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The second and last test of Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan series It is scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 2 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Both teams will be looking for a decisive victory after the first test ended in a high-scoring draw.
First Test Summary: A Batting Party
The opening Test saw a run-fest, with batsmen from both sides enjoying their time at the crease. Zimbabwe posted a massive 586 runs in their first innings, fueled by Sean Williams’ 154, Craig Ervine’s 104 and Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 110. Debutant Ben Curran also contributed with a half-century.
Afghanistan responded with an equally dominant performance, amassing 699 runs. The visitors were led by brilliant double centuries from Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi, with Afsar Zazai adding a century to the tally. When the game ended in a draw, Zimbabwe were 142/4 in their second innings.
Bulawayo weather forecast for ZIM vs AFG second test
The second test faces the threat of rain, with persistent showers forecast throughout the match:
Thursday (Day 1): Moderate rain with a 70% chance of precipitation could cause delays.
Friday (Day 2): Heavy rain and a 94% precipitation forecast may result in little to no play.
Saturday (Day 3): Another day of heavy rain, with an 89% chance of precipitation, threatens further disruption.
Sunday (Day 4): Moderate rain with an 80% chance of precipitation could still disrupt the process.
Monday (Day 5): The rain persists, but a relatively lower than 65% precipitation forecast offers a glimmer of hope to play with.
What is at stake for the match
With the series on the line, both teams will need to quickly adapt to the weather conditions and maximize any opportunity to secure a result. Zimbabwe will rely on their strong batting line-up while Afghanistan’s powerful response in the first Test shows their potential to achieve victory.
Fans and players alike will be hoping for clear spells that decide the fate of the series in Bulawayo.
