ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Zimbabwe will face Afghanistan for the 3rd T20I on December 14 [Source: @ACBOfficials/X.com]

With the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20I series tied 1-1, the series decider 3rd T20I will be a thriller to watch on December 14. The match will be held at Harare Sports Club, Harare, at 5:00 PM IST. The finale promises to be exciting, with both hosts and visitors aiming for the series win.

ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I: Match Details And Live Streaming

ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I Preview: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe showcased a strong performance in their first match against Afghanistan, bowling them out for 144/6, with Richard Ngarava taking three wickets. During the chase, Brian Bennett scored 49, but the middle order struggled. Tashinge Musekiwa and Wellington Masakadza led the team to victory with a single on the last ball.

In the second match, however, they lost their mettle as the hosts' middle orders were toppled by the Afghani pace and spin spearheads. Attempting to chase a decent 154 in 20 overs, the Zims crumbled like a house of cards and kept losing wickets till they were cleaned up for 103 at the end of 17.4 overs. With the series finale on the line, Sikandar Raza will not hold back against Afghanistan, as he will be hell-bound to secure the series.

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ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I Preview: Afghanistan

Afghanistan struggled in their opening match, with poor performances from the top order. Karim Janat (54 off 49) and Mohammad Nabi (44 off 27) were the top scorers, but they set a low total of 144. Naveen-ul-Haq took 3/33, but defending such a score was tough. 

In the second game, Afghanistan made a strong comeback by posting a modest total. The ever-reliable Rashid Khan weaved his magic by taking three wickets, while Naveen-ul-Haq also contributed with three wickets. Additionally, Mujeeb Ur Rahman claimed two wickets, bringing down Sikandar Raza and his team. So far, the visitors have dominated Zimbabwe in T20 Internationals and aim to maintain that momentum as they head into the series decider.

ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I Pitch Report: How Will Harare Surface Behave?

The pitch at Harare Sports Club is typically favourable for batters. The teams that bat first generally have an advantage, as the pitch tends to slow down later in the match. As seen, Zimbabwe successfully chased a target in the first game and faltered in the second; the captain who wins the toss may prefer to bat first and set a substantial total.

ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I: Key Players And Stats

• Rashid Khan: 19 wickets in last 10 matches; ER 6.08
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 292 runs in the last 10 matches; Average 29.2; SR 121.7
• Sikandar Raza: 312 runs and 12 wickets in the last 10 matches; ER 5.74; SR 166.0
• Blessing Muzarabani: 9 wickets in last 10 matches; ER 6.23
• Naveen-ul-Haq: 19 wickets in last 10 matches; ER 6.12
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman: 12 wickets in last 10 matches; ER 6.51

ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe Probable XI: Brian Bennet, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Wesley Gwandu.

Afghanistan Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Zubaid Akbari, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I: Winner Prediction

After bouncing back from their first loss, Afghanistan's bowlers seem to be in top-notch form. Given their dominance over Zimbabwe in most of their T20I encounters, it is likely that Afghanistan will win the third T20I.

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