Afghanistan v New Zealand Test: How to watch, TV channel, start time, head-to-head stats and team news

Afghanistan will be targeting their first Test victory since 2021 when they face New Zealand this week.

The one-off Test is just the third Test match in 2024 for Afghanistan, while New Zealand may also be undercooked after not playing this format since the series against Australia in March.

How to watch Afghanistan v New Zealand, TV channel and Live stream

The Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand has not been selected for TV coverage in the UK, but you watch all the action live courtesy of the bet365 Sports Live Streaming service.

Afghanistan v New Zealand start time, date and venue

Afghanistan v New Zealand will take place at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Uttar Pradesh, India and will start at 05:30 BST on Monday 9th September 2024.

Afghanistan v New Zealand stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

This week's Test will be the first time that the two sides have met in the longer form of the game.

Afghanistan have lost their last three Test matches and have drawn just one of the last five.

New Zealand clinched a 2-0 series victory against South Africa in February, but were then beaten in both Tests by Australia in March.

Afghanistan v New Zealand team news

Afghanistan team news

Rashid Khan is absent for Afghanistan, while pace bowler Naveed Zadran is ruled out with a side strain.

Zahir Khan and Zia-ur-Rehman will lead the spin element of the bowling attack, while uncapped seamer Khalil Ahmed could be set for his debut.

New Zealand team news

Captain Tim Southee is likely to be joined in the team by fellow seam bowler Matt Henry, with Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel providing the main spin options.