ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction: 2nd Test, Afghanistan Tour for Zimbabwe 2024-25

The ongoing Test series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will end this week when the two teams lock horns 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 by winning the next test after the first match ended in a draw. It was a very close match with both teams scoring over 500 runs.

Riding centuries from as many as three players, Zimbabwe posted a grand total of 586 runs. Sean Williams, Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett scored centuries for the home team.

In reply, Afghanistan had a strong batting display thanks to two centuries from their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah. With Afsar Zazai also scoring a century, Afghanistan scored 699 runs in their first innings. In the second innings, Zimbabwe scored 142/4 as the match was declared a draw.

As both teams prepare 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 for Zimbabwe 2024-25:

Field conditions

Pitching is likely to help the batsmen sooner. While the batsmen might make life difficult for the batsmen early on, the batsmen are likely to dominate the proceedings once the ball gets old. The bowlers, however, are likely to have more of a say in the final two days of the Test.

The batsmen have typically dominated proceedings in Bulawayo, but the bowlers will also have a good chance of making an impact in the Test.

Form and Fitness

There are no injury concerns for either teams.

Score prediction

ZIM vs AFG players to make prediction

ZIM – Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Trevor Gwandu and Blessing Muzarabani will be the key players for Zimbabwe.

AFG – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar will be the key players for Afghanistan.

ZIM vs AFG Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score more runs for ZIM in the match: Sean Williams or Craig Ervine

Who will score more runs for AFG in the match: Sediqullah Atal or Hashmatullah Shahidi

ZIM vs AFG Best Player Prediction

Who will pick more wickets for ZIM in the match: Trevor Gwandu or Blessing Muzarabani

Who will pick more wickets for AFG in the match: Azmatullah Omarzai or Rashid Khan

Conclusion – Who will win the match?

Although Zimbabwe put up a brilliant batting show in the first Test, Afghanistan remain favorites to win the next match. Afghanistan almost stunned Zimbabwe on the final day of the Test by taking four quick wickets and will look to win the second Test.

The visitors will be high on confidence after their win in the T20I and ODI series and impressive display in the first Test. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will need something really special to beat Afghanistan in the next game.