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ZIM vs AFG Win Probability
Toss Winner - Afghanistan won the toss and choose to bowl first
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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.
Expect Afghanistan to beat Zimbawe and go 1-0 up in the ODI series.
| Tournament: | Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe ODI, 2024 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 19.4°C|Light rain shower |
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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.
On the other hand, Afghanistan will be coming into this ODI series high-on confidence after ing a famous series win over Zimbabwe in the T20s. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this fixture.
Both teams have faced off 28 times in the history of the limited-overs cricket where Afghanistan have a clear advantage with 18 wins compared to the Zimbabwe’s ten victories.
ZIM vs AFG Betting News
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe ODI Series - Squads and Key Players
In this article, we have covered the complete squad and key players for the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe ODI Series.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ZIM
L L W L L
ZIM
205/10 in 40.2 5.08
Zim vs Pak 2024
Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs (D/L) method60/6 in 21.0 2.86
AFG
W L W L W
AFG
246/5 in 48.2 5.09
AFG vs BAN 2024
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets244/8 in 50.0 4.88
184/10 in 43.3 4.23
AFG vs BAN 2024
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs252/7 in 50.0 5.04
235/10 in 49.4 4.73
AFG vs BAN 2024
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 92 runs143/10 in 34.3 4.14
169/10 in 34.0 4.97
AFG vs SA 2024
South Africa beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets170/3 in 33.0 5.15
311/4 in 50.0 6.22
AFG vs SA 2024
Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs134/10 in 34.2 3.9
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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.
Since Jan 2024, pacer Richard Ngarava has topped the bowling charts for Zimbabwe in limited-overs format. In six matches played, Ngarava has claimed 10 wickets at an economy rate of 4.80.
ZIM Over/Under Betting Tips
The left hander batter has a good List A record where he has scored 999 runs in 36 matches, averaging 33.30 and he is going to make his debut for Zimbabwe. Expect a solid start to his ODI career and have an impact with the bat at the top of the order.
Sean Williams' recent form, including scores of 24, 31, 23, 12, and 56 in his last five ODI innings, combined with his strong record at Harare, where he averages 38.6 runs per match, makes him a good bet to score over 21.5 runs in today's match.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Craig Ervine (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani.
Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:
Craig Ervine, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri
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.
AFG Over/Under Betting Tips
Gurbaz has been in exceptional form in 2024, scoring 531 runs in 11 ODIs. His recent performances, including scores of 101, 5, 2, 89, and 105 in his last five innings, highlight his consistency. Given his current form, we expect him to continue his strong run and score over 20.5 runs in the first ODI.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Karote, AM Ghanzafar, Gulbadin Naib.
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
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.
ZIM vs AFG
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Afghanistan will fancy their chances of beating Zimbabwe in this series opener. Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan won their maiden ODI series against South Africa and also followed it up with a win over Bangladesh, the visitors will be keen o produce their best cricket in this fixture.
Expect Afghanistan to beat Zimbawe and go 1-0 up in the ODI series.
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