Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 2nd Test Betting Tips

Zimbabwe will be looking to complete a clean sweep in the Test series when they take on Afghanistan in the second and final game at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Afghanistan were completely outclassed in all three departments by Zimbabwe in the series opener. Captain Asghar Afghan will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance in a bid to level the two-match series.

On the other hand, newly-appointed captain Sean Williams will be chuffed with his side’s comprehensive 10-wicket win over Afghanistan. The side will need to guard against complacency and deliver their best cricket in this series finale.

Afghanistan Form and Team News:

Afghanistan will be looking to make two or three changes for this final game of the Test series. The side will be sweating over the fitness of Rashid Khan, who might become available for this game. Leg-spinner missed the first game due to a finger injury.

Experienced batsman Javed Ahmadi could come in place of either Abdul Malik or Munir Ahmad for this final Test.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the experienced batting trio of Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Asghar Afghan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous game, Rahmat Shah looked completely out of sorts and perished for low scores in both the innings of the first Test.

The only positive for Afghanistan from the previous game was rookie opener Ibrahim Zadran, producing decent scores of 31 and 76 respectively. The 19-year old will be looking to continue his good form in this game as well.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Yamin Ahmadzai, Amir Hamza and Rashid Khan to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the series opener, left-arm orthodox spinner, Amir Hamza was the pick of the bowlers and claimed 6 for 75 in 25 overs in the first innings against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Form and Team News:

Zimbabwe had a couple of outstanding performances in their opening Test win over Afghanistan. The side will be looking to build on that performance and secure their maiden Test series whitewash over Afghanistan.

In his first game as captain, Sean Williams was the star of the show with the bat and smashed a splendid century. He was well supported by the likes of Sikandar Raza and Regis Chakabva, who chipped in with crucial 40s to help Zimbabwe take control of the game.

In the bowling department, the new-ball pair of Blessing Muzarabani and Victor Nyauchi will be looking to make early inroads in this contest.

In the previous game, pacers Muzarabani and Nyauchi produced splendid bowling performances and claimed 12 wickets between them.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Afghanistan will be favorites to win the second and final game of the Test series. For the second Test, Afghanistan are placed at 1.67 odds, while Zimbabwe at 2.65 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

For Afghanistan, lack of experience and runs from the batting lineup cost them the opening Test.

The inclusion of Javed Ahmadi and Rashid Khan for this game will bring much-needed experience to the playing XI for the second Test.

With likes of Sean Williams, Blessing Muzarabani and Victor Nyauchi delivering excellent performances, Zimbabwe will be looking to deliver another strong show in this series finale.

Therefore, the prediction is for Zimbabwe to beat Afghanistan and complete 2-0 clean sweep in the Test series.

Tip 1: Rashid Khan impressive numbers in red-ball cricket

After missing the series opener due to finger injury, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan will be looking to make an impact with ball in this series finale. With 23 wickets in four Test matches at an average of 21.09, Leg-spinner will certainly enjoy bowling in these conditions.

Last year, Rashid Khan delivered his career best figures of 11 for 104 to help Afghanistan upstage Bangladesh in a one-off Test played in Bangladesh. Given his excellent record in the five-day format, we are expecting Rashid Khan to take five wickets or [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Zimbabwe to complete their maiden Test series whitewash over Afghanistan.

1. Rashid Khan to take five wickets or [email protected]

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