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ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I: All you need to know, playing XI, head-to-head

Saturday, 14-Dec-2024, 04:58 AM
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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are gearing up for an exciting showdown in the third and final T20I of their series on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. With the series currently levelled at 1-1, both teams will be looking ahead to clinch the series win. 

After Zimbabwe claimed a thrilling four-wicket victory in the first match, Afghanistan bounced back with a 50-run win in the second game to level the series. With both teams now looking to claim the series win, this final encounter promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The first T20I saw Zimbabwe edge out Afghanistan in a closely contested match. Zimbabwe's solid all-round performance, including crucial contributions from their top order and bowlers, gave them the upper hand. Afghanistan, however, had their moments, and the narrow defeat gave them valuable lessons to take into the second match. In the second T20I, Afghanistan responded strongly, with their batters and bowlers coming out with gritty performances.

HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 17
Zimbabwe WON: 2
Afghanistan WON: 15

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

AFG Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Zubaid Akbari, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai , Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad Malik

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