Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the first ODI at the Harare Sports Club, scheduled for December 17th at 1:00 PM IST, in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
Get the best ZIM vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024. Expert analysis and more.
ZIM vs AFG Match Preview:
Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe will now shift focus to the three-match ODI series starting on December 17 at Harare Sports Club. After an intense T20I series ending in Afghanistan’s favor, both teams are eager to showcase their 50-over cricket abilities.
Zimbabwe will be led by Craig Ervine, with key players like Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza expected to anchor their performance. On the other hand, Afghanistan, under the captaincy of Hashmatullah Shahidi, will rely on the experience of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi.
These two sides have a balanced history in ODIs, and with both teams boasting match-winners, fans can expect a competitive series. The first ODI is set to test the teams’ adaptability to the longer format, promising a thrilling contest.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Zimbabwe |
10 |
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Afghanistan |
18 |
ZIM vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
28°C |
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Weather Forecast |
ClearSky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
212 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
62% |
ZIM vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine ©, Sean Williams, Tashinga Musekiwa, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Jumbie Gumbie(wk)
Afghanistan Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), RahmatShah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, HashmatullahShahidi ©, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Farid Malik, MujeebUr Rahman, Abdul Malik, Allah Mohammad
Hot Picks for ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a right-handed batsman from Afghanistan who will open the innings for them. He will be given the role of helping his team with a flying start here. |
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Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Zimbabwe. He will be among the most crucial picks for this game. |
Top Picks:
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Rashid Khan is a right-arm leg-break bowler from Afghanistan who carries the potential to win games single-handedly for his side. |
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Mohammad Nabi is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Afghanistan. He will look to make a significant impact here. |
Budget Picks:
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Richard Ngarava is a left-arm medium-fast bowler from Zimbabwe who will be an important pick while bowling first. |
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Craig Ervine is a left-handed batsman from Zimbabwe who leads the team. He will be expected to deliver here. |
ZIM vs AFG Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Sikandar Raza & Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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Vice-Captain |
Rashid Khan & Mohammad Nabi |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Dion Myers |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Abdul-Malik |
6.0 credits |
NA |
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Sikandar Raza |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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Punt Picks |
Karim Janat and Sediqullah Atal |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-4-3 |
ZIM vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team’s combination and strength, Afghanistan is expected to win this encounter.