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ZIM vs AFG Win Probability
Toss Winner - Zimbabwe won the toss and choose to bowl first
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs
With another flat deck expected and rain predicted throughout the five days, the odds are in favor of another draw in the second Test.
- Zimbabwe will be looking to address their fielding woes before the second Test. In the previous game, they dropped double centurions Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi several times to concede a lead.
- The team batting first in this game will be eyeing a score of over 500 runs.
- Sean Williams, Rahmat Shah, and Hashmatullah Shahidi are our picks for the batters to watch out for in this game.
We are predicting a drawn affair in the second Test match.
| Tournament: | Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe Test, 2024-25 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 26.2°C|Patchy rain nearby |
ZIM vs AFG Betting Odds
ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis
The first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Bulawayo ended in a high-scoring draw with both teams scoring bountiful runs on a placid surface. The two teams will meet again for the second and final Test of the series at the same venue beginning January 2. With the pitch expected to be similar to the first Test, we are in for another run-fest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ZIM
L
ZIM
250/10 in 58.3 4.27
IRE vs ZIM 2024
Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets
158/6 in 36.1 4.37
AFG
L L L
AFG
155/10 in 54.5 2.83
AFG vs IRE 2024
Ireland beat Afghanistan by -4 wickets111/4 in 31.3 3.52
382/10 in 86.0 4.44
BAN vs AFG
Bangladesh won by 546 runs
425/4 in 80.0 5.31
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe’s batters put up a strong show in the first Test at Bulawayo, piling on 586 on the board after choosing to bat first. Sean Williams (154), Craig Ervine (104*), and Brian Bennett (110) were all among the runs, showing how rock-solid the home side’s middle order is.
Opener Ben Curran also showed some form, scoring 68 and 41 in the two innings, while Takudzwanashe Kaitano looks like a good prospect at the number three position.
Despite a lifeless pitch, Zimbabwe's spinners Brian Bennett and Sean Williams were able to generate some turn. Bennett bagged five wickets, while Williams got two. Blessing Muzarabani, however, is Zimbabwe's main strike bowler and will be expected to get a few early wickets with the new ball. The home side might bring in Richard Ngarava in place of Trevor Gwandu to bolster the bowling attack on this pitch.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Joylord Gumbie (wk), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Dion Myers, Brandon Mavuta, Brian Bennett, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu/ Richard Ngarava
Zimbabwe Key Players From Previous Game Of Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe Test, 2024-25
Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:
Dion Myers, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Joylord Gumbie, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Afghanistan Preview
The Afghans will be delighted with their stunning performance with the bat during the first Test, where they amassed a humongous total of 699 after conceding 586 runs with the ball. Rahmat Shah (234) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (246) were the stars of that incredible batting performance, which also included a hundred by Afsar Zazai.
Shah and Shahidi are Afghanistan’s most important batters and are expected to make big scores in the second Test as well.
All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai didn’t have the best games in the previous Test but we are backing him to make an impact in the next match.
Among the bowlers, look out for young off-spinner AM Ghazanfar, who got turn and bounce even on that flat deck in the first match and ended up with 4 wickets for the game. Zahir Khan and Zia-ur-Rehman are the other two vital components of this bowling unit who are capable of providing crucial breakthroughs.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), AM Ghazanfar, Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan
Afghanistan Key Players From Previous Game Of Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe Test, 2024-25
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai, Riaz Hassan, Ismat Alam, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Zia ur Rehman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Yamin Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, offers a historically batter-friendly track. Expect another placid pitch with minimal assistance for bowlers, likely leading to another marathon batting fest unless weather intervenes. Spinners will find some grip and turn as the match progresses, but it is unlikely to cause many problems for the batters.
The weather in Bulawayo will be cloudy for most of the match with occasional bursts of thundershowers that might disrupt proceedings.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report
Both teams will aim to bat first and pile on the runs. Don’t be surprised if the first innings from either side racks up a total well over 500 runs in what could turn into another high-scoring affair.
Toss: To Bat
Given that the conditions are likely to be extremely batting-friendly on the first three days, both captains will look to bat first here.
ZIM vs AFG
Winning Prediction
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan both impressed with their batting in the first Test innings. The bowlers struggled to find any assistance on a lifeless pitch, but Afghanistan's bowlers had a bit more bite. With a similar pitch expected and rain on the radar for all five days, it's probable the second game will also result in a draw, barring a major batting collapse from either team.
We are predicting a drawn affair in the second Test match.
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