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Zimbabwe are configured to accommodate Afghanistan in the opening Test of a two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, starting December 26, 2024. This game has special significance as it marks Zimbabwe’s first home Boxing Day Test in almost three decades. The hosts are determined to make the occasion memorable by putting up a strong performance, especially after their recent struggles in the white-ball formats.
Afghanistan’s dominance in limited formats against Zimbabwe
Afghanistan arrives in Bulawayo with momentum on their side, having excelled in both the T20I series and the ODI against Zimbabwe. Their resounding victories – 2-1 in T20Is and 2-0 sweep in ODIs – have highlighted their strengths in shorter formats. However, the transition to Test cricket presents a new challenge, requiring greater patience and a change in strategy as they look to maintain their winning streak.
Challenges in red ball cricket
Both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan face the challenge of entering the testing ground after prolonged periods. Zimbabwe last played a test match in July 2024 where they suffered a loss to Ireland. This series offers them a chance to regroup and regain their footing in red-ball cricket. For Afghanistan, their most recent test match (a scheduled match against New Zealand in September 2024, it was canceled without any games, leaving them equally without test match practice.
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Bulawayo weather
The weather in Bulawayo for the test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan from Thursday to Monday features constant rain and thunderstorms. Thursday starts with light rain (26°C/18°C, moderate rainfall, high humidity). Friday brings scattered thunderstorms (26°C/18°C) with a high chance of rain and humidity. Stronger storms (27°C/18°C) with strong winds and heavy rainfall are expected on Saturday. Sunday (24°C/19°C) and Monday (26°C/18°C) are dominated by steady rain, keeping humidity high and conditions challenging for cricket.
Day-by-day weather breakdown
Thursday
- Condition: Light rain
- Temperature: Maximum 26°C, Minimum 18°C
- Rain: Moderate
- Humidity: High
Friday
- Condition: Scattered thunderstorms
- Temperature: Maximum 26°C, Minimum 18°C
- Rain: Likely
- Humidity: High
Saturday
- Condition: Strong storms
- Temperature: Maximum 27°C, Minimum 18°C
- Rain: Heavy
- Humidity: Very high
Sunday
- Condition: Rain
- Temperature: Maximum 24°C, Minimum 19°C
- Rain: Consistent
- Humidity: High
Monday
- Condition: Rain
- Temperature: Maximum 26°C, Minimum 18°C
- Rain: Consistent
- Humidity: High
