Zimbabwe will be up against Afghanistan in the 1st match of the Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on 11th December 2024 at 05:00 PM IST.
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I
Date: 11th December 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 2 games and lost 3 while Zimbabwe have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 3 T20I Series, 2022. Ryan Burl scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 80 match fantasy points while Noor Ahmad topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 154 match fantasy points.
ZIM vs AFG, Harare Sports Club, Harare Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club is balanced. The average first-inning score in the last 20 matches is 106 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches.
Weather Report for Harare Sports Club, Harare
The temperature will hover around 33°C and humidity is expected to be around 9%. Winds at a speed of 4.05 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ZIM vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 15 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe do not have a good record against Afghanistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Afghanistan will win this match. Zimbabwe's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 153 | 38.3 | 0 | - | 27, 2, 41, 31, 52 | - |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | - | 15, 16, 33, 14, 62 | - |
| Wessly Madhevere | 5 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 3.5 | 7, 0, 8, 13, 4 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 27, 2, 41, 31 and 52 runs.
- Tadiwanashe Marumani
Tadiwanashe Marumani is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Tadiwanashe Marumani is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 15, 16, 33, 14 and 62 runs.
- Wessly Nyasha Madhevere
Wessly Madhevere is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.3. Wessly Madhevere is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 32 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10.5 | - | 1, 4, 2, 1, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 12, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 2 | 23.5 | 0, 6, 3, 0, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Noor Ahmad is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 10.5. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a bowler with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the last 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 2 wickets at an average of 23. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Wellington Pedzisai Masakadza
Wellington Masakadza is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Wellington Masakadza has taken 2 wickets at an average of 23.5. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 49 | 0, 19, 3, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Ryan Burl | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 21 | 0, 6, 1, 0, 3 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 ,matches this player has scored 21 runs. Sikandar Raza can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 49 per match. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Ryan Ponsonby Burl
Ryan Burl can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Ryan Burl has scored 10 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 21 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is an all-rounder with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Azmatullah Omarzai is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 6 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 49 | 0, 19, 3, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Noor Ahmad | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10.5 | - | 1, 4, 2, 1, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 12, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Ryan Burl | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 2 | 21 | 0, 6, 1, 0, 3 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 153 | 38.3 | 0 | - | 27, 2, 41, 31, 52 | - |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an all-rounder with an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 21 runs. Sikandar Raza can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 49 per match. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad is a bowler with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Noor Ahmad is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 10.5. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a bowler with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the last 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 2 wickets at an average of 23. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Ryan Ponsonby Burl
Ryan Burl can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Ryan Burl has scored 10 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 21 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 27, 2, 41, 31 and 52 runs.
ZIM vs AFG Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Wessly Madhevere, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brian Bennett, Tinotenda Maposa and Newman Nyamhuri
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Zubaid Akbari, Sediqullah Atal and Noor Ahmad
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Tadiwanashe Marumani
Batter: Brian Bennett
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Azmatullah Omarzai and Karim Janat
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Wellington Masakadza and Blessing Muzarabani
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Vice-Captain: Ryan Burl
Photo credit: Imago
