1st ODI of the Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Zimbabwe taking on Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on 17th December 2024 at 01:00 PM IST.
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
Date: 17th December 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Match Officials: Umpires: Chris Brown (NZ), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Forster Mutizwa (ZIM), Referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
ZIM vs AFG, Harare Sports Club, Harare Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Harare Sports Club, Harare is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 250 runs. The pitch at the Harare Sports Club, Harare is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Harare Sports Club, Harare
Temperature is expected to be around 23.97 °C with 65% humidity. 4.77 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ZIM vs AFG, Head to Head
In the 28 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Ervine | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 0 | - | 51, 18, 6, 34, 88 | - |
| Brian Bennett | 4 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | - | 0, 37, 14, 20, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 4 | 197 | 49.3 | 0 | - | 101, 2, 5, 89, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Craig Richard Ervine
Craig Ervine is a Batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 51, 18, 6, 34, 88 runs at an average of 39.4 per match.
- Brian John Bennett
Brian Bennett is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Brian Bennett has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 0, 37, 14, 20, 0 runs averaging 23.7 per match.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 197 runs at an average of 49.3 per match.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 0, 0, 14, 10, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 13.7 | 11, 0, 0, 3, 2 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 2 | 36 | 0, 17, 2, 0, 48 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Rashid Khan has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a leg break googly Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 20. Rashid Khan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets.
- AM Ghazanfar
AM Ghazanfar is a Bowler and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. AM Ghazanfar is an off break Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 13.7.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Richard Ngarava bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 36. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Richard Ngarava has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets.
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 72 | 24 | 2 | 38.5 | 0, 16, 17, 0, 39 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sean Williams | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | - | 0, 10, 0, 24, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 135 | 67.5 | 1 | 86 | 0, 34, 0, 17, 84 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is an All Rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Sikandar Raza has scored 72 runs at an average of 24 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 38.5 wickets per match.
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Sean Williams is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 10, 0, 24, 31 runs at an average of 21.7 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Mohammad Nabi is an off break Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 86. This player also bats decently and in the recent matches has scored 0, 34, 0, 17, 84 runs, averaging at 67.5 runs per match. Mohammad Nabi has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
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ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 72 | 24 | 2 | 38.5 | 0, 16, 17, 0, 39 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sean Williams | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | - | 0, 10, 0, 24, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 0, 0, 14, 10, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 13.7 | 11, 0, 0, 3, 2 | 0, 3, 3, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 135 | 67.5 | 1 | 86 | 0, 34, 0, 17, 84 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sikandar Raza Butt
Sikandar Raza is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sikandar Raza has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 72 runs at an average of 24 per match. Sikandar Raza is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 38.5 per match.
- Sean Colin Williams
Sean Williams is an All Rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 65 runs at an average of 21.7 per match. Sean Williams has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rashid Khan has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a leg break googly Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 1, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 20. Rashid Khan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets.
- AM Ghazanfar
AM Ghazanfar is a Bowler and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. AM Ghazanfar bowls off break and in the last 3 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 13.7.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is an off break Bowler and in the last 3 matches Mohammad Nabi has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 86. He is also a handy batsman and in the recent matches has scored 135 runs at an average of 67.5 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Mohammad Nabi has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets.
ZIM vs AFG Squad Information
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Prince Masvaure, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Joylord Gumbie, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Ben Curran and Brian Bennett
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal
ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Joylord Gumbie
Batters: Craig Ervine and Rahmat Shah
All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Richard Ngarava and Wellington Masakadza
Captain: Wellington Masakadza
Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
ZIM vs AFG (Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan), 1st ODI Preview
In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, Zimbabwe have won 1 games and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of the Afghanistan in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series, 2022 where Blessing Muzarabani scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 72 match fantasy points while Rashid Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 119 match fantasy points.