ZIM vs AFG Match Preview- Only Test, Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Published - 20 Oct 2025, 10:00 AM
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Zimbabwe will take on Afghanistan in the only Test of Afghanistan's tour of Zimbabwe 2025. The ZIM vs AFG Match Preview provides today's match details for the one-off Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2025.
ZIM vs AFG Match Preview- Only Test, Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025:
Date and Venue:
The ZIM vs AFG match will be played from October 20-24 at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The game will start at 1:30 PM IST.
Squads:
Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Antum Naqvi, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor, Nick Welch
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai, Ikram Alikhel, Bahir Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Ismat Alam, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, and Bashir Ahmad.
ZIM vs AFG Key battles:
Brian Bennett vs Yamin Ahmadzai
Zimbabwean opener Brian Bennett would look to get the team off to a good start, with him making a significant contribution in the upcoming match against Afghanistan, to create pressure on the opposition bowlers.
Bennett will be up against Yamin Ahmadzai, who is expected to take the new ball for Afghanistan.
Ben Curran vs Zia Ur Rahman Sharif
Bennett's partner at the top of the order, Ben Curran, would also hope to get some runs under his belt in both innings of the match to showcase what he is capable of doing in the longest format of the game.
Curran will face the challenge of Zia Ur Rahman Sharif, who would also wish to have a good outing with the ball upfront for Afghanistan.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Blessing Muzarabani
Experienced Afghan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz would be entrusted to use his experience to the team's advantage and help them post an above-par total on the board.
Gurbaz will have to face the challenge of Blessing Muzarabani, who will be banked upon to pick early wickets with the new ball.
Ibrahim Zadran vs Richard Ngarava
Ibrahim Zadran, another experienced player in Afghanistan's batting lineup, would back himself to put on a strong performance in this particular match.
Zadran will have to tackle the bowling of Richard Ngarava, who will partner Muzarabani from the other end.
ZIM vs AFG Key Players:
ZIM- Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava,
AFG- Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia Ur Rahman Sharif
ZIM vs AFG Weather Report:
There are slight chances of rain during the game in Harare, with a maximum temperature of 33°C and a minimum of 13°C.
Conclusion
Zimbabwe would want to get off to a winning start in the multi-format series against Afghanistan, which kicks off with the upcoming one-off Test in Harare.
As far as Afghanistan is concerned, the visitors would want to translate the performance they delivered in the recently concluded ODI series against Bangladesh in the oldest format of the game as well.
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