Rahmanullah, Atal centuries lead Afghani fightback against Zimbabwe: 1st Test, Day 3 ...

Debutant Rahmanullah struck a fine century as Afghanistan mounted a strong fightback on Day 3 of the first Test against Zimbabwe, reaching 402 for 7 in reply to Zimbabwe’s imposing 504.

Rahmanullah Zadran and Sediqullah Atal were the outstanding performers, both scoring magnificent centuries on a day when Afghanistan’s batting finally found its rhythm.

Rahmanullah made 113 on his Test debut, while Atal contributed 105, with their second-wicket partnership of 206 putting the hosts firmly back into the contest.

Zimbabwe fought back through Newman Nyamhuri, who claimed four wickets for 62, while Graeme Cremer took two wickets. However, Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah remained unbeaten on 94 from 194 deliveries, keeping his side within reach of Zimbabwe’s total.

Afghanistan ended the day trailing by just 102 runs with three wickets remaining, leaving the first Test finely poised heading into Day 4.

Afghanistan 402 for 7 (Rahmanullah 113, Atal 105, Rahmat 94*, Nyamhuri 4-62) trail Zimbabwe 504 by 102 runs.

Nov 2026.