AFG vs NZ Test Predictions – 09/09/2024
New Zealand face Afghanistan in one-off as they kick off the subcontinent tour
Afghanistan and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the only Test at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida from September 9th. New Zealand are scheduled to play six Test matches in the subcontinent in the next month starting with this fixture. The action will kick off at 10:00 AM IST on each matchday.
Read on for our analysis for this Test match.
AFG vs NZ Prediction – Best Bets
Below are some of the best bets for this AFG vs NZ Test match.
Kane Williamson to be the top NZ batter – Stake @ 3.70, BET HERE
Kane Williamson, one of the best in the business, has amassed 1098 runs in his last 10 Test appearances, averaging a terrific 64.59. He has hit 32 Test centuries in his overall career.
New Zealand to win – 10cric @ 1.52, BET HERE
New Zealand have a considerably stronger batting line-up including the likes of Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra. In the bowling attack, they have more experience in Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Mitch Santner, and Matt Henry.
Daryl Mitchell to score a fifty – Stake @ 2.20, BET HERE
Daryl Mitchell has an excellent record in the longer format, having scored over 1600 runs at an average of 50.25. He has registered five hundreds and 10 fifties in his Test career.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground will be hosting its first ever Test match. The pitch for this game is expected to be of a typical subcontinent nature with good help for bowlers. Spinners should be critical from the first day itself.
AFG vs NZ Odds
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Head-to-Head Record AFG vs NZ
Afghanistan and New Zealand have not yet faced each other in the longer format.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan will be facing a big task when they take on New Zealand in only their 10th Test match. They have won three out of the nine games played so far. Earlier this year, they faced Sri Lanka at Colombo, where they suffered a 10-wicket defeat. Afghanistan then faced Ireland at Abu Dhabi and were beaten by six wickets inside three days.
New Zealand
New Zealand haven’t played a Test match since March earlier this year, when they toured Australia and lost both the games. Before that, they had hosted a second-string South African side and clinched the series by 2-0. They will be hoping to hit the straps against Afghanistan, with Test assignments versus Sri Lanka and India lined up.
Where to Watch AFG vs NZ
Check out the details of where to watch the AFG vs NZ match.
- Indian viewers can watch this Test match live on Eurosport on television. For online streaming, you can head over to the FanCode application.
- Fans living in other regions, check your local broadcasters and streaming services.
Toss Prediction
The pitch at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground is likely to deteriorate as the match progresses, making batting harder. Teams generally prefer batting first, especially in the subcontinent. Expect the team winning the toss to bat first.
AFG vs NZ Test – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather is likely to play some role in this match as there’s a possibility of rain on all of the five days. It could be partly sunny and warm with occasional showers. The radar shows over 50% chance of precipitation on three of the five days.
Favourites to win the match – New Zealand
The betting market has New Zealand as strong favourites to win this Test. New Zealand are amongst the top sides and the former WTC winners while Afghanistan are inexperienced.
Key matchup
Ibrahim Zadran has a good record against left-arm spin, scoring 158 runs at an average of 79, and will be key against Mitch Santner and Ajaz Patel.
