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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Result – One off Test

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One off Test • Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe

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ZIM
359/10 (103)
Afghanistan cricket team logo
AFG
127/10 & 159/10 (43)
Zimbabwe won by 73 runs
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Player of the match: Ben Curran

End of over 43 (0 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 0 (3)
Yamin Ahmadzai 13 (19)
AFG 159/10
Blessing Muzarabani 12-3-48-1
42.6
W
Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled!
42.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, no run
42.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, no run
42.3
W
Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, Bowled!
42.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, no run
42.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, no run
End of over 42 (4 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 13 (19)
Khalil Gurbaz 6 (4)
AFG 159/8
Richard Ngarava 13-5-37-2
41.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
41.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
41.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
41.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
41.2
4
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, Four
41.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
End of over 41 (12 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 9 (13)
Khalil Gurbaz 6 (4)
AFG 155/8
Tanaka Chivanga 11-2-40-1
40.6
1L
Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 leg bye
40.5
0
Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
40.4
6
Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, Six
40.3
1
Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, 1 run
40.2
0
Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, no run
40.1
4
Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, Four
End of over 40 (2 runs)
Khalil Gurbaz 1 (1)
Yamin Ahmadzai 3 (10)
AFG 143/8
Richard Ngarava 12-5-33-2
39.6
1
Richard Ngarava to Khalil Gurbaz, 1 run
39.5
W
Richard Ngarava to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Out! Caught by C Ervine
39.4
1
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 run
39.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
39.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run
39.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Afghanistan met in One off Test of Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 42.6: Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled! | 42.3: Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, Bowled! | 41.2: Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, Four. The turning point arrived at 42.6 when Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Zimbabwe won by 73 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 42.6: Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled!
  • 42.3: Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, Bowled!
  • 41.2: Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, Four
  • 40.4: Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, Six
  • 40.1: Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, Four
  • 39.5: Richard Ngarava to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Out! Caught by C Ervine

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 42.6 when Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Zimbabwe won by 73 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 42.6: Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled!. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 43 (0 runs)
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi 0 (3)
Yamin Ahmadzai 13 (19)
AFG 159/10
Blessing Muzarabani 12-3-48-1

42.6 W Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bowled!

42.5 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, no run

42.4 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, no run

42.3 W Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, Bowled!

42.2 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, no run

42.1 0 Blessing Muzarabani to Khalil Gurbaz, no run

End of over 42 (4 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 13 (19)
Khalil Gurbaz 6 (4)
AFG 159/8
Richard Ngarava 13-5-37-2

41.6 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

41.5 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

41.4 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

41.3 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

41.2 4 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, Four

41.1 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

End of over 41 (12 runs)
Yamin Ahmadzai 9 (13)
Khalil Gurbaz 6 (4)
AFG 155/8
Tanaka Chivanga 11-2-40-1

40.6 1L Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 leg bye

40.5 0 Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

40.4 6 Tanaka Chivanga to Yamin Ahmadzai, Six

40.3 1 Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, 1 run

40.2 0 Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, no run

40.1 4 Tanaka Chivanga to Khalil Gurbaz, Four

End of over 40 (2 runs)
Khalil Gurbaz 1 (1)
Yamin Ahmadzai 3 (10)
AFG 143/8
Richard Ngarava 12-5-33-2

39.6 1 Richard Ngarava to Khalil Gurbaz, 1 run

39.5 W Richard Ngarava to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Out! Caught by C Ervine

39.4 1 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, 1 run

39.3 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

39.2 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

39.1 0 Richard Ngarava to Yamin Ahmadzai, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan One off Test match?
Zimbabwe won by 73 runs.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan One off Test?
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan is the One off Test of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan live score?
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