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The 1st T20I between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe is set to take place at Harare Sports Club, Harare, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Afghanistan enters as favorites, but Zimbabwe will look to capitalize on home conditions to turn the tables.
Table of content
- 1 Match Details
- 2 Team Previews
- 3 Zimbabwe Preview
- 4 Afghanistan Preview
- 5 Pitch Report
- 6 Ground Report Table – Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
- 7 Weather Report
- 8 Head-to-Head Stats
- 9 Dream11 Prediction for Today Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20
- 10 Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team
- 11 Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Score Prediction
- 12 Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Winning Chances
- 13 Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Match Prediction
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Match Details
| Match | ZIM vs AFG, 1st T20I, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 |
| Time | 5:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Team Previews
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe, ranked 12th in ICC Men’s T20I rankings, has shown glimpses of potential, recently pushing Pakistan hard in a T20I series. However, they managed to win just one out of three games. Their batting lineup heavily relies on Sikandar Raza, who is the backbone of the team with his all-around abilities. Blessing Muzarabani will spearhead the bowling attack with his pace and variations.
Zimbabwe faces a stern challenge from Afghanistan, but their home advantage and experienced players like Raza and Burl will be crucial in attempting an upset.
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan, ranked 10th in ICC T20I rankings, comes into this series with confidence, having reached the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Their squad boasts a mix of experienced players like Rashid Khan and emerging talents such as Sediqullah Atal.
Rashid’s all-round capabilities and leadership will be key, while players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai are expected to provide a solid start with the bat. Afghanistan’s superior bowling attack and form make them the favorites to take the opening match.
Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch typically offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. It’s expected to be a balanced surface with some movement for seamers early on and good scoring opportunities once batters settle.
- Average First Innings Score: 140-150
- Bowling Assistance: Early swing for pacers, and spinners effective in middle overs.
Ground Report Table – Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Matches Played | 46 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 27 (58.70%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 19 (41.30%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 234/2 (India), 07/07/2024 v Zimbabwe |
| Lowest Team Innings | 99 (Pakistan), 23/04/2021 v Zimbabwe |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 194/5 (Bangladesh), 25/07/2021 v Zimbabwe |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 23.61 |
| Average Runs per Over | 7.68 |
| Average Score Batting First | 158 |
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies with no rain forecast.
- Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
- Humidity: Low, making for ideal playing conditions.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | Afghanistan Won | Zimbabwe Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Dream11 Prediction for Today Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Clive Madande |
| Batters | Sediqullah Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Ryan Burl |
| All-rounders | Sikandar Raza (vc), Mohammad Nabi (c), Karim Janat |
| Bowlers | Rashid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqi |
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team
- Faraz Akram (ZIM): Lacks consistency in performances.
- Nangyal Kharoti (AFG): Unlikely to get much game time in the opening match.
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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Score Prediction
- If Afghanistan Bat First: 148+
- If Zimbabwe Bat First: 127+
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Winning Chances
- Afghanistan: 73%
- Zimbabwe: 27%
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Match Prediction
Afghanistan’s depth in batting and world-class bowling attack led by Rashid Khan give them a significant edge. Zimbabwe will need exceptional performances from their top players to challenge Afghanistan.
Predicted Winner: Afghanistan Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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