The exciting three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is underway, with the final match being played today. This match is crucial for both teams, as the first match was cancelled due to rain and Afghanistan won the second match. The results of this series will contribute to the teams’ overall records.
Following the ODI series, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will face each other in two test matches, with the first match scheduled to start on 26th December 2024. Zimbabwe will be led by Craig Ervine, while Afghanistan is likely to be captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi in the Red-ball format. Here are all the details about the squad breakdown, probable playing XI, and where and how to watch the matches in India.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st Test 2024 squads
Zimbabwe Team
Craig Ervine (C), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Takudzwa Chataira, Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie (WK), Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Nyasha Mayavo (WK), Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
Get ready for an action packed holiday season as Zimbabwe take on Afghanistan in a tour featuring T20Is, ODIs, and Test matches in Harare and Bulawayo. 😍#ZIMvAFG #VisitZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/4f3ojWGTvI
— Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) December 7, 2024
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Afghanistan Team
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai(WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Bahir Shah, Bashir Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ismat Alam, Naveed Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zahir Khan, Zahir Shehzad, Zia-ur-Rehman
Probable XI of Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st Test 2024
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Craig Ervine (C), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Nyasha Mayavo, Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan Probable XI: Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Zahir Shehzad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Ismat Alam, Naveed Zadran, Ikram Alikhil (Wk), Fareed Ahmad
Amir Hamza picks up six wickets as Zimbabwe are all out for 250.
The visitors have taken a first-innings lead of 119 runs thanks to a fluent century from Sean Williams.#AFGvZIM | https://t.co/1nqh4FczNU pic.twitter.com/QTg4WOsKyg
— ICC (@ICC) March 3, 2021
The 1st Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will be played on Thursday, 26 December 2024.
Where will the 1st Test be played between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan?
The 1st Test match will be played at Queens Club Stadium in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
What time will the 1st Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan be played?
The 1st Test match will start at 1:30 PM Indian Time.
Where to watch ZIM vs AFG 1st Test?
The ZIM vs AFG 1st Test can be streamed on the FanCode app and website. There will be no telecast of the match on TV in India.