Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe
Finished
, December 26, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZIM
586/10 (135.2) & 142/4 (34)
Afghanistan
AFG
699/10 (197)
Toss delayed due to wet outfield
Completed
Match Prediction
ZIM v AFG
ZIM to win
50%
ZIM
50%
AFG
Mode: Completed Result: Toss delayed due to wet outfield Final: ZIM 586/10 (135.2 ov) & 142/4 (34 ov) vs AFG 699/10 (197 ov)
ZIM Completed
— —
AFG
— —
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: ZIM 586/10 (135.2 ov) & 142/4 (34 ov) vs AFG 699/10 (197 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Zimbabwe (ZIM) and Afghanistan (AFG). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The ZIM vs AFG game has been scheduled for Thursday, December 26, 8:00 AM UTC at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

MatchZimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st Test
TournamentAfghanistan tour of Zimbabwe
Date & TimeThursday, December 26, 8:00 AM UTC
VenueQueens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

[free_pitch_report match_id="85615"]

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Zimbabwe Avg: 447.8

  • ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe won by an innings and 73 runs)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 20 Oct 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 359/10 (103 ov) | AFG 127/10 (32.3 ov) & 159/10 (43 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by an innings and 359 runs)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 07 Aug 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 125/10 (48.5 ov) & 117/10 (28.1 ov) | NZ 601/3d (130 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 30 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 149/10 (60.3 ov) & 165/10 (67.1 ov) | NZ 307/10 (96.1 ov) & 8/1 (2.2 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs SA (South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs)
    South Africa tour of Zimbabwe | 06 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 170/10 (43 ov) & 220/10 (77.3 ov) | SA 626/5d (114 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs SA (South Africa won by 328 runs)
    South Africa tour of Zimbabwe | 28 Jun 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 251/10 (67.4 ov) & 208/10 (66.2 ov) | SA 418/9d (90 ov) & 369/10 (82.5 ov)
    L

Afghanistan Avg: 582.7

  • ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe won by an innings and 73 runs)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 20 Oct 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 359/10 (103 ov) | AFG 127/10 (32.3 ov) & 159/10 (43 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs AFG (Afghanistan won by 72 runs.)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 02 Jan 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 243/10 (73.3 ov) & 205/10 (68.3 ov) | AFG 157/10 (44.3 ov) & 363/10 (113.5 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs AFG (Toss delayed due to wet outfield)
    Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe | 26 Dec 2024 08:00 AM
    ZIM 586/10 (135.2 ov) & 142/4 (34 ov) | AFG 699/10 (197 ov)
    L

Zimbabwe cricket team recent form has been marked by 20% wins, with an average batting score of 447.8. If Zimbabwe are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 618, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan cricket team recent form has been defined by 33.3% wins, with an average score of 582.7. If Afghanistan are to bat first, a target of 594 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Zimbabwe — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Sean Williams
    Form Score: 291.3
    170 runs (agg) · SR 62.1
  • Nick Welch
    Form Score: 231
    157 runs (agg) · SR 28.6
  • Craig Ervine
    Form Score: 213.8
    138 runs (agg) · SR 31.5
Top Bowlers
  • Blessing Muzarabani
    Form Score: 236.2
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.73
  • Tanaka Chivanga
    Form Score: 152
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.1
  • Richard Ngarava
    Form Score: 103.2
    5 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.76

Afghanistan — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Rahmat Shah
    Form Score: 354.2
    298 runs (agg) · SR 35.6
  • Hashmatullah Shahidi
    Form Score: 269.8
    208 runs (agg) · SR 40.5
  • Afsar Zazai
    Form Score: 171.2
    116 runs (agg) · SR 43
Top Bowlers
  • Rashid Khan
    Form Score: 210.3
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.47
  • Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
    Form Score: 162.4
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.03
  • Yamin Ahmadzai
    Form Score: 83.1
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.4
//
Match Details
Date
2024-12-26 13:30 PM
Venue
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Toss
Zimbabwe elected to bat
Umpires
  • Ahsan Raza
  • Allahuddien Paleker
Tv Umpires
  • Langton Rusere
Match Referee
  • Javagal Srinath