The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is set to be a historic event as it also marks the first-ever meeting between the two teams in Test cricket.
The match is scheduled to start on September 9, for five days, ending on September 13, 2024, and it will be played at the Greater Noida Sports Complex in Greater Noida.
The Test will also be the first-ever match hosted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) involving the Blackcaps.
As both teams prepare for the one-off test, let's take a look at lineups, head-to-head in Tests, match prediction and betting odds for the game between Afghanistan and New Zealand.
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Afghanistan vs New Zealand, one-off Test: Expected Line-ups
Expected XI for Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Riaz Hassan, Ikram Alikhel (wk), Shahidullah, Qais Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zahir Khan, Zia-ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood
Expected XI for New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry
Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Head-to-head in Tests
Afghanistan are so new to Test cricket that they have only played 9 matches till date. They have never competed with New Zealand in Tests. This will be their first meeting.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand, one-off Test: Live Toss
The toss of the Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will take place at 09:30 am IST, on September 9.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand, one-off Test: Prediction
New Zealand are well-prepared for this match. They will looking to get valuable practice on turning pitches before their tours to Sri Lanka and India.
They have a strong and balanced team. On the other hand, Afghanistan are missing players like Rashid Khan, and their bowling doesn't seem strong enough to trouble New Zealand.
Their batting lineup also lacks experience. Because of this, it looks likely that New Zealand will dominate the match and win comfortably.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand, one-off Test: Betting odds
As we approach the match, Dafabet will be updating the odds on its website soon. Check back here for the latest odds.
| Team | Betting odds |
| Afghanistan | |
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