With Afghanistan just two wickets away from victory, Zimbabwe's final day fight will depend on Ervine and Ngarava. The thrilling battle continues, with Rashid Khan's brilliance and Ismat Alam's debut century setting the stage for an intense conclusion.

Rashid Khan's six-wicket haul puts Afghanistan on the brink of victory in the second Test against Zimbabwe. Rashid's remarkable performance, taking 6-66 in the second innings, leads the tourists closer to a series win.

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan took six wickets in a row to put Afghanistan on the verge of victory in the series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Sunday.

Rashid Khan's three wickets in the final hour positioned Afghanistan for a series win against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Needing 73 more runs, Zimbabwe ended day four at 205/8. Khan has a total of 10 wickets with figures of 6-66 in this innings and 4-94 in Zimbabwe's first innings.

Rashid bagged the big wicket of Ben Curran for 38 before adding two more to his tally to reduce the hosts to 99 for 4. Sikandar Raza then stood firm alongside Ervine to steady the ship as Zimbabwe slowly recovered.

The Afghanistan cricket team has received a major blow as their star all-rounder Rashid Khan is unlikely to play the first Test against Zimbabwe. The match, which is scheduled to be held on December 26,

Craig Ervine, batting on 53, holds the key for Zimbabwe, who are 73 runs from their target but have just two wickets in hand going into day five