AFG vs ZIM Head To Head Record Ahead Of The 1st T20I

Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe [Source: @ACBofficials/X.com]

On December 11, Afghanistan will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the ongoing series. The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe recently pulled off a thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in Bulawayo, showcasing their resilience and grit. For the home team, skipper Craig Ervine will rely heavily on experienced players like Wesley Madhevere, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava to deliver crucial performances.

Afghanistan, led by the ever-reliable Rashid Khan, boasts a strong lineup. With Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, and Fazalhaq Farooqi forming the core, the visitors are packed with firepower. Rising stars Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, and Azmatullah Omarzai will also be key players to watch, as they’ve proven to be instrumental for the team in recent matches.

Ahead of the thrilling clash, take a look at the head-to-head records between the two teams.

AFG vs ZIM Head To Head Records In T20Is

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 28 matches in T20I. Out of these 28 matches, Afghanistan have won 18 whereas Zimbabwe have come out victorious on 10 times. No matches have ended in no result between both the teams. 

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AFG vs ZIM Head-To-Head In Zimbabwe

Out of 18 matches in the Zimbabwe, Afghanistan have won 11 matches and Zimbabwe have won 7 matches. No matches have ended in no result or draw. 

AFG vs ZIM Head-To-Head In Harare Sports Club

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have played eight T20Is at Harare Sports Club, with Afghanistan emerging victorious 6 times. Zimbabwe have won 2 times. There were no no-results in this game.

AFG vs ZIM: What Happened When They Last Played A T20I?

The last time Afghanistan and Zimbabwe met each other was back in 2022 in the third T20I at the Harare Sports Club. The match kicked off with Afghanistan winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Hazratullah Zazai couldn’t make a big impact, falling early to Tendai Chatara after scoring 12 runs. Despite losing wickets in quick succession, Afghanistan managed to keep the scoreboard ticking. Mohammad Nabi led the charge, scoring 31 runs off 30 balls, helping the team set a target of 126 runs in their 20 overs.

In response, Zimbabwe’s batting lineup struggled from the start. Their top order failed to get going, with none of them scoring more than 15 runs. Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad stole the show with a brilliant bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for just 10 runs at an exceptional economy rate of 2.50.

Zimbabwe were eventually restricted to 90/9 in their 20 overs, falling short by 35 runs. With this victory, Afghanistan sealed the series with a commanding 3-0 margin.

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