Afghanistan and Zimbabwe kick off their Test series with the first Test match that will be played in Sharjah on Thursday, November 5.
Afghanistan are hosting the series as part of the longer tour in the UAE, wherein they won the three-match T20I leg 3-0.
The last time Afghanistan played in Test format, they drew their game against Bangladesh in the month of October.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have recently won their Test match against Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the month of June.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st Test, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.
Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st Test live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st Test live in India:
There is no confirmed TV broadcast of the series in India. However, fans can live stream the action through FanCode app and website.
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What time does Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st Test start?
The first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Play is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. local time (GST), which translates to 10:30 a.m. IST on Thursday, November 5, for viewers in India.
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Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe 1st Test team news, predicted lineups
Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah. Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran are rested on medical advice. Ismat Alam, Shahidullah Kamal, and Yamin Ahmadzai come back to the side, with spinners Zia Ur Rahman Akbar and Khalil Gurbaz providing a good bowling attack for the side.
Afghanistan predicted XI: Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah Kamal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ismat Alam, Yamin Ahmadzai, Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Mohammad Saleem Safi.
Brian Bennett will lead Zimbabwe as regular captain Richard Ngarava is unavailable due to a back injury. Injured Tanaka Chivanga will also miss this series for Zimbabwe, who will see the return of Graeme Cremer to Test cricket after two years since his last appearance in 2017, and Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, and Antum Naqvi will join the side.
Zimbabwe predicted XI: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett (c), Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cremer, Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa.
Afghanistan vs. Zimbabwe Test schedule
Here’s the schedule for the two-match Test series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe:
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