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Weekly Roundup: Test Season in Cricket Rages On as NZ Defeats Sri in 1st T20I

Afg Vs Zim 2024 – Test Series

The ongoing Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe has been a run-fest, with both teams posting impressive scores. As of today, Afghanistan is at 425/2 after 125 overs, with Rahmat Shah on 231* and Hashmatullah Shahidi on 141*. Earlier, Zimbabwe posted a formidable total, with Sean Williams scoring 154, Craig Ervine 104, and Brian Bennett contributing 110*. The match has seen record-breaking partnerships, including a 361-run stand between Shah and Shahidi, the second-highest third-wicket partnership in Zimbabwe Test history. Let’s see which team will win this 1st game of the 2-match test series.

Pak Vs SA 2024 – Test Series

South Africa have won the 1st test match by a narrow margin of 2 wickets. This feat has propelled the Proteas squad towards the Finals of World Test Championship 2025 and the South African fans are celebrating this unprecedented feat. This victory marks South Africa’s sixth consecutive Test win and underscores their dominance in the WTC standings. Despite a remarkable six-wicket haul by Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen formed an unbeaten 51-run partnership to clinch victory.

Earlier, Pakistan posted 211 in their first innings, with Kamran Ghulam top-scoring with 54 runs. South Africa responded with 301, led by Aiden Markram’s 89 runs. In their second innings, Pakistan managed 237, with Saud Shakeel contributing 84 runs. South Africa chased down the target of 149, reaching 150/8, with Rabada’s crucial batting performance sealing the win. Unfortunately, win was the fate of Pakistan, however, we are excited to see how well the green team will perform under Shan Masood’s captaincy.

Ind Vs Aus 2024 – Test Series

In the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Series between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia established a commanding position by building a 333-run lead. Despite a strong bowling performance from India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who took four wickets, Australia’s lower-order batting, including contributions from Marnus Labuschagne (70) and Nathan Lyon (41*), bolstered their total. At stumps on Day 4, Australia was 228/9, with Lyon and Scott Boland (10*) at the crease. India faces a challenging task to chase down the target on the final day. However, it is imperative to mention here that India’s loss in this 4th game will drastically reduce their chances of qualifying for the WTC final.

NZ Vs Sri 2024 – T20I Series

In the first T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand secured an 8-run victory. Batting first, New Zealand posted 172/8, with Daryl Mitchell contributing 62 runs and Michael Bracewell adding 59. Sri Lanka’s chase was led by Pathum Nissanka’s 90 and Kusal Mendis’s 46, but they fell short, ending at 164/8. Jacob Duffy’s exceptional bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs, was instrumental in New Zealand’s win.