Related Articles
After the first ODI was washed out, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will face off in the second match of the series at Harare Sports Club. Afghanistan showed their dominance in the first match by reducing Zimbabwe to 44/5 within 10 overs before rain intervened. The visitors, with their superior bowling lineup and experienced middle-order, are the favorites heading into this game.
Zimbabwe will be looking to overcome their batting woes and put up a competitive total. Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Sikandar Raza need to lead from the front, while the inexperienced top order must find a way to counter Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack.
Afghanistan’s strength lies in their all-round squad depth. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai will be key players in both the bowling and batting departments. With experienced campaigners like Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi anchoring the innings, Afghanistan holds a significant edge.
Team Squads
Zimbabwe Predicted XI
- Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk)
- Ben Curran
- Dion Myers
- Craig Ervine (c)
- Sean Williams
- Sikandar Raza
- Brian Bennett
- Newman Nyamhuri
- Richard Ngarava
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan Predicted XI
- Sediqullah Atal
- Abdul Malik
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Ikram Alikhil (wk)
- Rashid Khan
- AM Ghazanfar
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Naveed Zadran
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Ikram Alikhil |
| Batsmen | Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine |
| All-Rounders | Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sean Williams |
| Bowlers | Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Blessing Muzarabani |
Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch favors bowlers, especially pacers, with an average 1st innings score of just 188 runs in the last 10 ODIs. Any score around 250 will be challenging to chase. Batters will need to work hard to build partnerships, and early wickets could set the tone for either side.
Toss Prediction: Teams bowling first have a better success rate at this venue. Expect the captain winning the toss to opt to bowl.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with no rain interruptions. The temperature will hover around 27°C during the match, making for pleasant playing conditions.
Winning Prediction
Afghanistan appear to have the upper hand with a balanced side and experienced players in all departments. Zimbabwe’s reliance on a few key players and their struggling top order could be their undoing.
Prediction: Afghanistan to win.
CricketPandith Match Prediction Package
Per Match Charges: 1000 Rs/Match
Monthly Package: 5000 Rs/Month (Unlimited Match)
All International/League Match Prediction Available
Download Our Cricket Pandith Android App
