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.
Preview
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
Probable PlayingXI
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), Ibrahim Zadran, R Shah, Abdul Malik, Bahir Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, IA Khil, Zahir Khan, Qais Ahmad, Nijat Masood, Khalil Ahmad
Bench: Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Afsar Zazai, Riaz Hussan, Shahidullah Kamal, Shamsurrahman
New Zealand
Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, WA Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, DJ Mitchell, Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee(C), William O’Rourke
Bench: Michael Bracewell, MJ Henry, AY Patel, Ben Sears
Injury News
Weather Report- Moderate Rain
Win Prediction- New Zealand
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 350
Pitch Report
Captains- 6
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.
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.
Kane Williamson NZ | bat
New Zealand’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.
Avoid Player Message- 8.5
William O’Rourke- NZ | BOWL- 8
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