ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st Test
Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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Preview
The hosts, Zimbabwe (ZIM), are all set to take on Afghanistan (AFG) in the first Test match of the two-match series slated to take place on December 26 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The attention now shifts to the longer version of the game after the ODI and T20I series. The Chevrons seem to have a tough time battling against the Afghan side in their backyard.
The Afghan won the T20I series by 2-1, before grabbing the ODI series with a 2-0 margin. The two countries, despite being full member nations of the ICC, are not a part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The visitors will be keen to maintain their form to grab the last series of the tour. On the other hand, the hosts will be eager to win this series after losing the white-ball series.
While it is a fresh start with the red-ball format, the Chevrons would want to stamp their authority after losing the white-ball format. In contrast, Hasmahtullah Shahidi and his men aim to mark a whitewash with a Test series win to end their tour on a high note.
Match Information
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test
Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 26 Dec 2024, Thur, 1:30 PM IST ,Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
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Players Stats in current Series
Brian Bennett
ZIM - all
107 Runs
3 Matches
Sediqullah Atal
AFG - bat
156 Runs
3 Matches
Rahmat Shah
AFG - bat
392 Runs
2 Matches
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG - all
75 Runs
3 Matches
Abdul Malik
AFG - bat
113 Runs
3 Matches
Hashmatullah Shahidi
AFG - bat
272 Runs
2 Matches
Mohammad Nabi
AFG - all
138.46
3 Matches
Mohammad Nabi
AFG - all
112.50
3 Matches
Allah Mohammad
AFG - bowl
150.00
1 Match
Darwish Rasooli
AFG - bat
134.00
2 Matches
Ikram Ali Khil
AFG - wk
100.00
3 Matches
Rashid Khan
AFG - bowl
102.13
1 Match
Rashid Khan
AFG - bowl
9 Wkts
3 Matches
Allah Mohammad
AFG - bowl
9 Wkts
3 Matches
Rashid Khan
AFG - bowl
11 Wkts
1 Match
Naveen-ul-Haq
AFG - bowl
8 Wkts
3 Matches
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG - all
6 Wkts
3 Matches
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM - bowl
9 Wkts
2 Matches
Mohammad Nabi
AFG - all
5.20
3 Matches
Allah Mohammad
AFG - bowl
2.97
3 Matches
Richard Ngarava
ZIM - bowl
2.48
1 Match
Ryan Burl
ZIM - all
5.33
2 Matches
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG - all
3.39
3 Matches
Sikandar Raza
ZIM - all
2.60
1 Match
Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe
T Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani, BJ Curran, CR Ervine (C), SC Williams, J Gumbie (wk), Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Johnathan Campbell
Bench : D Myers, Trevor Gwandu, N Nyamhuri, B Mavuta, Takudzwa Chataira, NP Mayavo
Afghanistan
Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Farid Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), R Shah (VC), IA Khil (wk), Abdul Malik, N Zadran, Ismat Alam, Riaz Hussan
Bench : Nasir Jamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zahir Shehzad, MI Abdulrahimzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Bashir Ahmad, Afsar Zazai, Bahir Shah, Zahir Khan, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
80%
Pace Bowling
20%
Spin Bowling
55%
Batting Pitch
280
Average Score
45%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT
He has been one of the best players to watch out for from the hosts camp. He can be your captaincy pick considering his form in the Test cricket. In addition, he will be looking to win the series under his leadership and will be leaving no stone unturned in doing that after losing the ODI series.
Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | BAT
The Afghan skipper can be your captaincy pick considering his form with the bat in the middle order of the game. The star batter is the game changer and the match winner and posses the ability to pose big threat to home team. In addition, Shahidi aiming to guide his side to win the series under his leadership.
Rahmat Shah AFG | BAT
He will be deputy of Shahidi in the series. Shah has been one of the best top-order batters and can pose big challenge to Zimbabwe side with his performance. One must consider him as a captaincy pick considering his form at the top-order of the game.
Richard Ngarava ZIM | BOWL
He will be the key player for his side in the first Test match considering his form with ball. The star bowler might pose big threat to Afghan batting unit in the longer version of the game.
Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL
He is master with the ball and might pose big threat to home team in the series opening game. The return of Rashid Khan seems a big boost for his side.
Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL
Brian has been one of the best top-order batters from the hosts camp and can give a great start to the home team and posses the ability to crush the Afghan bowlers.
Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL
He has been one of the best all-rounders from the hosts camp. He might pose big threat to Afghan side with his batting and bowling performance in the Test match.
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL
He has been an exceptional bowler from the hosts camp and will be looking to pose big challenge to the visitors in the Test game.
Sediqullah Atal AFG | BAT
The Afghan star batter might get the chance to make his Test debut. He showcased his form with the bat in the ODI series and would be looking to repeat in the longer version of the game.
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Mohammad Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai
AFG | BOWL
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
AFG | BOWL
Last Updated On - Dec 26 2024 12:40 PM
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