Afghanistan in a tight spot in qualification jostle

While Zimbabwe won a game that they were expected to win on Sunday, Afghanistan faltered in a similar scenario. As Zimbabwe's batting mainstays scored runs, Afghanistan's spinners failed to inspire their team to victory. The contrasting fortunes of the two teams in their respective opening games of World Cup Qualifiers sets up a thrilling match on Tuesday, with the stakes even higher.

Afghanistan's loss to Scotland in the opening round of matches will be remembered more for the brilliant unbeaten century by Calum MacLeod than anything else. But it was the first time