17:26: That'll be stumps on Day 2. Curran grabs the headlines with a scintillating 121, and it was a day won by Zimbabwe as they posted a huge first-innings total. Substantial contributions from Nick Welch, Brendon Taylor and Sikandar Raza helped build a competitive score. Ziaur Rahman wrapped up the tail and ended with impressive figures of 7-97. Afghanistan came out to bat and were tested incessantly, with many deliveries hissing past the outside edge, finding it tough to face the music. Abdul Malik holed out to backward square for just two, and then the seasoned pair, who have batted together for many years, soaked up the pressure and made sure they didn't lose further wickets. There's lots of time still left in the game, and Afghanistan need massive partnerships to stay alive in this contest. See you tomorrow, goodnight for now!

Mohamed Ejaz: "Zimbabwe played more test matches in 2025 than many other countries which is great. Unfortunately they couldn't show any sign of improvement in their performances except this match against inexperienced Afghanistan. Just game time alone won't do wonders. Proper First Class exposure is a must."

Luke: "Am I the only one thinking Zimbabwe's new-ball bowlers aren't asking enough questions like Ziaur did? The length looks a tad shorter than what you'd expect from new-ball bowlers."