The 2nd ODI of Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, a three-match ODI Series will be played at the Harare Sports Club on December 19 at 01:00 PM IST.
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 2nd ODI - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI
Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 2nd ODI Preview
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of the Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series, 2022. Blessing Muzarabani scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 72 match fantasy points while Rashid Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 119 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Zimbabwe against Afghanistan, the match was abandoned. The top fantasy player for Zimbabwe was Ben Curran who scored 20 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against Zimbabwe, Match Abandoned. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Azmatullah Omarzai who scored 116 fantasy points.
ZIM vs AFG, Harare Sports Club Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club is balanced. The average 1st innings score in the last 20 matches is 250 runs.
Weather Report for Harare Sports Club, Harare
The temperature is expected to be around 29°C with 30% humidity. 4.1 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ZIM vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 29 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Ervine | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 0 | - | 51, 18, 6, 34, 88 | - |
| Brian Bennett | 4 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | - | 0, 37, 14, 20, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 4 | 197 | 49.3 | 0 | - | 101, 2, 5, 89, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Craig Richard Ervine
Craig Ervine is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Craig Ervine has scored 197 runs.
- Brian John Bennett
Brian Bennett can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Brian Bennett has scored 71 runs.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 101, 2, 5 and 89 runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 0, 14, 0, 10, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 13.7 | 11, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 1 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 2 | 36 | 0, 17, 2, 0, 48 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 5 wickets at an average of 20. He has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
- AM Ghazanfar
AM Ghazanfar is a bowler with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off-break and in recent 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 13.7.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a bowler with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Richard Ngarava bowls left-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 36. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets 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 | 72 | 24 | 2 | 38.5 | 0, 16, 17, 0, 39 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sean Williams | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | - | 0, 10, 0, 24, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 135 | 67.5 | 1 | 86 | 0, 34, 0, 17, 84 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 72 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sean Williams has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 65 runs. Sean Williams has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammad Nabi bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 86. This player is also a handy batter and in the last few matches, he has scored 135 runs. Mohammad Nabi has been successful against this team, taking 8 wickets in recent matches.
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 | 72 | 24 | 2 | 38.5 | 0, 16, 17, 0, 39 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sean Williams | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | - | 0, 10, 0, 24, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 0, 14, 0, 10, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 13.7 | 11, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 1 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 135 | 67.5 | 1 | 86 | 0, 34, 0, 17, 84 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 72 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sean Williams has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 65 runs. Sean Williams has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 5 wickets at an average of 20. He has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
- AM Ghazanfar
AM Ghazanfar is a bowler with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off-break and in recent 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 13.7.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Mohammad Nabi bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 86. This player is also a handy batter and in the last few matches, he has scored 135 runs. Mohammad Nabi has been successful against this team, taking 8 wickets in recent matches.
ZIM vs AFG Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Prince Masvaure, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Wellington Masakadza, Joylord Gumbie, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brian Bennett, Tinotenda Maposa and Newman Nyamhuri
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdul Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sediqullah Atal, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and AM Ghazanfar
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ikram Alikhil
Batters: Craig Ervine, Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: AM Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan and Richard Ngarava
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Vice-Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
Photo credit: Imago
