Pakistan won by 8 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)

The two added 137 for the third wicket to ensure Zimbabwe ended in a strong position despite Afghanistan taking three wickets in the final session
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Afghanistan handed a debut to middle-order batter Rahmanullah
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Antum Naqvi is set to make his Test debut, which would mean a rejig of the playing XI for Zimbabwe, who will be led by Brian Bennett in Richard Ngarava's absence
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Latest scorecard from the first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in Sharjah.
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The PCB has asked the league to pay $10,000 per NOC it issues for the tournament starting November 7
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Cremer also returns to the Test fold after close to nine years, with Bennett set to lead the squad in Ngarava's absence
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The 15-member squad features players with international exposure, including Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Hasnain and Maaz Sadaqat
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Organisers say 8.4m people have applied for tickets to India v Pakistan at the Men's Cricket World Cup in Johannesburg in 2027.
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Pakistan were found one over short after time allowances were taken into consideration
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Blessing Muzarabani and Newman Nyamhuri return to the Zimbabwe XI after recovering from injuries
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Fakhar and Baig's 149-run stand rescued Pakistan from 14 for 2 after Kamindu Mendis' 131 set them 326
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Sri Lanka made one change as well with Theekshana coming in for Malinga
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