Afghanistan vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction, One-Off Test: AFG vs NZ Dream11 team, playing 11, fantasy team today's & more updates

Afghanistan and New Zealand are gearing up for a historic clash. The two nations are all set to lock horns in Test cricket for the first time ever. The One-Off Test begins on Monday, September 9, in Greater Noida. This will be Afghanistan’s 10th Test after gaining full membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017.

The Asian team has won three matches so far and will now face a formidable team that has won the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, has a strong spin attack and they will be hoping that the Indian pitches will offer turning tracks.  

Also Read: Why India are hosting Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test? Explained

AFG vs NZ Match Details

Match - Afghanistan vs New Zealand, One-Off Test

Venue - Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida

Date and Time - 9th September 2024, 10:00 AM (IST) 

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Pitch Report

The Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground is set to host its first-ever Test match. In fact, the stadium has not hosted any first-class matches as well. Nevertheless, considering the white-ball match record at the venue, fans can expect a batters-friendly encounter. Spinners are likely to get more assistance as the game progresses.

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AFG vs NZ Head-to-Head

Afghanistan and New Zealand have never faced each other before in Test cricket.   

AFG vs NZ Predicted Playing 11

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Bahir Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood and Zahir Khan

New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (c) and Ben Sears

Also Read: Why is Rashid Khan not included in Afghanistan's squad for upcoming one-off Test match against New Zealand? 

Suggested playing 11 No. 1 for AFG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Tips

Grand League:

D Conway, T Latham, K Williamson, D Mitchell, R Shah, (c) M Santner, R Ravindra, A Omarzai, A Patel (vc), T Southee, M Henry 

Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for AFG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Tips

Head-to-Head:

D Conway, T Latham, K Williamson (vc), D Mitchell, R Shah, M Santner, R Ravindra (c), A Omarzai, A Patel, T Southee, M Henry