Afghanistan will play a one-off Test match against New Zealand that starts on Monday, 9th September, at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. The much-waited encounter will be the first for both teams when they face off for the first time against each other in Test cricket. Tim Southee-led New Zealand will aim to bounce back after successive series defeats in Tests against Australia. This tour further encompasses Tests against Sri Lanka and India amidst an arduous sub-continent journey.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, hope to cash in on their ‘home conditions’ after successive defeats in their last three Test matches against Ireland, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. They, however, will be without their regular skipper Rashid Khan owing to a back injury. It will be Hashmatullah Shahidi who will be leading the side. Whosoever is guessing that this is going to be a humdrum affair is gravely mistaken as Day 1 tickets have already been sold out-a testimony to just how eager the fans are.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand- Squad Details
Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Ikram Ali Khil (wk), Shahidullah Kamal, Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Shams Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Nijat Masood, Khalil Ahmad.
New Zealand 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
When Will Afghanistan Vs New Zealand One-Off Test Match Take Place?
Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test match will commence on September 9, Monday to September 13, Friday.
Where Will Afghanistan Vs New Zealand One-Off Test Match Take Place?
Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test match will be held at The Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground.
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At What Time Will Afghanistan Vs New Zealand One-Off Test Will Start?
Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test match will start at 10:00 am (IST).
Where To Watch Live-Streaming Of Afghanistan Vs New Zealand One-Off Test?
Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test match will be streamed live on the FanCode App and website. The match will not be telecasted on any TV channel.
