Starting 1:30 PM IST on 2ndwhen In January, the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, will host the second Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for the 2nd Test match of the Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024. 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.
The Zimbabwean batsmen led the charge, amassing a record 586 runs in the first innings. Centuries from Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett anchored the innings, while debutant Ben Curran made a notable contribution with a half-century.
Afghanistan responded with the highest Test score of 69 runs, led by captain Hashmatullah Shahidi's majestic 246 runs and Rahmat Shah's impressive 234 runs. The duo's record partnership marked a new milestone in Afghanistan's Test cricket history.
With the series hanging 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 to perfection as Afghanistan look to build on their batting record and wrap up the series. Cricket enthusiasts can expect yet another electrifying encounter between these two highly competitive sides.
Record between ZIM and AFG:
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TEAMS |
Matches Won |
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Zimbabwe |
1 |
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Afghanistan |
1 |
ZIM vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
25°C |
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Weather forecast |
Light rain |
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Pitch behavior |
Balanced |
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Best suited for |
Turn |
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Average first half score |
282 |
Track Team Record:
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records |
Good |
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% winning |
90% |
ZIM vs AFG Playing 11s (predicted):
Zimbabwe Games 11: Joylord Gumbie(wk), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine©, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Newman Nyamhuli, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan playing 11: 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 Predictions and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain Picks:
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Hashmatullah Shahidi – He is a left-handed batsman from Afghanistan. He hit 246 runs in the last game. |
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Sean Williams – He is a left handed batsman and orthodox left arm spinner from Zimbabwe. He smashed 189 runs and took 2 wickets in the last match. |
Top Picks:
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Rahmat Shah – He is a right-handed batsman from Afghanistan. He piled up 234 points in the last game. |
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Brian Bennett – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from Afghanistan. He hit 110 runs and took 5 wickets in the last match. |
Budget choices:
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Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm bowler from Afghanistan. |
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Ben Curran – He is a left-handed batsman from Zimbabwe who opens the innings for them. |
ZIM vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
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Captain |
Sean Williams and Hashmatullah Omarzai |
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vice captain |
Rahmat Shah and Brian Bennett |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (vc), Sediqullah Atal, Ben Curran
- universal – Brian Bennett, Sean Williams (c), Azmatullah Omarzai
- bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, the blessing of Muzarabani
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Ben Curran
- Politicians – Brian Bennett (vc), Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai
- bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Blessing of Muzarabani, Zahoor Khan
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Players to avoid:
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played |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 points (Last match) |
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Dion Myers |
7.0 credits |
39 points |
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Abdul-Malik |
7.0 credits |
28 points |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Expert Tip:
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SL Captain's Choice |
Sean Williams |
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GL Captain's Choice |
Hashmatullah Shahidi |
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Pic Pics |
Zahoor Khan and Sediqullah Atal |
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Dream11 combination |
1-5-3-2 |
ZIM vs AFG match winner prediction:
Looking at the recent performance, Afghanistan are expected to win this encounter.