ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips: 5 Top Picks For Grand League Contests

Debashis Sarangi

Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I today [Source: @ACBofficials/X]Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I today [Source: @ACBofficials/X]

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This evening, Zimbabwe will cross swords against Afghanistan in the second T20 International of the ongoing three-match series on home soil. Led by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe had an outstanding start to the series, winning the thrilling opener by four wickets. 

Batting first, the Afghans posted 144 runs on the board, which the hosts chased in a last-over thriller at Harare Sports Club. So, the second T20I holds significant importance for Afghanistan, as they would be desperate to get back on the winning track and avoid a series defeat. On the other hand, Zimbabwe must be eyeing a historic series win over the Afghans following their remarkable performance in the first T20I. 

So, as both teams gear up for an enthralling clash, let's see which players could be the most valuable dream11 fantasy picks for this game. But before proceeding, we must analyse Harare Sports Club's playing conditions. 

Harare Sports Club Pitch Report

The surface at Harare Sports Club in Harare will be slightly on the drier side. The pitch will favour hit-the-deck bowlers and spinners, while the batters must adjust to its pace and bounce to score runs. 

There might also be some assistance for the new ball bowlers in the first half. From fantasy game's perspective, new ball bowlers and middle-order batters from the first innings and top-order batters from the second innings might be crucial. 

5 Top Picks For ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Grand League Contests

Rashid Khan

  • The legendary right-arm leg spinner was magnificent in the first game, scalping two crucial wickets for 26 runs in his four-over spell.
  • Rashid Khan has the ability to bamboozle the Zimbabwean batters with his guile, and his tendency to bring the stumps into play makes him a challenging opponent in Harare. 

Brian Bennett

  • The Zimbabwean opener has had an impressive T20I career, slamming 602 runs at an average of 26.17 and a blistering strike rate of 145.41. 
  • He was Zimbabwe's top scorer in the first T20I and would like to convert his start into a huge score in this match. Also, given that he can bowl a few overs, Bennett's all-round skills might help you earn crucial fantasy points. 

Mohammad Nabi

  • Since 2023, Afghanistan's veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has struck 523 runs at an average of 29.05 and a strike rate of 126.63. He was sublime in the first T20I, scoring 44 runs and scalping one wicket. 
  • Also, considering Afghanistan have a slightly vulnerable top order, Nabi might once again come to their rescue if they lose a few early wickets. 

Richard Ngarava

  • The Zimbabwean speedster oozed his class in the first T20I, scalping three crucial wickets with his left-arm seam bowling. 
  • The Afghan batters found it challenging to face him, which is why Ngarava might be effective once again in the series. 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

  • The swashbuckling keeper-batter had a disastrous start to the T20I series, being dismissed for a duck in the first match. 
  • However, Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a flamboyant stroke player and could be a threat to Zimbabwe's bowling lineup in this game. Given that we don't have enough quality options, Gurbaz is a no-brainer pick from the wicketkeepers' section. 

P.S: Apart from these players, we back Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sikandar Raza and Naveen-ul-Haq to emerge as the key players for your dream11 fantasy team.