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It's raining heavily at Harare Sports Club [Source: @ZimCricketv/X]
In an unfortunate development, an incessant downpour has delayed the toss of the much-awaited first ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club. After securing a phenomenal 2-1 series victory in the T20I leg, Afghanistan were all set to collide with Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series as a preparatory assignment ahead of the Champions Trophy.
However, the weather gods haven't been kind to the teams this afternoon, with heavy rain delaying the all-important toss of the much-anticipated contest. As it continues to pour down at Harare Sports Club, here's the weather forecast of the venue for the day.
Harare Sports Club Weather Report: Will Rain Abandon ZIM vs AFG 1st ODI?
Heavy drizzle has struck the iconic Harare Sports Club, delaying the proceedings in the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe first ODI. Interestingly, the weather forecast doesn't seem promising for the rest of the day, with AccuWeather predicting persistent rainfall at the venue.
The probability of precipitation reads 70 per cent between 10 am to 4 pm local time, which is why we might not witness the game's commencement anytime soon.
Afghanistan's Stunning Performance In T20I Series
Led by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan outclassed the Chevrons across departments, clinching a clinical series win. Although they lost the first T20I, the visitors made a remarkable comeback, asserting their dominance over the hosts in the shortest format. However, considering we have the Champions Trophy coming up, the ODI leg holds significant importance for the visitors.
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