Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan head-to-head stats and records you need to know before ZIM vs AFG 2024 Test series

The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Test series will start on December 26 in Bulawayo. After competing in ODIs and T20Is, the two nations will square off in a two-match Test series.

Afghanistan won the T20I series by 2-1 and ODI series by 2-0. The visitors will be keen to end the tour of Zimbabwe with a win in the Test series. Meanwhile, the Zimbabwean team will try to delight the home fans with a Test series victory in the Holidays season.

Prior to the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Test series, here's a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan head-to-head record in Tests

The head-to-head record between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Test cricket stands even-steven at 1-1. The two teams crossed swords in a two-match Test series in 2021, which ended in a draw, with both teams winning one match each.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, played host to that Test series. Here's a summary of the head-to-head record between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan:

Test matches played: 2

Won by Zimbabwe: 1

Won by Afghanistan: 1

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Test head-to-head record in ZIM

The head-to-head record between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Test matches on Zimbabwean soil stands at 0-0. The upcoming series will mark the first time Zimbabwe hosts a Test series against Afghanistan.

Considering Afghanistan's recent success against Zimbabwe, the visiting team will start as favorites to win the Test series. Also, Afghanistan won their last Test against Zimbabwe by six wickets.

Matches played: 0

Won by Zimbabwe: 0

Won by Afghanistan: 0

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Last 2 Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Test matches

Teams chasing a target won both the Tests played between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The Zimbabwean side won the first Test by 10 wickets, while Afghanistan secured a six-wicket victory in the second Test.

On that note, here's a summary of the two Test matches played between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan:

1. AFG (545/4 dec & 108/4) beat ZIM (287 & 365) by 6 wickets, Mar 10-14, 2021.
2. ZIM (250 & 17/0) beat AFG (131 & 135) by 10 wickets, Mar 2-6, 2021.