A captivating first Test match is on the cards as Afghanistan prepares to face Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on December 26th, starting at 1:30 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Test match of the Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024. Expert analysis and more.
ZIM vs AFG Match Preview:
Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe concludes with a two-match Test series starting on December 26 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe, under the leadership of Craig Ervine, Depends on experienced players like Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza to strengthen their batting order.
Ben Curran, the brother of England’s Sam and Tom Curran, has also joined the squad, offering additional depth to their lineup.
Afghanistan sees the return of Rashid Khan, whose presence significantly enhances their bowling strength. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghan side includes pivotal contributors like Rahmat Shah and Mohammad Nabi, who are expected to make notable impacts with both bat and ball.
In their past encounters, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have each secured a win in two Test matches, showcasing an evenly matched rivalry.
Both teams aim to deliver a commanding performance in this series, setting the stage for an engaging and high-stakes battle in the traditional format.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
Zimbabwe |
1 |
Afghanistan |
1 |
ZIM vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
20°C |
Weather Forecast |
Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
225 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
61% |
ZIM vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Craig Ervine ©, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Tinotenda Maposa
Afghanistan Playing 11: Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi ©, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Naveed Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Hot Picks for ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Rashid Khan – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Afghanistan. |
Azmatullah Omarzai – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Afghanistan. |
Top Picks:
Sikandar Raza – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Zimbabwe. |
Sean Williams – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Zimbabwe. |
Budget Picks:
Rahmat Shah – He is a right-handed batsman from Afghanistan who will handle the top order for them. |
Brandon Mavuta – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Zimbabwe. |
ZIM vs AFG Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Rashid Khan & Azmatullah Omarzai |
Vice-Captain |
Sikandar Raza & Sean Williams |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (vc), Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan (c), Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams (vc), Azmatullah Omarzai (c)
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Riaz Hassan |
7.0 credits |
NA |
Dion Myers |
7.0 credits |
NA |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Rashid Khan |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Azmatullah a |
Punt Picks |
Richard Ngarava and Rahmat Shah |
Dream11 Combination |
1-4-4-2 |
ZIM vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team’s combination and strength, Afghanistan is expected to win this battle.