ZIM VS AFG 2ND T20I

2nd T20I, Harare, December 13, 2024, 05:00 PM

Zimbabwe
Afghanistan

ZIM 40%

Tie %

AFG 60%

Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Dion Myers, Wessly Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani†, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu.

Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq†, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
  • W
    ZIM Won By 4 wickets
  • W
    ZIM Won By 2 wickets
  • L
    PAK Won By 10 wickets
  • L
    PAK Won By 57 runs
  • W
    ZIM Won By 61 runs
  • L
    ZIM Won By 4 wickets
  • L
    SA Won By 9 wickets
  • W
    AFG Won By 8 runs (D/L method)
  • W
    AFG Won By 21 runs
  • L
    IND Won By 47 runs
PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Batsmen

Tadiwanashe Marumani
Tadiwanashe Marumani

BAT SR: 119.4 | BAT AVG: 19.1

Good
Ryan Burl
Ryan Burl

BAT SR: 107.4 | BAT AVG: 18.2

Very Bad
Wessly Madhevere
Wessly Madhevere

BAT SR: 97.1 | BAT AVG: 14.4

Very Bad
Brian Bennett
Brian Bennett

BAT SR: 128.1 | BAT AVG: 26

Neutral
Dion Myers
Dion Myers

BAT SR: 105 | BAT AVG: 23.5

Neutral

Bowlers

Dion Myers
Blessing Muzarabani

BOWL SR: 20.1 | BOWL AVG: 22.8

Neutral
Dion Myers
Richard Ngarava

BOWL SR: 24 | BOWL AVG: 32.1

Neutral
Dion Myers
Wellington Masakadza

BOWL SR: 26 | BOWL AVG: 34.8

Neutral
Dion Myers
Trevor Gwandu

BOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0

None

Batsmen

Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

BAT SR: 155.5 | BAT AVG: 24.1

Good
Karim Janat
Karim Janat

BAT SR: 111.5 | BAT AVG: 20.9

Good
Hazratullah Zazai
Hazratullah Zazai

BAT SR: 132.3 | BAT AVG: 20.5

Good
Mohammad Ishaq
Mohammad Ishaq

BAT SR: 131 | BAT AVG: 19

Bad
Sediqullah Atal
Sediqullah Atal

BAT SR: 0 | BAT AVG: 0

None

Bowlers

Sediqullah Atal
Rashid Khan

BOWL SR: 13.1 | BOWL AVG: 13.6

Very Good
Sediqullah Atal
Naveen-ul-Haq

BOWL SR: 17.1 | BOWL AVG: 24.4

Very Good
Sediqullah Atal
Mujeeb Ur Rahman

BOWL SR: 21.6 | BOWL AVG: 26.6

Bad
Sediqullah Atal
Fareed Ahmad

BOWL SR: 0 | BOWL AVG: 0

None
Commentry
After a thrilling opening encounter that went down to the wire, Zimbabwe will aim to seal the series in the second T20I, while Afghanistan will be desperate to bounce back and force a decider. The action continues at the Harare Sports Club, and we can expect another cracking contest. Afghanistan, known for their resilience, will be eager to rectify the mistakes of the first game. Their top order, led by the dynamic Rahmanullah Gurbaz, struggled to fire, and they’ll need a stronger start this time. The middle-order duo of Karim Janat and Mohammad Nabi rescued them with a gritty effort to post a competitive 144, but the bowlers couldn’t capitalize. Despite an early breakthrough, partnerships from the hosts put Afghanistan on the back foot. Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, typically reliable, had a tough outing, failing to be at their best initially, which proved costly. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will be buoyed by their spirited victory and look to ride the momentum. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani were outstanding with the ball, stifling Afghanistan’s batters early on. In the chase, Brian Bennett and Dion Myers anchored the innings, and despite some late nerves, Tashinga Musekiwa kept calm to finish the job. With home support and confidence on their side, Zimbabwe now have a golden chance to wrap up the series. It’s a must-win for Afghanistan and a chance for Zimbabwe to seal the deal! Everything to play for in this high-stakes clash!