Starts at 1:30 PM IST on 2d In January, the Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo, will host the second Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, possible playing XI, and match previews 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, which is scheduled to begin on January 2 at the Queen's Sports Club in Bulawayo. The series remain level at 0-0, after a thrilling high-scoring draw in the first Test that showcased the batting prowess of both teams.
Zimbabwe's batsmen led the charge, amassing 586 runs in their first innings. Centuries from Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, and Brian Bennett anchored the innings, while opener Ben Curran made a special contribution with a half-century.
Afghanistan responded with their 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 breakthrough partnership spanned a new milestone in Afghanistan's Test cricket history.
As the series hangs in the balance, both teams will be desperate to seize the initiative and claim victory in the second Test. Zimbabwe will aim to perfect their home advantage, while Afghanistan will look to build on their top batting display and clinch the series. Cricket enthusiasts can expect another electrifying encounter between these two rival sides.
ZIM vs AFG head to head table:
Teams |
Winning Games |
Zimbabwe |
1 |
Afghanistan |
1 |
ZIM vs AFG Weather & Range Report:
Temperature |
25°C |
Weather forecast |
Light rain |
Pitch behavior |
Balanced |
Best suited |
Spin |
Average score 1 innings |
282 |
List of running teams:
Tables |
Good |
winning % |
90% |
ZIM vs AFG playing 11s (Prediction):
Zimbabwe playing 11: Joylord Gumbie(wk), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine©, Brian Bennett, Brandon's problemNewman Nyamhuri, Muzarabani's blessingTrevor Gwandu
Afghanistan playing 11.: Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Afsar Zazai(wk), Azmatullah OmarzaiShahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan
Hot Picks for ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain selection:
Hashmatullah Shahidi – He is a left handed batsman from Afghanistan. He hit 246 runs in the last match. |
Sean Williams – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Zimbabwe. He smashed 189 runs and took 2 wickets in the last match. |
Top picks:
Rahmat Shah – He is a right handed batsman from Afghanistan. He collected 234 runs in the last match. |
Brian Bennett – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-bowler from Afghanistan. He hit 110 runs and took 5 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Selection:
Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-spinner from Afghanistan. |
Ben Curran – It 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:
Captain |
Sean Williams & Hashmatullah Omarzai |
Vice-Captain |
Rahmat Shah and Brian Bennett |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction 1:
- Custodian – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (vc), Sediqullah Atal, Ben Curran
- Almighty – Brian Bennett, Sean Williams (c), Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team 2 Prediction:
- Custodian – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Curran Mountain
- Overall – Brian Bennett (vc), Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Blessings of Muzarabani, Zahoor Khan
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Players to avoid:
Players |
Dream credit11 |
Dream11 Points (last game) |
Dion Myers |
7.0 credits |
39 points |
Abdul-Malik |
7.0 credits |
28 points |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Expert Tip:
Captain's Choice SL |
Sean Williams |
GL Captain's Choice |
Hashmatullah Shahidi |
Pound selections |
Zahoor Khan and Sediqullah Atal |
Dream11 Assembly |
1-5-3-2 |
ZIM vs AFG Tournament Winner Prediction:
Looking at the recent performance, Afghanistan is expected to win this encounter.