Dream11: ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st Test

ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st Test

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 26, 2024 03:09 IST

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction

The first Test of Afghanistan's tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see Zimbabwe (ZIM) square off against Afghanistan (AFG) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday, December 26. Here's all you need to know about the ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips and pitch report.

Afghanistan haven't played a Test in a long time. Their last Test against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, played their last Test in July 2024 against Ireland, losing by four wickets.

The two teams have played twice against each other, winning once.

ZIM vs AFG Match Details

The first Test of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on December 26 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo at 1:30 p.m.IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Game: ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test Match

Date and Time: December 26, 2024; 1:30 p.m. 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 played here between the West Indies and Zimbabwe in 2023 saw 580 runs scored for the loss of 30 wickets.

ZIM vs AFG Form Guide

ZIM - L

AFG - N/R

ZIM vs AFG Probable Playing XIs

ZIM

No injury update

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, J Gumbie (wk), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Johnathan Campbell

AFG

No injury update

Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Afsar Zazai (wk), Abdul Malik, Naveed Zadran, Ismat Alam, Riaz Hussan, Rashid Khan, Farid Malik

ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Afsar Zazai

Zazai is the best wicketkeeper pick. He bats in the middle order. Tadiwanashe Marumani is another good option.

Batters

Craig Ervine

Rahmat Shah and Ervine are the two best batter picks. Ervine is in top form, scoring 1344 runs in 21 Tests at an average of around 34. Sediqullah Atal is another good option.

All-rounders

Sikander Raza

Azmatullah Omarzai and Raza are the best all-rounder picks. Raza has scored 1187 runs and taken 34 wickets in 17 Tests. Sean Williams is another good option, scoring 1109 runs and taking 23 wickets in 15 Tests.

Bowlers

Rashid Khan

The top bowler picks are Blessing Muzarabani and Khan. Khan is in good form and has taken 34 wickets and scored 106 runs in five Tests. Richard Ngarava is another good option.

ZIM vs AFG match captain and vice-captain choices

Sikandar Raza

Raza is the most crucial pick from Zimbabwe, as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He bats in the top order and also bowls

Rashid Khan

Khan is one of the most crucial picks from the Afghanistan squad. He's in top form and expected to play a crucial role with the ball.

Five must-picks for ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test Match

Sikandar Raza

Rashid Khan

Sean Williams

Craig Ervine

Azmatullah Omarzai

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips

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