ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 2nd T20I
The second T20I match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see Zimbabwe (ZIM) squaring off against Afghanistan (PAK) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, December 13. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Zimbabwe lost their last T20I series to Pakistan by 2-1. They made a strong comeback in this series by winning the first match against Afghanistan by four wickets. Zimbabwe chased the target of 144 runs at the last ball to get an advantage in this series.
These two teams have played a total of 16 head-to-head matches. Afghanistan have won 14 matches, while Zimbabwe managed to win only 2 matches.
ZIM vs PAK Match Details
The second T20I match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on December 13 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The game will start at 5:00 PM IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I Match
Date and Time: 13th December 2024, 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club in Harare is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. The last T20I match played here was between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, where 289 runs were scored at a loss of 12 wickets.
ZIM vs PAK Form Guide
ZIM - W
PAK - L
ZIM vs PAK Probable Playing XI
ZIM Playing XI
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Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Sikandar Raza ©, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
PAK Playing XI
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan ©, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq
ZIM vs PAK 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 T20I matches. He will bat in the top order and can smash a lot of boundaries in today's match. Tadiwanashe Marumani is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
Brian Bennett
Hazratullah Zazai 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. He smashed 49 runs in the last match. Sediqullah Atal is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Sikander Raza
Azmatullah Omarzai and Sikandar Raza are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Sikandar Raza has already smashed 2306 runs and taken 77 wickets in just 100 T20I matches. Mohammad Nabi is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Rashid Khan
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Naveen ul Haq 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 154 wickets and smashed 462 runs in 94 T20I matches. Blessing Muzarabani is another good bowler for today's match.
ZIM vs PAK 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 2306 runs and taken 77 wickets in just 100 T20I matches.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is one of the most crucial picks from the Afghanistan squad. He is in top form and expected to play a crucial role with the ball. He has already taken 154 wickets and smashed 462 runs in 94 T20I matches including 2 wickets in the last match.
5 Must-Picks for ZIM vs PAK, 2nd T20I Match
Sikandar Raza
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rashid Khan
Naveen ul Haq
Azmatullah Omarzai
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and 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: H Zazai, B Bennett
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, S Raza, R Burl, K Janat
Bowlers: R Khan, R Ngarava, N ul Haq
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: S Atal, B Bennett
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, S Raza
Bowlers: R Khan, R Ngarava, N ul Haq, B Muzarabani, F Ahmed