Zimbabwe Create Test Cricket History, Become First Team to Score 500+ in Both Innings

Sharjah, Nov 10: Zimbabwe have scripted history in Test cricket by becoming the first team to score more than 500 runs in both innings of a single Test match. The historic feat came during their first Test against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which ended in a draw on November 9.

Zimbabwe scored 504 in their first innings before declaring at 523/5 in the second. Afghanistan responded with 514 runs in their first innings, taking a narrow 10-run lead.

The second innings was highlighted by a magnificent unbeaten double century from Craig Ervine, who scored 206 off 279 balls. At 41 years and 82 days, he became the third-oldest cricketer to score a Test double century. Wessly Madhevere also remained unbeaten on 100, sharing an unbroken 208-run partnership with Ervine.

Earlier, Brendan Taylor (131) and Brian Bennett (128) scored centuries for Zimbabwe in the first innings. Afghanistan’s Rahmat Shah (173), Rahmanullah Zadran (113) and Sediqullah Atal (105) also struck hundreds.

Ervine’s double century and Madhevere’s maiden Test hundred were among the major highlights of the five-day encounter.

Brendan Taylor was named Player of the Match for his contributions of 131 and 82 runs across the two innings