ZIM vs AFG Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I | Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe
Date: Saturday, 11 June 2022
Time: 16:30 (GMT+5.5) / 17:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20I
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM vs AFG Preview
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top player in this style of the game, and he competes in many franchise leagues alongside some of the best players in the world. He can be considered as Afghanistan’s best batsman because he will open the innings and bat in the best conditions.
- Rashid Khan can be considered as the visitors’ best bowler because he is nearly impossible to hit. With all of his options, Zimbabwe hitters will have a difficult time dealing with him.
- Afghanistan is more likely to hit more sixes in this match since they have players that have a history of hitting massive sixes in this format.
After a dismal ODI series, Zimbabwe will attempt to rebound in the T20I series against Afghanistan, which begins on June 11 at 4:30 p.m. IST at the Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe will be expecting to be more competitive in the T20I series after a fairly one-sided ODI series. Afghanistan, on the other hand, is a better T20 team with some genuine match-winners. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammed Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Hazratullah Zazai have all competed in franchise events such as the IPL, PSL, and BBL.
Things will not be easy for Zimbabwe, especially following their performance in the ODI series, in which they were defeated 3-0. They can, however, take heart from their performance in the most recent ODI, in which they came close to beating Afghanistan. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will be confident in their ability to continue their winning streak.
ZIM vs AFG Weather Report
As the game goes, the temperature is projected to drop from 20 degrees to roughly 14 degrees. With supporters expecting a fantastic game of cricket, there is little to no danger of rain.
ZIM vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
It’s an excellent wicket to bat on, and batsmen will have to put in a lot of effort to get their runs. As a result, the team that wins the toss should choose to bat first.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report
The batters’ wicket in the ODI series was excellent, and it should be the same in the T20Is. With some good bowling, the bowlers may still make life difficult for the batters.
Zimbabwe Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Zimbabwe T20I roster has yet to be officially announced, but it is expected to be largely the same as the ODI squad. With someone like Luke Jongwe getting a game, we might see a slight shift in their starting lineup.
Recent form – W L W L L
ZIM Probable Playing XI
Craig Ervine (c), Regis Chakabva (wk), Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Donald Tiripano, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga/Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Afghanistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Darwish Rasooli, Ihsanullah Janat, Usman Ghani, and Hazratullah Zazai will all return to the Afghanistan T20I squad. Mohammed Nabi will take over as captain of the T20I team.
Recent form – L W W W W
AFG Probable Playing XI
Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Ihsanullah Janat, Usman Ghani, Sharfuddin Ashraf, Mohammed Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmed
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| ZIM | 1 | 4 |
| AFG | 4 | 1 |
ZIM vs AFG – 1st T20I, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters
- Craig Ervine
- Najibullah-Zadran
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Innocent Kaia
All-Rounders
- Sikandar Raza
- Mohammad Nabi (vc)
Bowlers
- Tendai Chatara
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Fazal Haq
ZIM vs AFG Prediction
Winning the toss
- Afghanistan
Top batsman
- Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
- Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Top bowler
- Zimbabwe – Blessing Muzarabani
- Afghanistan – Rashid Khan
Most sixes
- Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza
- Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Player of the Match
- Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Team Scores Batting First
- Zimbabwe – 160+
- Afghanistan – 170+
Afghanistan is the favorite to win this match.
In T20 cricket, Afghanistan is a formidable opponent, having dominated the Zimbabweans. They have only lost one game in 12 matches against Zimbabwe, hence they are our favorites to win.