Zimbabwe She is set to host Afghanistan In the opening Test of a two-match series at Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting on 26 December 2024. This game holds special significance as it marks the first Boxing Day Test on Zimbabwean soil in nearly three decades. The hosts are determined to make this occasion memorable by putting in a strong performance, especially after their recent struggles with the white ball.
Afghanistan's dominance in limited-overs formats against Zimbabwe
Afghanistan arrive in Bulawayo with great momentum of their own, having excelled in the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe. Their commanding victories – 2-1 in T20Is and a 2-0 sweep in ODIs – Highlight their strengths in shorter formats. However, the move to Test cricket presents a new challenge, requiring greater patience and a change in strategy as they look to maintain their winning streak.
Challenges in red-ball cricket
Both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan face the challenge of entering the Test arena after long gaps. Zimbabwe last played a Test match in July 2024, losing to… Ireland. This series provides them with an opportunity to regroup and regain their place in red-ball cricket. For Afghanistan, their last Test match – a scheduled match against… New Zealand In September 2024 – it was canceled without any playing, which likewise left them short of match practice.
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Bulawayo weather forecast
The weather in Bulawayo for the Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan from Thursday to Monday is characterized by persistent rain and thunderstorms. Thursday starts with light rain (26°C/18°C, moderate rain, high humidity). Friday brings scattered thunderstorms (26°C/18°C) with high chances of rain and humidity. Saturday will witness severe thunderstorms (27°C/18°C) with strong winds and heavy rain. Sunday (24°C/19°C) and Monday (26°C/18°C) will be dominated by persistent rain, keeping the humidity high and conditions difficult for cricket.
Weather breakdown day by day
Thursday
- condition: Light rain
- temperature: The high is 26 degrees Celsius, and the low is 18 degrees Celsius
- rain: Moderate
- moisture: High
Friday
- conditionScattered thunderstorms
- temperature: The high is 26 degrees Celsius, and the low is 18 degrees Celsius
- rain: Possible
- moisture: High
Saturday
- condition:Severe thunderstorms
- temperature: The high is 27 degrees Celsius, and the low is 18 degrees Celsius
- rain: heavy
- moisture:Very high
Sunday
- condition: rain
- temperature: The high is 24 degrees Celsius, and the low is 19 degrees Celsius
- rain: fixed
- moisture: High
Monday
- condition: rain
- temperature: The high is 26 degrees Celsius, and the low is 18 degrees Celsius
- rain: fixed
- moisture: High
