After being rescued by rain in the first ZIM vs AFG ODI, Zimbabwe will be eyeing a better display when they lock horns against Afghanistan in the second ZIM vs AFG ODI. The game is scheduled to be played on Thursday (December 19) at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Less than 10 overs of play was possible during the series opener as rain played spoilsport. However, those overs were enough for Afghanistan to assert its dominance over Zimbabwe. The home side was reeling at 44/5 in 9.2 overs when rain halted the action.
Azmatullah Omarzai was the destructor-in-chief, taking 4 wickets for just 18 runs in 4.2 overs. Following the horror display with the bat, Zimbabwe will be keen to come up with a better display in the second game.
On the other hand, Afghanistan will be eyeing a similar start in the second game as well as they look to take an unassailable lead in the series. Ahead of the game, here are all the predictions for the second Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI.
ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
Pitch Conditions
The second ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The same venue has hosted all the white-ball games of the ongoing tour so far. And in most of the games, batsmen struggled to make a big impact.
During the three-match T20I series, only one innings saw a team reach the 150-run mark when Afghanistan scored 153 runs in the second T20I. The first ODI was also panning out similarly as Zimbabwe had their back against the wall after losing five wickets in less than 10 overs.
The average first innings total at the venue is 226 runs and the upcoming game is also likely to be a low-scoring contest.
Form and Fitness
There are no injury concerns for either of the two teams.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| ZIM | 190-200 | 150-160 |
| AFG | 220-230 | 180-190 |
ZIM vs AFG Players to perform prediction
ZIM – Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Sean Williams, and Richard Ngarava will be the key players for Zimbabwe.
AFG – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Rashid Khan will be the key players for Afghanistan.
ZIM vs AFG Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for ZIM in the match: Sikandar Raza or Craig Ervine
Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Hashmatullah Shahidi
ZIM vs AFG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Richard Ngarava or Sikandar Raza
Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Azmatullah Omarzai or Allah Ghazanfar
Conclusion – Who will win the Match?
Afghanistan will start the game as firm favorites and are expected to beat Zimbabwe in the second ODI. The visitors were on course to win the first ODI as well before rain dashed their hopes.
The form and momentum are on Afghanistan’s side and they will be looking to make the most of it.