Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Fantasy Prediction
The second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is set to begin this week, with the match scheduled for Thursday (January 2) at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
The first Test ended in a thrilling draw at the same venue, with both teams posting huge totals. Zimbabwe, batting first, accumulated a massive 586 runs, thanks to centuries from Sean Williams, captain Craig Ervine, and Brian Bennett, along with a solid 50 from debutant Ben Curran.
Afghanistan responded with an even bigger total, reaching 699 runs. Their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah put up stellar performances, scoring 246 and 234 runs respectively, while Afsar Zazai added a century to the tally.
In Zimbabwe’s second innings, they were struggling at 88 for 4, but Williams and Ervine rallied the team to 142/4 when the match was declared a draw. As the two sides prepare for the second Test, we take a look at their head-to-head record in Test cricket.
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Match Details:
The second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will be held from January 2 to 6 (Thursday to Monday) at Harare Sports Club in Harare. The match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM IST each day.
Head to Head:
In their head-to-head record in Test cricket, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have faced each other three times. Both teams have won once, while one match ended in no result.
Pitch Report:
The Bulawayo venue offers a great batting surface, as seen in the first game where batters from both teams had a field day. While the pitch was flat, spin bowlers could find more assistance this time around. With rain potentially playing a role, the toss could prove to be a key factor in the outcome.
Probable Playing XI:
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine (C), Sean Williams, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Newman Nyamhuri, Brandon Mavuta
Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (vc), Afsar Zazai (wk), Abdul Malik, Naveed Zadran, Ismat Alam, Riaz Hussan, Zia ur Rahman, Shahidullah Kamal
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