Taylor's 131 and Bennett's unbeaten 71 leave Zimbabwe well placed on day one

Zimbabwe finished the opening day in a strong position thanks to a century from Taylor and an unbeaten 71 from Bennett. The pair put on 137 runs for the third wicket, anchoring the innings. Afghanistan fought back in the final session, taking three wickets. Despite that late pressure, Zimbabwe's partnership ensured they closed the day on a firm footing.