ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st ODI
The 1st ODI match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see Zimbabwe (ZIM) squaring off against Afghanistan (AFG) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, December 17. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
Afghanistan won their last ODI series against Bangladesh by 2-1 and won the last match of the series by five wickets. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, lost their last ODI series to Pakistan by 2-1.
These two teams have played a total of 28 head-to-head matches. While Afghanistan have won 18 matches, Zimbabwe have won 10 matches.
ZIM vs AFG Match Details
The 1st ODI match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on December 17 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The game is set to take place at 1:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
ZIM vs AFG, 1st ODI Match
Date and Time: 17th December 2024, 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club in Harare is good for both batters and bowlers. Team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. The last ODI match played here was between Ireland and Zimbabwe, where a total of 401 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.
ZIM vs AFG Form Guide
ZIM - L L W
AFG - W L W
ZIM vs AFG Probable Playing XI
ZIM Playing XI
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Craig Ervine (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
AFG Playing XI
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Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sadiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Karote, Allah Ghazanfar, Gulbadin Naib
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He was in exceptional form in the recent ODI matches. He has already smashed 1769 runs in just 46 ODI matches at an average of around 39. Tadiwanashe Marumani is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
Brian Bennett
Rahmat Shah and Brian Bennett are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Brian Bennett is in top-notch form and can once again trouble Afghanistan bowlers. Craig Ervine is another good batter for today's nail-biting match. He has already smashed 3451 runs in just 122 ODI matches at an average of around 33.
All-rounders
Sikander Raza
Azmatullah Omarzai and Sikandar Raza are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Sikandar Raza has already smashed 4226 runs and taken 92 wickets in just 145 ODI matches. Sean Williams and Mohammad Nabi are other good all-rounders for today's match.
Bowlers
Rashid Khan
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Blessing Muzarabani and Rashid Khan. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Rashid Khan is in good form and has already taken 195 wickets and smashed 1346 runs in 96 ODI matches. Richard Ngarava is another good bowler for today's match.
ZIM vs AFG match captain and vice-captain choices
Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza is the most crucial pick from Zimbabwe as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has already smashed 4226 runs and taken 92 wickets in just 145 ODI matches.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is one of the most crucial picks from the Afghanistan squad. He is in top notch form and expected to play a crucial role with the ball. He has already taken 195 wickets and smashed 1346 runs in 96 ODI matches.
5 Must-Picks for ZIM vs AFG, 1st ODI Match
Sikandar Raza
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rashid Khan
Sean Williams
Azmatullah Omarzai
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: R Shah, B Bennett, C Ervine
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, S Raza, S Williams
Bowlers: R Khan, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: S Atal, C Ervine
All-rounders: A Omarzai, S Raza, S Williams
Bowlers: R Khan, B Muzarabani, R Ngarava, A Ghazanfar, F Farooqi