Afghanistan Wins Test Series Against Zimbabwe

Afghanistan secured a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second Test at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, clinching the series 1-0. Rashid Khan was instrumental in the victory, taking 11 wickets across the match, including a career-best 7-66 in the second innings, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 205 while chasing 278. Captain Craig Ervine was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with 53 runs, but his efforts were not enough to prevent a loss. Afghanistan's batting revival was led by Rahmat Shah, who scored 139, and debutant Ismat Alam, who added 101, helping the team recover from a first-innings deficit. This win marks Afghanistan's fourth Test victory since gaining Test status in 2017. Rashid praised his teammates' resilience, notably Alam's performance despite being injured, and highlighted his own comeback from back surgery.