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Afghanistan trail Zimbabwe by 180 runs at stumps on day two of second Test
Afghanistan ended the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at 159 for six after 48 overs, trailing by 180 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Zimbabwe, who resumed day two with a strong position after reaching 250 for five on the opening day, were bowled out for 339 in 114.5 overs in their first innings.
Afghanistan faced a challenging task in reply but managed to score 159 runs while losing six wickets by the close of play.
With a deficit of 180 runs and four wickets remaining, Afghanistan will look to build a stronger batting performance on day three and reduce the gap.
The second Test remains finely poised, with Zimbabwe holding the advantage heading into the third day.