πππππ :Β Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan
ππππ : December 17 ,βTuesdayββ
ππππ :β 13:00 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ : Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st ODI 2024
Host Zimbabwe seek change of fortune against Afghanistan in ODI series opener
- Zimbabwe lost the ODI series against Pakistan played in Zimbabwe.
- Craig Ervine and Richard Ngarava have shown excellent form for Zimbabwe in limited-overs cricket this season.
- In November, Afghanistan won a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh played in the UAE.
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
Host Zimbabwe will be looking to put on a strong show when they take on Afghanistan in the opening match of the ODI series played at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.
After losing the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, Host Zimbabwe will be keen to turn things around in this ODI series. Captain Craig Ervine will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show with bat and ball in this series opener.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, and Dion Myers to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Jan 2024, Craig Ervine has topped the batting charts for Zimbabwe in limited-overs format. In six matches played, Ervine has accumulated 157 runs in six outings with two half-centuries to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Sikandar Raza and Wellington Masakadza to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Afghanistan Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sadiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, and Mohammad Nabi to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Since January 2024, swashbuckling opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has topped the batting charts for Zimbabwe in the limited-overs cricket. In 11 innings, Gurbaz has accumulated 531 runs at an average of 48.27 with three centuries and two half-centuries to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Karote, AM Ghanzafar, and Gulbadin Naib to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With 12 wickets in six innings, off-spinner AM Ghanzafar is the leading wicket-taker for Afghanistan in limited-overs cricket this season.
Weather Conditions
The average first inning score at Harare in ODIs is around 230 runs. The highest total posted was by Zimbabwe who scored a mammoth 408 runs against USA in the ICC World Cup Qualifier match played in 2023.
The weather forecast for the game will be light rain showers in the first half of the match.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club in Harare is going to host the opening match of the ODI series played between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Toss: To Bowl
Harare Sports Club has been a great venue for chasing sides. 11 matches out of 19 played at this venue have been won by side batting first.
Both the captains will be keen to win the toss and field first in this series opener.