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Zimbabwe Hosts Afghanistan in Crucial Test Match Showdown

10/21/2025

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Summary

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Zimbabwe cricket team will host Afghanistan national cricket team in a one-off Test from October 20-24, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, with live streaming on the Fancode app.
Afghanistan will return to Test cricket after a break.
Zimbabwe seeks to end a six-match losing streak.
Afghanistan will miss star all-rounder Rashid Khan.
The pitch is expected to aid bowlers early, while conditions are generally favorable for batting as the match progresses.

History

Historical Context

Afghanistan's cricket team made its Test debut against India on June 14, 2018, after being granted Test status by the ICC in June 2017. Despite losing by an innings and 262 runs, this match marked a significant milestone for the Afghanistan Cricket Board, established in 1995, which had over 400 registered players by 2017, showcasing the nation's growing cricketing presence.

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Story summary

Zimbabwe cricket team will host Afghanistan national cricket team in a one-off Test from October 20-24, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, with live streaming on the Fancode app.
Afghanistan will return to Test cricket after a break.
Zimbabwe seeks to end a six-match losing streak.
Afghanistan will miss star all-rounder Rashid Khan.
The pitch is expected to aid bowlers early, while conditions are generally favorable for batting as the match progresses.

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