ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan test series 2024

Dream11 fantasy cricket tips and guide for the 1st test of Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024, to be played between ZIM vs AFG in Bulawayo.

Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024 has come to its final stage. After the ODI and T20I series, these two teams will face each other in a two-match test series.

The first test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will take place at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting at 1:30 PM on December 26. Afghanistan won both ODI and T20I series and will look to win the test series as well.

This is only the third time these two teams will be facing each other in the longest format. Zimbabwe will be feeling some pressure after the recent series defeats at home.

ZIM vs AFG : Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Afghanistan (AFG), 1st Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024

Match Date: December 26-30, 2024 (Thursday-Monday)

Time: 1:30 PM IST / 08:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL / 12:30 PM AFT

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs AFG: Head-to-Head: ZIM (1) – AFG (1)

These two teams have played two tests so far. The head-to-head contest is pretty even at the moment, with both sides winning one game each.

ZIM vs AFG: Weather Report

The forecast predicts continuous rain for the next five days in Bulawayo. The rain precipitation is up to 60 percent, whereas the temperature will hover around 24 and 26°C. The humidity index is expected to be ranging around 70-75 percent with an average wind speed of 13-15 km/h.

ZIM vs AFG: Pitch Report

The surface in Bulawayo is slightly on the slower side. The pitch tends to slow down, which will bring more turn and grip as the game goes on. With the prediction of rain, the pacers will also get help with the new ball. The average first-inning score here is around 307, with the team batting second having more wins.

ZIM vs AFG: Predicted XIs:

Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Takudzwa Chataira, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu

Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Afsar Zazai (wk), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, Zahir Khan, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ZIM vs AFG Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Afsar Zazai

Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Craig Ervine, Rahmat Shah

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sean Williams

Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahir Khan

Captain First-Choice: Azmatullah Omarzai || Captain Second-Choice:  Rahmat Shah

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sean Williams || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sean Williams

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ZIM vs AFG Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Afsar Zazai

Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett, Sediqullah Atal

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sean Williams

Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahir Khan

Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raza || Captain Second-Choice:  Sediqullah Atal

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Rashid Khan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Richard Ngarava

ZIM vs AFG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Zimbabwe have not been able to compete against Afghanistan on this tour so far. That is why we give an edge to the visitors and back Afghanistan to win the first test.

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