ZIM vs AFG 3rd ODI Pitch Report On December 21, which is a Saturday, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will face off in the third and final match of their ODI series in Harare. The first match was interrupted by rain, resulting in very few overs being played, and it ended without a result. In the second match, Afghanistan put on a fantastic performance, winning by 232 runs and taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Match Timing Zimbabwe now has a chance to level the series with a win, while Afghanistan is looking to secure the series victory. The match will start at 1:00 PM Indian time, with the toss scheduled for 12:30 PM. Craig Ervine will captain Zimbabwe, while Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan.
Head-to-Head Record So far, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have played 30 ODIs against each other, with Afghanistan having the upper hand. They have won 19 matches, while Zimbabwe has managed to win only 10, with one match ending without a result. Afghanistan’s Advantage Afghanistan’s team has a mental edge due to their strong bowling and batting lineup. Experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan are expected to make a significant impact in this match. However, Zimbabwe could benefit from playing on home ground, as the local pitches and conditions often suit their style of play, which could help them improve their performance.
Pitch Conditions The pitch at Harare Sports Club is known to be favorable for bowlers, especially for fast bowlers who can get assistance early on, while spinners may become more effective in the middle overs. The team batting first might face challenges on this pitch, while the bowling team could take advantage of early wickets. Possible Playing Elevens Zimbabwe’s likely playing eleven:– T. Marumani (Wicketkeeper) – Ben Curran- Brian Bennett- Dion Myers- Craig Ervine (C)- Sean Williams- Sikandar Raza- Richard Ngarava- Tinotenda Maposa- Newman Nyamuri- Trevor Gwandu Afghanistan’s likely playing eleven:– Sediqullah Atal- Abdul Malik- Rahmat Shah- Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)- Azmatullah Omarzai.- Ikram Ali Khil (Wicketkeeper)- Mohammad Nabi- Rashid Khan- Fazalhaq Farooqi- Naveen-ul-Haq- Allah Gozar
