Zimbabwe (ZIM) will be playing against Afghanistan (AFG) in the 1st game of the Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 2 Test Series, 2024/25 the match will be played at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 26th December 2024 at 01:30 PM IST.
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test
Date: 26th December 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
ZIM vs AFG, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 293 runs. The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Temperature is expected to be around 26.9 °C and humidity is expected to be around 49%. Winds at a speed of 3.52 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
ZIM vs AFG, Head to Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
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ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Myers | 3 | 266 | 66.5 | 0 | - | 0, 179, 10, 57, 204 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Craig Ervine | 3 | 293 | 73.3 | 0 | - | 171, 7, 103, 5, 7 | - |
| Afsar Zazai | 2 | 149 | 37.3 | 1 | 6 | 71, 59, 7, 12, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Dion Nephy Myers
Dion Myers is a Batter and has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 179, 10, 57, 204 runs averaging 66.5 per match.
- Craig Richard Ervine
Craig Ervine is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Craig Ervine has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 171, 7, 103, 5, 7 runs averaging 73.3 per match.
- Afsar Khan Zazai
Afsar Zazai is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Afsar Zazai is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 2 matches he has scored 71, 59, 7, 12, 0 runs averaging 37.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 6 wickets per match.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 2 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 16 | 0, 8, 0, 2, 39 | 3, 0, 6, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 27.8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 4, 7, 0, 0, 3 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 17.8 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 2, 3 |
- Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai
Yamin Ahmadzai is a Bowler and has an average of 158 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Yamin Ahmadzai bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches he has taken 3, 0, 6, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 16. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Blessing Muzarabani
Blessing Muzarabani can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Blessing Muzarabani has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 17.8. Blessing Muzarabani has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 4 wickets in the recent matches.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Williams | 2 | 114 | 38 | 2 | 84 | 88, 0, 25, 1, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 212 | 70.7 | 5 | 26.8 | 22, 0, 59, 131, 36 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Zia-ur-Rehman | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 2 | 18 | 29, 0, 34, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 180 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 2 matches Sean Williams has scored 114 runs averaging 38 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 84 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar
Zia-ur-Rehman is an All Rounder and has an average of 95 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 2 matches Zia-ur-Rehman has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 18.
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ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Williams | 2 | 114 | 38 | 2 | 84 | 88, 0, 25, 1, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 212 | 70.7 | 5 | 26.8 | 22, 0, 59, 131, 36 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 2 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 16 | 0, 8, 0, 2, 39 | 3, 0, 6, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 27.8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 4, 7, 0, 0, 3 |
| Dion Myers | 3 | 266 | 66.5 | 0 | - | 0, 179, 10, 57, 204 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 180 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 2 matches Sean Williams has scored 88, 0, 25, 1, 0 runs averaging 38 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 84 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has been very successful at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai
Yamin Ahmadzai is a Bowler and has an average of 158 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 2 matches Yamin Ahmadzai has taken 3, 0, 6, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 16. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Dion Nephy Myers
Dion Myers is a Batter and has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches Dion Myers has scored 266 runs averaging 66.5 per match.
ZIM vs AFG Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Nyasha Mayavo, Joylord Gumbie, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers, Johnathan Campbell, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Takudzwa Chataira and Newman Nyamhuri
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Afsar Zazai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Rahmat Shah, Zia-ur-Rehman, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Zahir Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zahir Shehzad, Bahir Shah, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Ismat Alam, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar and Bashir Ahmad
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Joylord Gumbie
Batters: Dion Myers, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett and Rahmat Shah
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams and Yamin Ahmadzai
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran and Zia-ur-Rehman
Captain: Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain: Zia-ur-Rehman
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 1 games and lost 4. Zimbabwe have lost the last 5 games played.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in UAE, 2 Test Series, 2021 where Sean Williams scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 195 match fantasy points while Hashmatullah Shahidi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 242 match fantasy points.