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Afghanistan and New Zealand face off in a historic one-off Test at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, with both teams aiming to make a strong statement.
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Afghanistan, seeking to solidify their reputation as a genuine Test cricket nation, will be eager to put up a strong performance. Their batting lineup, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi and Ibrahim Zadran, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Azmatullah Omarzai and Nijat Masood, has been effective.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Riaz Hassan, Ikram Alikhel (wk), Shahidullah, Qais Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zahir Khan, Zia-ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood
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New Zealand, aiming to build momentum ahead of their upcoming tours to Sri Lanka and India, will be looking to dominate this match. Their batting lineup, led by Kane Williamson and Devon Conway, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner, has been effective.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Latham, Tom Blundell/ Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry
Key Players
- Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nijat Masood
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner
Pitch and Conditions
The Greater Noida Sports Complex pitch is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions with intermittent rain, which could affect the match.
Match Prediction
New Zealand, with their strong batting lineup and experienced squad, are favorites to win this match. However, Afghanistan will be eager to prove their worth and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: New Zealand Will Win
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