ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 3rd T20I
The 3rd 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 Saturday, December 14. 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.
The T20I series is currently tied 1-1 as Afghanistan made a strong comeback in the last match. They batted first and smashed 153 runs at the loss of 6 wickets. Then, they were able to restrict Zimbabwe for only 103 runs by taking all 10 wickets. Zimbabwe won the first match and will be looking forward to winning today's match and the series.
These two teams have played a total of 17 head-to-head matches. Afghanistan have won 15 matches, while Zimbabwe managed to win only 2 matches.
ZIM vs AFG Match Details
The 3rd T20I match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on December 14 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The game is set to take place at 5:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I Match
Date and Time: 14th 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 a total of 256 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.
ZIM vs AFG Form Guide
ZIM - L W
AFG - W L
ZIM vs AFG 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
AFG 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 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 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 keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Brian Bennett
Darwish Rasooli and Brian Bennett are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team.
Bennett is in top-notch form and can once again trouble Afghanistan bowlers. He has smashed 76 runs in the last two matches. Sediqullah Atal and Dion Myers are other good players for today's match.
All-rounders
Sikandar Raza
Azmatullah Omarzai and Sikandar Raza are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team.
Raza has smashed 2341 runs and taken 77 wickets in just 101 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 157 wickets and smashed 465 runs in 95 T20I matches. Mujeeb ur Rahman 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.
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 157 wickets and smashed 465 runs in 95 T20I matches including 3 wickets in the last match.
5 Must-Picks for ZIM vs PAK, 3rd 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 to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders or bowlers 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: D Rasooli, B Bennett
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, S Raza, R Burl
Bowlers: R Khan, R Ngarava, N ul Haq, M ur Rahman
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: B Bennett
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, S Raza, R Burl
Bowlers: R Khan, B Muzarabani, N ul Haq, M ur Rahman, F Ahmed