End of over. Over 38. 5 runs. Bowler: Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Zimbabwe: 130/2(rr 3.42)

One run. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Alam. That brings us to the end of Day 1. Zimbabwe finish strongly at 130 for 2, leading by three runs. Ben Curran anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten 52, while Nick Welch played a solid hand with 49. For Afghanistan, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi was the lone wicket-taker, picking up both scalps. The first session tomorrow will be crucial, Zimbabwe will look to build on their lead, while Afghanistan will be desperate for early breakthroughs to claw their way back into the contest.

One run. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

One run. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Alam.

One run. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mahboob.

Dot ball. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Zazai.

One run. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Alam.

End of over. Over 37. 4 runs. Bowler: Sharafuddin Ashraf. Zimbabwe: 125/2(rr 3.38)

One run. Sharafuddin Ashraf to Ben Curran. Arm length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmadzai.

One run. Sharafuddin Ashraf to Brendan Taylor. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.

Dot ball. Sharafuddin Ashraf to Brendan Taylor. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shahidi.

One run. Sharafuddin Ashraf to Ben Curran. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.

One run. Sharafuddin Ashraf to Brendan Taylor. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Gurbaz.

Dot ball. Sharafuddin Ashraf to Brendan Taylor. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

End of over. Over 36. 5 runs. Bowler: Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. Zimbabwe: 121/2(rr 3.36)

Dot ball. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Gurbaz.

Dot ball. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Ben Curran. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

One run. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Shahidi.

Four runs. FOUR! Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs. Lovely shot.

Dot ball. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Ahmadzai.

Dot ball. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi to Brendan Taylor. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Zazai.