The third One-day International between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is all set to take place on Thursday, June 9 at the Harare Sports Club. The visitors have dominated the series so far, leading 2-0.
Batters Rahman Shah and Ibrahim Zadran have performed well for Afghanistan. Rahmat is the leading run-scorer with 182 runs in two matches, at an average of 91. Meanwhile, veteran all-rounder, Mohammad Nabi has been brilliant in the bowling department. He has picked six wickets in two games.
🗓️ 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!
Afghanistan will be taking on @ZimCricketv in the 3rd ODI of the series at Harare Sports Club.#AfghanAtalan | #ZIMvAFG pic.twitter.com/X0LOiyEwxa
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 8, 2022
On the other hand, Zimbabwe has not managed to come together as a unit. In the last match, the likes of Sikandar Raza, Innocent Kaia, and Ryan Burl did well, but could not score big. The hosts need to pull up their socks for the final ODI at the Harare Sports Club.
Match Details
3rd ODI – Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Afghanistan (AFG)
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Date & Time: 09 June, at 12:45 PM IST and 9:15 AM Local Time
Pitch Report
The pitch will offer some movement for the bowlers with the new ball. However, as the match progress, it is likely to slow down. It will be important for the team to keep wickets in hand. The team that wins the toss is likely to chase.
Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe (ZIM): Craig Ervine (C), Innocent Kaia, Regis Chakabva, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Donald Tiripano, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Blessing Muzarabani
Afghanistan (AFG): Hashmatullah Shahid (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadra, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
ZIM vs AFG – Fantasy Team Predictions
Fantasy Team 1: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Craig Ervine, Rahman Shah, Hashmatullah Shahid, Innocent Kaia, Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Rashid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fantasy Team 2: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Craig Ervine, Rahman Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Blessing Muzarabani, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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