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.
Preview
In this prediction, we will discuss ZIM vs AFG Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, & Injury Updates For 1st Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe. The hosts, Zimbabwe, are all set to take on Afghanistan 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 ,Bulawayo
Probable PlayingXI
Zimbabwe
T Marumani, BJ Curran, CR Ervine(C), Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, SC Williams, Johnathan Campbell, J Gumbie, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani
Bench: D Myers, Trevor Gwandu, N Nyamhuri, B Mavuta, Takudzwa Chataira, NP Mayavo
Afghanistan
Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), R Shah, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hussan, Azmatullah Omarzai, IA Khil, Rashid Khan, Farid Malik, N Zadran, Ismat Alam
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 News
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Afghanistan
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 280
Pitch Report
Captains- 7.5
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.
Avoid Player Message- 5.5
Mohammad Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai- AFG | BOWL- 8.5
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