Ongoing Test series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will conclude this week when both teams lock horns in the second and final ZIM vs AFG Test. The match will be played from Thursday (January 2) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Both teams have the opportunity to win the ongoing series by winning the next Test after the first game ended in a draw. It was a high scoring game with both teams scoring over 500 points.
Through centuries from three players, Zimbabwe posted a grand total of 586 runs. Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett scored centuries for the home side.
In reply, Afghanistan came up with a strong batting display thanks to double centuries from their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah. Afsar Zazai also scored a century as Afghanistan scored 699 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, Zimbabwe scored 142/4 when the game was declared a draw.
As both teams prepare for the final test of the ZIM vs AFG series, here are all the predictions for the upcoming Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan match.
ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction- 2nd Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
Field conditions
The pitch is likely to help the batsmen early. While the pacers might make life difficult for the batsmen early on, the batsmen are likely to dominate proceedings once the ball gets old. However, the bowlers will have more to say in the last two days of the Test.
The batsmen have usually dominated the proceedings in Bulawayo, but the bowlers will also have a good chance of making an impact in the Test.
Shape and fitness
There are no injury concerns for either of the two TEAMS.
Score prediction
| Team | The first half | 2nd half |
| ZIM | 300-350 | 150-200 |
| AFG | 400-450 | 150-200 |
ZIM vs AFG players will make predictions
ZIM – Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu and Blessing Muzarabani will be the key players for Zimbabwe.
AFG – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar will be the key players for Afghanistan.
Best ZIM vs AFG Prediction
Who will score the most points for ZIM in the game: Sean Williams or Craig Ervine
Who will score the most points for AFG in the match: Sediqullah Atal or Hashmatullah Shahidi
ZIM vs AFG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Trevor Gwandu or Blessing Muzarabani
Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Azmatullah Omarzai or Rashid Khan
Conclusion – Who will win the match?
While Zimbabwe put up a brilliant batting display in the first Test, Afghanistan are still favorites to win the upcoming game. Afghanistan almost stunned Zimbabwe on the final day of the Test by taking four quick wickets and will be looking to win the second Test.
The visitors will be high on confidence after their victory in the T20I and ODI series and the stunning display in the first Test. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will need something really special to beat Afghanistan in the upcoming match.