After the conclusion of the ZIM vs AFG T20I series, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will be taking on each other in a three-match ODI series. The first ZIM vs AFG game of the series is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (December 17) at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Afghanistan clinched the T20I series 2-1. Zimbabwe won the first game before Afghanistan bounced back to win the next two games. The visitors won the second game by 50 runs to draw level. In the series-decider, Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets.
Batting first, Zimbabwe were bowled out for a modest total of 127 runs. In reply, Afghanistan were also in a precarious position and were reeling at 44/4. However, they eventually managed to cross the finishing line to clinch the series.
With both the teams now set to renew their rivalry in ODIs, we are taking a look at the head-to-head record between them in the 50-over format of the game.
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Records- 1st ODI, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
| Stats | Matches | ZIM won | AFG Won | Tie | NR |
| Overall | 28 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| At Harare Sports Club, Harare | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Zimbabwe | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have faced each other in 28 games so far. Afghanistan have dominated this rivalry. Of the 28 ODIs, Afghanistan have won 18 while Zimbabwe have won the remaining 10.
Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe in their own backyard as well. Both the teams have played 18 ODIs in Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have won 11 of them while the home side has emerged victorious in 7 games. In Harare, Afghanistan have won 6 of the 8 ODIs they have played against Zimbabwe.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches
Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe in recent ODIs too. In the last five meetings between the two sides, Afghanistan have won 4 while Zimbabwe have won one.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Best performers
The record for scoring most runs in this fixture is held by Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza. The veteran allrounder has played 24 ODIs against Afghanistan and has scored 765 runs with the help of one century and four fifties.
For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi has scored the most runs in ODIs against Zimbabwe. The former Afghanistan captain has scored 733 runs in 28 games including a century and three fifties.
Among the bowlers, the record is held by Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan. The leg-spinner has taken 47 wickets in 21 games. For Zimbabwe, Graeme Cramer has the most ODI wickets against Afghanistan – 26.
Conclusion
The stats given above show clearly that Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe in ODIs, especially in recent games.
With the record on their side and the current form also favoring them, Afghanistan will be looking to start the ODI series on a good note. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be hoping that the home conditions help them get the better of the tourists.