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.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 26 Dec 2024, 12:40 IST

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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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Weather Report

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Clouds

18.3°C

77% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
L
NR
L
L

Afghanistan

W
W
NR
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

107 Runs

3 Matches

2

Sediqullah Atal

AFG - bat

156 Runs

3 Matches

3

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

392 Runs

2 Matches

75 Runs

3 Matches

5

Abdul Malik

AFG - bat

113 Runs

3 Matches

272 Runs

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

138.46

3 Matches

2

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

112.50

3 Matches

3

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

150.00

1 Match

4

Darwish Rasooli

AFG - bat

134.00

2 Matches

100.00

3 Matches

6

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

102.13

1 Match

1

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

11 Wkts

1 Match

4

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

6 Wkts

3 Matches

9 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

5.20

3 Matches

2

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

2.97

3 Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

2.48

1 Match

4

Ryan Burl

ZIM - all

5.33

2 Matches

3.39

3 Matches

6

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

From the hosts camp, Chataira is the new face of the team in the Test cricket. On the other hand, from the Afghan side, Rashid Khan is making his return to the squad and that will be the biggest boost for the team against the hosts. He was on a break from the long forms of cricket due to his groin injury. In addition, all-rounder Ismat Alam, left-arm spinner Zahir Shehzad and left-arm quick Bashir Ahmad Afghan are the three new faces in the team. Azmatullah Omarzai, Fareed Ahmad, Riaz Hassan and Sediqullah Atal might make their debut.

Pitch Report

The Bulawayo pitch is renowned for its pace and bounce, particularly with the new ball. Batters often find it challenging to adapt to the conditions initially. Considering the nature of the pitch, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

280

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

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.

8.5
C

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.

6
C

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.

8.5

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.

9

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.

9

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.

9

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.

8

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.

9

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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5.5

Mohammad Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai

AFG | BOWL

8.5

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

AFG | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 26 2024 12:40 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

AFG

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9/100

Head To Head
Ikram Ali Khil

8

Sediqullah Atal

9

Craig Ervine
C

7.5

Rahmat Shah
VC

6

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sikandar Raza

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Ikram Ali Khil

8

Sediqullah Atal

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Hashmatullah Shahidi
C

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

Players
10/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
16.5/100

Mega League
Sediqullah Atal

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Hashmatullah Shahidi
C

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

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Players
10/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
16.5/100

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Sediqullah Atal

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Hashmatullah Shahidi
C

8.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Rashid Khan

9

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