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AFG vs NZ 2024: Only Test Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

Afghanistan to host NZ in a one-off Test (x.com)Afghanistan to host NZ in a one-off Test (x.com)

The Afghanistan cricket team will ‘host’ New Zealand in Greater Noida for a one-off Test match between September 9 and September 13. The match marks a historic occasion for Afghanistan, as they are facing New Zealand for the first time in red-ball cricket. The action on match days will commence from 10:00 AM IST onwards.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

AFG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Afghanistan and New Zealand teams have never faced each other before in Test cricket. The upcoming one-off contest marks the first meeting between the two sides.

AFG vs NZ 2024 Pitch Report

The match between Afghanistan and New Zealand marks the first-ever Test to be hosted by the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. Moreover, the stadium also has not hosted any first-class fixtures off late. Regardless, in terms of recent white-ball match record at the venue, one can expect a high-scoring contest between the two nations. Spinners will also be expected to get some assistance as the match progresses.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • As per the pitch report, it is imperative to pick at least two specialist spinners. Fast bowlers who made can make an early impact with the new-ball will also be considered as ideal picks for the fantasy contests.
  • In a bid to earn effective points, one must select a quality batting order that consists of players who can occupy long hours at the crease.

AFG vs NZ 2024 Fantasy Cricket Tips

Afghanistan Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran have amassed prolific scores for Afghanistan in Test cricket in their past few matches. Both cricketers have tallied over 500 career runs so far at a healthy batting average on some testing conditions.
  • Spinner Zahir Khan and fast bowler Nijat Masood will start out as some of the leading wicket-taking options for the Afghanistan team against New Zealand.

New Zealand Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Legendary New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been averaging a staggering 64.59 in his last 10 Test matches. His career average itself amounts to nearly 55 after playing 100 Test matches.
  • New Zealand fast bowlers Matt Henry and Tim Southee have both picked up the highest number of wickets for their country in the last few Tests.

AFG vs NZ 2024 Winner Prediction

While Afghanistan’s spin attack will back itself to tear through New Zealand batting order on familiar ‘home’ conditions in India, the ‘Black Caps’ will still start out as slight favorites to emerge victorious in the one-off match owing to a higher playing experience among Test players.


AFG vs NZ 2024 Top Player Picks

Rahmat Shah (AFG)

  • Rahmat Shah is one of the rare players who has played each of the nine Test matches for Afghanistan so far. The cricketer has minted 578 runs across 18 innings of those nine Tests at a healthy batting average of 32.11.

Zahir Khan (AFG)

  • Afghanistan spinner Zahir Khan has snapped 11 wickets in five Test matches for his country. With Rashid Khan out of the mix for a while, Zahir is currently one of the leading spin candidates in the Afghanistan playing XI.

Kane Williamson (NZ)

  • New Zealand’s all-time great Kane Williamson will start out as one of the seniormost members from either side in the impending one-off Test. The 34-year-old has also been in splendid touch with the bat off late, as he has amounted nearly 1,100 runs in his past 10 Test appearances.

Tim Southee (NZ)

  • New Zealand captain and senior paceman Tim Southee has stacked up a staggering haul of 380 wickets from 100 Tests, including 27 off his previous 10 appearances on some testing conditions.


AFG vs NZ Differential Picks

Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)

  • Afghanistan opening batter Ibrahim Zadran has listed four half-centuries and one additional 100-plus score in his seven-match Test journey so far. He holds a prolific batting average of 38.64 at the moment.

Daryl Mitchell (NZ)

  • New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell averages a staggering 50.25 after playing 23 matches for his country. He has so far amassed five centuries and 10 half-centuries since making his format debut in November 2019.

AFG vs NZ 2024 Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-3-2 combination could be rewarding for the game.

AFG vs NZ 2024 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell, Afsar Zazai
Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Zahir Khan

Captain: Kane Williamson
Vice-Captain: Rahmat Shah

Afghanistan: 5 players, New Zealand: 6 players

AFG vs NZ 2024 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tom Blundell, Ikram Alikhil
Batters: Kane Williamson, Ibrahim Zadran, Daryl Mitchell, Rahmat Shah
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry

Captain: Tim Southee
Vice-Captain: Ibrahim Zadran

Afghanistan: 4 players, New Zealand: 7 players