Cricket Showdown: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, Final Test Preview & Tips
Bulawayo, ZimbabweThu Jan 02 2025
Get ready for the big finale! Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are all set to face off in the second Test of their series. This match comes after an impressive batting display by Zimbabwe in the first Test, which ended in a draw. The home team is eager to make amends after losing the ODI series to Afghanistan. They'll be looking to build on their strong batting performance from the first Test.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, managed to draw the first Test thanks to outstanding knocks from their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah. They'll be aiming to finish their tour of Zimbabwe on a high note by winning this final Test.
The match is scheduled to start on January 2 at 1:30 PM IST (8:00 AM GMT), taking place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The pitch is expected to favor batsmen, similar to the first Test, but could offer some assistance to bowlers as the game progresses.
If you're into fantasy cricket, here are some tips for your Dream11 team:
* Wicket-keeper: Afsar Zazai
* Batters: Craig Ervine, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ben Curran
* All-Rounders: Sean Williams, Azmatullah Omarzai, Brian Bennett
* Bowlers: Blessing Muzarabani, AM Ghazanfar, Zahir Khan
For captain and vice-captain, you might consider Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah, or Sean Williams and Brian Bennett. Some backup options include Craig Ervine, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, and Naveed Zadran.
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questions
Will the team that wins the toss decide to play a game of chess instead?
What strategic changes might the teams implement based on their performance in the first Test?
Will the pitch start to grow plants by Day 5 due to the humidity?
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