The first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan ended in a draw with record-breaking scores. Zimbabwe scored 586 runs, while Afghanistan amassed 699, with historic performances from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah. Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett impressed with both ball and bat. Rain affected the match's conclusion. The second Test starts Thursday in Bulawayo.
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