ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction- 2nd Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25

The ongoing Test series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will come to an end this week when both the teams lock horns in the second and final ZIM vs AFG Test. The game will be played from Thursday (January 2) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

Both the teams have the opportunity to win the ongoing series by winning the upcoming Test after the first game ended in a draw. It was a high-scoring game with both the teams scoring more than 500 runs.

Riding on centuries from as many as three players, Zimbabwe posted a big 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. With Afsar Zazai scoring a century as well, Afghanistan scored 699 runs in their first innings. In the second innings, Zimbabwe scored 142/4 when the game was declared a draw.

As both the teams gear up for the final Test of the ZIM vs AFG series, here are all the predictions for the upcoming Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan game.

ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction- 2nd Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:

Pitch Conditions

The pitch is likely to assist the batters more early on. While pacers could make lives difficult for the batsmen early on, the batters are likely to dominate the proceedings once the ball gets old. The bowlers, however, are likely to have more say on the final two days of the Test.

Batsmen have usually dominated the proceedings in Bulawayo but bowlers will also get ample chance to make an impact in the Test.

Form and Fitness

There are no injury concerns for either of the two teams.

Score Prediction

ZIM vs AFG Players to perform prediction

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.

ZIM vs AFG Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for ZIM in the match: Sean Williams or Craig Ervine

Who will score the most runs 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 show in the first Test, Afghanistan are still the favourites to win the upcoming game. Afghanistan nearly 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 win in the T20I and ODI series and the stunning display in the first Test. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be needing something really special to beat Afghanistan in the upcoming game.