Afghanistan will face New Zealand in their only Test match, starting September 9 in Greater Noida.
With a largely revamped bowling attack, Afghanistan will rely on Zahir Khan, Fareed Malik and Nijat Masood to contain New Zealand’s experienced batting lineup, who are accustomed to varied conditions. Afghanistan’s batting hopes rest on Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran.
Although New Zealand are favourites, Afghanistan could pull off an upset, especially if the conditions are conducive to their bowling.
AFG vs NZ 2024, One-off Test: Match details
Date and Time: September 9-13: 10:00 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT
Venue: Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida
Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground Pitch Report
The Greater Noida pitch is a balanced one, offering a fair contest between batsmen and bowlers. Batsmen can score runs freely with good shot placement, while spinners can find significant turn and bounce. This balanced wicket makes for a competitive and engaging Test match.
AFG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Kane Williamsom, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel
AFG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Rachin Ravindra (c), Kane Williamson (vc)
Choice 2: Daryl Mitchell (c), Mitchell Santner (vc)
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AFG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rahmat Shah, Glenn Phillips, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Tom Blundell
AFG vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 9, 04:30 am GMT):
AFG vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Riaz Hassan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Bahir Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Khalil Ahmed, Zia-ur-Rehman, Afsar Zazai, Nijat Masood, Shamsurrahman, Abdul Malik
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke
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