Sheikh Zayed Stadium - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
AFG
ZIM
AFG vs ZIM Betting Tips
Zimbabwe's bowlers were effective throughout the first Test and caused problems for all Afghanistan batsmen with the exception of Ibrahim Zadran who made 107 runs in the match. Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi and Donald Tiripano all took wickets in both Afghanistan innings and will be significant threats again.
Afghanistan needs more players to step up with the bat. Five got ducks in the second innings with debutant Abdul Malik recording a pair at the top of the order.
Captain Sean Williams was the only player to make a century and will be looking to add to his impressive record of three centuries from 13 Tests so far.
AFG vs ZIM Win Probability
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Zimbabwe recorded their first Test win since November 2018 in last week’s game which was the first meeting at Test level between the sides. But can they complete a 2-0 series win? Read as we preview the second and final Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi and will get underway at 09:30 local time.
Both sides have not played much Test cricket in recent years, indeed Afghanistan have only played 5 Tests in their short history at this level since 2018. However, they have won 2 of those Tests so we shouldn’t assume that it will be another easy victory for Zimbabwe, who were in trouble at 38-4 in their first innings. If Afganistan can find other batsmen to support Ibrahim Zadran then we’ll see them post a more competitive total. With the ball, left-arm spinner Hamza Hotak caught the eye with figures of 6-75 and would have had an excellent opportunity to register 10 wickets in the Test if the batsmen had delivered!
Zimbabwe will feel their bowlers have a psychological advantage over Afghanistan and will see this as an excellent opportunity to record successive Test victories for the first time since 2001 against Bangladesh and the first time away from home in their history. However, they will also need other batsmen to come to the party, Shaun Williams’ assured runs aside, there wasn’t much between the two sides with the bat. Debutant Wesley Madhevere will hope to get another opportunity after being dismissed by the only ball he faced. Overall, it’s all set up to be another exciting Test but expect Zimbabwe to come out on top again.
AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test Match Live streaming
Live TV: There have been no official information regarding the live streaming or the broadcasting of the series. We’ll update the details once they are available
Live streaming: The live streaming of the series will be available on Disney Hotstar
AFG vs ZIM Toss Prediction
In spite of the low totals, expect whichever skipper calls right to choose to bat first
Weather Report
It will be hot and sunny in Abu Dhabi with temperatures in the high 20s, Day 3 will see the temperature rise into the mid 30s.
Pitch Condition
Expect a similar surface to the last game. Something in it for all the bowlers from the beginning.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Second Test
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan gave debuts to 3 players in the last Test and you would expect them to give them another opportunity to prove themselves at this level. However, they will certainly be hoping to recall T20i number 1 ranked spinner in the world Rashid Khan who missed out with an injury last week.
AFG Key Players
Ibrahim Zadran - No other Afghanistan batsman was anywhere near the level of Zadran who was looking good to break Charles Bannerman’s 144 year record of percentage of runs in a completed innings before he was dismissed by Donald Tiripano for 76. We expect him to continue to make runs in this Test as well.
Rashid Khan - The finger injury he picked up in the PSL couldn’t have come at a worst time for his country and if fit, he will be a welcome addition to the side. In 4 Tests he has already taken 23 wickets at 21.08
Hamza Hotak - As well as his bowling figures of 6-75, Hamza was not out at the end of both of Afghanistan’s innings with 37 runs to his name across the match. His ability with the bat could see him move up from his batting position of number 9 and give him more time in the middle before running out of partners.
AFG Team Form
Although the Tests were 16 months apart, Afghanistan have lost their last 2 Tests by large margins. 9 wickets against West Indies and 10 wickets against Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Rahma Shah, Asghar Afghan (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Munir Ahmad, Afsar Zazai (wk), Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Hamza Hotak, Zahir Khan
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Team Prediction, Captain, Vice Captain
Wicket-keeper
Afsar Zazai at 8.5 is a good selection. Although he got a duck in the second innings last time, he top scored in the first innings with 37.
Batsmen
Rahmat Shah at 9.5, Ibrahim Zadran at 9, Asghar Afghan at 9 and Prince Masvaure at 8 will be our batsmen. Shah is the only Afghanistan batsman with a Test century to his name and although he failed in both innings last time we expect substantial runs this time. Ibrahim Zadran already has runs in the bank and looked to be batting on a different pitch to the rest of his teammates. As captain, we also expect an improvement from Afghan.
All-rounders
Sean Williams at 10 alongside Sikandar Raza at 10 both add runs and wicket taking potential to our team. We would probably have selected them both as batsmen in their own right if they were in that category! Also, don’t forget that Raza has taken 7 wickets in an innings in Test cricket previously.
Bowlers
Rashid Khan at 10.0, Hamza Hatok at 9.0, Victor Nyauchi at 8.0 and Blessing Muzarabani at 9.0 complete our team. Bowlers dominated the first Test and we would expect Rashid Khan to make an instant impact back in the Afghanistan team.
Captain/Vice-captain
Sean Williams will be our skipper while Ibrahim Zadran can be backed as his deputy
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Team Prediction
Batsmen:Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Asghar Afghan, Prince Masvaure
All Rounder:Sean Williams (C), Sikandar Raza
Wicket Keeper:Afsar Zazai
Bowler:Rashid Khan, Hamza Hatok, Victor Nyauchi, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
A 10 wicket win is always welcome but it certainly wasn’t a complete performance from Zimbabwe. Nevertheless, we expect them to select the same XI.
ZIM Key Players
Shaun Williams - His century was the difference between the sides and no other Zimbabwe batsman made a half-century. Not only did he make runs but he exuded calmness as the rest of the top order failed.
Donald Tiripano - With a relatively inexperienced pace bowling attack, Tiripano’s 11 Tests make him the man to turn to for knowledge and expertise. And although he didn’t take as many wickets as the other pace bowlers, his economy rate was far greater.
Blessing Muzarabani - After only playing 1 Test and going wicketless against South Africa in 2017, Muzarabani roared back with 4 wickets in the Afghanistan first innings. He stands at 1.93 metres and was unplayable at times last week.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe hasn't had much success in Test cricket over recent years and lost their previous Test by an innings and 106 runs in February 2020. However, they will be high on confidence after last week’s performance.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Prince Masvaure, Kevin Kasuza, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Regis Chakabva (wk), Tarisai Musakanda, Donald Tiripano, Victor Nyauchi, Blessing Muzarabani
AFG vs ZIM Team Form in Last Five Matches
AFG : LLWWL
ZIM : WLLLL
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Head to Head
Last week’s Test was the second meeting at Test level between the sides!
AFG vs ZIM Head to Head Stats in Tests
Matches Played
AFG Won
ZIM Won
Tie
Draw
2
1
1
0
0
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Betting Odds
Due to the victory margin last time, Zimbabwe will start the match as favourites
Who will win Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test?
Although their performance was far from complete, Zimbabwe will be favourites in this week’s Test. An improvement is expected from Afghanistan but Zimbabwe should have enough in the tank to win again.
Zadran, Afghan and Hotak will be the three batsmen we’ll back from Afghanistan. Zadran should pick up where he left off last Test and Captain Afghan has 3 Test half-centuries to his name. If pushed up the order, Hotak could surprise a few with his run-making ability.
For Zimbabwe, Williams, Masvaure and Raza will be the top batsmen. Sean Williams occupied the crease for 174 balls whilst we know Masvaure can produce better than his 15 runs last time. Raza has reached double figures in each of his last 8 innings and also has a Test century to his name.
Expect Rashid Khan, Hamza Hotak and Zahir Khan to carry the biggest threat for Afghanistan with the ball. Khan was a big miss for them last time out and Hotak will carry the confidence of his 6 wickets into this game.
We’ll back the inexperienced Muzarabani and Nyauchi for Zimbabwe who both caused a lot of problems for Afghanistan in both innings. Again we expect Tiripano to be a trusty experienced option to back them up.
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