ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – Afghanistan Tour Of Zimbabwe 2024, 2nd ODI

ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction [Source: @ACBofficials/x]

Hosts Zimbabwe and the visiting Afghanistan cricket team will collide in the second ODI of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club from 1:00 PM IST onwards on Thursday, December 19. The first ODI between the two teams at the same venue was washed out due to rains.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI Preview

The Zimbabwean cricket team defeated Pakistan in one of the ODIs last month in Bulawayo, only to lose the subsequent two games to concede the three-match series 2-1. Earlier this year, they also lost their away series in Sri Lanka by a 0-2 margin. After the opening washout, Craig Ervine’s troops will be aiming to topple Afghanistan to make a strong statement in 50-overs internationals going ahead. Among all Zimbabwean players, Joylord Gumbie and captain Ervine have racked up the most runs in ODIs off late, while Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani will be expected to helm the team’s bowling attack owing to their wicket-taking abilities.

The Afghanistan cricket team recently registered emphatic 2-1 series wins over South Africa and Bangladesh in the UAE. With winning momentum on their side, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghan troops will be aiming to maintain the same routine as they prepare themselves for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In the first ODI before rain interruption, Afghanistan bowlers Azmatullah Omarzai and AM Ghazanfar blew away the entire Zimbabwean top-order within just the first 10 overs.

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ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

ZIM vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: According to AccuWeather, the weather is expected to remain sunny and pleasant throughout the scheduled match time. With minimal to no chances of rains, fans will likely be treated with a complete game of cricket in Harare.

Pitch Report: Fast bowlers tend to receive much pace and bounce at the Harare Sports Club, especially with the new ball. Batters will be required to structure their innings before getting used to the surface. The average first innings total in the last five ODI matches played here, excluding the latest washout affair, has amounted to just 212. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to chase owing to the recent track record of the venue.

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ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI Captain and Vice-captain

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ikram Alikhil
Batters: Craig Ervine, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett, Sediqullah Atal
All-rounders: Sean Williams, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Rashid Khan
Vice-captain: Sean Williams

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Tadiwanashe Marumani
Batters: Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett
All-rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Richard Ngarava, AM Ghazanfar

Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Vice-captain: Sikandar Raza

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-4-2-3 or 1-3-4-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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Harare Sports Club Pitch Report For Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI

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