The ongoing Test series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will end this week when both teams face off in the second and final ZIM vs AFG test. The match will be played from Thursday (January 2) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Both teams have a chance to win the ongoing series with a win in the upcoming Test after the first match ended in a draw. It was a high scoring game with both teams scoring over 500 runs.
Riding on centuries from as many as three players, Zimbabwe posted a mammoth total of 586 runs. Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett scored centuries for the home side.
In reply, Afghanistan came up with a strong batting display thanks to double centuries from their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah. With Afsar Zazai also scoring 100, Afghanistan scored 699 runs in their first innings. In the second innings, Zimbabwe reached 142/4 when the match was declared a draw.
As both teams gear up for the final test of the ZIM vs AFG series, here are all the predictions for the upcoming Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan match.
ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction- 2nd Test, Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
Field conditions
The pitch is likely to help the batsmen early on. While the pacers might make life difficult for the batsmen in the beginning, the batsmen are likely to dominate the proceedings once the ball gets old. However, the bowlers are likely to have more say in the final two days of the Test.
The batsmen have usually dominated proceedings in Bulawayo, but the bowlers will also get plenty of opportunities to make an impact in the Test.
Form and condition
There are no injury fears for either of them teams.
Prediction of results
| Team | 1st amendment | 2nd amendment |
| WINTER | 300-350 (display, other). | 150-200 (display, expert). |
| AFG | 400-450 (display, other). | 150-200 (display, expert). |
ZIM vs AFG Players to make predictions
WINTER – Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu and Blessing Muzarabani will be key players for Zimbabwe.
AFG – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar will be key players for Afghanistan.
ZIM vs AFG Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for ZIM in the game: Sean Williams or Craig Ervine
Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Sediqullah Atal or Hashmatullah Shahidi
ZIM vs AFG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Trevor Gwandu or Blessing Muzarabani
Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Azmatullah Omarzai or Rashid Khan
Conclusion – Who will win the match?
While Zimbabwe put up a brilliant performance in the first test, Afghanistan are still favorites to win the upcoming match. Afghanistan almost surprised Zimbabwe on the final day of the Test by taking four quick wickets and will be looking for a win in the second Test.
The visitors will be high on confidence after winning the T20I and ODI series and a stunning display in the first Test. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will need something really special to beat Afghanistan in the upcoming match.
