Afghanistan and Zimbabwe Test Match Likely to End in Draw

In the first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Afghanistan reached 515 for 3 in reply to Zimbabwe's record 586, with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi unbeaten on 179. Shahidi and Rahmat Shah shared a monumental 364-run partnership for the third wicket before Shah was dismissed for a career-best 234. Rain interrupted play, preventing any further action after 1 p.m. local time, and increasing the likelihood of a draw as both teams await more rain on the final day. Shahidi's innings included 18 fours, and he is just 22 runs shy of his personal best score of 200. Wicketkeeper Afsar Zazai provided solid support, remaining not out on 46. Both teams are in search of their first Test victory in three years, with the second Test scheduled to begin on January 2.