Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Live Streaming, Playing 11, head-to-head record, pitch and weather report

Coming off a dominant 3-0 sweep in the T20I series, Afghanistan will look to carry their winning momentum into the two-match Test contest against Zimbabwe. The opening Test begins on Thursday, November 5, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE.

The first Test will be played from November 5 to 9, with the second scheduled for November 13 to 17. Both matches will be held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Predicted Playing 11

Afghanistan predicted XI: Afghanistan predicted XI: Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah Kamal, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Saleem Safi



Zimbabwe predicted XI: Craig Ervine, Ben Curran, Brian Bennett (c), Brendan Taylor, Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

Pitch report:

The Sharjah pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest, with batters likely to enjoy better conditions early on before the dry surface slows down and assists spinners from the second day. Pacers could get some movement with the new ball, but their impact may diminish as the match progresses. Of the nine Tests played at the venue, teams batting first and bowling first have won four matches each.

Weather forecast

Clear and sunny conditions are forecast in Sharjah on November 5, with temperatures reaching 34°C, according to AccuWeather. With cloud cover and the chances of rain both at just 1%, the opening day of the Afghanistan-Zimbabwe Test is unlikely to face any weather interruptions.

Head-to-Head Record Between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other in five Test matches so far, with both teams registering two wins each, while one encounter ended in a draw. The head-to-head record points to an evenly matched contest ahead of the upcoming series

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

Cricket fans in India will not be able to watch the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test on television, as no live telecast is available. However, the match can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website with an active subscription.

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test Match Prediction

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have won two matches each in their five previous Test meetings, while one ended in a draw. The conditions at Sharjah could make the contest challenging, with a slow pitch, low bounce and slow outfield likely to make scoring runs difficult. Spinners are expected to play a bigger role than fast bowlers.

The conditions could suit Afghanistan's spinners Qais Ahmed and Zia-ur-Rehman, while Zimbabwe could also benefit if Graeme Cremer or Vincent Masekesa feature in the playing XI.