2nd Test of the "Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 2 Test Series, 2024/25 " will be played between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan (ZIM vs AFG) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on 2nd January 2025 at 01:30 PM IST.
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 2nd Test - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd Test
Date: 2nd January 2025
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Match Officials: Umpires: Ahsan Raza (PAK), Allahudien Paleker (SA) and Iknow Chabi (ZIM), Referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)
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. The surface 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 295 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 46% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. 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 will hover around 26.76 °C and humidity is expected to be around 47%. Winds at a speed of 3.34 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted 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 3 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 | 220 | 55 | 0 | - | 27, 4, 0, 179, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Craig Ervine | 3 | 407 | 135.7 | 0 | - | 104, 22, 171, 7, 103 | - |
| Afsar Zazai | 3 | 262 | 52.4 | 0 | - | 113, 71, 59, 7, 12 | - |
- 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. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 220 runs averaging 55 per match.
- Craig Richard Ervine
Craig Ervine is a Batter and has an average of 133 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Craig Ervine is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 407 runs averaging 135.7 per match.
- Afsar Khan Zazai
Afsar Zazai is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 137 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Afsar Zazai is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 113, 71, 59, 7, 12 runs at an average of 52.4 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, 2, 0, 8, 39 | 6, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 27.8 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 | 4, 7, 0, 3, 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 26.3 | 19, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 0 |
- Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai
Yamin Ahmadzai is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 158 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Yamin Ahmadzai bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 2 matches he has taken 6, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 16. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Blessing Muzarabani
Blessing Muzarabani is a Bowler and has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Blessing Muzarabani is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 0, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 26.3. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 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 | 277 | 138.5 | 3 | 91.7 | 154, 0, 35, 88, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 248 | 62 | 3 | 43 | 22, 0, 59, 131, 36 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rahmat Shah | 4 | 361 | 72.2 | 0 | - | 234, 83, 43, 0, 1 | - |
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sean Williams has an average of 195 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches this player has scored 154, 0, 35, 88, 0 runs at an average of 138.5 per match. Sean Williams also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 91.7 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 2 matches Sean Williams played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Rahmat Shah Zurmatai
Rahmat Shah is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 6.4. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 4 matches Rahmat Shah has scored 361 runs averaging 72.2 per match.
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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 | 277 | 138.5 | 3 | 91.7 | 154, 0, 35, 88, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 248 | 62 | 3 | 43 | 22, 0, 59, 131, 36 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | 2 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 16 | 0, 2, 0, 8, 39 | 6, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 27.8 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 | 4, 7, 0, 3, 0 |
| Dion Myers | 3 | 220 | 55 | 0 | - | 27, 4, 0, 179, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 195 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 last 2 matches Sean Williams has scored 154, 0, 35, 88, 0 runs averaging 138.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 91.7 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
- Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai
Yamin Ahmadzai can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 158 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Yamin Ahmadzai bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 6, 0, 3, 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.
- Dion Nephy Myers
Dion Myers is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Dion Myers has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 27, 4, 0, 179, 10 runs at an average of 55 per match.
ZIM vs AFG Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Joylord Gumbie, Richard Ngarava, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers, Blessing Muzarabani, Ben Curran, Brian Bennett and Newman Nyamhuri
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Afsar Zazai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Zia-ur-Rehman, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan and Ismat Alam
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Afsar Zazai and Joylord Gumbie
Batters: Dion Myers, Craig Ervine and Rahmat Shah
All-Rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Yamin Ahmadzai and Brian Bennett
Bowlers: Rashid Khan and Blessing Muzarabani
Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice-Captain: Craig Ervine
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 2nd Test Preview
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have played 1 match in the series,
In the first game of this series Hashmatullah Shahidi was the Man of the Match and Brian Bennett scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 255 match fantasy points while Hashmatullah Shahidi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 287 match fantasy points.