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    "editor1": "<p><strong>AFG vs ZIM&nbsp;2nd Test, Cricket Tips:&nbsp;<\/strong>The first test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in a high-scoring draw. It is very rare to see that first three innings of a test, a score of over 500 runs. 504, 514, and 523\/5 scores were recorded in the first test. Craig Ervine (206*) scored a double century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Brendan Taylor (131), Brian Bennett (128), Sediqullah Atal (105), Rahmanullah Zadran (113), Rahmat Shah (173), and Wessly Madhevere (100) also scored centuries in this game. Now, these two teams will be up against each other in the second test, starting on Friday at 11:30 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>AFG vs ZIM: Match Details<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: November 13-17, 2026 (Friday-Tuesday)<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 11:30 AM IST<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>AFG vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Indian fans can watch the live action of the game on the FanCode mobile app or website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>AFG vs ZIM: Head-to-Head in Tests<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Total Matches<\/strong>: 6<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong>: 2<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Zimbabwe<\/strong>: 2<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Drawn<\/strong>: 2<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>AFG vs ZIM: Ground Pitch Report<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>Just like the first game, another flat deck is expected for the second test. It will be challenging for the bowlers. As the game goes on, spinners might get into the game. But the first two days will be excellent to bat on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>AFG vs ZIM: Possible XIs<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong>: Sediq Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah (c), Shahidullah Kamal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Qais Ahmad, Rahmanullah Zadran, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Zimbabwe<\/strong>: Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Brian Bennett (c), Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Antum Naqvi, Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Graeme Cremer, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>AFG vs ZIM: Player to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Probable Best Batter<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Brendan Taylor and Rahmat Shah were brilliant in the first game, and their experience will be key for their teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Probable Best Bowler<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Newman Nyamhuri and Qais Ahmed found help and did well in the first game. They will be challenging to face.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Today Match Prediction<\/strong>: Zimbabwe were better with bat and ball. They will start the second test as favorites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>AFG vs ZIM Match 2nd Test, Today Match AFG vs ZIM, AFG vs ZIM Prediction, AFG vs ZIM Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Match<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-special\">Special Cricket Stories<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.<\/p>\r\n",
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