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ZIM vs AFG: Bulawayo Weather Forecast for Boxing Day Test | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2024

Zimbabwe are configured to host afghanistan in the opening Test of a two-match series at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, from 26 December 2024. This game has special significance as it marks Zimbabwe’s first Boxing Day Test at home in almost three decades The hosts are determined to make the occasion memorable with a strong performance, especially after their recent struggles in white-ball formats.

Afghanistan’s dominance in limited overs against Zimbabwe

Afghanistan arrive in Bulawayo with momentum on their side, having excelled in both the T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe. His greatest victories – 2-1 in T20Is and a 2-0 sweep in ODIs – have highlighted their strengths in shorter formats. However, the transition to Test cricket presents a new challenge, requiring greater patience and a change in strategy as they look to maintain their winning streak.

Challenges in red ball cricket

Both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan face the challenge of entering the Test arena after long gaps. Zimbabwe last played a Test match in July 2024, where they suffered a defeat Ireland. This series gives them a chance to regroup and regain their footing in red-ball cricket. For Afghanistan, their most recent Test match – a scheduled match against new zealand in September 2024, it was called off without a game, leaving them equally short of Test match practice.

READ also: Zimbabwe pick 7 uncapped players in their squad for Afghanistan Tests

Bulawayo weather forecast

The weather in Bulawayo for the Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan from Thursday to Monday features constant rain and thunderstorms. Thursday starts with light rain (26°C/18°C, moderate precipitation, high humidity). Friday brings scattered thunderstorms (26°C/18°C) with high chances of rain and humidity. On Saturday there are more intense storms (27°C/18°C) with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Sunday (24°C/19°C) and Monday (26°C/18°C) are dominated by steady rain, keeping humidity high and conditions difficult for cricket.

ZIM vs AFG
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Weather breakdown day by day

Thursday

  • condition: Light rain
  • temperature: Maximum 26 °C, Minimum 18 °C
  • rain: Moderate
  • humidity: High

friday

  • condition: Scattered storms
  • temperature: Maximum 26 °C, Minimum 18 °C
  • rain: Probably
  • humidity: High

saturday

  • condition: Intense storms
  • temperature: Maximum 27 °C, Minimum 18 °C
  • rain: heavy
  • humidity: Very high

sunday

  • condition: Rain
  • temperature: Maximum 24 °C, Minimum 19 °C
  • rain: consistent
  • humidity: High

monday

  • condition: Rain
  • temperature: Maximum 26 °C, Minimum 18 °C
  • rain: consistent
  • humidity: High

READ also: ZIM vs AFG 2024 1st Test: Queens Sports Club Field Report, Bulawayo Test Stats & Records


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2024-12-25 15:05:00

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