Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Preview & Prediction | 2nd Test
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Everything is still to play for heading into this second Test following a high-scoring draw between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in the opening match.
Date/time:
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Weather: Plenty of sunshine throughout the five days with temperatures exceeding 30c.
How to watch: UK – Not televised / USA – Willow TV
Which team will win this series?
Open poll and resultsAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe prediction
A flat pitch led to the first Test ultimately petering out into a draw, following scores of over 500 in all three innings across five days. Batters from both Afghanistan and Zimbabwe made full use of the friendly conditions, with seven players reaching three figures. The highest score came from Zimbabwe’s Craig Ervine, who struck a magnificent unbeaten 206 in his side’s second innings.
While there may be more chance of the surface breaking up on this occasion and bringing the bowlers, particularly spin-bowlers, into play, it’s still worth exploring those batters capable of racking up a high total for themselves. Staying with the Chevrons, Brendan Taylor is a great option when considering his vast experience and how strong he is against spin. The 40-year-old registered scores of 131 and 82 in the first Test, so backing him at generous odds to score 100 runs or more over the course of this second Test appears a smart move.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe tip: Brendan Taylor to score 100+ runs
