After rain denied them a good opportunity to take the lead in the series, Afghanistan will be looking to come up with a similarly strong performance in the second ODI as well when they lock horns against Zimbabwe. The second game is scheduled to take place on Thursday (December 19) at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
No result was possible during the first ODI due to rain. Only 9.2 overs were bowled although it was enough for Afghanistan to show their dominance. In less than 10 overs, Afghanistan managed to dismiss five Zimbabwe batsmen. When rain finally stopped the game, Zimbabwe were reeling at 44/5.
With the game not restarting, Afghanistan lost a great opportunity to win the game and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
So, as both the teams gear up for the series opener, we are taking a look at the weather and pitch reports for the first ZIM vs AFG ODI.
ZIM vs AFG Weather Report And Pitch Report, Harare – 2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
ZIM vs AFG – Weather Report Of Harare:
The second Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI will be starting at 09:30 AM local time. According to reports, there are no predictions of rain during that time. The chances of rain are extremely low throughout the day and the game is likely to take place without any major interruptions.
As far as the temperature is concerned, it will be hovering in the 20s during the game time.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Harare Sports Club, Harare:
| First ODI Match | 25/10/1992 |
| Last ODI Match | 17/12/2024 |
| Matches Played | 184 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 53 (28.80%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 103 (55.98%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 23 (12.50%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 84 (44.92%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 94 (50.27%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 83 (44.39%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 96 (51.34%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (0.54%) |
| Matches with No Result | 4 (2.17%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 408/6 (Zimbabwe) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 35 (Zimbabwe) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 328/3 (South Africa) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.54 |
| Average Runs per Over | 4.82 |
| Average Score Batting First | 226 |
The Harare Sports Club is not the easiest venue to bat at. Batsmen have traditionally struggled to bat freely on this surface and the situation has not changed much during the ongoing tour. During the three-match T20I series, the 150-run mark was breached only once.
Even in the first ODI, Zimbabwe lost five wickets for just 41 runs. The upcoming second ODI is also unlikely to be a high-scoring game. Anything above 250 could turn out to be a winning total.
Conclusion:
Unlike the first ODI, the second ZIM vs AFG ODI is likely to take place without any interruptions. The weather forecast is very promising and a full game is highly likely to take place.