Afghanistan will be desperate to bounce back when they take on Zimbabwe in the second ZIM vs AFG T20I of the ongoing three-match series. The game is scheduled for Friday (December 13) at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
The T20 World Cup 2024 semifinalists suffered a shock loss against Zimbabwe in the first T20I earlier this week. It was only their second loss in 16 games against the African outfit in the shortest format of the game. Batting first, Afghanistan were off to a disastrous start and were reeling at 58 for 5 at one stage.
Karim Janat (54) and Mohammad Nabi (44) then came up with fine knocks to help their side post a respectable total. In reply, Zimbabwe held their nerves and chased down the total on the very last ball of the game. Ahead of the crucial second T20I, we are taking a look at all the predictions for the game.
ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
Pitch Conditions
The second T20I between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will be played at the Harare Sports Club, the venue where the first game was played as well. The venue is not known as a high-scoring one. Even in the first T20I, Zimbabwe struggled to chase down 145 and completed the chase on the very last ball of the innings.
Anything above 150 will be a challenging total. The batsmen will have to apply themselves really well to get runs on the surface while the bowlers will get ample support.
Form and Fitness
There are no injury concerns for either of the two teams.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| ZIM | 140-150 | 130-140 |
| AFG | 150-160 | 140-150 |
ZIM vs AFG Players to perform prediction
ZIM – Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, and Richard Ngarava will be the key players for Zimbabwe.
AFG – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Karim Janat, 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: Brian Bennett or Sikandar Raza
Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Hazratullah Zazai
ZIM vs AFG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for ZIM in the match: Richard Ngarava or Blessing Muzarabani
Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Rashid Khan or Naveen-ul-Haq
Conclusion – Who will win the Match?
The momentum is with Zimbabwe and they have the home advantage on their side as well. However, records as well as reputation support Afghanistan.
As a result, Afghanistan will start the game as favorites and is expected to win the second T20I against the home side.