Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd Test Match Preview, Records and Reports

The two-match Test series between Afghanistan (AFG) and Zimbabwe (ZIM) is scheduled to continue. On January 2, 2025, the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo will host the second Test match between the two teams. In a rain-shortened match, the first Test of the series concluded in a tie.

Zimbabwe got off to a fast start, beating their previous Test mark of 563/9 against the West Indies in 2001 with a record-breaking 586 in their opening innings. Zimbabwe's batting assault was too strong for Afghanistan's bowlers to handle, with AM Ghazanfar leading the charge at 3/127.

Zimbabwe fought to save the game at the end of the encounter. The hosts were reduced to 142/4 in their second innings and had to rely on the seasoned duo of Craig Ervine (22 not out) and Sean Williams (35 not out) to keep the sessions going. Rain was a major factor in halting play in the last session, which allowed Zimbabwe to tie.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan match details:

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Pitch report:

The Queens Sports Club has a fairly level surface. In the forthcoming match at this location, both teams may face an equally difficult match with plenty of assistance available to the bowlers and hitters. It is anticipated that the side batting first will have an edge and be able to score significant runs early in the five-day match.

Predicted playing XI:

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

Afghanistan: Afsar Zazai (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Naveed Zadran, Zia ur Rehman Akbar, Zahir Khan, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Allah Ghazanfar

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