ZIM vs AFG Live Streaming, 1st Test: The Zimbabwe cricket team is set to host Afghanistan for the first Test of their two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The Boxing Day Test marks a return to red-ball cricket for both sides, who recently locked horns in white-ball formats.
Zimbabwe comes into this Test series with a point to prove after faltering in both the T20I and ODI series. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will aim to carry their momentum forward after a convincing performance in the shorter formats.

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Weather: Expect cloudy skies with intermittent rain, making conditions challenging for players. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 18°C.
Pitch: A balanced surface favouring pace bowlers early on, with spinners likely to gain traction as the game progresses. Batters must adopt a cautious approach initially.
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Zimbabwe faces a daunting task in the red-ball format, having struggled in the limited-overs series against Afghanistan. Their recent record in Tests also doesn’t inspire confidence, with their last outing ending in a defeat to Ireland.
Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, will be eager to capitalise on their dominant form. Despite limited exposure to Test cricket this year, the team has shown promise in adapting to various conditions. Rashid Khan’s spin and Rahmat Shah’s consistency with the bat will be pivotal for the visitors.
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Takudzwa Chataira, Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie, Trevor Gwandu, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brandon Mavuta, Nyasha Mayavo, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Bahir Shah, Bashir Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Ikram Alikhil, Ismat Alam, Naveed Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zahir Khan, Zahir Shehzad, Zia-ur-Rehman