ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction: 1st T20I, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report More – Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2025

ZIM vs AFG: Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are all set to take on each other in the three-match T20I series. The first game of the series will be played at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday (October 29), which will start at 5 PM IST. After winning the one-off test, can Zimbabwe start the T20I series with a win? Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details here.

Zimbabwe Preview 

Zimbabwe managed to thrash Afghanistan in the one-off test and will be high on confidence for the T20Is. But their record against Afghanistan in this format is very poor. Can they show the same form in T20Is, like they did in the test?

• Key Batters: Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett will be the two players to watch out for.
• Captaincy: Captain Sikandar Raza is the backbone of Zimbabwe in this format. He does everything for the team. He has win several games on his own and is a superstar in this format.
• Batting Strength: The batting for Zimbabwe will be strong because they are playing at home. These batters know these conditions, and they will be prepared for this game. But the big challenge will be facing the spin bowlers of Afghanistan.
• Bowling Attack: Richard Ngarwa and Creamer are two key bowlers for Zimbabwe. Then they have other good supporting bowlers. At home, they have a pretty good bowling unit to exploit the conditions.

Afghanistan Preview 

Afghanistan’s best format is T20I, but their recent form is not good at all. They are entering into this game on the back of five consecutive defeats, and they have not won anything in the last almost a year in this format. So, they will look for the change in fortune.

• Batting: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran make a solid opening combination. But the issue can be the intent. Gurbaz plays freely, but Zadran and Sediq Atal need to show more intent with the bat. Then, they have some good hitters down the order.
• Bowling: Afghanistan rely mainly on their spinners. Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Sharaf Ashraf, and Mohammad Nabi are not easy bowlers to lineup. Then they have a couple of good pacers to go with.

Match Details – Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I

Harare Sports Club, Harare Pitch and Weather Report

Harare Sports Club is the premium cricket venue in Zimbabwe. It has hosted more than 300 international games. In T20s, it has hosted 80 games and has the average first-inning score of 155. A total of 43 games have been won batting first and 35 by the chasing side. It is a game where batting second becomes difficult.

The weather for the game will be very clear and bright, as the temperature is expected to be around 30 and 31°C with the humidity touching 35 percent.

ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Record 

ZIM vs AFG Today’s Probable 11 

Key Players to Watch Out in Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match 

Top Batters 

• Brian Bennett (ZIM): Brian Bennett has been in very good form and was one reason that Zimbabwe won the World Cup qualifiers.
• Sikandar Raza (ZIM):  Sikandar Raza is the backbone of Zimbabwe’s batting. He can play at different gears and has won most games for his team.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG):  Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the one that can put pressure on the opposition from the top, and he will be looking to do so.
• Ibrahim Zadran (AFG):  Ibrahim Zadran is the most consistent batter for Afghanistan across formats and scores runs in every outing.

Top Bowlers 

• Richard Ngarava (ZIM): Richard Ngarava has been the pick of the bowler for Zimbabwe across formats in the last year or so.
• Sikandar Raza (ZIM): Sikandar Raza has become a wicket-taker in the middle. He has a golden arm and takes wickets regularly.
• Rashid Khan (AFG): Rashid Khan needs no introduction, and he will be the most dangerous bowler on this pitch.
• Noor Ahmad (AFG):  Noor Ahmad has been performing equally well as Rashid. He always features in the wicket-taking column.

ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

Zimbabwe will be happy with the way the one-off test went. They were superior in both departments, but the format will be changed now. They have to find ways to tackle Afghanistan spinners. Overall, Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe over the years. Hence, Afghanistan are slightly ahead going into this game.

ZIM vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.