AFG vs NZ Match Prediction- Only Test, Afghanistan vs New Zealand in India 2024

The AFG vs NZ Test match is all set to script the first chapter of the Test series between both sides. Afghanistan vs New Zealand 1st Test begins on September 9 in India Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground.

Harshmatullah Shahidi and Tim Southee are the skippers of both teams for the one-off Test match. Below we look at the complete prediction, best bowlers, best batsman, and best performers for the match.

AFG vs NZ Team Analysis

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi is the skipper of Afghanistan and they are short of some key members in the squad like spinner Rashid Khan.

New Zealand

Tom Latham is the captain of New Zealand in the AFG vs NZ Test and they have formed a powerful squad to outplay the BlackCaps in the one-off game.

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AFG vs NZ Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Greater Noida. According to pitch reports, it is a high-scoring venue where teams often post good totals. It hosts a Test match for the very first time.

Form and Fitness

Since there is only one game, all the members named in the squad are fit to play in the match.

Tactical Acumen

Afghanistan- Afghanistan has a better knowledge of Indian conditions as they have played a lot of cricket in India. With powerful spinners, they can dominate the Kiwis once again.

New Zealand- New Zealand has not taken any risk and formed a powerful squad for the Test game. All key members are part of the side and this is their biggest advantage.

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AFG vs NZ Match Prediction- Only Test, Afghanistan vs New Zealand in India 2024

AFG vs NZ Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

AFG- Hashmatuallah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, and Azmatullah Omarzai are some key members of the squad.

NZ- Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway will be the players to look out for.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Hashmatullah Shahidi or Rahman Shah

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Kane Williamson or Devon Conway

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Zahur Khan or Kais Ahmad

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Tim Southee or Ajaz Patel

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Who will win the Match?

New Zealand will win the match and defeat Afghanistan. Afghanistan did outplay New Zealand by a big margin in the ICC T20 World Cup. However, BlackCaps are far more experienced than the Asian side in the longest format.

Conclusion

The AFG vs NZ Test match will provide an opportunity for the visitors of New Zealand to repaint the memories of their humiliating defeat against Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

With a magnificent win in the AFG vs NZ Test, Kiwisi can impress their fans who were disappointed by the big upset in the ICC event.