Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Head to Head Record, 3rd ODI: Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024, Stats and Results

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ZIM vs AFG 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe will face Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday, December 21, at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. The hosts are still reeling from a humiliating 232-run defeat in the second ODI.

They will be desperate to salvage some pride after losing the T20I series as well. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will aim for a clean sweep, using this game as a confidence booster ahead of the Champions Trophy, now less than two months away.

Match Information

Date: Saturday, 21 December, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Harare Sports Club
Streaming: FanCode Website and App

Team News

Zimbabwe

For Zimbabwe, senior players like Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, and Sikandar Raza must step up in this do-or-die encounter. The lackluster performances of their openers and middle order have left the team searching for stability, which they must find to avoid a whitewash.

The hosts are likely to stick with the same playing XI despite poor performances in the series. Openers Ben Curran and Tadiwanashe Marumani will need to deliver a strong start. The middle order, comprising Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, and seasoned campaigners Williams and Raza, must shoulder the responsibility of anchoring the innings.

In the bowling department, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, and Trevor Gwandu will aim to contain Afghanistan's powerful batting lineup. Early breakthroughs will be crucial to Zimbabwe's chances.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's dominant performance in the second ODI was highlighted by an impressive 191-run opening stand between Sediqullah Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84). Their bowlers, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai, ensured Zimbabwe's chase ended in disaster as the hosts were bowled out for a paltry 54.

With the series already secured, Afghanistan may experiment with their playing XI but are expected to retain the core of their dominant squad. Openers Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik will look to build on their strong form, while bowlers like Farooqi and Omarzai remain key to their plans.

Head-to-Head Record

Total matches played: 32
Matches won by Zimbabwe: 10
Matches won by Afghanistan: 21
Matches with no result: 1

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club pitch is known for offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Early movement with the ball might pose challenges for openers, but the surface generally settles as the game progresses.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is promising, with temperatures around 29°C and a RealFeel of 32°C. Winds from the northeast at 15 km/h will create pleasant playing conditions, and the negligible rain probability (1%) ensures uninterrupted action. Fans can look forward to an exciting contest under clear skies with 12% cloud cover.

Player Stats

Most Runs in series (ZIM): Sikandar Raza- 19 runs
Most Wickets in series (ZIM): Newman Nyamhuri - 3 wickets
Most Runs in series (AFG): Sadiqullah Atal - 104 runs
Most Wickets in series (AFG): Azmatullah Omarzai - 4 wickets

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Complete Squads

Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine (C), Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Joylord Gumbie, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Victor Nyauchi

Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ikram Alikhil (WK) Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, , Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharote