The Afghanistan team is set to take on New Zealand in a one-off Test match for the first-time ever in their history.
The match will be played at a neutral venue at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida, in India, starting on Monday, September 9, 2024.
In this article, The Sporting News tells you how the fans can get a free entry to watch the one-off Test match between the two teams at the Greater Noida stadium.
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How to get free entry to stadium and watch Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test in Noida?
The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will be a historic moment for the two teams, and the host nation India has given the fans an opportunity to watch the match for free at the stadium in Greater Noida.
According to the official announcement, it is mandatory for the fans to register themselves online to avail the free entry, for the five days of the match starting on September 9 to September 13.
The fans will also be able to register offline as the management will set up counters outside the stadium and in multiple places around Noida and Greater Noida.
The information regarding the registration website and counters will be announced in the next few days, according to the Jagran sources.
(We will update this space once the registration website is live.)
The fans will be allowed to enter the stadium at 8 AM while the cricket teams of the Afghan and Blackcaps will reach the stadium by 9 AM, with the toss scheduled to take place at 9:30 AM.
Each of the five days of the Test match will start at 10 AM and conclude in the evening at 5 PM.
Following the conclusion of the Test series, the stadium is expected to get a boost with renovation, for the stadium to increase capacity to about 25 thousand spectators, with a likelihood of the venue hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the future.
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What is New Zealand's squad for Afghanistan Test series?
New Zealand's squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young
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