ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Having lost 4 games on the trot, Zimbabwe now face a must-win situation if they want to keep the T20I series alive. The second T20I between the Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will get underway at the Harare Sports Club on June 12 at 4:30 PM IST.
Carrying on the trend in the series, Afghanistan outplayed Zimbabwe and picked up a comprehensive win in the 1st T20I. Zimbabwe did manage to post 159 -8 in their 20 overs, which was a decent total. However, Afghanistan is such a good team in T20Is that they managed to chase the target without breaking a sweat. Hazratullah Zazai and Najibullah Zadran scored 45 and 44 respectively.
The only good thing about this game from Zimbabwe's perspective was that Zimbabwe ran Afghanistan close and stretched the match till the final over. They would believe that if they can bat a little better and post a score around 170-180, they can have a chance of beating the visitors.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd 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 might look to bat first and post a decent total on board to put pressure on the opposition.
ZIM vs AFG Pitch Report
The surface has been good for batting. However, pacers with the new ball and spinners, later on, have got some help. It’s not a very big ground thus batters are likely to dominate once again.
Weather Report
The weather looks fine for the day as there is no threat of rain. The temperature will be in low 20s which is very pleasant for cricket.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20 Match 2022
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
It’s a do-or-die game for the hosts and they will be eyeing better performance. They were not relatively bad in the first T20I thus we think they are likely to step on the park with the same XI.
ZIM Key Players
- Sikandar Raza – Carrying on the top form from the ODI series, Raza once again played an important knock for the hosts. He scored 45 runs in 31 balls to help Zimbabwe post a decent total. He will be keen on continuing the top form.
- Craig Ervine – The skipper has been going through a lean patch but one cannot count him out as he is one of the top batters from the side. Ervine will know that as a skipper he needs to lead from the front. We feel Ervine can perform well in the next game.
- Ryan Burl – Burl bowled a splendid spell in the first T20I and picked up 3 wickets for 14 runs. He once again will have to bowl a similar kind of spell to keep Zimbabwe’s hopes alive.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe have been outplayed by Afghans in the tour as they have lost all four games comprehensively.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Innocent Kaia, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Ainsley Ndlovu, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan made a few expected changes in their playing XI and brought in players like Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, and Darwish Rasool in the team. They too are likely to continue with the same team for the next match.
AFG Key Players
- Rahmanullah Guzbaz – Gurbaz looked good in the first match and scored 33 runs, even though his strike was below a hundred. He is a clean striker of the ball and a strike rate of 91 should not be a concern. The good thing is that he has got some runs under his belt and that should be a great confidence booster.
- Mohammed Nabi - Nabi didn’t get many balls to face in the first match but he is one of the top batters in the team. Also, he is very handy with the ball and can bowl 4 economical overs and chip in a few wickets.
- Rashid Khan -As expected, Rashid Khan delivered a spectacular performance in the match. He picked up a wicket and gave away just 21 runs, which put a lot of pressure on the Zimbabwe team.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan are on a winning spree. The win in the last game was their fifth in the last six T20Is.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammed Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Nijat Masood
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Head to Head
The loss in the first T20I was Zimbabwe’s 12th against Afghanistan.
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
AFG Won |
Draw |
Tie |
| Overall |
13 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Who will win Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20 Match?
The betting sites have backed Afghanistan to win and rightly so.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Betting Rate
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction
Afghanistan is a far better team and has been exceptional on the tour. They are the favourites to win the match. Zimbabwe will need something miraculous to save the series from here. We see Afghans winning the game with ease.
Jun 12, 2022
16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20 
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