Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Preview, 1st ODI

Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are all set to kick off their ODI part of their ongoing series against Afghanistan. Both sides will take on each other in three ODIs. They will kick off the series with the first ODI. Both sides will lock horns at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, December 17.

It is worth noting that Zimbabwe last played an ODI in November 2024, when they faced off against Pakistan in a white ball series. Out of the three ODIs, Zimbabwe managed to win the first clash but failed to register wins in the next two matches.

They will hope to put in another good showing against Afghanistan and hopefully make the most of the home advantage. On the other hand, Afghanistan last played ODI cricket against Bangladesh in November 2024 as well. Facing off across three ODIs, Afghanistan won the series after winning two ODIs and registering brilliant wins. Both sides will hope to put in a good showing and get off to the best of the starts to the ODI leg of the series.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Harare Sports Club is one that is preferred by the bowlers. The batters will look to stay patient in the early stages of the clash and accelerate in the latter stages of the game. 

Head-to-Head Record

Also Read: ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today's 1st ODI match?

Probable Playing XI:

Zimbabwe:

Predicted XI: Craig Ervine (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Ben Curran, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani.

Afghanistan:

Predicted XI: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadiqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Karote, AM Ghanzafar, Gulbadin Naib.