ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Test

Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd Test match of the Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 02 Jan 2025, 13:38 IST

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Preview

African nation Zimbabwe are all set to host Afghanistan in the second and final Test match, scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 2. Notably, the game will be played at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo. The series-opening game of the two-match Test series between these two nations ended in a draw. In this game, the two sides made a record-breaking 1,428 runs, which marks the highest total ever in a red-ball game in Zimbabwe.

Speaking about the first game, the hosts opted to bat first after winning the toss, and they took full advantage of a flat deck. The opening batter set the tone of the game with debutant Ben Curran hammering his maiden Test half-century. Sean Williams and Craig Ervine built a strong 163-run stand. However, it was star all-rounder William's fiery knock that stole the limelight. The host's innings was further bolstered by Brian Bennet, who made an unbeaten 110 to help Zimbabwe post 586 runs.

In reply to that, the visitors lost Sediqullah Atal for just three runs. However, a formidable stand unfolded between Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi as the duo put together a record-breaking 364-run stand, the largest in Afghanistan's Test history. Rahmat Shah hammered 242 runs from 474 balls while skipper Shahidi struck 246 off 474 balls to help the side post 699 runs. The hosts later made 142/4 on Day 5 before the game ended as a draw.

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd Test

Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2 Jan 2025, Thur, 1:30 PM IST ,Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

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Weather Report

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Clear

11.9°C

48% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

T
L
L
NR
L

Afghanistan

T
W
W
NR
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

107 Runs

3 Matches

2

Sediqullah Atal

AFG - bat

156 Runs

3 Matches

3

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

392 Runs

2 Matches

4

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG - all

75 Runs

3 Matches

5

Abdul Malik

AFG - bat

113 Runs

3 Matches

6

Hashmatullah Shahidi

AFG - bat

272 Runs

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

138.46

3 Matches

2

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

112.50

3 Matches

3

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

150.00

1 Match

4

Darwish Rasooli

AFG - bat

134.00

2 Matches

5

Ikram Ali Khil

AFG - wk

100.00

3 Matches

6

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

102.13

1 Match

1

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

11 Wkts

1 Match

4

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

9 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

5.20

3 Matches

2

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

2.97

3 Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

2.48

1 Match

4

Ryan Burl

ZIM - all

5.33

2 Matches

5

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG - all

3.39

3 Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

2.60

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, D Myers, B Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, N Nyamhuri, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, B Mavuta, J Gumbie (wk), CR Ervine (C), BJ Curran, SC Williams

Bench : T Marumani, Sikandar Raza, R Ngarava, NP Mayavo, Johnathan Campbell, Takudzwa Chataira

Afghanistan

Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), R Shah, Abdul Malik, N Zadran, Afsar Zazai (wk), Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Zahir Khan, Zahir Shehzad, Allah Mohammad

Bench : Rashid Khan, Farid Malik, IA Khil, Ismat Alam, Riaz Hussan, Bahir Shah, Yamin Ahmadzai, MI Abdulrahimzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Nasir Jamal, Bashir Ahmad

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides are set to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is expected to be slightly dry. However, with an 85% chance of rain, pacers are likely to have the upper hand early in the innings, taking full advantage of the conditions for a considerable period.

75%

Pace Bowling

25%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

400

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

The Zimbabwe skipper has made 104 off 176 balls featuring ten boundaries in the first innings and hammered unbeaten 22 runs in later one. He will be looking to continue his great form in this second Test match. He will be looking to win this game to help his side wins the series under his leadership.

8.5
C

Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | BAT

The Afghanistan skipper has made 246 off 474 balls featuring 21 boundaries in the series opening game. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to continue his great form in this Test game. He will be looking to win this game to help his side wins the series under his leadership. In addition, his form with ball can give you additional fantasy points.

6
C

Rahmat Shah AFG | BAT

The Afghan star batter has made 234 runs from the 424 featuring 23 boundaries and three sixes in the game. The star batter will be looking to maintain his great form heading to this Test match. Shah is the match winner and game-changer in Test matches and might pose big threat to the home team.

8.5

Sean Williams ZIM | ALL

The Zimbabwe star batter has made 154 off 174 balls featuring ten boundaries and three towering sixes in the first innings and made unbeaten 35 off 40 balls in the second innings of the game.

9

Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL

The Zimbabwe star cricketer has made unbeaten 110 off 124 balls featuring five boundaries and four towering sixes in the series opening game. In addition, he also picked up five wickets in the crucial encounter.

8

Afsar Zazai AFG | WK

The Afghan star batter has made 113 off 169 balls featuring five boundaries and three towering sixes in the series opening game.

8

Allah Mohammad AFG | BOWL

The Afghan bowler has picked up four wickets in the series opening game and will be looking to crush Zimbabwe batting unit in this game.

7.5

Zahir Khan AFG | BOWL

The star bowler has picked up three wickets in the last Test match and aims to crush the hosts batting unit. He can be your budget pick.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

He is one of the biggest threat for Afghan side in this Test match and one can consider him in the budget pick of the Dream 11 team.

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5.5

Mohammad Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai

AFG | BOWL

8.5

Takudzwanashe Kaitano

ZIM | BAT

Last Updated On - Jan 2 2025 1:38 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Afsar Zazai

8

Joylord Gumbie

8

Dion Myers

9

Hashmatullah Shahidi
C

8.5

Rahmat Shah
VC

6

Craig Ervine

7.5

Brian Bennett

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Zahir Khan

7.5

Allah Mohammad

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
11.5/100

Grand League
Afsar Zazai

8

Dion Myers

9

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Craig Ervine

7.5

Brian Bennett
C

9

Trevor Gwandu

8.5

Sean Williams
VC

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Zahir Khan

7.5

Allah Mohammad

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
13.5/100

Mega League
Afsar Zazai

8

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Rahmat Shah
VC

6

Craig Ervine

7.5

Brian Bennett

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani
C

8

Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar

6.5

Zahir Khan

7.5

Allah Mohammad

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
13.5/100

CricTracker Special
Afsar Zazai

8

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Rahmat Shah
VC

6

Craig Ervine

7.5

Brian Bennett

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani
C

8

Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar

6.5

Zahir Khan

7.5

Allah Mohammad

8

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