Zimbabwe create history, become first team to score 500+ runs in both innings of a Test match

Zimbabwe made Test cricket history by becoming the first team to score over 500 runs in both innings of a single match against Afghanistan in Sharjah. Zimbabwe scored 504 in their first innings and declared at 523 for 5 in the second. Despite the high-scoring performances leading to a draw, the match saw a combined total of 1,541 runs across three innings with only 25 wickets falling.

Brendan Taylor earned Player of the Match honors after hitting 131 alongside Brian Bennett's 128 in the first innings. Afghanistan replied with 514 runs, featuring centuries from Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, and Rahmanullah Zadran. Zimbabwe secured their historic feat in the second innings through Craig Ervine's unbeaten 206 and Wessly Madhevere's maiden Test century of 100 not out.