AFG vs ZIM: 2nd T20I, Match Prediction- Who will win today’s match?

Zimbabwe started their campaign against Afghanistan with a resounding win in the opening Test. However, since then, Sean Williams and Co have flattered to deceive. Not only did they do go down in the second Test, but also lost the opening T20I by 48 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Being asked to chase 199, the African nation was restricted to 150 for seven in 20 overs. Williams’ men had very little answers to the onslaught from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who notched his third half-century for Afghanistan in T20Is.

In their run-chase, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe scored 44, but he didn’t get much support from the others. The second T20I of the three-game series is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Friday, March 19 and Zimbabwe are in a must-win scenario as of now.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch in Abu Dhabi turned out to be a belter for batting in the previous game. Shot-making wasn’t a tough task by any means. Batting first and putting runs on the board should be the way forward for the teams. The temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius with the humidity mostly in the 20s.

Playing Combinations for AFG vs ZIM

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Karim Janat, Asghar Afghan (C), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Usman Ghani, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Amir Hamza, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Malik

Bench: Afsar Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zimbabwe

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tarisai Musakanda, Sean Williams (C), Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Wesley Madhevere, Donald Tiripano, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Bench: Prince Masvaure, Milton Shumba, Regis Chakabva, Wellington Masakadza, Kevin Kasuza, Victor Nyauchi, Faraz Akram

Probable Top Performers of AFG vs ZIM

Rahmanullah Gurbaz– Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been a sensation in Afghanistan cricket. In the first game, he went hammer and tongs to score 87 runs off 45 balls with the help of six fours and seven sixes. His knock laid the platform for his team to set up a massive total. The youngster would be looking for another big score.

Sean Williams– Zimbabwe

Sean Williams had a rough day in the office during the first T20I. With the bat, he got off to a steady start, scoring 22 runs off 20 balls with two fours and a six. But the left-hander perished to Karim Janat in a bid to up the ante. He didn’t have a great time with the ball in hand either and would be keen to make amends.

AFG vs ZIM Broadcast Details

Match Timings: 03:30 PM IST

TV: Star Sports

Live Streaming: Hotstar

Today’s match prediction: Afghanistan will win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.