NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024: Match Preview, Head to Heads, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details
Afghanistan will be hosting the New Zealand team for a one-off test match at Greater Noida Complex starting on September 9. Though Afghans have yet to prove themselves as a test nation, their recent success in a shorter format will drive them to excel in whites as well. They have come over their tags of minnows by defeating Australia, and Pakistan on the bigger stage.
On the other hand, the NZ team with all their experience would love to make this test a one-sided affair and try to strengthen their position in the points table of WTC 2025. The experienced Kiwis would love to take this test match seriously as it will help them to prepare against India whom they are to play later this year. It will be an exciting game of experience against a cricket-loving nation.
NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024: Match Details
Date: Monday, 9 September, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head in Test Matches
The Kiwis have squared off five times against Afghanistan including two T20Is and 3 ODIs. The results are heavily favoured on the NZ side with them winning 4 out of 5 instances. However, the recently concluded T20 wc saw the Afghanistan team dismantling the Kiwis and pulling off one of their wins over highly ranked teams. The recent win will give them motivation to do well in the only test and take the series home. Both the teams have not yet faced each so it will be an exciting challenge for both.
NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024: Squad News
New Zealand
The Kiwis with their squad are looking too good for this Afghanistan team on paper. The results, however, will be decided on the field. The top order looks well settled as always with Conway and Latham taking the charge against the new ball. Conway’s ability to play spin will be vital for the Kiwis. No. 3 as usual will see the former captain of New Zealand Kane Williamson who will love to get some runs under his belt and get ready for the India challenge later this year.
The middle order looks packed with the inclusion of Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips who will be complementing Mitchell, Bracewell, and Santner. The all-rounders are highly qualified and have proved their capabilities numerous times on the big stage. Mitchell’s ability to take on the bowlers makes him a dangerous batsman. However, with the ball turning it will be interesting to see how he approaches this test.
The bowling department consists of a mixture of both experienced and inexperienced players. The pace attack will be led by Southee who will have the support of Ben Sears, and Matt Henry as 2nd pace bowler. The spin attack will be taken care of by Ajaz Patel who picked 10 wickets in an innings against India in India last time.
Afghanistan
The young, passionate Afghans would be looking forward to this test match to prove their worth and establish themselves as a test team. The team is a combination of relatively new players and some old experienced ones. The batting department is quite decent and will be managed by Shahidi, Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, and Ibrahim Zadran. This batting has the potential to bat for a longer period and take the game away from the opposition.
The inexperienced all-rounder will try to prove their selection worth. The department will be handled by Omarzai, Kamal, and Nijat Masood. The debutants will be under pressure to perform but it will also be a platform for them to prove themselves.
The bowling will be led by Zahir Khan, Qais Ahmed, Zia-ur-Rehman, and Khalil Ahmed. The spin-dominant bowling attack will try to make use of the turning pitches of India and give a tough time to the visitors.
NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024: Possible Playing Eleven
New Zealand
Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (C), Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel.
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Nijat Masood, Afsar Zazai (wk), Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan, Qais Ahmed.
NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
There haven’t been any test matches played on the surface and it will be the first one. So, let’s hope it plays out well for both the teams and it’s a good game for the fans.
NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024: LIVE Telecast and LIVE Streaming Details
Where to Watch NZ vs AFG One-Off Test 2024 in India?
The fans can watch this one-off test between NZ and AFG live on FanCode starting at 10:00 AM IST.
