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

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2024 T20 match prediction with Reddy Anna betting tips and analysis.

ZIM vs AFG Betting Tips

Afghanistan lead with a dominant 14-1 head-to-head record.
Zimbabwe lost their last home T20I series against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan haven’t played a T20I since their impressive T20 World Cup run.

Tournament: Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe T20, 2024 Format: T20 Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe Toss Prediction: To Bat

ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe for 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and one Test match. In their last T20I series here, Afghanistan emerged victorious with a 3-0 clean sweep. With an impressive head-to-head record of 14 wins in 15 matches, Afghanistan once again starts as favorites.

Zimbabwe enters this match after a 1-2 series loss to Pakistan, where they faced heavy defeats in the first two matches before pulling off a narrow win in the third. Afghanistan’s last T20I appearance saw them perform well in the T20 World Cup, defeating strong teams like Australia and New Zealand. Rashid Khan’s leadership and the overall strength of the squad make Afghanistan a tough opponent.

Teams Preview

Zimbabwe Preview Zimbabwe has yet to announce their squad for this series. However, it’s expected they will retain most players from the Pakistan series. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani will be key at the top of the order, while Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl provide stability in the middle order. Zimbabwe’s bowling attack, led by Blessing Muzarabani and Wellington Masakadza, needs to step up against Afghanistan’s formidable batting.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tinotenda Maposa

Afghanistan Preview Afghanistan’s T20I squad is packed with match-winners. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai are expected to provide explosive starts, while the middle order is bolstered by Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi. Afghanistan’s bowling, led by Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, poses a significant challenge for Zimbabwe.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Zazai, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Weather Conditions

The weather in Harare is expected to be clear and sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 32°C. Batters are likely to benefit from the favorable conditions early in the game.

Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club pitch offers a balance between bat and ball. Bowlers will find assistance, but batters can capitalize on scoring opportunities with good shot selection. A competitive first-innings total is likely to be around 165-170 runs.