AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Match Details:

The 1st of the 3-match T20I series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played on 17th March at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time and 3:30 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe in the first of the 3-match T20I series, starting from 17^th March. In the neutral venue here in Abu Dhabi, both sides have performed equally well in the test series, which ended 1-1. Afghanistan are progressing extremely well year by year in both ODI and T20 formats. They defeated Ireland 2-1 in their last T20I series. But with not much exposure in the T20I cricket from past 12 months, it will be challenging for them to beat the Zimbabweans.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe had recently toured Pakistan, but they were thrashed 3-0. This time, the captaincy responsibility is on the shoulders of Sean Williams, who has done a pretty good job in leading the side in the Test series. There are plenty of changes in their squad from the last T20I series, with Brandon Taylor, Elton Chigumbura, and Chamu Chibhabha all missing. Zimbabwe are currently ranked 12^th in the ICC T20 rankings and a series win here will slightly boost their ranking points.

AFG vs ZIM Weather Report for 1st T20I:

It will be a bright and sunny afternoon here in Abu Dhabi with the temperature ranging between 29-31 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 40 per cent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It’s a pretty balanced wicket for this format, where both batsmen and bowlers will get equal opportunities to express themselves and will be rewarded if they perform well on the field. Recent statistics show that teams chasing have won the majority of the matches played here and whoever wins should bowl first on this surface.

Average first innings score:

162 (Last 5 IPL matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 4, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

AFG vs ZIM Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan

Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen Ul Haq, Sharafudin Ashraf

Bench:

Hamza Hotak, Afsar Zazai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi

Zimbabwe

Milton Shumba, Wesley Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Prince Masvaure, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Donald Tiripano, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Bench:

Regis Chakabva, Faraz Akram, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Kevin Kasuza, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Victor Nyauchi

AFG vs ZIM Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

19-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz is still in his early days in T20I cricket, but has scored 332 runs in 10 matches at an average of 33.20 and a strike rate of 140.67, which includes 2 half-centuries.

Rashid Khan has troubled the batsmen all around the world and he is likely to be a nightmare for the Zimbabwe batters as well in the upcoming matches. In his 48 T20I matches, he has scalped 89 wickets at an economy of 6.14 runs per over.

Mohammad Nabi has huge experience in this format, having played for many franchises in different parts of the world. He can contribute equally well with both bat and ball. Nabi has played 78 T20I matches for Afghanistan, in which has scored 1347 runs at a strike rate of 145.3 and has also picked up 69 wickets at an economy of 7.17 runs per over.

Wesley Madhevere scored the most runs for Zimbabwe in the previous T20I series against of Pakistan. In 3 matches, he scored 103 runs at an average of 51.5, with the highest score of 70.

Sean Williams has been rewarded the captaincy for his good performances in the last tour of Pakistan. In his T20I career, Williams has scored 882 runs in 42 matches at an average of 23.84 and a strike rate of 128.95. He has also picked up 32 wickets with the best bowling figure of 3/15.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –  Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran

Vice-Captain Options – Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Rashid Khan

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)

Batters – Wesley Madhevere (vc), Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi

All-Rounders – Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Mohammad Nabi

Bowlers – Donald Tiripano, Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters – Wesley Madhevere, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan, Prince Masvaure

All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams (vc), Mohammad Nabi (c)

Bowlers – Wellington Masakadza, Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan

Expert Advice:

Wesley Madhevere did a phenomenal job in the last tour of Pakistan, scoring over 100 runs in the series. He must be included in both of your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Today’s AFG vs ZIM Probable Winners:

Afghanistan are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.