Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Preview, 1st Test

Both sides have won a Test game each between each other.

By Akshit Bhatnagar

Updated - 25 Dec 2024, 13:26 IST

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Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Afghanistan (AFG) are all set to continue their ongoing multi-format series. After three T20Is and three ODI matches, both sides will next lock horns across two Test matches. The first Test of the series will be held at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo, starting on December 26

It is worth noting that Zimbabwe last played a Test match in July 2024. The side took on Ireland in an only Test. The game saw plenty of action and thrilling plays from both sides. However, Ireland emerged victorious, winning the game by four wickets.

On the other hand, Afghanistan were set to play a Test game against New Zealand in September 2024. However, the game was abandoned without a ball being bowled. With little practice in the longest format, both sides will hope for a good performance in the upcoming clash. 


Match Details

Match Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test
Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Date and Time December 26 - 30, 2024, 1:30 pm IST
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details FanCode (app and website)

Pitch Report

The surface at the Queens Sports Club is one that is quite balanced. With ample help available both the batters and the bowlers, an equally challenging clash could be on the cards for both sides in the upcoming fixture at this venue.


Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 02
Won by Zimbabwe 01
Won by Afghanistan 01
Tied 00
No Result 00
First-ever Fixture Mar 2-3, 2021
Most-recent Fixture Mar 10-14, 2021

Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe:

Predicted XI:  Craig Ervine (captain), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Joylord Gumbie, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.

Afghanistan:

Predicted XI: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah (vice-capt), Ikram Alikhail (wk), Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zahir Khan, Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, Fareed Ahmad.

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