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ZIM vs AFG 1st T20I: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will face off in the first T20I of their much-anticipated three-match series on Wednesday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Both teams have been on the rise, making this clash a highly competitive encounter.
Afghanistan have made impressive strides in international cricket over the past few years, especially in the white-ball format. With a team full of talented players such as Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan would look to challenge Zimbabwe. They enter the series on the back of 2-1 series win against South Africa in a three-match ODI series.They will be looking to continue their strong performances and build momentum.
For Zimbabwe, the series offers a chance to continue building on their recent improvements. Zimbabwe's team has seen a resurgence in recent years, with a mix of young talents and experienced players looking to make their mark. While their performances in the T20 format have been inconsistent, but with the availability of experienced players and emerging stars, Zimbabwe would look to get better.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 15
Zimbabwe WON: 1
Afghanistan WON: 14
LAST 6 MATCHES WON BY AFG
ZIM Probable XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani,Tinotenda Maposa
AFG Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Zazai, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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