πππππ :Β Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan
ππππ : December 14 ,βSaturdayββ
ππππ :β 17:00 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
ππππππππππ :ββ 3rd T20I 2024
Zimbabwe’s quest for a win and berth in the finals
- Zimbabwe has won only twice against Afghanistan in 17 games
- Zimbabwe has won against a higher-ranked team only thrice in the last 10 games
- Afghanistan has a strong attack with Rashid, Mujeeb, and Omarzai
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis
We have seen good competition in this series so far. Zimbabwe surprised everyone by winning the first game of the three-match series against Afghanistan by 4 wickets. However, the Afghans bounced back in the last game with a convincing 50-run win. As the battle moves to the series decider, we expect a close contest between the two teams as the hosts would look for a rare series win.
Afghanistan has dominated Zimbabwe in this format. They have lost only twice against them in 17 matches between the two teams. The Afghans have an experienced bowling attack that will enjoy bowling in these conditions. It will be a tall ask for the Zimbabweans, and we expect them to show a positive attitude and fight hard in the middle.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Sikandar Raza will be upset with his team’s batting performance in the last game. They succumbed under pressure and wasted an opportunity to win the series. The Zimbabwean skipper would like his players to draw inspiration from their win in the first game. They must play to their strengths to trouble the Afghans.
Brian Bennett must deliver a good start at the top with Tadiwanashe Marumani. The Afghans have a strong bowling attack and shall test them. Dion Myers must do well in the middle order and build partnerships with Wesley Madhevere and Sikandar Raza. Ryan Burl and Tashinga Musekiwa must do well in the finishers’ role.
Afghanistan Preview
Rashid Khan’s team will be relieved after their win in the last game. The team was under pressure after losing the first game. The bowling attack performed brilliantly in the last game and delivered blows to the Zimbabwean batting. With the series leveled, Rashid and his men would go for the kill and look to grab the series.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal failed to convert their start in the last game, and the team expects a strong start from the pair. Darwish Rasooli played a match-winning knock in the last game and shall look to add runs in the middle order with Zubaid Akbari and Azmatullah Omarzai. Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Gulbadin Naib strengthen the lower middle order.
The bowling attack performed brilliantly in the last game. The team expects early wickets from Naveen-ul-Haq and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to put the hosts under pressure. Rashid Khan is the best bowler in the team and shall look to do well in the middle overs with Omarzai and Fareed Ahmad Malik. Mohammad Nabi and Naib add depth to the bowling.
Weather Conditions
There would be some cloud over Harare. The pitch will be a tough one to bat on. Batsmen will have to be cautious in their approach and play patiently. The average first-inning score is just above 155 runs, and the team batting first would be happy to have 180 runs on the board.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club is slow, which creates problems for the batsmen. The large outfield is also a challenge. Most players are used to playing in smaller parks in this format. There is early assistance for the fast bowlers, and spinners have done well as the ball tends to stop on the batsmen, creating doubts in their minds.
Toss: To Bowl
The track is dual-paced, and batting against the spinners is difficult. Batting won’t be easy here at the start, and chasing the score puts the team at an advantage. The side winning the toss here would like to bowl first.
