Afghanistan will face New Zealand in a one off test match held at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Uttar Pradesh. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan in this series as the Kiwis will be captained by their legendary pacer, Tim Southee. Despite both teams being experienced and competitive, they still haven’t faced each other in a test match and this one-off test encounter will prove to be a treat for cricket fans all around the globe.
Schedule
- 9-13 September 2024
1 Test at Greater Noida Cricket Stadium, Uttar Pradesh, India
9:00 am PST, 9:30 am IST, and 4:00 am GMT
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Afg Vs NZ live on Tens Sports in Pakistan and Ariana Television In Afghanistan.
Team Squads
Afghanistan:
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Riaz Hassan
- Abdul Malik
- Rahmat Shah
- Baheer Shah Mahboob
- Ikram Ali Khil (wk)
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Afsar Zazai (wk)
- Qais Ahmad
- Zia Ur Rahman Akbar
- Shams Ur Rahman
- Zahir Khan
- Nijat Masood
- Khalil Ahmad
New Zealand:
- Tim Southee (captain)
- Tom Blundell (wk)
- Michael Bracewell
- Devon Conway
- Matt Henry
- Tom Latham
- Daryl Mitchell
- Will O’Rourke
- Ajaz Patel
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mitchell Santner
- Ben Sears
- Kane Williamson
- Will Young
Conclusion
Since the match is being held in a neutral venue, neither New Zealand or Afghanistan will enjoy the home crowd and home conditions advantage. This particular aspect is likely to make the match even more exciting and fans are buzzing with anticipation to see how well their favorite players will perform.
