ZIM vs AFG 2nd Test: Bulawayo weather forecast for all 5 days | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2024-25
The second and last test of Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan series kicks off on Thursday, January 2, at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Both teams will aim for a decisive win after the first test ended in a high-scoring draw.
First Test Recap: Batting Festival
The opening Test saw runs, with batsmen from both sides enjoying their time. Zimbabwe posted a massive 586 runs in their first innings thanks to Sean Williams’ 154, Craig Ervine’s 104 and Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 110. Debutant Ben Curran contributed for half a century.
Afghanistan responded with an equally dominant performance, amassing 699 runs. The visitors were led by brilliant double centuries from Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi, with Afsar Zazai adding a century to the tally. When the match ended in a draw, Zimbabwe were 142/4 in their second innings.
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Bulawayo weather forecast for 2nd ZIM vs AFG test
The second Test faces the looming threat of rain, with steady showers forecast throughout the match:
Thursday (1st day): Moderate rain with a 70% chance of precipitation could lead to delays.
Friday (2nd day): Heavy rain and a forecast of 94% precipitation may result in little or no play.
Saturday (3rd day): Another day of heavy rain, with an 89% chance of precipitation, threatens further disruptions.
Sunday (4th day): Moderate rain with an 80% chance of precipitation may still disrupt proceedings.
Monday (Day 5): The rain continues to fall, but a relatively lower rainfall forecast of 65% gives a glimmer of hope for the game.
Bets for the match
With the series on the line, both teams will need to adapt quickly to the weather and make the most of every opportunity to score. Zimbabwe will rely on their strong batting line-up, while Afghanistan’s strong response in the first Test shows their potential to achieve victory.
Fans and players alike will be hoping for a clear spell to decide the fate of the series in Bulawayo.
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