Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Weather Update, One-off Test Day 1: Bulawayo Weather Forecast on Thursday, December 26

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan weather update, One-off Test Day 1: Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will clash in the one-off Test of their series at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting December 26.

Both teams will be looking to make an impact in the longest format, with Zimbabwe last playing a Test in July 2024 and Afghanistan facing challenges due to limited Test opportunities. Let's take a look at the weather forecast on the opening day of the one-off Test but before that relevant match details:

Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st Test
Date: December 26 - 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 1:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time)
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live Streaming: FanCode (app and website)

Bulawayo Weather on Thursday, December 26

According to the weather forecast, the day will be under thick cloud cover (96%), with a couple of showers and thunderstorms expected later. The temperature is predicted to hover around 24°C during the day, with RealFeel® temperatures similar at 24°C.

Morning conditions suggest cloudy skies with a thunderstorm, while the afternoon may see showers and a thunderstorm as well.

Daytime Max Temp: 24°C
RealFeel®: 24°C
Wind: E 15 km/h (gusts up to 44 km/h)
Precipitation Probability: 85%
Thunderstorm Probability: 51%
Rainfall: 3.6 mm (total for the day)
Hours of Precipitation: 2 hours

Also read:z Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Head to Head Record, 1st Test: Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024, Stats and Results

Zimbabwe's most recent Test outing was against Ireland, a competitive game in which the Irish team emerged victorious. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's last scheduled Test against New Zealand in September 2024 was abandoned without a ball being bowled, leaving the side with limited preparation in red-ball cricket. Both teams will aim to use this series as an opportunity to solidify their Test credentials.

For Zimbabwe, the challenge will be to leverage their experience on home soil and make a strong start to the series. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will rely on their rising talents and spinners, who could play a decisive role on the Bulawayo surface.