Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are gearing up for an exciting conclusion to the ODI series as they both are set to faceoff in the third and final ODI match scheduled for Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. This series has had its fair share of drama, with the first game abandoned due to rain, leaving both teams eager to exhibit their talent in the decider.
The series began under challenging conditions, as the first ODI match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Persistent rain wiped out any hope of a contest. This has left the series wide open, with both teams desperate for a win for their own causes.
In the second match, Afghanistan took full advantage of the opportunity to gain the upper hand. The team displayed dominant cricket, ultimately securing a comfortable 232-run victory over Zimbabwe. They bowled out Zimbabwe for 54 in their chase of 287 runs. With a well-balanced lineup that boasts both experienced players and young talents, Afghanistan showed their strength in the second ODI. The win gave Afghanistan a crucial 1-0 lead in the series, putting them one step closer to securing the series win.
As the series heads to the final ODI, both teams will be fully aware of the importance of the match. Zimbabwe, after their early setback, will be determined to level the series and avoid a series loss at home. They will rely on their key players to step up. On the other hand, Afghanistan will be aiming to finish the series on a high and take the series victory back home.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 30
No Result: 1
Zimbabwe WON: 10
Afghanistan WON: 18
ZIMBABWE PROBABLE XI: Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu
AFGHANISTAN PROBABLE XI: Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi