Afghanistan broke the record for the fewest Test matches to score 600 runs by achieving this feat in their 10th Test match, surpassing Pakistan’s previous record of 19 matches. The drawn match against Zimbabwe saw Afghanistan score 699 runs, and Zimbabwe scoring 586 runs, both teams posting their highest scores in Test cricket.

In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, Afghanistan has surpassed Pakistan’s long-standing record for the fewest number of Test matches required to score over 600 runs, achieving this milestone in their drawn Test match against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This match showcased extraordinary batting performances, with Afghanistan amassing a total of 699 runs in their sole innings, highlighted by exceptional double centuries from Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi. This historic feat has now firmly established Afghanistan’s position in the annals of Test cricket.

Prior to Afghanistan’s achievement, the record for the fewest Tests to reach a 600-plus score was held by Pakistan, who accomplished this in 19 matches. The benchmark was set after Pakistan scored their first 600-plus total in their debut Test series in 1958. Afghanistan’s recent accomplishment came in their tenth Test match, illuminating the rapid development of cricket in the nation. Moreover, the match illustrated an alignment of high scoring between both teams, as Zimbabwe also set their highest total in Test cricket with 586 runs in their innings.

The drawn Test match against Zimbabwe has enabled Afghanistan to mark a significant milestone in their cricket history by breaking a record that had been in place since the inception of the sport in the nation. With an impressive performance from both teams resulting in record scores, this match will be remembered as a pivotal moment for Afghanistan cricket. The context of the match, along with individual performances, speaks volumes about the evolution and competitiveness of cricket in this emerging nation.

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