It was another day heavily dominated by the batters, who largely enjoyed themselves in comfortable conditions. The morning began with a solid performance from the Afghan tail and skipper Rahmat Shah, who frustrated the opponent's bowling attack by navigating the entire first session wicketless while adding crucial runs. Afghanistan overhauled the deficit to secure a 10-run lead before being bowled out for 514 runs, bolstered by Zia-ur-Rehman's gritty 15 and a magnificent 173 from Rahmat Shah, his second-highest individual Test score. Zimbabwe lost opener Innocent Kaia cheaply before tea after another uncomfortable stay at the crease, trapped plumb in front lbw for 1 by Zia-ur-Rehman. Zimbabwe bring Day 4 to a close, posting a lead of 154 runs, showing clear aggressive intent as they push for a result tomorrow. An enthralling final day awaits us. See you all soon, take care, and goodbye for now!

5:14 pm The post-tea session got underway with Taylor flicking Saleem away on the third delivery to find the on-side ropes. However, Ben Curran soon threw his wicket away, attempting to clear the mid-on fielder off Zia-ur-Rehman but completely mistiming the lofted stroke to hole out. Taylor continued his brilliant, aggressive form, dispatching boundaries for fun before his innings was cruelly cut short on 82 off 88 balls following a disastrous run-out misunderstanding with Bennett. Ervine was given a life on nought just two balls later, put down by Rahmat Shah, and survived to remain unbeaten on 20 alongside his skipper Bennett, who is on 49.

The light meters are out in action now. The umpires take readings atop the stumps, and it looks like conditions are deemed safe enough to continue for the time being.

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