ZIM vs AFG Predictions: 2nd Test, Team Playing XI and Pitch Report

After a dull and boring first game, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will clash in the second and last match of the Test series in Bulawayo starting on January 2. Both teams were happy to walk away with a draw in the opening game but will target a win to conclude a series on a positive note.

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Six players registered centuries in the first match, with Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi recording double tons. But the batters were not aggressive, looking to avoid throwing wickets and showing little intent to win. Before the last game, both teams had registered a win against each other.

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test Match Details

Match: 2nd Match of Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25

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Time & Date: 1:30 PM IST, January 2-6

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test Pitch Report

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The first Test saw the bowlers struggling for the wickets and the batters enjoying a flat surface to score big in the first four days. 

There was a bit movement and turn on the last day of the first match, so, fans can expect a big of help for the spin bowlers in the second match. The average first innings score at this venue is 318 with teams batting first winning just 4 of 26 Test matches played here.

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test Probable XIs

Zimbabwe: 

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

Afghanistan: 

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

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Draw

Both teams produced a high-scoring game and clearly went for a draw in the series opener. However, after some fan backlash, both teams are expected to find a win in the second Test, but both teams stand an equal chance going into the game.

In conclusion, the second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo promises to be an exciting encounter. With both teams aiming for a win after a high-scoring draw in the first match, fans can expect a competitive game. The pitch is likely to offer some assistance to spin bowlers, especially on the final day. Both teams have an equal chance of winning, making it a thrilling contest.

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