Dream11: ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 2nd Test

ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 2nd Test

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Jan 02, 2025 02:02 IST

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction

The second Test of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see Zimbabwe (ZIM) lock horns with Afghanistan (AFG) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday, January 2. Ahead of the crucial encounter, here's all you need to know about the ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

The last Test between these two teams was a run affair where Zimbabwe smashed 586 runs in the first innings, while Afghanistan replied with 699 runs. Zimbabwe smashed 142/4 in the second essay before the match ended in a draw. Both teams will look to win today's match and eventually the series.

These two teams have played a total of three head-to-head matches in this format of the game. Both the teams have won one match each. One match ended in a draw.

ZIM vs AFG Match Details

The second Test match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on January 2 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The game will start at 1:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test Match

Date and Time: 2 January 2025, 1:30 PM IST

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Pitch Report

The pitch at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. The last test match played here was the 1st test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. A total of 1427 runs were scored at a loss of 24 wickets.

ZIM vs AFG Form Guide

ZIM - N/R L

AFG - N/R N/R

ZIM vs AFG Probable Playing XI

ZIM Playing XI

No injury updates

Joylord Gumbie(wk), Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine ©, Brian Bennett, Brandon Mavuta, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, and Trevor Gwandu.

AFG Playing XI

No injury updates

Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi ©, Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, Allah Ghazanfar, Zia-ur-Rehman, and Zahir Khan.

ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Afsar Zazai

Afsar Zazai is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He will bat in the middle order and also perform the wicketkeeping duties for his team. He smashed 113 runs in the last match.

Batters

Craig Ervine

Rahmat Shah and Craig Ervine are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Shah is in red-hot form and can once again trouble Afghanistan bowlers. He smashed 234 runs in the last match against Zimbabwe. Hashmatullah Shahidi is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Sean Williams

Brian Bennett and Sean Williams are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Sean Williams smashed 188 runs and took two wickets in the last match against Afghanistan. Azmatullah Omarzai is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Allah Ghazanfar

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Blessing Muzarabani and Allah Ghazanfar. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Allah Ghazanfar is in good form and took four wickets in the last match. Zahir Khan is another good bowler for today's match.

ZIM vs AFG match captain and vice-captain choices

Sean Williams

Sean Williams is the most crucial pick from Zimbabwe as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs.

Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah is one of the most crucial picks from the Afghanistan squad. He is in top-notch form and expected to play a crucial role with the bat. He smashed 234 runs in the last match against Zimbabwe.

5 Must-Picks for ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test Match

Sean Williams

Craig Ervine

Rahmat Shah

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Brian Bennett

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.