ZIM vs AFG 1st T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
After a disappointing ODI series, Zimbabwe will look to perform better in the T20I series against Afghanistan that gets underway at the Harare Sports Club on June 11 at 4:30 PM IST.
After a pretty one-sided ODI series, Zimbabwe will be looking to be a bit more competitive in the T20I series. However, Afghanistan is an even better T20 side with some genuine match-winners in the team. The likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammed Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Hazratullah Zazai have the experience of playing different franchise tournaments like IPL, PSL and BBL.
Things are not going to be easy for Zimbabwe, especially after the form they have shown in the ODI series, in which they lost 3-0. However, they can take heart from their performance in the last ODI where they ran Afghanistan close. Still, Afghanistan will be very confident about continuing their winning run.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st T20 Match Live Streaming
Live Streaming: The three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan can be watched live on the FanCode app and website.
ZIM vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
Both teams will have different strategies for the match. Afghanistan is a good bowling side thus they will be keen to bat first, while Zimbabwe might want to bowl first and restrict Afghanistan to a low score so that they can plan their chase accordingly.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report
The wicket in the ODI series was pretty good for batters and it should stay the same for the T20Is as well. However, the bowlers can still make life difficult for batters with some good bowling.
Weather Report
The weather will be cloudy but there is no threat of rain during match time.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st T20 Match 2022
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
An official announcement of the Zimbabwe T20I squad is not made yet but the squad should mostly be the same that played the ODI series. However, we may see a little change in their playing 11 with someone like Luke Jongwe getting a game.
ZIM Key Players
- Sikandar Raza - The batter was the top scorer for Zimbabwe in the ODI series and scored 145 runs in 3 games. He showed great intent and played some crisp shots. He will be keen to have a good T20I series as well.
- Craig Ervine - Despite his low returns in the ODI series, Ervine remains to be one of the top Zimbabwe batters. The southpaw has to lead from the front and help Zimbabwe post decent totals.
- Regis Chakabva - Chakabva also had a poor ODI series but is one of the few Zimbabwe payers who were in good form before the tour. One has to back him to regain his form soon. He may be promoted to open the innings in T20Is and that should work well for him.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe suffered a 3-2 loss against Namibia at home in their last T20I series
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Innocent Kaia, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Donald Tiripano, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga/Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan T20I squad will ee the likes of Darwish Rasooli, Ihsanullah Janat, Usman Ghani, and Hazratullah Zazai return to the team. The T20I team will see Mohammed Nabi take charge as captain.
AFG Key Players
- Rahmanullah Guzbaz - The opener can be destructive in the powerplay and lay a perfect platform for the middle order batters to help Afghanistan post a total beyond the reach of Zimbabwe. Gurbaz has not been among runs of late but he will be eyeing some good knocks against bleak Zimbabwe.
- Mohammed Nabi - Nabi is always a key player for Afghanistan given his all-around skills. He is a very handy bowler and a very potent batter.
- Rashid Khan - No matter what format you play, Rashid Khan will be the biggest match-winner for Afghanistan. After two poor outings in the ODIs, Khan bounced back to win the player of the match award in the third ODI.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan last played a T20I series against Bangladesh and tied the series 1-1.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Ihsanullah Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammed Nabi, Usman Ghani, Sharfuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Zimbabwe has played 12 matches against Afghanistan but won just one.
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
AFG Won |
Draw |
Tie |
| Overall |
12 |
1 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Who will win Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 Match?
The betting odds are heavily tilted in favour of Afghanistan, who are a far better side.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Betting Rate
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction
Afghanistan is a tough team in T20 cricket and have been very dominant against the Zimbabweans. They have lost just one just game against Zimbabwe in 12 outings thus they are our favourites to win.
Jun 11, 2022
16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
ZIM vs AFG 1st T20 
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