Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI at Harare, Feb 16 2017 - Ball by Ball Commentary

Well folks, Afghanistan have claimed the first match by 12 runs (D/L). Zimbabwe were ahead by a one run before Burl was timely trapped in front by Rashid Khan to give the fielding team advantage then the heavens opened up and with that all the chances of Zimbabwe recovering went up in smoke. The groundstaff did their best but it wasn't enough to save the home side.

17:05 Match called off , Afghanistan won by 12 runs

Umpires are having a chat with both the captains

All four umpires, the match referee, are on field now

A small roller is being pulled over the outfield, and some sawdust is being sprinkled on the area

The scores is likely to be revised again after this delay Umpires are walking off the field.

there seems to be a bit of a problem. The Afghanistan players aren't happy about something , probably the outfield

the two batsmen are walking back to the pavilion after having a chat with the umpires

now the Afghanistan fielders are marching out of the field

groundsmen are back back on field. There seems to be a problem area just outside the square.

and we are back.. the two umpires walks out into the field. being followed by the Afghan team and the two batsmen takes to the field

Afghanistan are ahead by 13 runs on DL

and its raining now .. the Players are running off the field....... the smaller covers are being pulled on to the wicket

and now the bigger cover is now being pulled over the table

Some good news.... it has stopped raining..... covers are being pulled off

Though its still heavily overcast

46 overs to be played, target revised to 207 and starts at 16:30 local

Musakanda walks out into the showers

Zimbabwe are ahead by a one run

scores are now par on DL

started to rain now