Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Preview
Team Afghanistan is all ready to host New Zealand for a one of test match in India, starting 09.
There will be some pressure on team Afghanistan, as they faced defeats in their last three tests against Ireland, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka each.
Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident though that his team will perform well in this game and will be having an added advantage of playing surface in Noida, as they have practiced a lot at this venue.
Tim Southee-led New Zealand will be playing this match with their full-strength team and will also get the benefit from the absence of Afghanistan match winner Rashid Khan.
Fans can watch the live streaming of Afghanistan vs New Zealand on Fancode app and website.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand 1st Test Details
Fixture: One off test between AFG and NZ
Date & Time: 09/09/2024 – 13/09/2024 (10 AM IST onwards)
Venue: Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida
Afghanistan Playing 11
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Riaz Hassan, Shahidullah, ,
Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhel
All-rounders: Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Zahir Khan, Zia-ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood, Qais Ahmad
New Zealand Playing 11
Batters: Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Tim Southee (c), Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry
Impact on WTC Standings
The winners of the inaugural edition of WTC in 2021, New Zealand, are in third spot in the current WTC cycle, and a win in this match will further strengthen their position on the standings.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Preview – AFG vs NZ who will win?
This test marks as the first test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan in cricket history.
Team New Zealand selected a nearly full-strength team for the one-off test, while Afghanistan will play the game without their star performer Rashid Khan. Given the experience and current form of New Zealand’s players, the visitors are likely to win the test.
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