It starts at 1:30 PM IST on the 2ndn.d Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo will host the second Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in January.
Get the best ZIM and AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable XI and match ideas for Zimbabwe 2024 Afghanistan Tour 2nd Test match. Expert analysis and more.
ZIM vs AFG match preview:
The stage is set for the second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan scheduled to start on January 2 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The series remains level at 0-0 after a thrilling high-scoring draw in the first Test that showcased the batting prowess of both teams.
Zimbabwe’s batsmen scored a record 586 runs in their first innings. Centuries from Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett anchored the innings, while debutant Ben Curran contributed a half-century.
Afghanistan responded with the highest Test score of 69 runs, led by captain Hashemtullah Shahid’s magnificent 246 runs and Rehmat Shah’s impressive 234 runs. The duo’s record-breaking partnership marked a new milestone in Afghanistan’s Test cricket history.
With the series in the balance, both teams will be keen to seize the initiative and claim victory in the second Test. Zimbabwe will look to capitalize on their home advantage while Afghanistan look to mount a record-breaking batting display and clinch the series. Cricket fans can look forward to another thrilling encounter between these two fiercely competitive sides.
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Zimbabwe |
1 |
Afghanistan |
1 |
ZIM vs AFG Air and Pitch Report:
Temperature |
25°C |
Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
Pitch Behavior |
Balanced |
Best Fit |
Spin |
Average 1st Innings Score |
282 |
Track record of teams:
Notes |
Good |
Winning % |
90% |
ZIM vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe playing 11: Joylord Gumbi (week), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine©, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Newman Nyamhuli, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan 11 games: Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Afsar Zazai(wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan
Hot picks for ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain’s Choices:
Hashemtullah Shahidi is a left-handed batsman from Afghanistan. He scored 246 runs in the last game. |
Sean Williams – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Zimbabwe. He scored 189 runs and 2 wickets in the last match. |
Top picks:
Rehmat Shah is a right-handed fighter from Afghanistan. He scored 234 runs in the last game. |
Brian Bennett is a right-handed batsman and right-arm batsman from Afghanistan. He scored 110 runs and took 5 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Options:
Allah-Mohammed Ghazanfar is a right-handed batsman and right-arm batsman from Afghanistan. |
Ben Curran – He is a left handed batsman from Zimbabwe who opens the innings for them. |
ZIM vs AFG Afghanistan Zimbabwe Tour 2024 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks:
captain |
Sean Williams & Hashmatullah Omarzai |
Vice-captain |
Rehmat Shah and Brian Bennett |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- goalkeeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsman – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rehmat Shah (VC), Sediqullah Atal, Ben Curran
- comprehensive – Brian Bennett, Sean Williams (c), Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowler – God bless Ghazanfar, Muzarabani
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- goalkeeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsman – Craig Ervine, Hashemtullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Ben Curran
- All-rounder – Brian Bennett (vc), Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowler – Allah Ghazanfar, Barakat Muzarabani, Zahur Khan
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Zimbabwe 2024 Players 2nd Test Afghanistan Tour To Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credit |
Dream11 Ball (Last Match) |
Dion Myers |
7.0 credits |
39 points |
Abdul-Malik |
7.0 credits |
28 points |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Afghanistan Zimbabwe Tour 2024 Expert Tip:
SL Captain’s Choice |
Sean Williams |
GL Captain’s Choice |
Hashemtullah Shahidi |
Punt Options |
Zahoor Khan and Sadiqullah Atal |
Dream11 combination |
1-5-3-2 |
ZIM vs AFG match winner prediction:
Looking at the recent performance, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.