Afghanistan Will Host a Test Match Against New Zealand in Greater Noida in September

Afghanistan is all set to host a Test match against New Zealand at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida in September this year. This will be the first time Afghanistan and New Zealand will play in the longest format. Afghanistan will play their third match of 2024 and 10th Test match entirely, against New Zealand. 

Read the news article about the match between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida in September 2024.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand One-Off Test Match in Greater Noida, India 2024

The match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will be a one-off Test match. In it, 2 teams play only one test match in the series. These are quite common and are most probably observed during the end of a tour. 

It would be interesting to share that Australia has refused bilaterally thrice to play against Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in 2021 on the grounds. The Afghan militant group has forced restrictions on females partaking in the sports. New Zealand, on the other side, took an entirely different stand on this. 

New Zealand, popular as Black Caps, will also play 3 Test matches against India in October-November, 2024. On July 21st, BCCI gave the green light to Afghanistan to host their matches in India after 4 years, which is now under Taliban Rule. 

Afghanistan was initially expected to play a full-fledged series against Bangladesh in which some white-ball and two Test matches were scheduled in Greater Noida. It was put off due to the “High Temperature” in North India. Team Afghanistan will turn out for the first time since March 2020. 

Where will the Afghanistan and New Zealand one-off test match be scheduled?

BCCI initially allowed 3 venues in India to Afghanistan - Kanpur, Lucknow and Greater Noida. A source mentioned:

“Soon after the change in Kabul in 2021, when the Taliban took over, the BCCI was the first cricket board to support Afghanistan.” 

It has been confirmed that Afghanistan will play its one-off test match in Greater Noida against New Zealand. 

What is the Expected Date for Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Match in India?

The expected date for Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Match in India is likely between September 9th to September 13th. It will be hardly a month before New Zealand’s 3 test match tour to India. New Zealand vs India Test games are expected to begin on October 16th this year. 

Which countries have not played a test match against Afghanistan to date?

After the Afghanistan and New Zealand match in September this year, England, Australia, Pakistan & South Africa will be the only countries that have never played against Afghanistan in a Test match. Australia has also drawn out from hosting Afghanistan in a Test in 2021 mentioning generous points.   

Afghanistan 2024 Test Matches

In 2024, Afghanistan has played 2 Test matches so far. They have lost both of them against Sri Lanka and Ireland. Even in 2023, they lost their one-off Test game in Bangladesh last year. The Afghanistan team last won in this format in March 2021 after defeating Zimbabwe in the UAE. 

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Conclusion

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