Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Match Preview

Date: December 13, 2024

Time: 11:30 GMT

Venue: Harare Sports Club

Match Preview

The 2nd T20I match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on December 13, 2024, at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe won the first match by 4 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Afghanistan will be looking to level the series, while Zimbabwe will aim to seal the series.

Recent Form

Zimbabwe has been inconsistent in their recent performances, with a 2-1 defeat to Pakistan in their last T20I series. Afghanistan, on the other hand, has been in good form, with a 2-1 victory over Bangladesh in their last ODI series and a 2-1 victory over South Africa in their previous ODI series.

Head-to-Head

In their last 9 T20I matches, Afghanistan has dominated Zimbabwe, winning 7 matches, while Zimbabwe has won only 2.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club is expected to be a batting-friendly surface, with an average score of 176. The pacers are expected to get some assistance in the initial overs, but the spinners will play a crucial role as the match progresses.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to be clear, with a temperature of around 22°C and humidity of 33%. There is no chance of precipitation during the match.

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Trevor Gwandu

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Fareed Malik

Key Players

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat

Fantasy Picks

Wicket-keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan)

Batsmen: Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe), Dion Myers (Zimbabwe), Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan)

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), Karim Janat (Afghanistan)

Bowlers: Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Naveen ul Haq (Afghanistan)

Captain and Vice-Captain

Captain: Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)

Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)