A much-awaited Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is set to take place on September 9, 2024, at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, India. Both teams have arrived in India, with New Zealand gearing up for this match as part of their preparations for a crucial Test series against India next month.
New Zealand, under the captaincy of Tim Southee, will use this match as a key opportunity to assess their strengths before facing India. Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, will also be eager to prove their mettle, although they are not part of the World Test Championship (WTC). Therefore, the result of this match won’t impact the WTC points table. Unfortunately, Afghanistan’s star player Rashid Khan will miss the match due to injury.
Match Details:
- Date: September 9, 2024
- Venue: Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida
- Start Time: 10:00 AM IST
How to Watch Live Streaming:
The live telecast of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match will not be available on traditional TV channels. However, fans can catch the live streaming on the Fancode app and its official website. This will allow cricket lovers to enjoy the action from the comfort of their homes or on the go.
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Team Squads:
New Zealand Squad:
- Tim Southee (captain)
- Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper)
- Michael Bracewell
- Devon Conway
- Matt Henry
- Tom Latham (vice-captain)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Will O’Rourke
- Ajaz Patel
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mitchell Santner
- Ben Sears
- Kane Williamson
- Will Young
Afghanistan Squad:
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Riaz Hasan
- Abdul Malik
- Rahmat Shah
- Baheer Shah Mehboob
- Ikram Ali Khil (wicketkeeper)
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Afsar Zazai (wicketkeeper)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Zia ur Rehman Akbar
- Shams ur Rehman
- Qais Ahmed
- Zahir Khan
- Nijat Masood
- Khalil Ahmed
This match will be a thrilling contest as both teams aim to deliver strong performances, and cricket fans can look forward to exciting action.
