Starting at 1:30 PM IST on 2ndSecond abbreviation In January, Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo will host the second test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, likely playing XI, match insights for the 2nd Test match of Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024. Expert analysis and more.
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The stage has been set for the second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on January 2 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The series remains level at 0-0, after 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 the first innings. Centuries from Sean Williams, Craig Irvine and Brian Bennett anchored the innings, while debutant Ben Curran made a notable contribution with his half-century.
Afghanistan responded with their highest Test score of 69, led by captain Hashmatullah Shahidi's imposing 246 and Rahmat Shah's impressive 234. The record-breaking duo partnership has achieved a new milestone in the history of Test cricket in Afghanistan.
With the series hanging in the balance, both teams will be keen to seize the initiative and claim victory in the second Test. Zimbabwe will aim to capitalize on their home advantage to perfection, while Afghanistan will look to build on their record knockout display and win the series. Cricket fans can expect another exciting encounter between these two fiercely competitive sides.
Record of direct confrontations between ZIM and AFG:
difference |
Matches won |
Zimbabwe |
1 |
Afghanistan |
1 |
Weather and stadium report ZIM vs AFG:
temperature |
25°C |
Weather forecast |
drizzling |
Pitch behaviour |
balanced |
Best suited for |
wraps |
Average first half points |
282 |
Chase Teams Record:
Records |
good |
Winning percentage |
90% |
ZIM vs AFG played 11 seconds (expected):
Zimbabwe plays 11: Joylord Gumbi (Week), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashi Cayetano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Irvin ©, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mafuta, Newman Nyamhole, Blessing Muzarabane, Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan plays 11: Abdul Malik, Siddiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Afsar Zazai (Week), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Ziaur Rahman, Zahir Khan
Hot Picks for ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captain's choices:
Heshmatullah Shahidi – He is a left-handed batsman from Afghanistan. He scored 246 runs in the last match. |
Shaun 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. |
Best shots:
Rahma Shah – is a right-handed batsman from Afghanistan. He compiled 234 runs in the last match. |
Brian Bennett – He is a right-handed batsman and bowler from Afghanistan. He made 110 runs and took 5 wickets in the last match. |
Budget choices:
Allah Muhammad Ghazanfar – He is a right-handed batsman and footballer 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 picks:
captain |
Sean Williams and Hashmatullah Omarzai |
Vice captain |
Rahmat Shah and Brian Bennett |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- a guard – Afzar Zazai
- batsmen – Craig Irvine, Heshmat Allah Shahidi, Rahma Shah (VC), Siddiq Allah Atal, Ben Curran
- Comprehensive – brian bennett, Sean Williams (c), Azmatullah Omarzai
- Archers – God Ghazanfar, bless Muzarabani
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 2 Prediction Team:
- a guard – Afzar Zazai
- batsmen – craig irvin, Hashmat Allah, my martyr (c), Rahmat Shah, Bin Kuran
- All-rounder – Brian Bennett (VC), Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Archers – Allah Ghazanfar, Mubarakat Al-Muzarabani, Zahoor Khan
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction today, 2nd Test of 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 of Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captain's Choice |
Sean Williams |
GL Captain's Choice |
May God have mercy on me, my martyr |
Punt picks |
Zahoor Khan and Siddiqullah Atal |
Dream11 mix |
1-5-3-2 |
Predict the winner of the ZIM vs AFG match:
Given the recent performance, Afghanistan is expected to win this encounter.