Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, AFG vs ZIM 2024, Today Match Prediction | Reddy Anna Match Prediction

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Standings

• Zimbabwe eye a comeback with the bat

  • Zimbabwe were 5 for 44 before the rain stopped play.

  • Afghanistan look threatening with the ball.

  • Bowling first on this venue has an advantage.

  • Prediction: Afghanistan to win.

Tournament Details

• Tournament: Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe ODI, 2024

• Format: ODI

• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe

• Toss Prediction: To Bowl

• Weather: 23.1°C | Sunny

ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis

The first ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan was washed out due to rain, but Afghanistan had already dominated the early proceedings, reducing Zimbabwe to 44/5 in the 10th over. Craig Ervine’s side will look to regroup and avoid another batting collapse in the second ODI at the Harare Sports Club.

Afghanistan, even without key players like Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, displayed impressive bowling. With a stronger and more balanced XI, they remain favorites for this game.

Teams Preview

Zimbabwe Preview

Rain saved Zimbabwe from a likely heavy defeat in the first ODI. Their batting lineup, filled with inexperience, needs significant improvement. The senior trio of Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Sikandar Raza hold the key to stabilizing the innings and delivering competitive totals.

Top-order batters like Ben Curran and Tadiwanashe Marumani must step up. Curran’s debut showed promise, but Marumani’s average of 15.71 in ODIs highlights the struggles of the inexperienced batting lineup. The lower order’s reliance on Williams and Raza for damage control is evident.

On the bowling front, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava must strike early. Zimbabwe’s hopes hinge on their bowlers delivering breakthroughs and maintaining pressure.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 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

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI: Craig Ervine, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Tinotenda Maphosa, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri

Afghanistan Preview

Afghanistan’s bowling attack looked menacing, with AM Ghazanfar and Azmatullah Omarzai leading the charge. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi bring valuable experience, while Fazalhaq Farooqi’s pace adds variety.

The batting lineup, though missing Rahmanullah Gurbaz, remains strong. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah are the backbone of the middle order, supported by promising talents like Ikram Alikhil and Azmatullah Omarzai. With Rashid Khan and Nabi capable of explosive finishes, Afghanistan’s lineup appears balanced.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing 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

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran

Weather Conditions

• Sunny with a high of 27°C.

• Unlike the first ODI, no rain is expected, ensuring a complete match.

ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report

• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

• Bowling-friendly wicket with an average first innings score of 188 runs in the last 10 ODIs.

• A total of 250 will be highly competitive. Teams bowling first have historically dominated, winning 103 of 198 ODIs played at this venue.

Toss Prediction: Teams will prefer to bowl first and capitalize on early moisture in the pitch.

Winning Prediction

Zimbabwe’s lack of experience and reliance on a few key players leaves them vulnerable. Afghanistan, with a more balanced lineup and strong bowling attack, are better positioned to secure victory.

Reddy Anna Match Prediction: Afghanistan to win.

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