For 1st time in Test history, a team scores 500+ in both innings

Zimbabwe became the first team in Test cricket history to score 500+ runs in both innings of a match. They made 504 in their first innings against Afghanistan in Sharjah before finishing on 523/5 in their second. Craig Ervine struck 206*(279) and Wessly Madhevere scored 100*(108) in second innings, while Brendan Taylor and Brian Bennett hit first-innings centuries for Zimbabwe.