ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI

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Updated - 17 Dec 2024, 12:50 IST

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The Zimbabwe (ZIM) cricket team is all set to face Afghanistan (AFG) in the first ODI of the three-match series slated to take place on December 17 at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The two sides have recently faced off against each other in the T20I series, where the visitors won the three-match T20I series by 2-1. Sikandar Raza and his men won the series opener by four wickets, but Rashid Khan and Co. made their stunning comeback and won the next two matches to clinch the series.

Hosts Zimbabwe will aim to put on a strong show when they face Afghanistan in the series opener of the ODI series on Tuesday. After losing the T20I series, Craig Ervine and his men will be keen to turn things around in the ODI series. On the flip side, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co. will be coming into this series with high confidence and hoping to continue their winning streak against the hosts.

Also Check: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Match Prediction

Match Information

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI

Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 17 Dec 2024, Tue, 1:00 PM IST ,Harare Sports Club

Broadcast

Not Available in India

Live Stream

FanCode

Weather Report

Harare Sports Club

Rain

18.7°C

91% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

L
L
W
W
L

Afghanistan

W
W
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

107 Runs

3 Matches

2

Sediqullah Atal

AFG - bat

156 Runs

3 Matches

3

Rahmat Shah

AFG - bat

392 Runs

2 Matches

75 Runs

3 Matches

5

Abdul Malik

AFG - bat

113 Runs

3 Matches

272 Runs

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

138.46

3 Matches

2

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

112.50

3 Matches

3

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

150.00

1 Match

4

Darwish Rasooli

AFG - bat

134.00

2 Matches

100.00

3 Matches

6

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

102.13

1 Match

1

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

9 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

11 Wkts

1 Match

4

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

8 Wkts

3 Matches

6 Wkts

3 Matches

9 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

5.20

3 Matches

2

Allah Mohammad

AFG - bowl

2.97

3 Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

2.48

1 Match

4

Ryan Burl

ZIM - all

5.33

2 Matches

3.39

3 Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

2.60

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

T Marumani, Brian Bennett, D Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Sikandar Raza, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani, WP Masakadza, J Gumbie (wk), CR Ervine (C), SC Williams

Bench : Trevor Gwandu, Tinotenda Maphosa, N Nyamhuri, BJ Curran, VM Nyauchi

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Farid Malik, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Abdul Malik, R Shah, Allah Mohammad

Bench : Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia kharote, IA Khil, Bilal Sami, N Zadran

Injury and availability news

Afghan side marks the return of their star mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman in ODI series for the first time after 16 months. Ibrahim Zadran will miss the tour as he is still recovering from the ankle surgery. On the other hand, ZIM are set to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Harare Sports is generally a dry and slowish wicket. The batters find it difficult to play their strokes on this pitch when the ball comes off the surface. The pacers need to try and hit the hard length and use their variations carefully to get the most of the track.

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

35%

Batting Pitch

220

Average Score

65%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

Craig Ervine has been one of the most standout performers from the hosts camp. The left-handed batter will be looking to step up in the ODIs to help his side thwarts the visitors. The side has recently suffered defeat in the T20I series but they will be looking to bounce back in the ODIs.

9
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

He is the great all-rounder from the hosts camp, capable of delivering sensational performance with both bat and the ball in the game. Raza can be your captaincy pick as his form with both bat and the ball can give you many fantasy points with high returns. One should consider him as a captaincy pick considering his stats and recent form in this format.

8.5
C

Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WK

The Afghan star opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be your captaincy pick considering his form with the bat at the top-order. The 23-year-old cricketer has been consistently performing with bat at the top-order of the game and his great start to the side can give you high returns. Gurbaz might pose big threat to the hosts team in the ODI series.

9

Dion Myers ZIM | BAT

He is a great top-order batter from the home team, capable of hammering big hits to give the great start to this side. One can look to have him as a top-picks.

8.5

Hashmatullah Shahidi AFG | BAT

Afghan skipper can be your top-picks considering his form with bat. The 30-year-old cricketer aims to step up for his side to thwart the hosts in the ODI series under his leadership.

9

Azmatullah Omarzai AFG | ALL

Omarzai has been performing with both bat and the ball on a consistent basis. The 24-year-old cricketer's form with both bat and the ball can give you high returns.

7

Mohammad Nabi AFG | ALL

Mohammad Nabi has been in the great form over the years in the ODIs and his form with bat at the middle order and ball in the death overs will be crucial for his side.

9

Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL

Rashid Khan will be leading the spin attack of his side. The 26-year-old cricketer is capable of demolishing the hosts batting unit in the series.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

He will be leading the pace attack of the side and will be looking to pose big threat to Afghan batters in the ODI series. The 28-year-old cricketer might pose big threat to ZIM side.

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8.5

Trevor Gwandu

ZIM | ALL

8

Tinotenda Maphosa

ZIM | ALL

Last Updated On - Dec 17 2024 12:50 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
VC

8.5

Dion Myers

9

Craig Ervine
C

7.5

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Abdul Malik

9.5

Rahmat Shah

6

Sikandar Raza

9

Mohammad Nabi

7

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Rashid Khan

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8.5

Dion Myers

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Hashmatullah Shahidi
VC

8.5

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Mohammad Nabi

7

Azmatullah Omarzai

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Sean Williams

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Rashid Khan

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8.5

Dion Myers

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Mohammad Nabi

7

Azmatullah Omarzai
C

9

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani
VC

8

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

Rashid Khan

9

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Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
8.5/100

CricTracker Special
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8.5

Dion Myers

9

Craig Ervine

7.5

Hashmatullah Shahidi

8.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Mohammad Nabi

7

Azmatullah Omarzai
C

9

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani
VC

8

Wellington Masakadza

7.5

Rashid Khan

9

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