The very first test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will be played from 9th September, to 13th September 2024 in Uttar Pradesh, India. Fans are particularly excited to see how well Tim Southee will perform his newly found duties as captain of the team, since Kane Williamson stepped down from this responsibility in December, 2023. The Afghanistan Pathans are also gearing up to face the Kiwi challenge and a thrilling and exciting match is expected to be held in Greater Noida.
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Afg Vs NZ live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Ariana Television In Afghanistan, and Willow TV in USA. This match will be streamed at 9:00 am PST, 9:30 am IST, and 4:00 am GMT.
Team Analysis
The young and inexperienced Afghanistan squad is up against the experienced and highly talented kiwi players like Tom Latham and Kane Williamson. New Zealand has a number of strengths. These include an abundance of quality all-rounders, primarily Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips. Similarly, the New Zealand batting line-up features a versatile combination of attacking and defensive batsman which can prove to be lethal combinations in challenging times.
A praise-worthy player in this list is none other than the young superstar, Rachin Ravindra. Ravindra is known to be aggressive and can play runner ball as well, depending upon the situation demands. Key impact players from the kiwi side include Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, and Daryll Mitchell.
Hasmatullah Shaidi will lead Afghanistan in this one-off test encounter. However, the pathan team is weak as it lacks their key players like Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan,and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In the absence of these stars and a large number of young players, Afghanistan is up against a tough challenge. Their bowling line-up is also quite weak as Azmatullah Omarzai will lead the inexperienced pacing unit.
Match Insights And Conclusion
Its rain prediction at Greater Noida on 9th September and it would be a real shame if showers interrupted the first ever test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand. New Zealand have a clear advantage in terms of experience and talent, however, the Afghani team is known to be unpredictable, Hence, nothing can be said for sure regarding the outcome of this one-off test match. If you want to watch this exciting match, scroll above and click on the link provided.
