Outlook:
Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe in the 1st T20 of 3-match series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday.Lets;look at AFG Vs ZIM 1st T20I Dream 11 Prediction
The host Zimbabwe faced a defeat in the 3-match ODI when Afghanistan clean swept the series by 3-0. The player of the series was awarded to Rahmat Shah for scoring highest runs in the series. He posted 199 runs in three innings at an average of 66.33.
However, now the teams will face each other in the T20 format and it will interesting to see who will clinch the T20 series between them.
Team Afghanistan will play the 1st T20 of the series as favourites and will look to win the series as well.
Let’s dive into the AFG Vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Dream 11 Team Today, ICC Fantasy League, and match detail to learn more details below.
AFG Vs ZIM 1st T20I Dream 11 Prediction – Match Details:
Match – 1 of 3 @ 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Harare Sports Club, Harare
Where to watch live:
The game between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will not be telecasted on TV in India on Sony network. Fans will be able to watch the AFG Vs ZIM match on Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3 and Sony Six.
New Players Availability:
The teams will play with their full potential.
Pitch Report
The pitch of Harare Sports Club is good wicket to play on, however, it is expected to help both bowlers and batters in alike extents. The average score on this pitch is 23o runs and the skipper who won the toss would like to choose bat first, irrespective of previous match result.
AFG Vs ZIM Probable XI:
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Afsar Zazai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi ©, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Riaz Hassan, Noor Ahmad, Usman Gani
Zimbabwe
Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Wessley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Ainsley Ndlovu, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe
Power Play scores:
Afghanistan’s players are full of confidence after a clean sweep over Zimbabwe in the ODI series, and now they are all set to beat Zimbabwe in the T20 series as well. Their batters are known for hitting strongly, thus we should predict 40-45 runs for Afghanistan during the first six overs.
While Zimbabwe batters must remain calm on the crease as Afghanistan’s bowlers are too clever in the T20 format. Still, one can say Zimbabwe might score 45-50 during the power play overs.
Death Over scores:
Afghanistan batters are playing solid game of cricket for the last couple of years especially in death overs, and with that in mind, one should expect Afghanistan to score 45-50 runs in the final four overs. Zimbabwe also have Riyan Burl and Sikandar Raza, who can contribute effectively in death overs, and if they perform well, Zimbabwe might put 40-45 on board.
Overall scores:
Afghanistan can put 170-180 runs on board if their openers managed to give them a strong start. While Zimbabwe could reach 140-150 runs if they batted first.
Who will win Today’s match between AFG Vs ZIM?
In the ODI series between both teams, Afghanistan showed the pure dominance and won the series by 3-0. However, Zimbabwe batters look good in front of Afghans pace batter but they were unable to face the spin department of the visitors’ team as Mohammed Nabi took highest number of wickets in the series (8) while Rashid Khan bagged 7 wickets in the series. As far as the 1st T20 is concerned, team Afghanistan is looking to win this match as well.
AFG Vs ZIM Fantasy League Playing 11
Here are the top 3 teams we have for you
Player | Credits | Player | Credits | Player | Credits |
Craig Ervine | 9.5 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 9 | Hazratullah Zazai | 9 |
Hazratullah Zazai | 9 | Regis Chakabva | 9 | Usman Gani | 8.5 |
Najibullah Zadran | 9 | Usman Gani | 8.5 | Milton Shumba | 8.5 |
Milton Shumba | 8.5 | Milton Shumba | 8.5 | Najibullah Zadran | 8.5 |
Regis Chakabva | 9 | Najibullah Zadran | 8.5 | Ibrahim Zadran | 8 |
Mohammed Nabi | 9.5 | Dion Myers | 8.5 | Sikander Raza | 9.5 |
Sikandar Raza | 9.5 | Craig Ervine | 9.5 | Mohammad Nabi | 9.5 |
Rashid Khan | 9.5 | Rashid Khan | 9.5 | Blessing Muzarabani | 8.5 |
Fazal Haq Faroozi | 8.5 | Blessing Muzarabani | 8.5 | Donald Tiripano | 8.5 |
Donald Tiripano | 8.5 | Noor Ahmad | 8.5 | Noor Ahmad | 8 |
Tendai Chatara | 9 | Sharafuddin Asraf | 8.5 | Fareed Malik | 8.5 |
AFG Vs ZIM Today Dream Prediction:
Afghanistan’s players are in excellent form, while Zimbabwe’s weakness is the lack of power hitters in the lineup. Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai are the batters to watch out for from Afghanistan’s team, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz as wicket-keeper, Mohammed Nabi, and Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad are the Afghan players to watch in the 1st T20 of the three-match series.
From Zimbabwe, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Dion Myers, are strongest batters to watch out for, followed by all-rounder Sikandar Raza, and the bowlers Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara.
**Disclaimer: Please note that the cricket match predictions are based on our analysis and they do not promise fixed results**