After a comprehensive win in the first ODI, Afghanistan (AFG) will look to wrap up the series when they lock horns with Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the 2nd game on Monday at the Harare Sports Club. The visiting successfully defended 276 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
The Afghanistan side is well-balanced with quality cricketers in their ranks. The likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi can turn the game on its head on any given day. The left-arm pace of Fazalhaq Farooqi adds a lot depth in the bowling unit.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, largely depends on Sikandar Raza to do the bulk of the scoring. He was the lone fighter in the first game, scoring a fine fifty. The home side will hope to regroup themselves and come out as a unit to keep the series alive.
Match Details
2nd ODI – Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Afghanistan (AFG)
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Date & Time: 06 June, at 12:45 PM IST and 9:15 AM Local Time
Pitch Report
Batters are likely to enjoy playing on this wicket. While some swing is expected early on, batters will look to capitalize on the powerplay. Teams winning the toss will look to chase.
Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe (ZIM): Regis Chakabva(wk), Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine(c), Wesley Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani, Donald Tiripano
Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad
ZIM vs AFG – Fantasy Team Predictions
Fantasy Team 1: Regis Chakabva, Craig Ervine, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza(vc), Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Rashid Khan(c), Blessing Muzarabani
Fantasy Team 2: Rahmatullah Gurbaz, Craig Ervine, Rahmat Shah(vc), Hashmatullah Shahidi(c),Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Innocent Kaia, Rashid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqui
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