64.1Outside off. Shorter. Ervine looks to cut but misses.
63.6On the stumps. Blocked.
63.5Around off. This is pushed to cover.
63.4On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
63.3SIX! Bang! All the way! Tossed up on middle. Ervine steps out and heaves it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
63.2On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.
63.1Fuller and on off. This is hit down to long off for. No run.
62.6Close! Ervine moves right across and looks to play the paddle sweep. This is full and around leg. He misses and it goes just past the leg pole.
62.5On middle. Defended.
62.4On the pads. Ervine tucks it around the corner. No run taken.
62.3On the stumps. Kept out.
62.2On the pads. This is worked to square leg.
62.1Around off. This is pushed to cover.
61.6Beaten! This is flatter and on off. Angles away. Richard looks to defend but is beaten all ends up.
61.5Two! Nicely played! Fuller and on middle. This is slammed down the ground towards long on for two.
61.4On middle. Defended.
61.3Flatter and on off. This is pushed to cover.
61.2On the stumps. Defended.
61.1On middle. Richard keeps it out.
60.6FOUR! Nice and fine! This is on the pads. Ervine tickles it fine and this races away to the fence.
60.5On middle. Kept out.
60.4FOUR! That's a lovely shot! Fuller and outside off. Ervine drives it past cover and this races away. Runs needed below 100.
60.3On the stumps. Blocked.
60.2Flatter and on middle. Defended well.
60.1On middle. Ervine defends it.
59.6On middle. Richard is solid in defense.
59.5On middle. Blocked.
59.4Around off. Kept out.
59.3OUT! This lands on middle. It pitches and turns away. Newman looks to defend. It goes past the outside edge and hits the pad. A loud appeal and the finger is raised.
59.2On middle. This is punched down to long on for one.
59.1On middle. Blocked.
58.6Flat and on off. Newman Nyamhuri defends.
58.5OUT! Two in the over. Another big wicket for Afghans! What a player this man is. Always ready to be the game changer. He once again gets the better of the batter. Tossed up on leg and turns back in sharply. Bennett leans to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge and it crashes the stumps.
58.4Tossed up on off. Bennett blocks it out.
58.3OUT! GONE! Five-fer for Khan! That is what the magician can do. He means business. Khan lands it on leg and makes it to turn back in from the rough. Williams looks to slog sweep but misses and it crashes the stumps.
58.2FOUR! Williams has started well. Full and on middle. Williams comes forward and hits it over mid on for a boundary.
58.1One more! On middle, Ervine hits it to cover for a single.
57.6A single to end the over as Ervine plays it to point.
57.5Full and outside off. Williams strokes it to cover for a single.
57.4Outside off. Williams cuts it past point for a couple of runs.
57.3Very full and on middle. William pushes it to cover.
57.2Serves it full and on off. Williams prods and blocks it out.
57.1Flighted full on middle. Williams defends it out.
56.6Too full and on middle and leg. Ervine goes back and defends.
56.5Tossed up on off. Ervine defends it well.
56.4Flat and outside off. Williams knocks it to cover for a single.
56.3This one spins back in. On middle Williams blocks it out.
56.2Well outside off. Williams shoulders arms to it.
56.1Flat and outside off. Ervine plays it to point for a single.
55.6On the stumps. Williams defends.
55.5On middle. This is pushed to mid on.
55.4Around off. Blocked.
55.3FOUR! Out comes the reverse sweep. Williams sweeps it past point. This one races away to the fence.
55.2On the stumps. Blocked.
55.1On middle. On middle. Kept out.
54.6Quicker and on off. This is punched towards cover for one.
54.5On the stumps. Kept out.
54.4On middle. Williams works it to mid-wicket.
54.3Beaten! Outside off. This lands and spins away. Williams is beaten as he looks to defend.
54.2On the stumps. This is punched to cover.
54.1On middle. Kept out.
53.6Flatter and on off. Williams punches it past cover for one.!
53.5Flatter and on off. Ervine pushes it to sweeper cover for one.
53.4On the stumps. Kept out.
53.3Fuller and on off. This is worked to mid-wicket.!
53.2On middle. Tossed up. Blocked.
53.1Around off. Williams pushes it to cover.
52.6On middle. Kept out.
52.5Williams is off the mark! On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.
52.4OUT! There's the wicket Afghanistan wanted! This partnership was going along really well and it has been broken now. Rashid Khan it is. A soft dismissal. This is full and outside off. It is slapped hard but straight to cover and it is taken. Raza did hit it well but straight to the fielder. 121 more runs needed with five wickets in hand.
52.3Quicker and on off. Raza pushes it to cover.
52.2Around off. Nicely tossed up. Kept out.
52.1Floats it up on off. This is pushed to cover.
51.6On the stumps. Defended.
51.5Outside off. Left alone.
51.4Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
51.3On middle. Raza blocks it.
51.2Around off. Floated up. Kept out.
51.1On the pads. This is tucked around the corner for one.
50.6On middle. Kept out.
50.5Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
50.4FOUR BYES! Bonus runs! Down the leg side. Spins away further. Ervine looks to flick but misses. The keeper has no chance and it races away to the fence.
50.3On the pads. Ervine nudges it to mid-wicket.
50.2On middle. This is tucked to mid-wicket.
50.1Flatter and on middle. Ervine keeps it out well.
49.6Flighted ball on the stumps. Raza is solid in defense.
49.5On middle. Defended.
49.4Floats it up on middle. Blocked.
49.3Angled into the pads. This is worked past square leg. A run taken.
49.2Fuller and on off. This is strokes to mid off.
49.1On middle. Defended.
48.6Flatter and on off. This is punched to cover again.
48.5Around off. Floated up. Defended.
48.4On the stumps. This is punched to cover.
48.3On middle. Defended.
48.2Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
48.1On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
47.6Shorter and on off. Ervine pushes it to cover.
47.5Angled into the pads. Ervine works it to mid-wicket.
47.4Flatter and on middle. Ervine keeps it out.
47.3Around off. This is pushed to cover.
47.2On middle. Kept out.
47.1Beaten! Flatter and outside off. Ervine looks to cut but is beaten.
46.6Around off. This is punched past cover for one.
46.5On middle. Blocked.
46.4Two! On off. Ervine punches it past cover for two.
46.3On middle. This is pushed down to long on for one.
46.2On middle. Raza pushes it to cover.
46.1On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.!
45.6On middle. Kept out.
45.5On middle. Ervine pushes it past cover for one.
45.4Angled into the pads. Raza works it through square leg for one.
45.3On the stumps. Blocked.
45.2On middle. Kept out.
45.1On off. Raza pushes it to cover.
44.6On off. Ervine defends it solidly.
44.5On the pads. This is work down to fine leg for one.
44.4Around off. This is guided through point for one.
44.3On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
44.2On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.
44.1Around off. This is guided through point for one.
43.6On the stumps. Defended.
43.5On middle. Defended.
43.4On the stumps. Blocked.
43.3On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
43.2On the stumps. Kept out.
43.1Fuller and outside off. Ervine pushes it past cover for one.
42.6A bumper and on middle. Evaded.
42.5On middle. This is nudged on the leg side for one.
42.4On the off pole. This is pushed to cover.
42.3On the stumps. Kept out.
42.2On middle. Ervine pushes it to mid on.
42.1Just over! Shorter and on middle. Raza pulls it just over square leg. A single taken.
41.6On middle. Kept out.
41.5On off. This is pushed past cover for one.
41.4Around off. Kept out.
41.3On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
41.2On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
41.1Around off. This is pushed to cover.
40.6Goes short again. On middle. Ducked under.
40.5Goes short and on middle. Raza evades it.
40.4On middle. Ervine works it around the corner and takes one.
40.3Runs coming easily now! Around off. This is guided past point for one.
40.2Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
40.1FOUR BYES! Down the leg side. Ervine looks to flick. He misses. The keeper fails to take it. This goes to the fence.
39.6Around off. This is pushed to cover.
39.5On middle. Blocked.
39.4On middle. This is work d through square leg for one.
39.3Around off. Kept out.!
39.2On the stumps. Blocked.!
39.1On middle, kept out.
38.6Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
38.5Shortish and outside off. This is guided past point for two.
38.4A single as this is tucked on the leg side.
38.3On middle. Kept out.
38.2Outside off. This is guided through point for one.
38.1On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
37.6Around off. Blocked again.
37.5On the stumps. Defended.
37.4Angled into the stumps. Kept out.
37.3On middle. Defended.
37.2Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.!
37.1FOUR! Pulled away! This is on the shorter side. Raza pulls it through mid-wicket and this races away to the fence.
36.6On the stumps. Kept out.
36.5On middle. This is pushed down to mid on for one.
36.4Angled into the pads from around the wicket. This is worked through square leg for one.
36.3Around off. Raza pushes it towards cover for one's
36.2On middle. Kept out.
36.1FOUR BYES! Tough one for the keeper! Down the leg side. Raza looks to flick but misses. It bounces in front of the keeper who lets it through. Boundary.
35.6On middle. Kept out.
35.5On off. Ervine pushes it to cover.
35.4On middle. Ervine works it to mid-wicket.
35.3Around off. Kept out.
35.2On middle. This is nudged to mid-wicket.
35.1On the off pole. Raza punches it to cover.
34.6On middle. Kept out.
34.5Around off. Ervine guides it to point.
34.4Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.
34.3On off. Blocked.
34.2On middle. This is pushed down to long on.
34.1On middle. Blocked.
33.6On the pads. This is worked to short fine leg.
33.5On middle. Ervine works it to mid-wicket.
33.4OUT! LBW! He's gone! That's plumb in front! Rashid has another one. Myers just does not pick it. The googly. It lands outside off and spins back in. Myers leans forward and looks to defend but does so outside the line. He misses and it hits the pad. Zimbabwe in trouble now.
33.3Around off. This is punched to cover.
33.2On middle. Blocked.
33.1FOUR! Cut away! Shortish and outside off. This is cut past point for a boundary.
32.6On middle. Blocked.
32.5Angled into middle. Raza blocks it out.
32.4On middle. Raza works it to mid-wicket.
32.3Angled into the pads. Myers works it through square leg for one.
32.2Around off. Shorter. This is pushed to cover.
32.1On middle. Kept out.
31.6Short and down the leg side. Myers looks to pull but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye take.
31.5Shortish and on off. This is pushed to cover.
31.4Beaten! The leg spinner. It lands around off and spins away. Myers is beaten as he looks to defend.
31.3Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
31.2On middle. Raza works it to mid-wicket.
31.1Fuller and on off. Raza pushes it to cover.
We're back!
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...
TEA! Afghanistan will be happy at the break. Three wickets in the session have pushed them ahead in this game. The first few overs had nothing for the seamers and the visitors turned to spinners who got some purchase off the pitch and in return three big wickets. Khan and Zia-ur-Rehman trouble the Zimbabwe batters. Raza have looked solid so far and the hosts still have plenty of experienced batters to rely on. Can they go unhurt in the last session on Afghanistan spinners will trouble them? Stay tuned to find out.
30.6Angled into middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
30.5Around off. Myers defends.
30.4Beaten! Outside off. This lands and moves away. Myers is beaten as he pushes at it.
30.3Angled into middle. Raza works it through mid-wicket for one.
30.2On middle. Blocked.
30.1Around off. This is guided to point.
29.6Around off. This is pushed past cover. One more run taken.
29.5Outside off. This is guided past point for one.
29.4On the stumps. Defended.
29.3On middle. Kept out.
29.2OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust. Three down now and still 189 needed! On the pads. Kaitano sweeps. Extra bounce again. This goes off the glove and the fielder from first slip moves to his left and takes it. Simple catch.
29.1On off. Kept out.
28.6On middle. Raza defends.
28.5Two! Angled into the pads. Raza works it through mid-wicket for two.
28.4Around off. Blocked.
28.3On middle. Kept out.
28.2Around off. This is pushed to cover.
28.1On middle. Raza defends.
27.6Fuller and on off. This is driven through covers for three.
27.5Fukler and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.
27.4Outside off. Left alone.
27.3Outside off. Shortish. Kaitano slashes but misses.
27.2Around off. Blocked.
27.1SIX! What a shot! He has nailed it! Short and on the body. This is pulled over the square leg fence and it goes all the way.
26.6On middle. Blocked.
26.5On off. This is pushed to cover for one.
26.4On middle. Raza lunges and keeps it out.
26.3On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
26.2On middle. Raza defends.
26.1On middle. Kept out.
25.6A bumper to end the over! Ducked under.
25.5On the stumps. This is punched to cover.
25.4On middle. Kept out.
25.3Around off. This is punched past cover for one.
25.2Around off. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
25.1On middle. Blocked.
24.6On middle again. This is nudged around the corner for one.
24.5On middle. Kept out.
24.4Around off, blocked.
24.3Two! On the pads. Kaitano works it fine on the leg side. Two taken.
24.2On middle. This is kept out.
24.1Around off. This is pushed to cover.
23.6On the middle pole. This is pulled but to mid-wicket.
23.5On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
23.4On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
23.3FOUR! Off the outside edge! Fuller and on off. Raza drives. It goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence.
23.2Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.
23.1On middle. Kept out.
22.6On middle. Kept out.
22.5On off. Blocked.
22.4On the pads. Raza works it through square leg and takes one.
22.3On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
22.2On middle. Kept out.
22.1Outside off. This is pushed past cover for one.
21.6On middle. Kept out.
21.5On the stumps. Kept out.
21.4Around off. This is pushed to cover.
21.3On middle. Kept out.
21.2Outside off. Left alone.
21.1Down the leg side. Kaitano looks to flick but misses.
20.6Tossed up on off. Raza looks to defend. It goes off the inner half to mid-wicket.
20.5OUT! TIMBER! Radhid Khan strikes! Curran falls. A big wicket, another start for Curran and he has to walk back! This is flatter and outside off. It skids through. Curran plays a loose shot away from his body. He ends up chopping it onto the stumps.
20.4On middle. Curran defends.
20.3FOUR! Down the leg side. Curran sweeps it down towards fine leg and this races away to the fence.
20.2On the stumps. This is pushed back to the bowler.!
20.1On middle. Kept out.
19.6FOUR! On the pads. This is swept down to fine leg. Boundary.
19.5On middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
19.4Around off. Blocked.
19.3Beaten! Flatter and on off. This lands and turns away. Kaitano pushes it to cover.
19.2On the stumps. Defended.
19.1On middle. Kept out.
18.6Around off. This is punched to cover.
18.5Around off. Curran pushes it to cover.
18.4Around off. Kaitano pushes it through covers for one.
18.3On middle. Kept out.
18.2Around off. Kaitano pushes it to cover.!
18.1Three! Outside off. This is guided past point. Three taken.
17.6Around off. This is punched to cover.
17.5On the stumps. Kept out.
17.4On middle. Blocked.
17.3Fuller and on off. This is pushed to cover.
17.2On the pads again. Curran tucks it through mid-wicket for one.
17.1Flatter and on middle. This is worked to mid-wicket.
16.6On the stumps. This is pushed to cover.
16.5On middle. Kept out.
16.4Outside off. Left alone.
16.3FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle. Kaitano pulls it through mid-wicket and this races away to the fence.
16.2Around off. Defended.
16.1On middle. Curran works it through mid-wicket for one.
15.6On the stumps. Kaitano is solid in defense.
15.5On middle. Kept out.
15.4On middle. This is flicked to mid-wicket.
15.3Angled into middle. Kaitano defends it.
15.2On the stumps. Kaitano blocks it out.
15.1Angled into middle. Kept out.
14.6On middle. Defended.
14.5Beaten! Outside off. Curran pushed at it but is beaten.
14.4Outside off. Kaitano punches it to cover.
14.3On the stumps. Blocked.
14.2Around off. This is pushed to cover.
14.1On middle. Curran tucks it on the leg side and takes one.
13.6OUT! TAKEN! There is the first wicket! Afghanistan were starting to get a little frustrated but they have got the breakthrough. Gumbie looks to play the reverse sweep. This is slower and on off. A little bit of extra bounce. It goes off the glove and it is taken by the first slip fielder.
13.5On middle. Blocked.
13.4Fuller and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.
13.3Fuller and on middle. This is hit back to the bowler.
13.2FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off. Gumbie cuts it past point and this one races away to the fence.
13.1On off. Blocked.
12.6Around off. Fuller. This is pushed to cover.
12.5Floats it up on middle. Curran leans forward and plays it back to the bowler.
12.4On middle. Curran is solid in defense.
12.3Stays back this time and then works it to mid-wicket.
12.2On off. Curran pushes it to cover.
12.1Angled into the pads. Curran works it to mid-wicket.
11.6NOn middle. Blocked.
11.5On middle. This is eased down to long on for one.
11.4FOUR! Up and over! On middle. Out comes the slog sweep. This is hit over mid on and this one races away to the fence.
11.3Two! On the pads. Curran works it through square leg. Two taken.
11.2On middle. Curran punches it to covers.
11.1Around off. This is pushed past cover for one.
10.6Two! On middle. Curran works it through mid-wicket for two.
10.5Fuller and on off. This is driven to cover.
10.4On the off pole. Blocked.
10.3Outside off. Left alone.
10.2Another one outside off. Not played at.
10.1Outside off. Left alone.
9.6On middle. Kept out.
9.5Fuller and on off. Gumbie blocks it.
9.4Flatter and on middle. Gumbie blocks it.
9.3Around off. This is pushed to cover.
9.2On middle. Kept out.
9.1On middle. Tossed up. Curran looks to flick but it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
8.6A dot to end the over as Gumbie blocks this full ball on the deck.
8.5On a length and outside off. Gumbie stays back and blocks it out.
8.4Short in length and on off. Curran pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
8.3Too full and on middle. Curran nudges it to square leg.
8.2Very full and outside off. Curran drives it to cover.
8.1Touch fuller and outside off. Curran mistimes his push back to the bowler.
7.6Short in length and on off. Gumbie hops and blocks.
7.5On a length and on off. Gumbie hangs back and blocks.
7.4Angles it on middle. Gumbie eases it to mid on.
7.3Good length ball outside off. Gumbie pushes it to point.
7.2Full and on middle. Gumbie defends.
7.1Length and outside off. Gumbie punches it to point.
6.6FOUR! Width given again. This is outside off. Curran flashes his blade and hits it to cover for a boundary.
6.5Full and on off. Curran defends it to cover.
6.4Short in length and on middle, stays low and Curran misses his pull. An appeal for LBW but was missing stumps.
6.3Slides it full and on the pads. Gumbie works it to fine leg for a single.
6.2Full and on middle. Gumbie again defends it out.
6.1Length and on middle. Gumbie gets behind the line and blocks.
5.6Length ball outside off. Curran defends it out.
5.5On the pads, this is turned to square leg.
5.4Fuller ball on middle and leg. Curran tucks it to square leg.
5.3Very full and on the pads. Curran works it on the leg side.
5.2Full and slides it down the leg side. Curran misses his flick.
5.1Full and on middle. Curran defends.
4.6Full and outside off. Gumbie knocks it to cover.
4.5Length and outside off. Gumbie punches it to cover.
4.4A single as Curran tucks it to deep square leg.
4.3Length and outside off, this one nips in. Curran makes a brave leave.
4.2Well outside off. Curran slaps it to cover.
4.1Good length ball on off. Curran solidly blocks.
3.6Full and outside off, Gumbie pushes it to cover.
3.5Creates an angle and serves it on middle. Gumbie defends.
3.4Outside off, this is pushed to cover.
3.3SO CLOSE. Gumbie chases this widish delivery, this is outside off. Gumbie looks to drive but edges it past the stumps.
3.2Length and on middle, this is punched to mid-wicket.
3.1On a length and on off. Gumbie defends it well.
2.6Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.
2.5Full and outside off, this is driven to cover.
2.4Very full and slanting on the pads Gumbie flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
2.3Length and on middle. Gumbie blocks.
2.2FOUR! Poor line. Spills this down the leg side. Gumbie flicks it down to fine leg for a boundary.
2.1Shapes it down the leg side. Gumbie misses his flick.
1.6FOUR! Positive start by Curran. Again this is outside off. Curran cuts it past cover for four runs.
1.5Shaping on the pads. Curran turns it to deep square leg for a couple more.
1.4FOUR! Slashed hard! Outside off and it swings in. Curran cuts it late and past point for a boundary.
1.3Good length ball on middle. Gumbie nudges it to deep square leg for a single.
1.2Bowls it full and outside off. Gumbie leaves it alone.
1.1The hosts are underway. Angles it on the pads. Curran flicks it behind square leg for a single.
0.6Around off. Kept out.
0.5On middle. Blocked.
0.4Beaten again! This is a good length and around off. Gumbie pushes at it but is beaten again.
0.3On the stumps. Kept out again.
0.2Around off. Blocked.
0.1Decent but to begin! Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Gumbie is beaten as he looks to defend.
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
Nifty 50 | 25723.70 | -167.70 | -0.65 |
BSE Sensex | 83974.66 | -581.74 | -0.69 |
Nifty Bank | 57495.80 | -582.25 | -1.00 |
Nifty IT | 35890.15 | -188.50 | -0.52 |
BSE SmallCap | 53399.25 | -217.46 | -0.41 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 3 | South Africa | 3107 | 111 |
| 4 | India | 3881 | 108 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2050 | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2036 | 70 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 208 | 12 |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 62 | 10 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4585 | 121 |
| 2 | Australia | 4063 | 110 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2657 | 95 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2988 | 79 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2882 | 76 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10434 | 268 |
| 3 | England | 11609 | 258 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 12268 | 250 |
| 5 | South Africa | 11103 | 241 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 13711 | 225 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8914 | 217 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 11860 | 201 |
| 12 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | Namibia | 6344 | 181 |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | 10484 | 178 |
| 17 | Nepal | 7384 | 176 |
| 18 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 6912 | 150 |
| 21 | Uganda | 7952 | 142 |
| 22 | Papua New Guinea | 2718 | 136 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5441 | 130 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6508 | 123 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Qatar | 4310 | 113 |
| 30 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 5074 | 106 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 4082 | 100 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3377 | 79 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 4054 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 44 | Japan | 2518 | 66 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 50 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 51 | Malawi | 2019 | 47 |
| 52 | Botswana | 1547 | 47 |
| 53 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 54 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 55 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1544 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 65 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 66 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 67 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 68 | Samoa | 672 | 29 |
| 69 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
