AFG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Afghanistan tour of New Zealand in India, Only Test

Afghanistan and New Zealand teams have never faced each other before in Test cricket. The upcoming one-off contest marks the first meeting between the two sides.

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 08 Sept 2024, 21:21 IST

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The Afghanistan cricket team is all set to lock horns against New Zealand in a one-off Test match, which is set to commence from September 9 to 13. The game is set to take place in Greater Noida, in the host country, India. This upcoming one-off Test match marks the first time in history the two sides will be facing each other in the red-ball game. In addition, it will also be their first Test match at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, which has previously been Afghanistan's adopted home ground.

On the other hand, New Zealand has named a strong squad for the forthcoming Test match. The majority of the squad seems identical to the one that lost 2-0 to Australia earlier this year, with right-arm pacer Tim Southee once being named as the captain of the team with the likes of Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Kane Williamson.

Notably, the upcoming Test match will be crucial for Kiwis who quest to qualify for the WTC Final 2025, with the Black Caps currently placing in the third spot just behind India and Australia.

The cricket fans have a great opportunity to watch the international Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand for free of charge at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from September 9 to 13.

As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

 

Match Information

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, Only Test

Afghanistan tour of New Zealand in India, 9 Sep 2024, Mon, 10:00 AM IST ,Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida

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Weather Report

Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida

Clear

15.1Ā°C

31% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Afghanistan

L
W
W
L
L

New Zealand

W
W
L
L
L

Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan

IA Khil (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, R Shah, Abdul Malik, Zahir Khan, Bahir Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Qais Ahmad, Nijat Masood, Khalil Ahmad

Bench : Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Afsar Zazai, Riaz Hussan, Shahidullah Kamal, Shamsurrahman

New Zealand

Devon Conway (wk), Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee (C), William Oā€™Rourke, Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson, WA Young, DJ Mitchell, Glenn Phillips

Bench : Michael Bracewell, MJ Henry, AY Patel, Ben Sears

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The match between Afghanistan and New Zealand marks the first-ever Test to be hosted by the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. Moreover, the stadium also has not hosted any first-class fixtures off late. Regardless, in terms of recent white-ball match record at the venue, one can expect a high-scoring contest between the two nations. Spinners will also be expected to get some assistance as the match progresses.

65%

Pace Bowling

35%

Spin Bowling

75%

Batting Pitch

350

Average Score

25%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

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C

Rahmat Shah AFG | BAT

Rahmat Shah is one of the rare players who has played each of the nine Test matches for Afghanistan so far. The cricketer has minted 578 runs across 18 innings of those nine Tests at a healthy batting average of 32.11.

7.5
C

Zahir Khan AFG | BOWL

Afghanistan spinner Zahir Khan has snapped 11 wickets in five Test matches for his country. With Rashid Khan out of the mix for a while, Zahir is currently one of the leading spin candidates in the Afghanistan playing XI.

9
C

Kane Williamson NZ | BAT

New Zealandā€™s all-time great Kane Williamson will start out as one of the senior most members from either side in the impending one-off Test.

9

Kane Williamson NZ | BAT

The 34-year-old has also been in splendid touch with the bat off late, as he has amounted nearly 1,100 runs in his past 10 Test appearances.

8

Tim Southee NZ | BOWL

New Zealand captain and senior paceman Tim Southee has stacked up a staggering haul of 380 wickets from 100 Tests, including 27 off his previous 10 appearances on some testing conditions.

9

Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT

Afghanistan opening batter Ibrahim Zadran has listed four half-centuries and one additional 100-plus score in his seven-match Test journey so far. He holds a prolific batting average of 38.64 at the moment.

8.5

Daryl Mitchell NZ | ALL

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell averages a staggering 50.25 after playing 23 matches for his country. He has so far amassed five centuries and 10 half-centuries since making his format debut in November 2019.

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8.5

William Oā€™Rourke

NZ | BOWL

8

Shahidullah Kamal

AFG | ALL

Last Updated On - Sep 8 2024 9:21 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

2 : 9

NZ

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13.5/100

Head To Head
Tom Latham

8

Tom Blundell

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Ibrahim Zadran
VC

9

Rahmat Shah

6

Kane Williamson
C

9

Rachin Ravindra

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Tim Southee

8

Matt Henry

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

2 : 9

NZ

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13.5/100

Grand League
Tom Latham

8

Tom Blundell

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Rahmat Shah

6

Kane Williamson

9

Rachin Ravindra
VC

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Daryl Mitchell
C

8.5

Tim Southee

8

Matt Henry

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

3 : 8

NZ

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12.5/100

Mega League
Tom Latham

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Ibrahim Zadran
VC

9

Rahmat Shah
C

6

Kane Williamson

9

Rachin Ravindra

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Tim Southee

8

Matt Henry

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

3 : 8

NZ

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12.5/100

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Tom Latham

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Ibrahim Zadran
VC

9

Rahmat Shah
C

6

Kane Williamson

9

Rachin Ravindra

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Tim Southee

8

Matt Henry

8.5

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