ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 2nd Test
Published - 01 Jan 2025, 07:32 PM | Updated - 02 Jan 2025, 10:28 AM
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Beginning at 1:30 PM IST on 2nd January, the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, will host the second Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights 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, scheduled to commence on January 2 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The series remains evenly poised at 0-0, following a thrilling high-scoring draw in the first Test that showcased the batting prowess of both teams.
Zimbabwe’s batsmen led the charge, amassing a record 586 runs in their first innings. Centuries from Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, and Brian Bennett anchored the innings, while debutant Ben Curran made a notable contribution with a half-century.
Afghanistan responded with their highest Test score of 69 runs, driven by captain Hashmatullah Shahidi’s majestic 246 runs and Rahmat Shah’s impressive 234 runs. The duo’s record-breaking partnership etched a new milestone in Afghanistan’s Test cricket history.
As the series hangs in the balance, both teams will be eager to seize the initiative and claim victory in the second Test. Zimbabwe will aim to leverage their home advantage to perfection, while Afghanistan seeks to build on their record-breaking batting display and clinch the series. Cricket enthusiasts can expect another electrifying encounter between these two fiercely competitive sides.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Zimbabwe | 1 |
| Afghanistan | 1 |
ZIM vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Weather Forecast | Light Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Spin |
| Average 1st innings score | 282 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 90% |
ZIM vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Joylord Gumbie(wk), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine©, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan Playing 11: Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Afsar Zazai(wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan
Hot Picks for ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Hashmatullah Shahidi – He is a left-handed batsman from Afghanistan. He hammered 246 runs in the last game. |
| 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 stacked 234 runs in the last game. |
| Brian Bennett – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Afghanistan. He smacked 110 runs and grabbed 5 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
| Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Afghanistan. |
| Ben Curran – He 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 Choices:
| Captain | Sean Williams & Hashmatullah Omarzai |
| Vice-Captain | Rahmat Shah & Brian Bennett |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (vc), Sediqullah Atal, Ben Curran
- All-rounders – Brian Bennett, Sean Williams (c), Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Afzar Zazai
- Batsmen – Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Ben Curran
- All-rounders – Brian Bennett (vc), Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Allah Ghazanfar, Blessing Muzarabani, Zahoor Khan
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| 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 Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Sean Williams |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Hashmatullah Shahidi |
| Punt Picks | Zahoor Khan and Sediqullah Atal |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-5-3-2 |
ZIM vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the recent performance, Afghanistan is expected to win this encounter.
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